We had a wonderful stay at the Mermaid beach house. It was very comfortable for our party of six adults, and the location is perfect. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. It was so nice to watch the whales spouting from the deck while drinking our coffee in the mornings. A friendly neighbor explained to us that the whales were out there feeding on anchovies. We had a delicious Italian breakfast at il vecchio on our walk to the Monterey aquarium. The walk itself was very pleasant, and we got to see the harbor seal moms and pups sunning themselves on the shore. I would highly recommend this stay, you won’t be disappointed!