This was an absolutely great find for me! If you're attending a conference at asilomar, definitely consider staying with Erika and Blake, especially if you have a furry companion in tow. The walk is only about 0.5 miles, and it's along a very quiet street They are excellent hosts that went above and beyond the call, their home is beautiful and only a couple of blocks from the ocean (where otters and seals abound), and the cottage is an absolute delight to stay in! They're not joking about the bed either, it's like being hugged by a herd of incredibly friendly geese that are made out of Swedish memory foam. Breakfasts were delicious, and they were very accommodating of minor dietary needs in that regard.

I really can't recommend this place enough; for the price, it would be incredibly hard to beat in this area, and having a friendly set of hosts (for me at least) really feels a lot nicer when travelling than staying in a hotel.