We very much enjoyed our stay in Kevin & Vicky's John Steinbeck cottage. As we'd read "Cannery Row" prior to the trip, as well as several other Steinbeck works, and two of us are working on novels, and even worked a bit on our stay, it was very moving to think of Steinbeck living and writing there. It's also within an easy drive of Point Lobos, where we appreciated the beautiful coastal scenery, history and tide pools. We also enjoyed cooking some meals during our stay in the kitchen which is well stocked with pots, pans, utensils, as well as plates and silverware. The cottage is also set up very comfortably for reading, with good reading lights and many cozy nooks in which to curl up with a book, and the gas fireplace took the chill off the rainy winter evenings.