The Pine Valley home and guest house were the perfect accommodations for our family of seven--for our reunion. We enjoyed the configuration of the open living concept on the main floor for meals and the fact that the television was in the alcove and didn't monopolize the common space. The studio guest house was charming for a couple and the primary suite was well-designed. Although the tub was jacuzzi-sized, there were no jets, yet the primary bath was thoughtfully-conceived with skylights. We were pleased with the cleanliness and minor issues were resolved proficiently on arrival day. We were fortunate to have had good weather and didn't need to take advantage of the games and books available. The outdoor hammock was a fun surprise and we took advantage of the outdoor showers to wash our feet. And, as one who appreciates air-conditioning, we found the air temperature delightful, after we figured out how to use the remotes.
One suggestion we had would be a guide book located at the houses or included with the welcome email to provide instructions on how to use the air conditioner/dehumidifier remotes, the television remotes, and other appliances, along
with the Del Mar contact information. The guide could also be beneficial to Del Mar to promote your other sites. It also would have been helpful to know that the front door was in the back of the house.
In addition, although we knew the policy in advance, we felt that our responsibility to strip the beds, collect all sheets and towels, wash dishes, and take out all trash was cumbersome as we had to hastily check out by 9:00AM. We understand turnover time and yet we felt that we contributed to the cleaning fee since we meticulously left the houses in clean and tidy conditions.
Our family is grateful for the memorable stay and would recommend the quiet, private site in the woods to other families.