This was my first time in Morro Bay and I stayed in two of the rooms with a kitchen for 2 nights. It was cozy and quaint, just as promised. The check in process was quick and seamless and the rooms were exceptionally clean. The rooms were tastefully decorated and evoked a small town beach vibe. I appreciated the ocean themed paintings and the warm furnishings in the room as they distracted me from the current COVID 19 situation. I also enjoyed how bright and vibrant the rooms was in the morning. I loved my stay at the Pleasant Inn and would recommend it to anyone looking for a cozy and tasteful stay in Morro Bay. read more

It was good but hoped it would be better. We stayed for three nights, and packed our dog. Location, great, two blocks from everything. Bed, comfortable. We were in room 4, which feels like a cave as in the back without much light. I guess when you are dog people you don't get pick of the litter for rooms, hayo. With dog and taxes room was like $225 per night and it's a very basic room. No view. Staff was all really nice. Main problem was the room, smallish. Bathroom has a tinysink at a weird angle and hard to use for shaving. Bathroom itself, tiny. Kitchenette I guess is nice if you want to cook and refrigerate something. Two adults can't move around in room at same time. Not like we packed for an expedition but not much space to unpack. It's decent but room too cramped. read more

For a holiday weekend, and with a pet, you really can't do any better than the Pleasant Inn Motel. Out of all the moderately priced pet friendly places I've stayed this has been far and away one of the best experiences. Upon arrival we were greated by a staff member (not sure if she was the owner or not) who seems to live on site. Right away, the care that goes in to the property stood out with all of the flowers, plants and garden decorations. The location was amazing-just a few blocks down hill to the waterfront, then a few blocks up the hill was the cozy little downtown area. Free parking, free wi-fi and Direct TV was included with the room along with a fridge and microwave. The room was small but had high ceilings and was immacuately clean! No pet smells whatsoever. The bed was actually more comfortable than other "higher end" hotels I've stayed at (Marriots, Hiltons, etc) and the sheets were super soft. The walls were a bit thin and the shower was kind of small-I am short ( a little over 5 feet tall) and my head almost touched the shower head. However, since we only used the room as a place to rest our heads, it was more than adequate. Loved the convenient location and the fact that we could see Morro Rock from the property. It was comfy, safe and clean-just all around a wonderful experience. Highly recommend a stay at Pleasant Inn if you find yourself in Morro Bay and need a pet friendly place to stay! The Yelp 100 Challenge! read more

We loved our stay at the Pleasant Inn. It was a last minute trip, and with 2 kids and a baby, you can imagine it was hard to find something that would accommodate our family. I called Pleasant Inn, and they had availability in their newly remodeled luxury suite offered at a special price! It was perfect for us. The property is close to shopping, dining, and the waterfront. It was very clean and well taken care of. The check-in was lightening-quick: just a quick signature and was handed two sets of keys. The entrance to the suite is actually in the lobby. A set of stairs takes you up to the suite complete with a full kitchen, dining room, comfortable sitting area, and master room with a Cal King bed and a full bed. I'm not exaggerating when I say it was the CLEANEST hotel I've stayed at. It was nice & bright due to the large windows overlooking the water in the distance. It also had a very pleasant smell, I loved whatever room freshener they use (not overpowering at all). The beds are comfy and plenty of extra sheets and towels are stored in the wardrobe. My only regret is not being able to stay a second night. My first time in Morro Bay, but certainly not my last. Can't wait to book my next stay at the Pleasant Inn! read more

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We had a wonderful stay for Thanksgiving getaway! Stayed in a room with a kitchenette - was absolutely perfect. Location can't get any better - able to walk to everything. Thank you Jessica & staff - we'll be back for sure! read more

Loved staying at the Pleasant Inn just a few steps away from the ocean. It's like staying in a furnished apartment away from home to kickback and relax from the everyday rush. Rooms are cozy, customized, and offer everything you can think of. There are bikes to hop on for exploring the area. Staff is very friendly and welcoming to all their guests. read more

We stayed here on the way home from a camping trip in Big Sur. It was absolutely perfect. Lacy was very welcoming. They allowed our two dogs to stay with us for and extra $28. We stayed in #10. It was a fairly small room. I think it's worth the stay in a smaller room for the kindness and location of the Inn. I am excited to go back. read more

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This place is perfect when you wanna get away and enjoy the quiet charm of Morro Bay Check in was easy, staff is friendly and the room was cozy, clean and comfortable. I will definitely stay here again my next visit. read more

Should rename this hotel the UNPleasant Inn Expensive for a poorly maintained dump. Unpleasant room. Toilet backed up, no staff onsite to help, no return calls, "emergency" phone doesn't answer or even have voicemail set up! Cheap mattress was caved in on the side away from the wall, so felt like would roll off the bed, and couldn't sleep. Coffee maker leaked. Manager finally called back after we had left, and apparently WE are to blame for choosing a "vintage" hotel! Horrible experience. Tip for Travelers: Don't stay here unless you like unclogging your own toilet and zero service. read more

3 nights again, and I jokingly mentioned that it was my wife's bday (it was) and they were out of the complimentary cake up front. 10 minutes later a tray appeared at our room door with cake, champagne, chilled glasses, and a card wishing her happy bday. Seriously--stay at this place. We are booking our next trip up here in a few weeks, and we are absolutely staying here. Seriously---I can't stress this enough....stay here. This is a local business that deserves all of the stars and kudos. This place has gone from a "would consider" in my first 5 star review to "we WILL" in this review. read more

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I'm on the border between 2 and 3 stars with this review. The good: the staff were very pleasant and helpful and the bed was very comfy. Not so good: it sounded like the people in the next room were actually in our room. I understand that it is a small quaint place, but it's not that hard to put some soundproofing in the walls. And the bathroom was just a little too cramped - zero counter for toiletries. Use the windowsill and the back of the toilet. I didn't have a pet to worry about. read more

I wish I could give them a 4.5 start but we all know yelp :) Don't let the words "motel" scare you. When I booked the room I was a bit hesitant but immediately relieved when we showed up. The Pleasant Inn is centrally located to all the restaurants, bars, shops and farmers market. While only a few rooms have view of the rock you honestly can step out of the room 10 feet and you'll see the rock without obstruction from any given angle. The room we stayed at was very cozy, HUGE and comfy bed, nice decor, a big tv and moderate size kitchenette. Lots of space to move around. The bathroom, however, it's was tiny and cramped. I hope that if they ever do renovations, they remove the kitchenette and go for a bigger bathroom. If I was claustrophobic, I would have never been able to shower. Also, the placement of the bathroom mirror was awfully high. I'm 5'6 and I had a hard time using the mirror. I think part of the charm of this place is that is old an cozy but that also comes with it's territory, thin walls. Check-in and check-out was very smooth. Service was good and the manager very accommodating for the few things we needed help with. I will definitely go back. read more

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Really had a great 2 day stay at this cozy motel, located on the hillside a few blocks from the bay. The intimate small units with a functional kitchen was neat and clean. Being pet friendly was an extra bonus! Our friends from San Francisco, who highly recommended and met us at the Inn, we're right on with this choice as a place my partner and I would enjoy in celebrating her birthday. Thank you Pleasant Inn staff! read more

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I love the location just 1 block from the beach and a couple from downtown. Great central location. Amazing friendly staff. My friends and I went to pismo beach to atv and on the way back home decided to get a hotel room. Tina was amazing and help us book over the phone . Looking forward to stopping by again and try out paddle boarding or just biking. Free bikes are a nice touch. We stayed upstairs in unit 11 and had an amazing weekend. read more

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Fabulous place and staff. Clean and welcoming. Especially to our dog. Treats and bowls were waiting. Convenient access. Central. Cool loaner bikes. Great rates. Great experience on the reservation. Wouldn't even considering staying anywhere else in Morro Bay. read more

I was very much looking forward to my stay at the Pleasant Inn this weekend December 13 and 14 however I fell dOwn the stairs in front of my home and severely injured my knees and ankle and can barely walk. I have missed work two days already. I checked the cancellation policy for this Inn and realized it was 5 days whiCh is much longer then any other places I have stayed. I called this morning and was told by the person that answered the phone that he would need to speak to his manager about whether my state could be refunded to me because of my injury and the Emergency nature of the fact that I had to cancel. I was very disappointed when I got a call back stating that they would only refund me one of the two nights that I was supposed to stay this weekend because I was with in the five day cancellation policy. If I could've timed it my fault to be six days out from my stay I would've done so so that I could be able to get A full refund but that wasn't possible obviously. I am extremely disappointed that the manager would not consider the circumstances behind this cancellation and refund both of my days especially considering we are still 48 to 72 hours away from my check in time. The manager did not even do me the courtesy of calling me hurt her or him self but had the phone person from the hotel call me back to tell me that they would only grant me one nights cancellation. This Inn wasrecommended to me by some very close friends of mine but I am significantly disappointed and will not recommend them to anyone else. I am adding comments to respond to the Inn's comments. I did NOT block my credit card. I have no idea what you are referring to. During my initial call, I also was explaining to the person on the phone that I was hoping I might still be able to come but wanted to know if I didn't would an exception to the cancellation policy be made since I was injured. I didn't call to cancel initially just to inquire. He called me back to relay the info about the charging for one night and I was very disappointed to hear that response. I still did not cancel because I maintained some hope that I could heal enough to drive the 2-3 hours and limp around effectively enough to come. I told the person that called that I would get back to him. The next day when I called to cancel I was told that my reservation had ALREADY BEEN CANCELLED. I didn't understand it but thought "oh well I was going to have to cancel anyway". No one notified me that there was a problem with my card but I swear to you that I didn't block my card. My bank often blocks charges that they view as possibly fraud so that might be what happened. I will check with them. Communication with me about this might have cleared up that misunderstanding but no one from your establishment called me. As for a five day cancellation period to avoid last minute cancellations-I travel a lot for work and have never experienced a 5 day cancellation policy where there couldn't be an exception made. My initial query was just that-- a request for an exception IF it ended up I had to cancel. But it's all water under the bridge at this point. I really must say that I would have appreciated more clear and honest communication from you instead of now telling me that your decision that you would only refund one night was because I stated I "might" still be able to make it and wasn't ready to cancel yet but wanted to ask about exceptions to the 5 day policy. It is all an unfortunate situation!! read more

What a gem! I stayed here last weekend and had such a wonderful experience. My friends and I were there for a birthday celebration and were greeted with a customized banner!! How cool is that?! Anyway, we had a blast. We were able to use their bikes to explore the area and went wine tasting the next day. On our final day, we checked out Morro Rock to end the trip on a relaxing note and witnessed adorable sea otters. To sum it all up, the staff members were very welcoming and accommodating. Rooms were comfortable with beach themed decors. I will definitely be back, but with my dog next time. read more

My new go to hotel when staying in the area. The room was super clean and affordable. I booked the apartment suite which was the size of my apartment if not larger. Everything was great and accommodating for four people. I only wish I had more than one night before we checked out. read more

Booked the family room for 2 adults and a kid. Really liked the separate rooms. Everything was great.... Until I woke up itchy to bed bugs biting me in the middle of the night. 3weeks later, I still have scars on my arm, neck, and side of face from the bites. Was told to email them the video we took of the bed bugs but never heard anything back other than a message from Expedia hoping that we had a nice stay.... Don't think they lived up to their name for us. Just watch out for bed bugs on the big bed in room 8. Also, it sounded like Michael Myers got a hammer and was banging on a metal pipe every time the heater turned on. Was really nice and warm but not so great when you're trying to sleep and not freeze. For the price and amenities, this is a nice hotel and we would stay again if there's no other options read more

My wife and I have been frequent guests to this cute little property over the years but that has now changed. Whether it's the new management or just shortcuts taken to save money and time, this place has lost its magic and gained a dirtiness that's sad to see. The floors were super dirty the very moment we walked into the place with past guests items left under the dresser along with our socks turning black. Management was rude and had to service our room because the bathroom shower would not turn off. The maids did not throw our trash away in between days nor did they make the bed or clean at all. The only difference was we had new towels. That's it. We have stayed here multiple times before with no problems at all but this was now our last visit. There are other places 10c as good right across the street. Until attention and effort become apparent this is a hard no and STAY AWAY from. Do better Pleasant Inn. Very Unpleasant. read more

If I could give this motel 0 stars I would. After trying to call for hours, and no-one picking up the phone (despite the office supposedly being open), we arrived at the motel early to ask if an early check-in was possible. The guy at the desk said we could do all the paperwork and gave us our key but informed us the room was still being cleaned so to wait about an hour....we were fine with that until we saw the cleaning staff going in and out of ours and multiple other rooms with NO mask and NO gloves on, we then witnessed the office guy walk into our room, take his mask off and eat his lunch while watching our TV!!! This is unacceptable in general but to do it during the COVID-19 pandemic, when extra precautions are supposed to be being taken, we were furious!! My husband went back to the office and the guy came out of "our" room to see if there was a problem. When he said that we were not going to stay here the office guy asked why, my husband explained that we had witnessed the cleaning staff with no masks/ gloves going in and out of multiple rooms and the guy himself go into our room to eat his food....the guy knew he was busted and agreed to cancel our reservation! We then had to go find something else available. There are strict CDC guidelines in place for hotels/ motels cleaning and this was not it! I am just glad that we witnessed it, otherwise we would never known how much they are putting their guests at risk! I will definitely NOT be recommending this place to anyone in the future! read more

Had a great weekend stay here, conveniently close to the coast with an amazing view, but out of the loud areas which make it cozy and cute. Very comfortable stay and would recommend to my friends and I would stay here again! The staff was friendly and attentive as well! read more

Decent hotel. Fairly priced. Four stars for the great service. I recommend this hotel

Beautiful inn located within walking distance to Morro bay and numerous shops/restaurants. We got the room with a kitchenette and it was well worth the upgrade. The space was very cozy and cute, the new Renos add a very nice touch to this Inn. Bedding and decor was very modern and we had a great nights sleep. Would def come back for future stay if we ever have a weekend getaway at Morro Bay, beautiful space, competitive rates and prime location highly recommend! read more

First stop in Morro Bay on my birthday. Room is pricey on a weekend. Its very clean, spacious room, and well lighted. You can hear your neighbor if you are sensitive to noise. Great location. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the Morro Bay Rock. read more

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Location was great, as was the decor. My only gripe is that upon return home, my friend started to notice bites on her body. We put two and two together (blood stain on sheet and black excretion spots on the pillow cases) and realized our room (#6) had bed bugs. Assuming the owners take care of the bed bug issue, I'd rate it a 5. UPDATE: Upon seeing my review, the managing partner called me about my stay. Without any such demand, he voluntarily said I would be given a complete refund (which he did). He expressed his gratitude that I brought the problem to his attention and explained measures that have been taken to address the issue since my stay. Based on this customer service, it's apparent they value their customers and their feedback. As such, I would not hesitate to give them a second chance. read more

We stayed at Pleasant Inn on a quick last-minute trip out of town. The inn is adorable, with nice touches for its type: real glass glasses, nice big coffee mugs, microwave and little fridge in every room, pretty quilts on the bed. The rooms are bright and clean, freshly painted and well maintained. Several of the rooms have a kitchenette (they open it up for an extra $10) which I would love to get next time. The manager and her assistant are friendly and gracious. They told us Pleasant Inn is the last family-owned motel in the town. I always prefer to give my money to non-corporate businesses. The little garden areas reflect all the love and attention they're given. I sat in the sun on a lounge chair in the front of the building and enjoyed the glorious weather. There is quite a bit of traffic noise during the day, as the motel is right on one of the main roads down to the water. But the whole place gets quiet at night, so it didn't disturb our sleep. There is a snack and drink honor bar available, which I didn't use but sounded extensive (it was down the hall). The location is great, just around the corner from the downtown area and a couple of blocks from the waterfront more-touristy area. We love the vibe in Morro Bay, and definitely plan on a return stay. So close to LA, but so different! I love to cook, so I want to get a room with a kitchen and plan on using it. read more

Five stars all around!! My husband and I were in town to celebrate our wedding anniversary as well as NYE and we were so happy to spend it at the Pleasant Inn! My husband called ahead of time to ask if they could put our names up on the marquee and Jenawa was happy to oblige! She even offered to take our photo in front of the sign before we checked out :) Our room was perfect and the room was warm and cozy! We will definitely be back!! read more

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Very cute and comfy room.... staff is very sweet. Great location. Grocery store is very close and worked perfectly with our kitchenette.... which is pretty awesome for this single mamma. read more

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We've been to Morroy Bay before and we loved it from the start back then. Now, we love it even more, because the oplace where we stayed was sososo much better! If you want to hang out in Morroy Bay and want a perfect, cozy and nice place with super friendly staff, you go here. When back in Morro Bay in the future (and we will!), we drop our asses here for sure! read more

For our getaway weekend, my boyfriend and I had to quickly book a hotel, but, of course, the Oyster Festival was happening that exact weekend and the only room we could find was this here's "cozy room." The room sounded sweet & I really had no problem with sharing a full size bed with my boyfriend (even though he likes to sleep in the middle...) and a tiny bathroom. IT WAS JUST ONE NIGHT. Anyway, the people I spoke to at the motel were so incredibly gracious and wonderful. When we checked in, the lady kept telling me how small the room was and that it wasn't meant for 2 people but hoped we'd be okay with it. At this point, I was really expecting the worst--like I'd be sardined into a coffin. Ummm no, not the case at all!! The Cozy Room is a bang for your buck if you're staying one or two nights. It's everything you need without the glitz and glamour and that's totally okay! Full-size bed, tv mounted on the wall, mini fridge, microwave, a table with a chair, and a bathroom with a shower. I especially loved the wooden beams on the ceiling! The lady (the manager maybe?) I checked in with told me that I could get sodas and microwavable popcorn for a 50 cent donation at the motel--so great! Although we ended up not getting anything because we brought so many snacks with us, this is a great thing to have for such a cheap price if you're in a pinch. Really close to everything--coffee shops, Embarcadero, Farmers Market on Saturdays, etc. It's a GREAT location. My only con would have to be the paper thin walls. I could hear the person snoring next door :/ But I was never bothered too much by the outside noise and all in all, I slept like a baby. No hidden fees--what a plus! I hope to come back soon--thank you!! read more

This is one of the nicest little hotels I've ever stayed in. We rolled with a group of 7 after a long drive and the lady running the place greeted us out front. We had 4 rooms booked so I guess our mini van gave it away. Very casual check in process that made you feel like you were visiting some old friends. The rooms were clean and had a great little kitchen. We jumped straight on their free cruiser bikes and hit the beach. We had a wonderful stay in Morro Bay, thanks to the Pleasant Inn. read more

We had a great time for our Anniversary this year at the Pleasant Inn. They posted on their marque Happy Anniversary. We got a bottle Martinelli's Cider and a couple candies. Thank you so much for making our day a little better. We have stayed there for the car show in May and a couple other Anniversary. When the heat is so bad in the Valley we go for the cool air. The Pleasant Inn is very comfortable and in the center of everything. Thank you to the staff for making our stay wonderful. Cindi and Gary Hansen read more

I almost don't want to leave a review because I want to keep this place all to myself! But they deserve all the business in the world. This lil motel is seriously pleasant. Seconds away from the beach, tons of places to eat and a few cool bars. They have bikes for guests to ride free, super sweet touch. If you can, book room #1. It's the biggest with a cute kitchenette and the only room with a small view of the beach! The rooms are cozy, clean and well decorated. Very quaint but homey. You could tell the place is old but they do a nice job of keeping it look modern. For me it's the perfect mix of nostalgic but modern. I fell in love with this motel and you probs will too. Thanks staff read more

We just got back from spending 5 glorious days on the Central Coast and one of the best parts was sleeping in our giant beautiful room 7. Super soft linens, hardwood floors, exposed ceiling beams, wooden plantation shutters - overall cozy and shabby chic. Superb location and dog friendly! There was a booking snafu on Booking.com and our hosts made the error right. However we had to spend our first 2 nights in room 5 that was dark and teeny tiny (no decent lighting closet or hooks or bathroom storage) , thin walls as we could hear room 6 - and then moved on the morning of day 3, yay! Room 7, compared to room 5, can be a bit noisy as its wedged between 8 and 6 on the corner - we could here whining kids through the walls. Great kitchenette with a kooky back door. Please upgrade to a REAL coffee maker as the single cup ones are useless and make the worst cup of coffee which for us is not a good way to start our day! We walked our beagle boy over to Rock Espresso for our daily jolt. The room could use some hooks to hang stuff up with or the ones that hang from the doors. The lighting sconces on each side of the bed were a bit dim. We loved that every window worked and could be opened and were a little challenged there was no proper dresser. The water pressure was super weak in this room too and the shower is dark! Just providing a full rundown as the pros most definitely outweigh the cons! Be sure to take advantage of the beach bikes and head down the Embarcadero to say good morning to the sea otters playing in the kelp bed! Seriously...BEST. TRIP. EVER! We will be back very very soon! Thank you Cameron! read more

If I could give this place negative stars, I would. They said they were pet friendly. The front desk person looked at my dog with a very disapproving look when we were checking in. Then, the neighbors kids were screaming, and yelling and crying non-stop while they were going into their room so my dog barked when all the commotion started and then she stopped barking when they got in their room. They immediately kicked us out because the dog was barking, we weren't even in the room for THIRTY MINUTES. How can a place be "pet friendly" when they kick you out for a dog barking? And worst of all,they couldn't guarantee a refund because of their cancellation policy, which stated we had to cancel two days before the reservation date. That's if WE cancelled, not them. Yet theyre using that policy when it doesn't even apply to when it's them doing the canceling. Another thing was that the booking we reserved said there were two people, yet when we got there the front desk guy was all surprised saying "oh there's two people", which was clearly stated on the reservation. And they said that because they didn't know there was two people, they gave us the "cozy" room which was usually good for only one. It had a full size bed with one foot clearance on one side of the bed, the door barely fit in the bottom of the bed. The bed was even pushed back to one corner and only had room for one night stand on one side. read more

This was our first visit to Morro Bay and we had the pleasure of staying at the Pleasant Inn Motel. I received a confirmation call from Jim who was very kind and informed me of the Kite Festival happening during the time we were staying, which, by the way was a very cool and fun experience. Jim was very bubbly and I could hear and feel the smile in his voice. Upon arrival they had upgraded us to a King size bed with a kitchenette. The room was on the smaller size but very cozy. It is within walking distance of the shops and restaurants. My husband and I even walked to the kite festival on the beach. If you ever get the opportunity to stay at this quaint Inn, I think you'll be very pleased! read more

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Checked out Pleasant Inn when I went down the coast towards SoCal. If you are looking for a high rise, ultra modern hotel, then you are at the wrong place, but if you are looking for a quaint and cozy place, then this fits the bill. The important stuff: Staff was very accommodating and attentive. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The bikes for you to use to explore is a great touch even though you don't need it because the location is within walking distance to everything. Next time when I am back in Morro Bay, Pleasant Inn will definitely be my go to! read more

Great place to stay....super friendly proprietor who can recommend the best places to go and see, cool retro sleepy beach town feel with nice thick comforters and cute 50's kitchenettes. I wouldn't think twice about staying here again......and you won't either read more

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This place truly deserves 5 stars. Customer Service - bar none. Sandy, Cindy, and Mary were all extremely courteous, friendly, professional both over the phone and in person. Location - a stone's throw from downtown and main street. My favorite part of the day was early in the morning, sipping coffee, and watching the sun light up Morro Rock. Pet Friendly - you bet! Our two chihuahuas got their own soft, clean blankets, cute ceramic bowls, waste bags, and dog treats which they happily started munching on once they discovered them. Rooms - we were told they just renovated it, so I don't know what it looked like previous to our stay but it's sooo cute now. I love the harmonious colors of the modern-style cottage room - blue, grey, yellow, touches of green. There's an adorable kitchenette with all the amenities, including utensils for cooking and storing. My only regret was not being able to cook in it (I make a mean oyster mushroom omelette - watch out), but definitely for next time. I really enjoyed our stay and this place rocks, so we're coming back in the very near future :). read more