Pretty much met all of our expectations. Sea Ranch is well designed to let you relax and enjoy the natural beauty of this stretch of California's coastline. This cottage is somewhat modest (there is a loft space that was off limits when we visited), but it does a good job of letting you focus on the natural world around you. Deer graze right outside the window on a daily basis. This cottage is on the ocean side of the 1, but it is somewhat set back from the ocean--there are a number of other homes in sight as you look out at the sea. But you still get a wonderful view of the ocean in the distance. The furniture and other fixtures were somewhat dated, but whether this is a good or bad thing will depend on the visitor--the place doesn't feel super modern, but it does feel cozy and lived-in. A word of warning: heat in the main living area is provided by a pellet stove, which can be a little tricky to figure out if you haven't used one before. The home gets quite cold at night, even in August, without firing that up. Overall, being able to bring our dog to stay in such a beautiful landscape was a wonderful experience.