My family (parents, sister, brother-in-law, and their three kids ages 8, 9, and 11) had a wonderful stay! It's in an ideal location, near Monterey, Santa Cruz, and Moss Landing.
The house is gorgeous and well-appointed, as you can tell by the photos. The photos can't convey how much it truly feels like a home. You're a guest in someone's well-loved house, where the walls and yard could tell delightful stories if they could talk. My nieces were especially excited to walk through the house, explore the backyard, and peek in a closet or two. My eight year-old niece even found an Operation game in one of the cabinets. It was fun watching my Dad teach her how to play.
The backyard is incredible! We cooked out on the grill, and had wine in a covered area. The kids ran around and play-wrestled (there are also some very nice nearby playgrounds for active kiddos). The backyard is ideal for a movie night. If we'd had the energy after our trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, I would have loved to have watched Finding Nemo on the large tv out there. Maybe another time.
Jennifer was an ideal and generous host. She gave us her guest passes to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and we spent the full day there from opening to closing. We made some wonderful memories there. We also appreciated the State Parks Pass. Jennifer thoughtfully left us a bottle of wine and a bottle of sparkling cider, both from local businesses. She also put together a beautiful, well-curated list of local attractions and nearby stores and restaurants. She was extremely responsive during our stay and flexible when we requested an earlier check-in time.
One final tip: Moss Landing, which is about a 10-15 minute drive away, is a great spot for kayaking. We did the Family Adventure Tour from Kayak Connections, paddling for two hours in tandem kayaks with a naturalist. We had seals pop up right next to our kayaks, and saw sea otters everywhere. I doubt we would have considered this if we weren't staying so close.
Thank you, Jennifer, for all you did to make our vacation so special. I encourage others to visit.