We spent several days in August 2011 and enjoyed our time in the cottage. The place was conveniently located for our trip. We drove up and down the coast from Big Sur to San Francisco. The grocery store was a few minutes away. The beach is extremely close. The cottage was tidy and cozy. I would recommend this cottage to my family and friends. It's also good to know the bedroom does not have a real door, there is privacy however and it wasn't a problem for us.The patio was so lovely in the morning to enjoy a cup of coffee and a great start to your day.