We loved everything about this cottage; made a priceless memory by choosing to stay here!
THE VIEW: Far better than the pictures depict.
I enjoyed the sunrise from the living room window until I got distracted by waves, seals, and birds in the distance. After a few days, I started noticing hummingbirds right outside the window. In the 30+ days of stay, I saw clear blue skies, foggy skyline across the bay, pink clouds, and the most beautiful moon-rise I have ever seen. Not only does the living room window bring all these sights in, so does the window in coffee room and the two in the kitchen. This is THE "view" house.
THE LOCATION: Quiet, scenic, close to the shoreline.
It is in a very nice neighborhood of Pacific Grove. We had a great time walking, running, and biking without getting into a car. Scenic drives to many gorgeous spots along the coastline. Everything is a short drive away from the cottage.
THE YARD: More ways to enjoy the view and sunshine.
The November sun first lit up the front porch, then the side patio. I was able to soak it all in on the patio furniture. That side is sunlit and feels very private. The landscaping (very tastefully done!) adds more privacy from the street. The house sits on a slope; the street is at a lower level than the house.
THE ROOMS: Cozy but flows well.
The primary bedroom windows darken the room completely. When they are up, the morning sun pours in from one of the windows. Both bed and bedding were very comfortable; the sofa-bed surprisingly so! The two desks are well setup. There is plenty of storage space in all rooms.
THE BASICS: Completely worry-free.
Squeaky clean, well-furnished, well-stocked, and very well-organized. Only the kitchen layout and hand-washing dishes took a bit getting used to; as did the hard water. The cottage is well-heated; with extra comfort of a wall heater in the bathroom.
THE HOME: "Theirs" in the beginning; "ours" very quickly.
The owners have many personal touches around the home; especially the nautical theme of the decor. Since there were no truly personal items, though, we settled in very comfortably. We are touched by the generosity with which the home-owners shared their belongings that they must've known would prove very useful; e.g. binoculars.
THE HOST: Dave is the best!
Right from the time we inquired about the cottage, Dave came through for us. He is responsive, professional, kind, and very, very helpful. He is clearly very experienced. He made our stay all the more enjoyable and comfortable.
We recommend this cottage whole-heartedly!