The new owner is trying hard to welcome guests and make their stay enjoyable by providing information on local facilities, was generally very helpful and provided home-baked cookies at reception. We had a smaller room; it was quite well-equipped but a little short of storage space for suitcases. There was a kitchenette (coffee maker, microwave, fridge, and some utensils, plus the use of a gas barbecue. The cottages are a little way from Fort Bragg harbour and town; you will need to use your car to eat there, but it is possible to walk to the Mendocino Botantical Gardens, which are very worthwhile.