There are places in heaven, and this is one of them. Magical. Removed from the world of care. The pictures don't do justice --from the windows on the side not shown that look out onto the valley with its smoky-mists rising towards the cottage, to the deft touches that create a completely charming, restful environment. (Comfortable couches, lovely dining setting, warm and unchinzy dining ware (not the flaky cheap stuff you often get in a getaway cabin)...comfortable dining chairs.

Mary Jane herself warm and gracious, also non-intrusive.

Surrounded by towering trees, perching blue jays, a myriad of birds yes -- calling out to each other as the real denizens of Pajaro Valley -- and the deep-throated call of bull-frogs in the night (we had a resident frog on the balcony!)...it is the kind of place you long to return to.

While we had less than 72 hours, we slept deeply and well and left with the sense of being restored (a great part of what took us there!)

That it was as wonderful as it was, even in the midst of one of winter's final storms (day one of the three days).. says a great deal.

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