The Monarch Home is exactly as described, cozy and relaxing. What I really appreciated for the place is the kid's corner (a toddler always appreciates different toys even though I brought what I thought were his favorites) and the thoughtful small things that make the home a more comfortable place to stay. One generally does not think about having labeled cabinets in the kitchen being something that you look for in a vacation home, but that made life so much easier! Other thoughtful things that a traveler would not necessarily bring but are essential when you realize you need them: boxes of facial tissues, cotton swabs, umbrellas, large selection of tea (unexpired, which shows that the Host actually checks the items on a regular basis). While this place is not the HGTV renovation that wows your eyes upon entry, it is very clean and the rooms are the right size. The layout of the house is excellent and the large living room is good for lounging around for some family down time. The windows are quite new so there's no leaky cold air on those brisk coastal nights and we barely hear any road noise even with the bedrooms next to a large road. The only complaint was that the internet connection is a bit slow and my husband wanted to catch playoff highlights after we've been out all day and the cable subscription is very basic.