This is a neat old house in a good location. Joy was easy to communicate with and responded immediately when we let her know about some things that needed attention. We loved being in the Monterey Peninsula - close to so many cute little shops, restaurants, beaches, and Monterey itself. We ate at Julia's Vegetarian Cafe - had to make a reservation - but boy, is it some of the tastiest vegetarian fare we've had. The service was great, too. Highly recommend. We also really enjoyed The Bookworks coffeeshop - an easy walk of a few blocks away. The street was quiet and safe. The house was easy to find and easy to get into when we arrived. We do wish the place was cleaner and the towels newer. Joy came in and worked on a few things we'd noticed, including lamps that didn't work, some of those things could not be handled immediately, so we ended up working around them. She also took care of some not very well cleaned dishes and linens, and dusting. We appreciated her quick response to those concerns. We also spent some happy time on the beach at Asilomar, and wandering around the Cannery Row area of Monterey. If you enjoy an artsy laid back ambiance, this place will be charming for you.