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( 4-8 of 22 )
“If you are in PG for beach and butterflies and peace, this is a nice location.”

Andril Fireplace Cottages

7 Oct 2007

We saw the reviews of Andril online, and called to book a 2 br/1 ba. Our rate of $205 a night included a kitchen. We have one child but could have brought 3 for the space in the 2nd bedroom. That was nice. The kitchen was a very good size, and the table could seat 6. There was also a large patio area with a bar-b-q grill. We had #28, which was on the road, but noise is not an issue at all -- and I was very picky about that. The decor was minimal, and the carpet looked worn, the bedding as well, and there were a few ants looking for water and food, which was resolved very quickly by the management. (though the pesky buggers did return...). The staff were all very helpful whenever we had a request. Other amenities included: A lovely grassy, open play area with paddle rackets, baseball bat & ball, balls for tossing, jai alai, tetherball, a glider swing, and hammock. An outdoor grilling area for a larger party. A ping pong table. An enclosed private spa area with lovely towering redwoods around.

There are a lot of wildlife viewing opportunities around (especially if you don't have a preschooler with you...). We had a deer outside our door one afternoon, and the Asilomar Conference Ground is directly across the street (fenced in), so the deer have safe feeding areas in early evening (4:30). One has to be very safe driving in this neighborhood as the deer think nothing of travelling across busy streets to get to wooded areas.

The beach is just through Asilomar Conference Grounds. A lovely walk through the grounds and then along the boardwalk in the dunes. Across Ocean View Drive is the Asilomar Beach. There is no such thing as "ocean front" lodging in Pacific Grove, which is o.k. Since no one has it, the beaches are right there for everyone to see and enjoy. There is a long walking trail along the rocky shore. Tidepools are also teeming with life. We spent hours there. Bike riding is along the roadway but very easy, even with our 4 year old. We had our child on a trailer bike and rode around PG all week and it was fine. Hilly, but fine. A nice workout.

About the only thing I would do differently is buy more food beforehand. And bring all my breakfast food to have at the motel. We went out for our meals mostly. The breakfasts in PG were expensive and not too swell.

I gave the Andril 3 stars. I probably should have given it four, but I did find a few things that were probably small, but things like the shower curtain missing a liner, the ants, the carpeting the bed covers, and the 'lived in' look of the room made me feel less than 100% sure I'd stay here again. We did spend over $200 a night. I imagine in summer this room goes for over $300 a night. For that kind of money, I'd be a lot more disappointed in the room. The location is fantastic, but there are a lot of lodging options nearby. If I found a better rate at a nearby hotel, I would probably try it, if it was the same configuration (2 + 1). But I reallly did appreciate the service at the Andril. Very nice staff.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The location and the staff, and the amenities outside the room.
    • Disliked — The bathroom, the decor.
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Kamsar's Summary
Travelled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 02 December 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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“Rustic and Comfortable”

Andril Fireplace Cottages

16 Sep 2007

We have been staying at Andrill Cottages at least twice a year now since 2002. We absolutely love it! It's our home away from home while on the Monterey Peninsula!

The cabins are rustic, cozy and clean.
I do think it would be nice if they could replace their current bath linens with some thicker, softer ones. The towels they use now are so thin (and rough) you can see your hand through the other side when holding the towel up.

But despite the cheap towels my family and I will be back. You will have a wonderful stay.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Great for children
    • Disliked — Out dated bed spreads, cheap bath towels.
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morganCalifornia's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Travelled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 16 September 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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“Great place! Clean, quiet and convenient.”

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5 of 5 stars
Daly City, California
25 Aug 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

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.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location and cleanliness.
    • Disliked — The carpet had seen better days.
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Ken1956's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Travelled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 27 April 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Shopping
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“Excellent Room”

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4 of 5 stars
Galt, CA
1 Apr 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

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!!!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Rustice, but clean.
    • Disliked — No problems at all, free would have been great.
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mcnuttja's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2007
Travelled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 06 June 2004
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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“Too bad”

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2 of 5 stars
california
26 Mar 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

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.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — beautiful setting
    • Disliked — horrible rude starr
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jstmeannie's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 05 April 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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569 Asilomar Blvd, near Sinex Road, Pacific Grove, CA 93950