My husband and I stayed here the first weekend in December. We had purchased a livingsocial deal for $225 for a two night stay, that included a surf and turf dinner and a bottle of wine. I would've liked to have stayed here sometime sooner and warmer (I bought the deal in April, but they were booked up all the way through December!!!).

Pros-Easy to find, easy drive to Pacific Grove, Monterey, 17-Mile Drive
-Free DVDs in the office to borrow, DVD player in room
-Clean room with a balcony (we stayed in the Congress Ave room)
-Good dinner! Our surf and turf was very tasty!

Cons-Our room was FREEZING. even with the electric "fireplace"/heater, we were cold. On our second night, we had to turn the heat lamp on in the bathroom and keep the bathroom door open to supplement the fireplace!!
-Room decor was mismatched. The lamps were decoupaged shades made by the previous owner (crafty and trendy) but the rest of the furniture was country style, or mismatched, as if they were recent college grads just starting out.
-No one is there at night. If you didn't make it to check in on time, they just tape an envelope with your key to the door of the office. I had called to tell them that we might be late checking in, I was assured that there is "no crime" and that my key will be available. I'm sure that this is true, but it is a dark property, way off of a well traveled road. If crime were to happen, there is great opportunity.
-The dinner was good, but it was also kind of awkward. There are 3 tables in the office area, all of which were occupied when we were eating. The cook/office staff comes in and out. There's no real flow to the meal. We weren't sure if we should expect dessert, or if we had to tip. It was odd. (For those interested, there is no dessert, and we didn't tip.)
-Breakfast was awkward too. There were sausages and pancakes, bagels, oatmeal, cereal and fruit for us to enjoy. But there was a coffee machine far too high tech for me, so I needed the office staff to help me use it. Then there was only one carafe for cream and sugar, and you had to go interrupt other diners if you wanted to take it from their table.
-rooms didn't have fridge or microwave. The room feels like it is a place you could spend a lot of time (especially with the balcony and the table and chairs) but without a place to store food and drinks, or reheat them, there's really no reason to spend any time there.
-property itself has no ambiance. For someone looking for quiet little nooks to relax outdoors, this is not your place. The property is a series of 3 buildings, connected by paved parking lots. there is one small green space situated between 2 of the buildings that had a few plastic chairs and a pop-up canopy.

Overall, it was a nice weekend, but there was nothing that wowed me about this property. If anything, I was just confused about how to act while talking to the office staff. The website tries to indicate that they are also a "gallery". The true extent of this is that there is original photography in their office/dining area that could be for sale, but it isn't a rotating exhibit, or high art.

Not bad, but I will try something different on my next trip to the area.

This Inn is very nice. Rooms are small, but very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was a nice surprise because it was more than a "continental breakfast". The staff was more than accomodating and the location of the property is very favorable. The dinner that was served (as part of our package) was excellent. We would recommend this Inn to couples wanting to get away and explore the nearby attractions.

I stayed here the day after Christmas through a LivingSocial deal. I was looking for a place to stay in the Carmel area. And what a convenient place this was, a block away from Point Pinot Lighthouse, Monarch Grove Sanctuary and 17-mile scenic drive!

We came late and luckily the owner's nephew was still there. He was super friendly, and suggested we grab a bite to eat at Fishwife for awesome clam chowder. And how right he was.

Anyways, the room was so quaint and cute. The fireplace, even if just for looks, did permeate heat (maybe it was synced with the heater?) This place is by the ocean, but you don't smell it at all. Nor did it feel humid. They don't have AC, that's true.. but dude.. you're by the ocean. The ocean IS YOUR AC. No other rooms in the area have AC either. It's retarded to expect that. Open your window.

The design was awesomely modern. It looks and feels clean.

The only problem I had was the function of hot and cold water. Half an inch turn this way, it's scalding hot.. a half inch turn the other way... it's cold! But hubby had no problems.. I think it's just a me-issue.

The continental breakfast was lovely. We chatted with the owner. He told stories, I like stories. He told the story of how Clint Eastwood ran for mayor because they wouldn't approve the expansion of his mission. So he ran, the city finally approved and he backed out before completing a term. And the story of how Mr. Eastwood did a lot for the city, such as putting it on the map. And he told us how Clint Eastwood bought pebble beach with a bunch of silent owners. And lil factoids about Carmel and the surrounding areas.

Breakfast was fluffy mini pancakes. I do not like sweet american breakfasts.. not my cuppa tea. But his was good. He said he makes the batter extra thick.. And there were fresh fruits - yay fiber! And he made us fresh cuppa coffees.

Overall, it was pretty awesome. And the sleeping monarch butterflies, potentially beautiful if awake.. just makes the whole thing so magical.

Set up a trip for my parents, and they, grandparents who have been through a war in their home country and think a Holiday Inn was heaven, though it was only so-so. No wireless because of "fog" like everyone writes here, sparse furnishings, much more of a "guest house" than a B/B.

Still I would have said "average". Except this; the receptionists both times I called to confirm arrangements were bizarrely curt and unfriendly. Tone, brevity of answers (Do you have any choice of rooms for my parents, perhaps? Nope.), etc. Left a coupon code before the visit and they still held up my parents checkin to call me and get the code again. Just not the small things that say "class".

A little charm goes a long way - felt bad that I sent my parents a place with less common sense. Not again.