Howard’s place is a peaceful retreat in the mountains. We felt right at home on this gated property and the caretaker Ed was helpful and responsive but we never felt as if we didn’t have privacy. It was a fairly rainy week for our stay but we still enjoyed mountain hikes in the nearby state park as well as the elephant seal tour at nearby Ano Nuevo State Park to the north. We would like to come back in good wea And mountain bike in the area.