"Arriving at The Retreat well after sundown, I was brimming with excitement when I woke up that first morning—a pre-trip scroll of the property’s Instagram and website let me know I was in for a treat. When I did pull back the curtains, there was an audible gasp inspired by the floor-to-ceiling windows on the entire back wall of the loft, some of which were sliding doors leading out onto a balcony. When it’s clear, you can see the Pacific Ocean; even in the fog, rolling green hills; chirping, fluttering birds; and impossibly bright flowers are in your sightline, whether you’re laying in bed, soaking in the standalone tub, or swaying on the porch swing."