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

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Exterior detail
Interior
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
TV, music library
In the heart of Pacific Grove, this charming retreat is just steps from shops, galleries, restaurants and a movie theater. Unwind on leather sofas in the living area or relax in the master bedroom with a private bath; enjoy ocean views from the upstairs bedroom.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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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 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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)

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

Ain't Life Grand Pacific Grove Home Beach Town House
Ain't Life Grand Pacific Grove Home Beach Town House
Ain't Life Grand Pacific Grove Home Beach Town
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Ain't Life Pacific Grove Town
Ain't Life Grand? Pacific Grove Home Beach + Town
Ain't Life Grand? Pacific Grove Home Beach + Town
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Ain't Life Pacific Grove Town
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About the area

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

  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Bookworks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪happy girl kitchen co. - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Passionfish - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vivolo's Chowder House - ‬17 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.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a lovely house with lots of walkable options for food and scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and access to shopping, restaurants and the ocean! We really enjoyed the unit for our short stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was clean, comfortable, and centrally located to the activities we wanted to do while visiting Pacific Grove.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

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

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
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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

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

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

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

Eileen W., Denver

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

A great place to stay

This house has everything we needed for our brief stay on the Monterey Peninsula. The beds were comfortable, there was plenty of seating, parking was easy, and it was close to everything we wanted to do. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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

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

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

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah U.

Great place to stay

Easy check in, clean, quiet. Very central for downtown Pacific Grove and the sea. Great easy walk from Lovers Point to Monterey.

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

mary/jim d., Sacramento

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

Kicking’ It in Pacific Grove

Great place. Clean, comfortable and so close to everything!! Spent days on the beach down the street. Had meals right around the corner. Cute shops throughout downtown. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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

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

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

Steve R.

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

Something Different

Basically, we stayed in what appeared to br a ‘store front’ except opening the ‘inner’ door revealed a very stylish little two bedroom loft style apartment. It was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022