I needed a few days away from the urbanity of my life in Oakland and San Francisco. This was a perfect fit. The minute you open the gate into the lush, storybook garden, it feels like you've arrived in a natural paradise. There is a garden deck with table and loungers and a nice hot-tub and outdoor shower. The house is bright and uncluttered, wall to wall windows with show-stopping views of the ocean. At night, sitting out on the front deck, the stars are bright and amazing - I even saw a shooting star! If you know how to use a fancy telescope, there is one provided. The beds are big and cozy with nice comforters and good pillows. The kitchen is modern, well-stocked in terms of cooking implements - and you can prepare and cook while looking out to the ocean with the sound of the surf in the background! The house is walking distance from town (if you can do a little uphill on the way back), in a quiet residential neighborhood, nestled into the hills - so no backyard neighbors peering over into the yard. If you just can't take the beauty anymore, or want to keep up with the news, there is a large-screen t.v. with cable discreetly placed in an alcove of the living room.
