We loved everything about Joy's place...where to begin?
First...Joy was a (ok I was gonna say she was a joy, but that'd be too cheesy, but she was) an amazing host! Helpful, hospitable and approachable. And not intrusive! One reason we'll go back is Joy.
Second...location! 5-10 minute walk to Monterey Bay and 10-20 amazing eateries. Walk out the front door, look to your right and you see the bay. Except for day trips we walked everywhere we went. Pacific Grove is such a sweet town. Very non- commercial, not a chain store or restaurant in sight. All local!
Third...the house. Clean, comfortable and eclectic, in an awesome way! Super comfortable beds with plenty of blankets, a kitchen if you're so inclined, a tiny (and portable) but powerful electric fireplace to warm with if it gets chilly.
Fourth...location, kinda like #2, but on a bigger scale. When we weren't walking around the immediate area we went; a) Whale watching, amazing to see these magnificent creatures in their environment (hint- DRESS WARM, no, we mean really warm); b) 17 Mile Drive-amazing scenery along the coast within a 15 minute drive; c) Pacific Coast Highway to Big Sur...amazing, words and pics can't begin to describe it; d) San Francisco and Muir Woods. Both amazing on opposite ends of the spectrum.
All in all, in case you can't tell, Joy's place is the place to stay.