What a lovely home in a quiet neighborhood, yet close to many conveniences. Stephanie's home retains the charm of by-gone eras with warm furnishings that complement the hardwood floors. The couch is large enough to seat at least 5 or 6 people and is as comfortable as can be.
We "over used" the kitchen, cooking many a meal including Thanksgiving and then brunch for local relatives. There are plenty of pots, pans, baking accoutrements and a nice selection of spices, flours, sugars and the like, including gluten free! Happily we found a coffee grinder so we were able to take advantage of locally roasted beans while visiting.
The upper two bedrooms are cozy with comfortable beds and plenty of blankets for any chilly nights. Downstairs is a more modern bedroom and bath which are equally nice and afford a bit more privacy. We found plenty of bath supplies, laundry soap & dryer sheets, so no need to pick these up.
Take advantage of the lovely outdoor deck area if the weather is nice - what a lovely space to relax! Make sure to head to Alkai beach for sea glass, and Lincoln Park for driftwood. California Ave. offers some interesting shops and is well worth a few hours of wandering.
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed staying at Stephanie's cottage and will return again for our next visit!