Recently stayed at the cottage with family for a few days. The house itself is fantastic and beautifully decorated. It's about a 10/15 min walk down to cannery row and also same time to talk into pacific grove downs town - which personally I liked a bit better for restaurants and shops. The passes to the aquarium are a bonus. One thing I did miss was the absence of a laundry but wound up driving down to sudz laundry and the lady did two loads for me for about 12 on a drop off basis. Would definitely look to stay again if in the area. Parking is everywhere. If doing 17 mile drive make sure you take cash too.