The Spanish Cottage made for a great weekend writing retreat. We felt as though we were spending time in a cozy New England beach town! The location was perfect -- within a stone's throw of the ocean as well as both downtown Pacific Grove and Monterey, and just off the running path along the coastline. I enjoyed a walk to the water with freshly brewed coffee from the kitchen each morning, and both beds were very comfortable. Viveca and Joy were responsive and made us feel welcomed from arrival to departure. Overall, we found the cottage an excellent place of respite for our visit to Monterey.