Review of Lighthouse Cottage:
My daughter, her husband, two young children (5 and 1) and I stayed for 4 nights at the Lighthouse Cottage — what a delightful, charming house. We had a fantastic stay; my daughter and son-in-law are already talking about booking another stay.
When we arrived the house was in great condition: clean, well decorated, and charming. Clear instructions were left about how to operate the various things (remote, neighborhood tips, etc.). My grandkids stayed with us and while it wasn’t fully childproof, it was a very child-friendly place and we appreciated that. A baby gate, bathtub, highchair and pack n play were provided. The house also had coolers and beach chairs to borrow!
The beds were very comfortable. My son in law and daughter especially loved the top floor bedroom with the king size bed and the chaise lounge parked right next to a window with a view to the sea. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed relaxing up there with a book and the sunset. The house had a really cool surprise in the form of an alcove (with a bed) located just at the top of the staircase where my 5 year old grandson happily slept (complete with twinkly lights). The third room has a pull out couch in lieu of a bed, but it was a great spot to park the Pack n Play for my youngest grandson. I stayed in the front bedroom and it was very comfortable and cozy.
The neighborhood was quiet and charming and we took daily walks to eat (especially recommend Happy Girl Kitchen and Tricycle Pizza), shop and visit the aquarium. There is a Nob Hill Food store, a Rite-Aid, and lots of fun shops located just 10 minutes from the house.
Bottom line: if you’re a family (or just friends) visiting Monterey Bay for the weekend this is the perfect spot for you.