The Monarch Home could not have been more lovely and more perfect for our family's visit to the Monterey Bay area. The house is cute, extremely clean, and very functional. The house is in a great location in residential PG. It's about 0.8 miles to the beach, which was a bit too far for us to walk with our toddler and gear but a quick 3 minute drive. SO easy and so convenient. The house backs to a little alley road that runs along a gorgeous, wooded park. Anne was exceptional. Despite managing the house from afar, she is very responsive, answered all our questions quickly, offered great restaurant advice when requested, and checked in to see if there was anything we needed. Instructions are provided electronically and posted throughout the house, and she has truly thought of everything. She was a fabulous host. The day we got there was unseasonably warm, and the house (no AC) was a bit stuffy - she made some quick calls and offered to get us a box fan to cool things down, going above and beyond to keep us comfortable. Turned out once the weather cooled down and we opened all the windows, the house temperature hovered at a blissful upper 60s all week. It was lovely. The house had everything - literally - that we needed. Forget that toddlers are slippery when wet in the bathtub? No problem - a rubbery bath mat is there and ready! Have an unexpected need for lady supplies? No worries - they're in the cabinet under the sink! Run out of toothpaste? Covered! Forget a beach hat? There are 3! The washer and dryer are very new, and we ended up using them twice. There's no dishwasher, but washing dishes leisurely while looking out the picture window at the family of deer that frequents the grounds multiple times a day was enjoyable. The beds are comfy. The fridge and cabinets are stocked with tons of food to which guests are welcome. The living room is a great place to settle in with a book - the windows are huge and you may as well be outside! The tables on the front step and back deck are great places to have a snack or just chill out. Some quick notes: If you're looking for a snazzy, new, and modern place with all the luxuries of a hotel, this isn't your place (and that's not what we wanted anyway). But if you want to stay in a quaint, adorable, little house and pretend that you live here, this is it!!! Bring ear plugs and a face mask if you're a sensitive sleeper since the front of the house is on a road that seems to get a decent amount of traffic. Not a problem at all, just a word of advice for other families staying at Anne's AMAZING home! We can't thank you enough, Anne. We had the most wonderful experience at your home and hope to be...