Pacific Grove, CA
September 2 - 3, 2012
Who doesn't love Monterey and Pacific Grove? This is why hubby and I keep coming back here. Of course, the ever-reliable TripAdvisor led me to this adorable Bed and Breakfast. I immediately fell for its charm just by browsing their website. And I loved it even more once I got there.
We were appointed the Otter Cove Room which has its own entrance from the garden.
Our French country cottage-inspired bedroom is just darling. It is sprinkled with antique furnishings and the bed fittingly accented with a cute teddy bear. It's quite comfortable, well-kept, and very clean.
My favorite feature of this cozy room is the bay window overlooking the garden.
Somehow I convinced hubby to pose by the window seat for this picture. He was distracted and couldn't be peeled away from his cell phone. I doubt he even remembers this moment. Men!
The garden courtyard, though petite, provides areas for quiet time and relaxation: a bistro set by the mini waterfall or the small seating around the fire pit.
There is something so peaceful about this place. After reading more about its history, I learned that it was originally a country home in 1910 and was later converted into a convent in 1920.
Breakfast here is another pleasurable experience. At The Old St. Angela Inn, a breakfast buffet is served in a solarium that also overlooks the garden and patio. I love being washed in natural morning sunlight and I always enjoy a big breakfast so this is perfect for me. A gracious lady warmly greeted us and said, "This morning we have egg strata with roasted bell peppers and artichokes." Did I already say that they also served scrumptious apricot muffins? I didn't leave a single crumb on my plate. Mom would have been proud of me.
Another big plus about this place is its prime location. It is literally a block away from the water.
