When we made our reservation, Amy was the host and was prompt and informative. A few weeks before our stay Kevin took over and did a GREAT job of making the transition seamless. I think it's safe to say that an ownership/management change could have made for some drama, so my hats off to Amy and Kevin for a well coordinated handoff.

The cabin! Charming, well-appointed and clean -- not to mention the history of the place. The pantry was well stocked, and the "welcome kit" provided enough information to get your bearings without being overly-stuffed with restaurant flyers and the like. The Aquarium passes were a major plus and we put them to good use!

The interior of the cottage is thoughtfully appointed. One of the reasons we booked (along with the history of the property) was the slant toward a contemporary take on rustic. Many of the properties we looked at were overly country-kitch.

And, on a more personal note, we ran into a little car trouble on the day of check-out, and Kevin was VERY accommodating in allowing us to hang out on the property until the car situation was sorted.

My only ding on this otherwise wonderful accommodation, and the reason for the 4-star review, would be the immediate neighborhood. It's in a pocket of Pacific Grove that lacks the charm of some of the landmarks I had in mind when making the reservation. For instance, Lovers Point with all of its Victorian and historical charm. I would say the Steinbeck Cottage is the highlight of this particular neighborhood. To be clear, this is not a *bad* neighborhood, but if you're wanting to take an early evening walk to take in the charm of old Pacific Grove you're going to want to drive and park a few blocks NW of the cottage.

Overall a wonderful time. The Cottage was a highlight of our extended trip up and down the coast.