We spent a lovely long weekend at the Steinbeck cottage. My husband enjoyed the full collection of Steinbeck books and I loved sitting on the patio enjoying the California sun. Having a pack 'n' play for our baby was convenient as well. We visited in November and it was a little chilly our first night, as the only heat sources for the house are a gas fireplace in the living room and an electric fireplace in the bedroom, but once we figured out that we needed to turn them on, we could keep the cottage cozy. There are also plenty of soft and warm blankets around and we wouldn't have been as sensitive to the temperature if we hadn't been traveling with a baby. The location is perfect for exploring Monterey by foot and we hope to stay with Kevin and Vicky again in the future.