My family was visiting from out of town, and my husband and I decided to drive them south along route 1. We planned this at the last minute, and wanted to spend the night around Monterey or Carmel. Paul's house in Pacific Grove was perfect for our group of six adults.

Everything was clean and tidy; the kitchen and bathrooms were stocked with all the essentials; and the backyard was absolutely lovely. There was even a thoughtfully arranged bowl of snacks and fresh fruit laid out for us.

The location was perfect! Just steps away from 17-mile drive, my husband and I enjoyed a scenic run from the house through Spanish Bay to just past Point Joe. Coffee, food, and cute souvenir stores can be found on Lighthouse Ave., which is just a short ride (or 25min walk) away.