We absolutely loved our 5-day experience at Lea's guest house in the woods. The home was exceptionally clean, well-appointed and stocked, and surprisingly spacious. Even though the cabin shares the property with the main house, it felt very private. In fact, we never saw our hosts!
The wraparound deck was so serene, and we enjoyed mornings watching the birds and listening to the babbling brook below. It made a lovely soundtrack for sleeping, too. The bed was top-of-the-line comfortable with luxurious linens and great pillows, too. Laundry facilities in the space were a bonus, and we appreciated having that option after long afternoons on the beach. The bathroom was large, and the shower was good and hot!
La Honda is a small village with a local bar and a small market along the main strip. We drove to Half Moon Bay and also to Menlo Park for groceries.
Our only complaint was personal preference - there are multiple skylights in the cabin, including one directly above the bed, and the bright sunlight over the bed before 6am felt a bit harsh. A couple of sleep masks solved that, and we were able to peacefully slumber until a more reasonable-for-a-vacation 9am on the following mornings.
We would definitely stay here again. The cabin, its amenities (including a lovely kitchen), and its location were perfect for our needs. We spent the days hiking the redwoods in the county park nearby (5 min drive, using a map thoughtfully provided by the hosts) and afternoons at the beaches 'till sunset (15 min drive). I'll be honest - we never wanted to leave. :)