Ansel’s getaway is truly a great place for all ages to enjoy. My family is a bit spread out between northern and southern Cali and we wanted to get together for a quick mini vacation for the valentines weekend which included my 5 year old daughter and 5 other adults and we absolutely loved the space and location.
The game room was a hit, but just be aware in the winter season it can get pretty chilly. The good thing is if you are as competitive as we are the room temperature keeps us from over heating.
The layout of the house was at first confusing as it’s not open concept, but we actually came to appreciate each space. We each had our own space and privacy for sleeping arrangements and we all hung out together in the kitchen for meal time and played video games and kid games in the living room. The TV is huge so gaming was a blast. My daughter loved the toys and games provided and even said this was her favorite place to visit. We travel often so this is a huge compliment coming from her. The outdoor shower was so convenient and a smart amenity that it kept us from tracking in sand and the best part was it had both cold and hot water so my daughter didn’t have to freeze in the process.
Location is perfect! We walked down to the Sunny Cove beach which was just down the road with an incredible view to get memorable photos. We didn’t spend much time there, but it’s definitely a great spot and less crowded then the other beaches around. We spent a few hours in the afternoon at the Sea Cliff state park only a short drive from the house, which my daughter and I had a blast, but for those trying to catch some fish, the pier is closed and fishing from shore is a bit hit and miss, but it’s huge beach so there is a lot of options.
We got to enjoy the farmers market around the corner from the house on Sunday morning which had delicious food, pastries, meat pies, and local fruits and the vendors were all so friendly. We headed to the Seymour Discovery Center and got to see, touch, and learn about various local marine species that I’ve never seen or heard of so that was fun and interactive for my daughter. We also spent a few hours at the boardwalk and had fun playing games, but parking and traffic was horrendous so, I would plan to use Uber or local transportation to save on time. After dinner we had to try Penny Ice Creamery which was not only delicious, but open late.
The host was very responsive, communicative, and insightful offering suggestions that we thoroughly enjoyed. The house had plenty of supplies including extra bedding, towels, and cooking supplies to cook, bbq, bake, and kitchen seating for up to 6-8 people.
Overall, we all enjoyed our stay and hope to visit again.