A magical experience! Okay, I won't even talk about how it feels to read John Steinbeck in the living room of a house where he actually lived (amazingly surreal). All that aside, the cottage is even more beautiful and cozy than I expected. I loved it there and would (will) go back in a heartbeat. There are soft, fluffy blankets in every corner which are just right for snuggling in on a chilly evening or morning. The dining area is surrounded by windows and the morning sunlight streams right in -- breakfast there is a dream. The bathroom is so cute -- ceiling is low but that just adds to the charm, and my son is 6' 3" and managed just fine. The kitchen is vintage awesome and has everything we needed. The whole place is decorated beautifully, and the hosts thought of everything. Basically, I felt immediately at home there and would not change a thing. What I liked best about the cottage -- the remote controlled gas fireplace that was perfect for the chilly evenings and so beautiful in the space; the strand of mini lights wound around the decor on the shelf in the dining area that worked on a switch; and the blue tile on the bathroom floor. What I liked best about this listing -- the hosts are totally responsive via text. They even texted in the evening on our first day there to make sure everything was going well. We had no problems whatsoever, but it was wonderful to know that if we needed anything, we could reach them and they would respond. I can't wait to go back.