As advertised Mary’s place is charming. And, how could it not be. It is a cozy cottage that sits on a mountian ridge at the end of a rustic, winding road with spectacular views of the both sides of the canyon. The inside seems to eschew the modern world as much as it can. We were happy to do without things like a microwave and new ikea cabinets. Instead we brewed our coffee by hand and soaked in the patina. Much of the decor is eclectic and fits well within the vibe of the canyon, which is one of the things that attracted me to it.
And the location is great too. Its not far from restaurants and hiking is everywhere including straight off of the property. It is hard to believe that this place is a short, scenic drive down to the coast and not far from a major metropolis. It is a treasure to be cherished.
Mary was an excellent host and her responses to my communications far exceeded my expectations. I would consider myself lucky if I were her guest again. I truely hope that her place and others in the area continue to keep up the low-key and excentric vibe because it is very special and I hope to see it again some day as it is now.