First of all, the location is a dream. You get Big Sur views ten minutes from downtown. Unobstructed vistas from the back yard, and a two minute walk yields stunning cliffside open space.
But the real delight is the space. One room is facing south with ocean sound, and the other is secluded in the back of the apartment, with sunrise light. Both are more than comfortable. The kitchen is spare but provides everything you need. Margaret gave us basic groceries to get us started.
Margaret and Anna stayed in the place when they first bought it, to ensure it has everything it needs to give you a wonderful stay. And that brings me to the REAL reason this place is exceptional : the hostesses. These two are THE most responsive, giving, warm women. We spent Christmas eve hanging out and sharing stories. Even if they aren't available for social time when you are there, they WILL be there if you have questions or concerns. We were slightly, shall we say, delayed in our ability to run the coffeemaker (um, they need water?? Who knew? God, i was embarrassed!), but they were there within minutes to non-judgmentally help us pour water where it belonged. Cushions for the garden chairs? Need to do a load of laundry? Why yes, just because. See, Margaret is a born hostess, and she has carved out a little slice of heaven just. For. You.
We have done airbnb type places all over, in many countries and US states. This was my all time fave, simply because people make the place, whether they be the locals, the hosts, or in the case, both. And these people rock.