Steve is a very nice guy and the place was very comfortable and just an all-around great place to stay. There's a wooden deck out back with a redwood tree growing through the middle of it; I got addicted to sitting out there in the mornings, drinking my coffee and listening to the birds -- or watching the squirrels raid the bird feeder. The cat, La-La, is adorable and friendly (and she's a short hair -- I have a mild cat allergy but La-La is one of those who doesn't set off any reaction unless you're pretty severely allergic). Steve runs a laid-back kind of house; musician friends of his dropped by sometimes. I found out that Steve leads a small group of musicians in playing every weekend at a nearby hotel; I took my mother to hear them play and we had a great time. The location is only a few minutes off Highway One, but it feels like you've gotten away from city hustle and bustle for a peaceful retreat near the redwoods. I recommend it and I hope to stay there again.