The Garden Chalet is 250 square feet of open floor space. It sits in the back yard with views of the flower garden with plenty of lounging space in the patio. There is easy access to hiway 101, 68, and 1. It has everything for traveling professionals that need extended time for work. The cottage holds only 2 persons no exceptions.

Old Town Salinas is less than a 10 minute walk from the Garden Chalet there's dining, shopping, breweries, movie theater, spa, antique shopping clothing boutiques. There is a Farmers Market on Saturdays with plenty of food vendors and crafts. John Steinbeck's childhood home is just beyond Main Street in a residential area of town, they do serve lunch. The John Steinbeck Museum is at the end of Main Street.

If you enjoy exceptional wines there are plenty of wineries to visit along River Road visit riverroadwinetrail.com as well Carmel by the Sea Food Tour and Carmel Valley Wineries.

Along the coast is Monterey, Pacific Grove and Carmel. You can rent bicycles or canoes to enjoy the outdoor activies. At Fishermans Wharf you can arrange a Whale Watching Tour or Fishing Boat and or drive along the coast to see beautiful ocean views. 866 Cannery Row in Monterey is one of the most beautiful Aquariums in the world Monterey Bay Aquarium.

The Micro Climate in Monterey Bay is a dream come true. I grew up in the high desert of New Mexico so cool ocean breezes are like heaven year round. The climate is 65° to 75°most of the year exept in September and October when we have the toasty Indian Summer Weather.