"Falling asleep to the sound of the surf and then waking up to it, I never realized how well that made for a great night's rest." -- Michael Crabbs, house guest

"I realize the view on a sunny day is the big draw, but my favorites are the few storms blowing in off the Pacific. I can sit in the alcove with my hot chocolate all day watching the clouds roll in and churn the sea." -- Bill Runyon, guitar player

"I love jumping up from my programming, running down the trail to the beach, and being back in 20 minutes." -- Jennifer Poulson, programmer

"Watching a row of pelicans glide by 20 feet from the patio table, that's magical." -- Orsi Rezessy, overseas visitor