My wife and I wanted to get away to a place where we could relax, enjoy a wonderful coastal view, and unplug. This place fit perfectly. It has a funky, Bohemian-type charm. Other than one day that was quite foggy (fun in itself) we enjoyed beautiful sunrises and sunsets each day.
There is a dog-friendly beach a short walk down the road and our dog had a wonderful time playing. The beach is in a fairly secluded cove and I don't think we ever saw more than ten people there at any given time. I can't speak to the local restaurants as we cooked all of our meals except for a day trip to Mendocino.
I understand that Edward (Ted) and his wife recently purchased this property and we we were only the second guests to stay here. While they don't live near enough to the property to greet you, Ted was very responsive to any questions and concerns we had.
There are only a few things that prevent me from giving a five star rating. It had rained recently before we arrived and we encountered a few leaks in the roof that dripped into both the master bedroom (not near the bed) and the living room. This didn't slow us down, but we did need to put towels/bowls down to protect the carpet in a couple of areas. I know Ted was having a roofer come out after our stay so that's likely a non-issue now. The master bed was a bit firm for my taste and my wife had trouble sleeping because of it. Lastly, I would probably change out the living room furniture for a few pieces that are more cozy and comfortable.
As with any new listing there are a few refinements to make, but we had a very nice time and look forward to a return visit in the future.