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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
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪18 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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cannery Row - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Point Pinos Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

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 10-minute walk of Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and Lovers Point. Monterey Bay Aquarium and 17-Mile Drive 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. 124 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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
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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

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Monterey

Nice place, great location, but no hot water! We called and they told us to reset the water heater, it only worked 10% of the time. Not fun taking cold showers!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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
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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

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

Robert C.

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

Great location

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

8/10 Good

Connelee S.

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

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

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
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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!
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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

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
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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.
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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
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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

8/10 Good

Carly S.

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

Good stay

Overall, we enjoyed our stay! The location was the best part and it was plenty spacious. Furnishings/decor could use some updating, but that may be a personal preference. Window treatments in the upstairs bedroom need replacing. My husband pulled one of the shades down to close it- it wasn’t secured and the bracket fell and bruised his nose. Otherwise, I would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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

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

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