Classic mid-century ocean front beach home nestled in the exclusive Asilomar Dunes area located on two acres of restored native sand dune habitat. Set back from the road in a sparsely inhabited neighborhood you can enjoy spectacular unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean, crashing surf, sunsets and moonsets with a degree of privacy rare to this coastal region. Away from city lights and city traffic the dark nighttime sounds are those of wind, waves and the occasional sleepy cries of sea birds and sea lions.
This home is one of only a few licensed short term rentals in this ocean front portion of Pacific Grove. The living room, sunroom, kitchen and two of the three bedrooms have full ocean and sand dune views allowing one to observe the ever varying parade of wildlife – marine, aerial and terrestrial: whales, porpoises, sea lions, sea otters; pelicans, cormorants, shore birds; black-tailed deer, bush rabbits, raccoons, coyotes. The third bedroom has partial ocean views. A private enclosed back yard with bird feeders and bird baths provides a sanctuary for a diverse assortment of resident and migratory species. The home is steps away from tide pools, rocky and sandy beaches and the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreational Trail It is located mid-way between the PG municipal and Spanish Bay golf courses. and other local golf courses are only minutes away by car.
The home ambiance is intimate, cozy and comfortable with an open kitchen-dining-living room floor plan, hard wood flooring and Persian carpets, original signed and framed artwork, hand crafted driftwood furniture and sculptures, custom-made closets and cabinets. The style is a tasteful fusion of Asian art, maritime and natural history representative of an authentic classic mid-century California Beach House. The home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom and comfortably sleeps up to 6 people. Two upstairs bedrooms each have Queen sized beds; a private half bath is included with the master bedroom while a full bathroom is adjacent to the second bedroom. Downstairs a bedroom with Double and Single beds is adjacent to the second full bathroom. The Four Seasons sunroom provides an inviting area to read, relax, socialize and dine in comfort while enjoying views of the ocean and dunes framed by Monterey Cypress trees.
The kitchen includes a gas stove, Bosch dishwasher, refrigerator with ice maker, microwave, toaster oven, drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, immersion blender. Well-stocked kitchen cabinets provide an array of place settings, glasses, flatware, cookware (assorted pots, pressure cooker, slow cooker, seasoned cast iron skillets, roasting pans), bakeware. Basic supplies (sugar, flour, olive and canola oil, butter, eggs, etc.), Peet's whole bean coffee, and an assortment of spices and herbs are provided allowing guests to prepare economical home cooked meals without having to purchase many supplementary items.
The laundry includes a washing machine, dryer and detergent.. A steam iron and ironing board are available. Tables and chairs located in the enclosed paved back yard provide an alternative dining area. A propane gas grill is available on request. A teak bench and side table in front of the house provide a comfortable place to enjoy a glass of wine while watching the sunset over the Pacific Ocean.
The home has guest WiFi, a home theater system in the living room providing streaming audio, flat panel TVs in the living room and each bedroom all with Roku streaming video permitting guests to support their individual viewing subscriptions. An extensive and diverse reference book collection includes topics covering regional social and natural history, photographic art and architecture. Playing cards, cribbage boards and board games (Monopoly, Clue, Scrabble), DVD players and a video library.are also available. All bedrooms have desks; a computer monitor and printer are located in the upstairs back bedroom.
Amenities include bath soap, organic liquid hand soap, organic shampoo and conditioner, organic hand and body lotion.
Youngsters 12 years and older are welcome.
The health and safety of my house guests is of utmost importance to me. For this reason bed mattresses, box springs and pillow are all enclosed in protective covers. The duvet covers, along with sheets and pillow cases are professionally laundered between occupants. Lysol wipes and hand sanitizers are provided.
PACIFIC GROVE LICENSE #0486
PLEASE NOTE: TO ACCOMMODATE VARIOUS GROUP SIZES, THE BASE PRICE LISTED IS FOR 2 PEOPLE PER NIGHT. EXTRA GUESTS ARE CHARGED $50 PER PERSON PER NIGHT. Please do not include extra guests once your booking is paid for.
Because life is full of unexpected surprises, please do not make reservations more than 6 months in advance. Thank you for understanding!
