I highly recommend Carolyn's place. She is very responsive to my text. Convenient location to Trader Joe's across the street, Safeway, Lucky's supermarket, Rite Aid and other dining options. My husband walked to Cannery Row for his exercise (40' walk, 6' drive). It is a mile away from Lover's Point and about 5-7 min drive from Asilomar State Beach (gorgeous at sunset) and the gate to the 17-mile Drive. It is about 40' from Big Sur where we visited Garapatta, Pfeiffer and Andrew Molera State Parks- great places to hike and bike; about 7' from Jack's Peak County Park where you can easily hike the overlook of Monterey Bay.
The apt is set back from the street so noise is not an issue. She provides a Welcome basket with food, wine, soda and a Welcome book with all the local attractions and recommended eateries. Staying here during Covid times, I appreciated Carolyn's meticulousness about cleanliness. She washes all the linens including bed comforters, blankets, mattress pads, etc. She blocks 48 hours between check-ins. She keeps an ample supply of disinfectant wipes, spray under the sink.