We arrived after midnight. The path to the chalet was lit and the door was left unlocked for us. We were able to park in the driveway, right by the path to our chalet.

Everything was ready for us. The appointments to the interior simple and pleasing.

We fell into a very comfortable bed and enjoyed a quiet night's rest after a cross country flight, east coast to west.

The gas fireplace took the chill off the room quickly any time we felt a need for a little heat.

We were surprised to find a complimentary bottle of wine with our own last name on the label. Pinot Noir, our favorite. There was a cold bottle of champagne and a stray bottle of ale in the mini as well.

Adam and Kathy, a handsome young couple, welcomed us into their home. They are a very laid back sort of folk, as are we. We shared glasses of wine on more than one occasion during our eight night stay. We played cards with their young son on the family room floor. We sat around the front yard, gas fire pit on an evening, chatting and meeting some of the neighbors.

Our hosts treated us to a Sunday morning cleansing juice made from carrots, apples and greens picked fresh from the raised beds beside our chalet. This was much needed after attending a wedding reception the night before. Adam knew what he was doing for us.

We could have spent the entire week with our hosts, as if family, and had a great time doing it.

At no time did we find our hosts to be intrusive in any way. They were solicitous, despite having their own jobs, children and social activities. They welcomed us to join in some of their activities, but did not make us feel awkward if we should decline.

Our visit was an excellent experience. When my wife turns to me and tells me she is having a great time (more than once), what could I possibly complain about?

The chalet's pedestrian friendly location allowed us to walk to Main Street, HMB for meals at a wide array of restaurants. There were plenty of unique shops to peruse as well. The traffic light and crosswalk on Poplar made crossing Rte 1 a safe prospect.

The chalet is within easy walking distance to a world class beach with miles of walking to the north and south.

Our favorite restaurant, the Miramar Beach Restaurant, was a ten minute drive up the highway, good food, drinks and sunsets.

Our day's outing to the Heritage Redwood Grove, lunch in Pescadero at Duarte's Tavern (ask for the 1/2 and 1/2 soup off the menu) and a long walk on Pescadero Beach and in the adjacent bird sanctuary was a memorable day, as were the 6 to 7 mile, looping walks up and down the beaches of HMB.

Our thanks to Adam, Kathy and Airbnb.