Don’t get us wrong – you only need to look at our reviews to know that our guests love staying at The Cottage. But vacation rentals are not cookie-cutter experiences and not every vacation rental (or the area) is for everyone. We want you to have the BEST POSSIBLE VACATION and we want The Cottage AND Loma Mar to be a good fit for you. So, read on to see if we are!
Number 7: You want to be close to the action
Loma Mar doesn’t have malls, restaurants, museums, nightclubs or theme parks. The only within walking distance tourist attraction are the redwoods. If getting in the car and driving 15 minutes to the action (downtown Pescadero) which consists of a restaurant, 2 country markets, a few unique shops, a gas station, and a goat dairy farm is a VERY long time or a bore, then Loma Mar is not for you. Our action is trying to decide whether it’s the hammock, deck or the lounge chair you’re looking for to read that juicy novel. Which hiking trail you want to take a midday stroll through. Or gee, it’s 3 pm and maybe I should get out of my PJ’s?! If sitting on the deck with a cocktail, a soak in the hot tub or a rowdy game of horseshoes sound boring, then Loma Mar is not for you.
Number 6: You envision country life as a quiet environment
Nope, the countryside is full of vocal activity. In Loma Mar, we have roosters welcoming the day bright and early. There are also frogs, crickets, coyotes, owls and others that like to join the jamboree in the evening. These sounds are not a recording that can be turned on or off when you want. They are real. If celebratory sounds of life bother you, then Loma Mar is not for you.
Number 5: You prefer straight lines
Loma Mar is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains which means we have hills and curves that go around these really tall things called the redwood trees. There are no concrete straight lines here. In our neck of the woods, nature doesn’t play by those rules. Pescadero Creek Road and Highway 84 (the 2 roads that lead to our cottage) are windy country roads with lots of fun loops, twists, and turns. If the thought of traveling on meandering country roads (through some of the most beautiful scenery) makes your stomach turn, then Loma Mar is not for you.
Number 4: You and your cell phone are one
I know this may come as a complete shock but Loma Mar has no cell tower! What the locals do is use the phone inside the house. Gasp!! Yes, you heard me, one of those old-fashioned landline things from back in the day. If you cannot unplug from your cell phone for a few days, then you have some major problems (just sayin’) and Loma Mar is not for you. *Please note, The Cottage has Wi-Fi for those who cannot completely unplug from the matrix.
Number 3: You want to stagger back after an evening of eating & drinking
Sorry, Loma Mar doesn’t have any restaurants or bars. You have to get into the car and drive to those. We’re rural, which means things are spread out. If you don’t want to drive 15 minutes or prepare a meal together with friends/family and enjoy alfresco in the privacy of a backyard under the redwoods with a waterfall flowing next to you, then Loma Mar is not for you.
Number 2: You favor man-made surroundings
Loma Mar doesn’t have sidewalks, billboards, public transportation, street lights, or skyscrapers. We’re in the country, which means the surroundings are living – aka “critters and green things.” You may encounter bees and hummingbirds whizzing past you, deer and turkey blocking the road, bright yellow slow-moving slugs that you have to step over, bird poop, and other untamed surprises. Our “skyscrapers” are the redwoods and it also happens to get dark at night. Yes, nature can be unpredictable (fog, rain, wind on your vacation). Loma Mar is not self-contained; the electricity may go out. If you prefer a more controlled environment, then Loma Mar is not for you.
Number 1: You would rather have a stereotypical vacation rental experience
No cookie-cutter track house or management company here. The Cottage is a home with some family history we want to share with you. It also has character, color, charm, and lots of personalized detail we’ve included just for you. That’s right, you. We actually care and want you to have a memorable time. We’re also just a holler away if you get stuck – yep, the actual owners. If you’re looking for a cheap place to lay your head for the night, then Loma Mar is definitely not for you as we’re the only vacation rental in Loma Mar!
So, do you want to experience a little country livin’? If so, we would love to host you!
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Published by Amy on Oct 24, 2014
