There are two awesome parts of this AirBnB experience. First, the room is quite lovely with its own bathroom, spacious walk-in closest, and direct access to the "zen" garden out back. Above the bed sits a skylight through which you can gaze at the moon and stars. The super comfortable bed and sea air will give you that deep sleep your body needs but busy work schedule prohibits.

The second part of the experience is Pete himself. He reminds me somehow of a "Santa Cruz" version of Clint Eastwood: the kind of man they just don't make anymore. He's incredibly enthusiastic, helpful, and hospitable. He makes a great apple cake from the apples in his garden and a lovely cup of coffee, both served up with the day's New York Times. What more could you want? Pete still surfs and is fit as a fiddle. He's who I want to be when I grow up, but since he's 75-going-on-25, I am not quite sure what that means. Thanks, Pete!