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

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Living Room
Kitchen
Nearby
Primary Bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Pacific Grove, CA
  • Lovers Point
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Dryer
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Property Registration Number VR000419

About the area

Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove is home to this holiday home. Fisherman's Wharf and Pebble Beach Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Monterey Bay and Lovers Point. Check out an event or a game at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and consider making time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as surfing/body boarding and other activities like golfing.
Map
Pacific Grove, CA

What's nearby

  • Lovers Point - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cannery Row - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Point Pinos Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Passionfish - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪California Seltzer Company - ‬8 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 10-minute walk of Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and Lovers Point. 17-Mile Drive and Monterey Bay Aquarium are also within 1 mile (2 km). Monterey Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 145 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in pacific grove

Awesome stay in pacific grove. Very central location and easy to walk to attractions and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay!

We really enjoyed the condo. It was very comfortable, clean, and has a perfect location. Thank you very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

the middle of PG

We enjoyed our stay. The proximity to all the businesses on Lighthouse was ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house in a great location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this place to everyone. The home is absolutely beautiful inside and the location is perfect. Just a short walk to Lover’s Point and the cute little town with lots of restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

Fazi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1st time to Pacific Grove.

A fantastic home that is very well updated, in an awesome location right off Lighthouse blvd walking to shops, restaurants and coffee shops. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Julia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Weekend Base Camp

This downtown Pacific Grove location was the perfect base camp for exploring the Monterey area. The listing should note the music school next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

APRIL A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

My family stayed here for a long weekend (husband and two small children). We love Pacific Grove’s and always try to stay somewhere close to Lighthouse st. This location was perfect. The place itself was very comfortable with great amenities. My husband especially enjoyed that huge tv for football Sunday. We ate at Rodolfo’s just around the corner and were a very short drive to Monterey bay aquarium. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Dedalus H., San Rafael, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Keil K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable

Would rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Monty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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8/10 Good

Steve Y.

2-16-2025 Visit

Great location. Nice walks along the ocean front, easy walk to cannery row and to variety of restaurants. Easy drive to Carmel and Big Sur. The apartment was clean and comfortable, just like the pictures. Definitely recommend this location. One thing that was not good, but also not horrible was next door is a piano instruction center. From about 5 to 8pm there was someone getting lessons and you can hear the piano between the walls. If you had the TV on or music playing in the apartment you wouldn't hear it, but when silent in the apartment you definitely hear the piano. I took my 5 rating to a 4 because of the surprise piano noise.

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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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

Elizabeth C., Dallas, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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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