Entire home

Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town

Explore Lover's Point beach and park nearby or stroll along coastal recreation trails to see seals and sea otters. Then return home to unwind in your cozy urban oasis.

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Beach
TV, music library
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town

This urban oasis is a few blocks from the beach, and around the corner from one of the most charming Main Streets in America. Located in the commercial district of Pacific Grove, it’s just steps from shops, galleries, restaurants, cafes, a wine bar and a movie theater. The entry area—with a bistro table and a sofa—is set up like a storefront. The real living areas are behind the door, where you can relax on leather sofas adjoining a lovely kitchen with mocha-colored quartz countertops, stainless appliances, and a breakfast bar that seats four. The master bedroom has a private bath with a walk-in shower; the upstairs bedroom has a peek of the ocean and an en suite powder room. The laundry is in the basement at the bottom of the stairs, and all the delights of Pacific Grove are right outside your front door. You can swim, dive or kayak at Lover's Point right down the street (with a white sand beach for sunning, a kiddie pool, beach volleyball court, and a snack bar, café and restaurant). With grassy areas for picnics and surrey, bike, kayak and paddle board rentals—this park is a favorite of visitors and locals alike. Stroll down the coastal recreation trail to commune with seals and sea otters, or play golf at the ocean side Pacific Grove Golf Course, affectionately known as a budget-minded alternative to Pebble Beach. A short drive will take you to Cannery Row, Fisherman’s Wharf, downtown Monterey or Carmel. Within minutes you can be touring scenic 17-Mile Drive, hiking to secluded Big Sur beaches,horseback riding, deep-sea fishing or whale watching. Any questions? Just ask “Alexa.” Street parking and one designated space in the lot across the street. Pacific Grove Transient Use License #419

Property manager

Kyle Burritt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Music library
  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number VR000419

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Pacific Grove, CA

What's nearby

  • Lovers Point - 6 min walk
  • Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary - 17 min walk
  • Cannery Row - 2 min drive
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 2 min drive
  • Point Pinos Lighthouse - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 7 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪First Awakenings - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Passionfish - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town located?

Situated in Pacific Grove, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Jameson's Classic Motorcycle Museum and 17-Mile Drive. Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are also within 1 mile (2 km). Monterey Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Great location
Great location and nice clean place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

Perfect location
You can’t get any closer to the action in PG than this! Walking distance to everything you want to go see. Parking spot was nice to have. Beds were very comfortable. Ne aware the second bedroom is directly above the master and you can hear pretty much everything. Very limited supply of “stuff” in kitchen and bathrooms - but that’s just my personal opinion. I’m used to full cupboards and accces to the simple things like foil, paper towels and coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

Weekend stay
We loved the location of the place. You can see the ocean down the street. A cute/quiet part of town that’s walkable to lots of restaurants, bars, shops and not too far of a walk to the aquarium (30 min walk).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

Wonderful Place!
Stayed here for a few days and absolutely loved the place! Clean, cozy and amazing location. Can't wait to come back!

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

California Dreaming
This amazing Townhouse tucked away within the shops of Pacific Grove is a must stay. We walked in to a clean, welcoming home away from home. We were able to take in the beauty of the coast and return to the comfort of this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Connelee S.

Ladies' Hiking Group
Excellent Location. The photos on the site do not do the property justice. Wonderful high ceilings, comfortable beds, lovely sitting porch, across from the quilt shop, excellent full-service grocery just one block over.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

APRIL A.

Weekend Trip
Very cute place that fit my family of 4 really nice. Easy to find location and parking was easy. Much better and easier then any hotel stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Great place and location!
My family of four just stayed here and it was fabulous! The location was perfect and the accommodations were clean and comfortable. We look forward to our next stay at this house. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Family trip
The house was in a great location to take long walks or jogs with infant.i it was close to restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

MARY BETH E.

Perfection
This home was everything we needed, and more. Clean, updated and so convenient to everything in Monterrey and Carmel. A few minutes walk to Lovers Point and so close to all highways. The owners took great care in designing and caring for their home. And it shows. They even made a delightful book with all the attractions and recommendations for every kind of outing one would want. Clear and concise instructions on home maintenance and entry and exit. We highly recommend "ain't life grand" to everyone!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dedalus H., San Rafael, California

Cool place!
Loved this property! Great location, walked to brunch and shops and it was a short drive to the aquarium. The unique space was clean, quiet, had comfy beds and a nice kitchen. Couldn’t have been more pleased!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Hidden Gem
Wonderful home and wonderful location. The home was very clean, beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Nestled in downtown Pacific Grove made for an enjoyable stay, walking distance to shops, restaurants and Lover’s Point.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Perfect Location
We've stayed at this location several times over the years and love it. It's in the perfect location. Shops, restaurants, and supermarkets are all within walking distance. Most importantly (to us), the ocean is just down the street. We've even walked to Fisherman's Warf. The house is always extremely clean with everything you need to enjoy your stay. The rental company is extremely responsive to inquiries and a pleasure to work with. We'll keep coming back and can't wait for our next trip!

10/10 Excellent

Keil K.

Comfortable
Would rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Comfortable, great location!
Pleasant, well-located apartment in central Pacific Grove. Well-stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, steps to restaurants and a few blocks to Monterey Bay. Convenient parking with reserved space just across the street. Easy check-in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Great stay
Great place on quiet street. Loved having a parking spot. Son loved having the upstairs to himself. Walk to coffee and other conveniences. Only improvement would be more water pressure in shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Monty M.

Nice stay
Great place. It would be better with two full bathrooms. If you don’t want people wear shoes, you should make that more clear with clear signs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

Perfect Location
Perfect location for walking around. Very clean and comfortable. Called for laundry detergent that was missing and tv that wasn’t working after storms. It was immediately taken care of by property manager that was very nice and responsive. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Cozy home, quiet neighborhood
Our family really enjoyed our stay at Ain't Life Grand. The home was as pictured & described. We didn't have a reason to contact management, everything was seamless from check-in to checkout. The neighborhood is very quiet & the ocean is in walking distance. We agree that if we are ever back in Pacific Grove we'll consider this place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Denise D.

Girls weekend
Perfect location in Pacific Grove for a girls weekend. Lots of shopping and restaurants within walking distance as well as walks to the water. The unit was clean overall but looked like certain areas hadn't been dusted in awhile (kitchen cabinets and oven hood).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C., Dallas, Texas

Unique Townhouse in Pacific Grove
This townhouse is in a perfect location in the middle of downtown Pacific Grove. The table in the front room window is the ideal perch to watch people coming and going. Everything inside is spotless, attractive and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Mr.
We found the place to be very clean with lots of natural sunlight. It’s an old store front turned into a two bedroom townhome. Very cool. Great location as everything you need is within walking distance. We definitely would choose this place again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Weekend away
The rental overall is fantastic. Great location and tastefully decorated. Plenty of room for up to 4 people. The kitchen had enough cooking utensils and pans for most things. The only negatives are the beds and blinds in the downstairs room. The beds are probably among the worst we have slept on in a rental and during sunrise light finds the gaps between the pull down shades making it difficult to sleep in past sunrise.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

The BEST location!
Pacific Grove is idyllic and this location is simply unbeatable! It’s urban living done perfectly. We walked to every meal, a movie, shopping, Lovers Point, all day every day. Perfection! Only room for improvement would be to replace the window coverings in the bedrooms with something blackout and mounted outside the frame. Definitely glad we brought eye masks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lori G., Colorado Springs

Hidden Gem
There were 4 of who stayed her to attend the US Women’s Open. The location couldn’t have been better. Grocery store was close by and we walked to dinner each night. The accommodations were very nice, clean and comfortable and up to date. We had everything we needed but some extra towels would have been nice - particularly in the kitchen. We had almost everything we needed but a can opener and when we did find it we had to watch a YouTube video to use it…made for a good laugh all the way around. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023