I’m writing this as I sit at the dining table of the cottage, looking out the window as the waves curl onto the beach. All weekend long, my family and I have enjoyed this amazing view.
Let’s face it, you stay at the cottages for the views and access to the beach. The accommodations are rustic with entirely vintage (used) furnishings. I loved the vintage kitchen and decor of the cottage. However, the mattresses and sofa weren’t vintage, they were cheap. They were not comfortable, and I could hear the springs every time I moved on them. Basically, they are furniture from a cheap motel. I don’t think upgrading the beds would lessen the experience.
Some things to know before you book:
-They have you unload your belongings at the entrance of the resort and shuttle you and your belongings to your cottage. You then have to park your car at the beach parking across PCH. There’s a $1.50pp shuttle that will bring you down to the Beachcomber or you can walk it. We had plans to eat and explore the area during the weekend, so this was unexpectedly complicated because I had my elderly parents with me.
-The bedrooms don’t have heaters, but the living space does. Rooms got very cold at night with the doors closed. We brought space heaters.
-Cottage 32 sleeps 9, but only one toilet. Luckily, the public restroom is just below this cottage, and it’s well maintained.
-We found that a rodent nibbled at some food we left on the kitchen counter. Don’t leave food out.
-They provide paper plates, plastic utensils, and water cups, but that’s it.
-The sleeper sofa is ridiculous. Only consider putting small children on that.
Still, would definitely come back. We’ll just be better prepared.
