We had a wonderful time at the Chestnut Cottage. If you want a great home base for exploring Pacific Grove, Asilomar, Monterey, Big Sur, and Salinas, you can't ask for a better location. The cottage comfortably accommodates six adults, and is well appointed. We were pleased to see that Kristina had anticipated needs---everything you need (dishes, towels, laundry soap) is easy to find, and in good order. The bathrooms are beautiful and the en suite bathroom on the second floor is particularly luxurious. All of us remarked that our beds and linens were very comfortable and that we slept extraordinarily well. Overall, a great experience, and everyone seems keen to return.

When we arrived there was a leak in the downstairs bathroom at the shut-off valve, but it was one of those things that just happens, and Kristina quickly resolved the issue. She dispatched a plumber right away, and the fix took maybe ten minutes once he arrived. There were no more plumbing issues during our stay. The only other problem was the ants. When we first arrived there were a few in the upstairs shower, but as our stay progressed we found we needed to use the provided ant traps, and we had to deal with them in greater abundance in both bathrooms, one of the downstairs bedrooms, and the kitchen. We were very clean, but they were persistent. They were a nuisance, and made it necessary to do a lot more laundry (I found ants on the towels, my father had some get into his suitcase), but we were able to manage it. From what I understand from my in-laws who had previously stayed at the Asilomar Conference Grounds, ants are common in the area, so I don't believe they were a reflection on Kristina's care for the house (which was otherwise very clean), but perhaps it's time to spray the perimeter again. Overall, the house perfectly met our needs, and was a great value for the area. Kristina's responsiveness impressed me---it's nice to know that in the unlikely event something goes wrong, she handles things promptly and with a great attitude.

Thanks for a lovely family vacation, we made some great memories at the Chestnut Cottage!