Bungalow by the Sea was the perfect place for our family of three. The location truly doesn't get any better. Walking distance to the beach (even with a baby stroller), the restaurants, bakeries, boutiques and the US Post Office (in case you need to mail home anything you bought from the boutiques). The Pacific Grove Farmer's Market (every Monday) lets you stock up on the freshest produce and nuts California has to offer and the cottage's well-stocked kitchen makes it easy to cook breakfast through dinner. Trader Joe's and Safeway Grocery is also nearby. The cottage's front garden and the kids' playground across the street were perfect for our energetic 2 year old toddler. The world's best tide pool experience is 0.5 miles away (Pinos Point). Other world class experiences such as Monterey Bay Aquarium, as well as Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf, and even the Dennis the Menace Playground (an enormous, free playground for kids) are 1 mile (or a little over a mile) away. Our host was friendly, responsive, and we appreciated her hospitality of coffee, cookies, and sparkling water upon our arrival. We look forward to staying there again on our next trip to Monterey Bay.