We had a wonderful stay at Tom and Tom's adorable cottage. It is located on their beautifully landscaped, lush property, upstairs from their detached garage. We had great communication early on, right when we booked all the way up to the hour we left. We were sorry not to have met them but now we understand why they call that part of California home. Its heavenly! The space was larger than the pictures showed, immaculately clean, had abundant natural light, with an outside deck which was surrounded by a variety of native greenery, from which the ocean's crashing waves can be heard. There were even a few Hummingbirds zooming around. The bathroom shower/bathtub etc. and kitchen/stove/refrigerator etc., were perfect for the two of us and the queen-sized bed very comfortable. The space is adorned with Tom' M.'s expertly drawn artwork, they even gifted us with a beautiful card with one of his butterfly pieces upon our arrival. And delish chocolate bars! But the best part was Luffenholz Beach, it's right across the street! It will require walking down some steep-ish stairs (and then back up) but the pay off is so worth it. Pack a backpack, put on your favorite Teva's and stay awhile. The beach stretches a long way, begging you to explore the tidal pools and the nooks and crannies of many large rocks. We saw pink starfish, little fish, crabs and more. The powerful waves crashing against the enormous stacks, the sea birds, the sounds of the teeny shells in the surf, the smell of the salty ocean air, the picturesque fog banks...just stunningly beautiful. Coming from 95° + weather at home, the cooler, air was a very refreshing relief. It was in the 60s everyday, mostly cloudy with bits of sun here and there, perfect for our beach picnics and hikes on the nature trails nearby. The water felt freezing cold so no swimming but we didnt miss it, there was so much beauty everywhere. We drove up the road a bit to see more of the gorgeous shoreline and came upon a huge herd of sealions and harbor seals, barking loudly as they basked in the sun on the big rocks. So cool! There are many naturally beautiful places to visit throughout the Trinidad area and delicious little local eateries too, but coming home to Tom and Tom's sweet cottage was such a nice way to end our days of exploration. We already miss the northern California coast and will definitely return one day. We hope we will once again be able to stay at this quiet little beach gem. Thank you Tom and Tom!