I stayed for a week at Seth & Wendy’s home in Monterey. The room is large, clean and nicely furnished, with a private, well-stocked bathroom, and good cable TV. It is in a separate wing of the house so it feels very quiet and private. Communication with the hosts was immediate and check-in was easy. Seth & Wendy thoughtfully provide some nice extras too – a small fridge in the room and a coffee maker, etc., in a common area. I used local bus transportation to and from the Monterey Regional Airport (costs less than $3) and also took local buses to visit nearby Carmel and Pacific Grove. I also rode the cute free trolley that runs along the waterfront from the Aquarium to downtown, which stops at a number of historic sites and museums. I was a little worried about traveling off season (mid-November) but the weather was great and the scenery along the coast is amazing.