My family and close friend had a great stay at Mel's cottage and guest house. Our friend joined us for an evening and having the separate unit provided the right amount of privacy. The rental is located in a great, quiet area of Pacific Grove that is a short drive from all of Monterey's attractions, and even not that far of a walk from Cannery Row. I imagine this space would be great for couples traveling together, or families like us that would like to offer our son a separate unit to stay in. Our dog loved chasing the brown squirrels that teased her from the trees that frame the courtyard, and we had fun on the swing. Mel provided just the right amount of communication. We look forward to staying here again!