The Zen Den: Garden Patio, Hot Tub, Canopy Bed

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A cozy, well-lit porch with a wooden table, comfortable seating, and hanging lanterns.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a toaster oven, and a granite countertop.
A building with a sign reading "NODLESS ROYAL".
A cozy room with a large window, a wooden coffee table, and a colorful quilted bedspread.
A cozy, dimly lit room with a rustic wooden interior, a cushioned bench, and a small table with candles.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Topanga, CA
  • Place, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Topanga State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Garden
Price is avg per night

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Zen Den: Garden Patio, Hot Tub, Canopy Bed pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Zen Den: Garden Patio, Hot Tub, Canopy Bed?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Zen Den: Garden Patio, Hot Tub, Canopy Bed?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Zen Den: Garden Patio, Hot Tub, Canopy Bed located?

Located in Fernwood, this guesthouse is steps from Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Topanga State Park. Santa Monica Beach and Topanga State Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

The Zen Den: Garden Patio, Hot Tub, Canopy Bed Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect and beyond my expectations
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, quiet getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and garden space. Jacuzzi was lovely. Perfect getaway from the bustle of LA. We’d love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael is a very good host, weather hindered our stay. Will visit again,had fun the kittens.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

idyllic spot

Sweet little haven on the mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the ambiance. Great host. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Instructions were clear and the place was just like the pictures
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely space! Beautiful views, very clean and cozy. Hot tub was perfectly clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved this property! The perfect place to stay while I was attending a nearby retreat during the day. The space was clean, and the garden was a lovely place to rest and reflect. I even had the privilege of watching the full moon rise while relaxing in the hot tub. I would stay here again if ever in the area. Thank you for a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vibes

Lovely space with all the necessary amenities. Bed was comfortable and the entire space was very Zen indeed.Hottub was clean and ready for use, just a few steps up from the room. Most definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Zin Den was very clean, nicely decorated, but not was not easy to access for two seasoned citizens. It's located at the bottom of a steep set of stairs. It is in a beautiful place in the mountains above Malibu, but if you have to make more than one trip with luggage . . . Michael was very congenial in correspondence and appreciated our feedback.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A peaceful gem!

We loved everything about the Zen Den! It was peaceful, decorated in a lovely Topanga style, extremely comfortable & clean, and full of caring comforts. Michael was a superb host and the added delights of the kittens he fosters (in the attached home) made the stay totally unforgettable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect.

Everything was great. It was quiet and comfortable. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍👍👍🤘🤘🤘
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick trip at short notice

Ended up at tjis little gem after a last minute cancellation left me stranded. It's a bit off the beaten track amd you definitely need a car (preferably a small one!) but it is lovely. There are 2 little casitas so would be really nice for a smaill group.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Zen Den lived up to its name — seriously the most peaceful stay. I don’t think I’ve ever felt that comfortable and at ease. Only mistake? Not booking more nights… major fail on my part. Cute space, good energy, and I’d absolutely stay again. Just make sure you’ve got the parking gate info before heading up if you’re arriving after dark — I learned the hard way.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was absolutely perfect- I wanted a quiet,safe place to write for a for a whole week. Brought my dog- solitude & beauty everyday. Great hot tub- super clean. Loved the really thick bath towels- & so many amenities the host did not have to supply. ONLY reason I put 4/5 on location was because of the kinda treacherous road w blind curves - had to drive my dog to take walks but it was no big deal. Honestly- I would go again & again!! Thank you Michael!(The Zen Den vibe was magical!)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LA getaway with views

I had wanted to explore the LA vicinity and this property was perfectly placed between malibu, santa monica, calabasas, and burbank, with a 40 minute commute to LA.That being said, the property itself is outlined by the topanga mountain ridge and the hot tub views are breathtaking at dusk, the trails are also so close and to die for!Also this place is very budget friendly for California, i saved over 1000!If anyone is curious this is a 420 friendly property and the vibes definitely soothe the soul!Definitely pick this property if you need a slice of relaxation and some birds chirping!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Topanga Getaway

Was visiting family in the west side of LA, but didn't want to be in the city and have to fight traffic. Zen Den was a perfect location! 20 minutes to Santa Monica, 15 minutes to the beach and already in the hills/mountains. The apartment and grounds are beautiful--a true retreat. Loved everything about the place. Cell service is spotty that high up in the canyon, but the apartment offers WiFi (occasionally spotty). Owner lives on the property and is a nice guy, ready and willing to make sure your stay is great. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolute Spitzenklasse

Der Aufenthalt war einfach wundervoll. Eine sehr ruhige, angenehme und sichere Umgebung. Das Häuschen ist Erholung pur. Ich habe die Abende auf der magischen Terrasse genossen. Es war Erholung pur. Michael, der Host ist ein sehr zuvorkommender und freundlicher Mensch. Ich habe ihn zwar nie persönlich kennen gelernt, aber die schriftliche Kommunikation war immer sehr entgegenkommend und freundlich. Ich würde diese Unterkunft jederzeit wieder buchen und kann sie von Herzen empfehlen.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

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