We (a family of four) stayed at Andril over the weekend and couldn't have been happier with our stay. Of course the perfect (mid 70's, calm and sunny) weather helped as well. Although the cabin technically is a smoking optional cabin we (I) took a chance on the cigarette smoke factor. Though the office couldn't guarantee a smoke-free odor, I was so relieved (along with my family) to find out that the cabin had more of a fireplace/musty smell...just like a cabin, well, should smell. The beds were firm, the bathroom was new, the kitchen clean. Actually, too bad we couldn't stay longer to enjoy the private backyard (yes, our own little porch with table, benches and a Weber). The nicely kept grounds and the well-maintained "everythings" all seemed to reflect the serene Asilomar experience. FYI: we stayed in cabin #22. Also, CALL the office for info...don't rely on the online request form or email. Enjoy.

It had been 10 years since we have stayed at Andril, maybe 12. This trip we were taking our dog and our niece. We were assigned to Cabin 13. Since the addition of our niece was last minute we had to take the room which was assigned.

This room was large (their least expensive), which included a Queen and a Full bed, along with a Fireplace and two chairs in the main room. A seperate bathroom along with a seperate kitchen with a table 4 chairs and room for a dog bed.

The deck was 14x16 give or take, had a bar-b-que. This deck opened to a lawn area 30x50 YARDS, once again a guess which had Tether-Ball, frisbees, other guests and just a down right fun area!! (Kitchen had all the needed utinsils and pans).

Really enjoyed going back to a good Monterey Cabin experience!!!

The place is beautiful, too bad it was ruined by the staff. We stayed for a long weekend. I booked the cottage by phone and asked for the room with a seperate kitchen (in a closed off room). When we arrived we were told that we had the upstairs cottage. I told the clerk that I was not supposed to walk up and down stairs due to a back injury. "Everything is booked - everything in the village. So if you don't want it, someone will". Well, we had to take it. I was still happy to stay there.

The heater in the room banged loudly constantly through the night. The neighbors downstairs were having a wild party and kept us up all night. There was no internet service and we talked to a neighbor there who said that the last time they stayed there was no internet.

Still happy, we went to check out. I told the owner that there was a lightbulb burned out and that the starter in the fireplace was broken. Just so he would know for the next occupant. He was VERY rude and waved his hand at me saying "yeah, yeah, yeah" and left the room and closed the door.

No, we will not be going back until there are new owners.

I was very impressed! We were attending a meeting at Asilomar Conference Grounds, but did not want to stay at it's highly over-rated rooms. I looked up Pacific grove properties on TripAdisor, and found Andril's Fireplace Cottages. The minute I walked in the door of Cottage 17, I was enamored. Two large double beds, full kitchen, fireplace, intimate and quiet patio with deck chairs, table and chairs ans a grill! Staff is friendly and professional. The cost for this part of California was very reasonable. it is only a block away form the Main gates of Asilomar Conference grounds.