Celebrated our 50th anniversary at the cottage as virgin airbnber's. Five star all the way; well laid out cottage with thoughtful detail/perfect ocean views/sleeping to the sound of the waves/great access to the beach, watching dolphins, collecting sand dollars. Perfect communication from Valerie including her helpful notebook with recommendations and maps. What we learned was: take food with you, no walking to get supplies (that's also a plus). If the purpose of your trip includes going to the aquarium go before you check in or after you check out. The aquarium is great but don't use the time you're paying for the cottage going back and forth to Monterey (it's not a short trip). This cottage and it's location should be your destination, you'll be glad you didn't waste a minute of it.