Just got back and am looking forward to going back next year. Our updated Cottage was clean, bed was comfortable and bathroom was very handicapped friendly. The fenced in back patio was perfect for our dog and the gardens were a delight. Front staff was friendly and helpful. Great place to stay for the money.

We stayed at this hotel for the weekend in June to attend a wedding at The Highlands Inn. With their rooms averaging over $700.00 per night, we had to find something a little more affordable for this family of four. I have to admit after reading some of the other reviews it was a leap of faith to book here. Well what a pleasant surprise to find that the good reviews are accurate! We stayed in the William Hartnell cottage that has not been remodeled. Although dated, the cottage was extremely clean and allowed for a family of four to sleep comfortably with a twin bed for each child and a double bed for parents in separate rooms. The cottage area of the property is like a quaint little neighborhood and our unit had an outdoor table with chairs set beneath a large shade tree. We also had other relatives staying here. A couple stayed in a remodeled duplex. It was beautifully decorated and had a deck in the back and a hammock! Another couple stayed in the main hotel building, again, dated yet extremely clean. In fact, many other wedding attendees that came by "our place" for a cocktail before the evening wedding were jealous that they were staying at the run-of-the-mill hotel rooms and paid more for them! The hotel staff was friendly and glad to offer suggestions when asked. One of the most unique things about the property was the beautiful garden with pathway running along the back side of the cottages. Lots of native plants and many were in full bloom. Amazing. There is a shopping center just across Route 1 with restaurants and a wonderful supermarket with a full deli and bakery. Also within short walking distance is a beach along the pacific coast. This hotel is unique and well worth a stay if you are looking a quiet low-key place.

We pulled in to look at the cottages prior to checking in and the driveway leading to the cottages looks like it hadn't been paved or repaired since WWII. The cottage, Henry Miller, was about the size of a large, garden "Tough Shed" with a mismatched front door, but otherwise intact with nice plantings outside. The area was deserted except for a couple of (crappy) cars at another cottage. Several cottages were undergoing renovation - read: caution tape, dirt and one was just a dilapidated , original shell, falling in on it's self. The indifferent desk staff gave us a key to take a look before we checked in. What a joke! Smelly, old carpet, two beds taking up the entire floor space and a "sitting area" about as big a food panrty. The shower grout was dirty looking and the bathroom floor sticky. The wall heater grill had been dusted about the last time the driveway got paved. I could go on, but you get the picture. A total disappointment and rip-off. After telling them them we're leaving and they're not charging us a penny for this place, we cancelled our reservation and left.

I loved our stay there... My husband and I went there with our two daughters (1 &5). We stayed in a 2 room cottage and it was awesome. My 5 yearl old loved it! The fireplace was great and they provide the wood so that was great too... It was a little small, but we managed. My only complaint is that there was not a DVD like it stated on the website, BUT there were AV hookups and an input channel that we could have brought our own, or even a game system. I couldn't be happier with my experience, I did not want to leave and am already planning another trip there, but for longer this time!