looking for Bay Area Coastal accomodations

 Medit-Plantspersons in California -

 I fear that I may be overstepping the bounds of this group, but here
 goes anyway. . .

 I am trying to make some plans for my family over Xmas as we've been
 unanimous in our late decision to 'get away'.  But due to our late
 decision, our interest in spending a couple of days along the coast
 is being thwarted by the fact that most accomodations were booked
 for Xmas far in advance.  We're looking for a small cabin, motel
 room, house exchange, or whatever, hopefully in some proximity to
 the coast (north or south) around the SF Bay Area.  We are very
 simple people (Deb & I, Colleen - 14, Evan - 10) and do not require
 any fancy amenities (we love to camp during the summer) or to be
 near any place in particular.

 I had hoped we might be able to get up north a little so that we
 might visit the Mendocino Botanical garden (if open) or other
 gardens in that area, but we're mostly interested in getting out
 into our beautiful countryside to relax and 'commune with nature'!

 We're happy to rent a house not being used, or trade some services
 (my wife is an interior designer and I do landscape consultation and
 design) if appropriate.

 The time period is the weekend after the Holiday - 12/27-29.

 I just love this time of year, while often wet and colder, there is
 a real verdant lushness about the landscape that is not evident
 during our warmer months.  The kids, Deb and I love to see the local
 wildlife, spot and identify wildflowers and geologic formations, and
 just generally appreciate the outdoors.  We are also very
 considerate and tidy people.

 Any ideas or leads greatly appreciated.  Thanks for letting me use
 this bandwidth.

  H O R T U L U S  A P T U S - 'a small garden suited to its purpose'
  Sean A. O'Hara
  710 Jean Street, Oakland, CA  94610-1459        sean.ohara@ucop.edu
  (510) 987-0577
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