This cottage was really a nice cozy place to stay for a weekend getaway to Pacific Grove/ Carmel/ Monterey. It really is a bungalow and as such is on the smaller side but so cute.
Our host met us at the place and it was an easy walk through. If we needed anything, she was just a text away! Checkout was simple too. Extra towels and linens were easy to find.
The place is small but there is enough room for a family of four to move about. The front bedroom is a good size right off the living area and has a closet and dresser for storing your things. The second bedroom is snug. We had four adults for the weekend and the second bedroom is a tight fit if both people are trying to do anything inside. It is also right off the kitchen with a double door so it isn't the most private of spaces.
This place would be ideal for a family with children who don't mind sharing a bed.
We cooked a few meals while we were there and found it to mostly meet our needs, fitting 2 cooks in the kitchen without too much trouble but as is typical in an older home, the kitchen has very little counter space.
The dining area in the back of the house is cute and multi-functional. The table folds out to seat 4 and there is a washer/dryer available which would be super handy if you were at the beach all day and needed to dry towels, etc. For us it was cold and rainy, so not such great beach weather!
There is a large front yard for relaxing on a sunny day and a big backyard that looked like it could be a lot of fun if only it was dry and beautifully sunny.
The bungalow is located right across the street from a great park for kids so bring the sports equipment if your kids want to escape! The street is quiet and very residential and we probably would have walked around more if it hadn't been raining. Downtown Pacific Grove is about a 5 minute walk and the scenic and lovely Lovers Point is equally close.
Overall we had a great stay and definitely recommend if you are looking for a cute, casual getaway removed from the bustle of touristy Monterey but close enough to walk to all the attractions like the Aquarium, Cannery Row...etc. 17 Mile Drive was close and there are so many golf courses within a 5 min drive..