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Sunny, Spacious Getaway for Two, Walk to Town and Beach
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1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2102.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Pacific Grove, CA
- 17-Mile Drive8 min walk
- Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History10 min walk
- Lovers Point12 min walk
- Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)17 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining Area
About this property
Sunny, Spacious Getaway for Two, Walk to Town and Beach
Experience the Monterey Peninsula like a local in the owner-hosted and remodeled Willis House in the heart of Pacific Grove. Downtown PG is a short stroll and Lovers Point Beach & Park is just beyond that. A little farther afield are Asilomar State Beach, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and the towns of Monterey, Pebble Beach, and Carmel. Day-trippers can enjoy the Big Sur coast, year-round whale watching, and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. (Note: All guests must be age 30+.)
The House and Living Space
Built by William Willis in 1922, this historical home has been remodeled from floor to ceiling. You'll find inviting human-scaled rooms, solid wood furniture, and bright common areas with plenty of windows. The kitchen has a gas range, quality cutlery, cooking equipment, major appliances, engineered stone countertops, and a separate dining area. The bedroom is at the rear of the house, away from the street; it's quiet and has blackout curtains, comfortable furnishings, and a queen bed with a firm, high-end mattress.
Private Parking and Entrance
Park in the private driveway on the side of the house. Enter through the side door by using a personal 4-digit code that we'll provide prior to your arrival (no key is needed). You have full use of the house except for the attic and locked storage space. The detached cottage next door has a video doorbell.
Getting Around
The house's central location is perfect for all things Pacific Grove, Monterey, Carmel, and Pebble Beach. You can fill your day with plans and change them at a moment's notice. Our guests arrive by car, yet many walk or bike for all or most of their stay. Both downtown Pacific Grove and the ocean are a short stroll away. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a 1.7-mile coastal walk or bike ride, the Pebble Beach gate is a 1-mile bike ride, and Carmel Beach is a moderately hilly 8-mile bike ride. The Pacific Grove portion of the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail has separate paths for walkers and cyclists and offers miles of spectacular views of the ocean and rugged coastline. Longer trips (Point Lobos, Big Sur, Carmel Valley) typically require a car.
House Rules
AGE 30+ TO BOOK. You must be 30 or older to book this house.
NO THIRD-PARTY BOOKINGS. As the responsible party, you cannot book someone else's stay. You must be one of the guests during the entire stay, from check-in to checkout.
TWO OCCUPANTS MAX. No more than two guests are allowed in the house, without exception.
GUESTS AGE 30+ ONLY. All guests must be of age 30 years or older. No children or infants.
NO PETS OR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS. No pets or emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals are allowed in the house or on the property, owing to the allergic reactions that they provoke. Service dog fraud is unlawful. Details below.
QUIET HOURS. Quiet hours are between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM by town ordinance. Our neighborhood is quiet, and our neighbors take quiet enjoyment of their properties. No interior noise (music, TV, electronic, or human) can be audible to neighbors during quiet hours.
CHECK-IN. Keyless self check-in between 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM by using the four-digit code that we provide prior to your arrival. Request early check-in in advance.
CHECKOUT. Check out by 10:00 AM. Request late checkout in advance.
PARKING. When you arrive, park in the driveway. The driveway is to the right as you face the front of the house. If you have a second vehicle, then you can park it in tandem in the driveway or on the street in front of the house or yard.
TWO VEHICLES MAX. Guests are limited to two vehicles by town ordinance.
NO OVERSIZED VEHICLES. The driveway cannot hold recreational vehicles (RVs) or tow trailers, nor can they be parked in front of the house. Local laws prohibit parking oversized vehicles on any public street between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM.
NO TESLA/EV CHARGING. The house lacks amperage for charging electric vehicles (doing so on a shared outlet can trip circuit breakers). The nearest Level 3 chargers are two minutes away at 207 16th St, Pacific Grove (City Parking Lot 2). Tesla Superchargers are four minutes away at 200 Country Club Gate Center, Pacific Grove.
NO PARTIES OR EVENTS. No parties, events, or gatherings of more than two people (only checked-in guests) are allowed.
NO VISITORS. No visitors are allowed in the house or on the property at any time.
NO GUEST-SWAPPING. Only the original checked-in guests are allowed in the house. If a guest checks out early, then another person cannot take his or her place.
NO SMOKING, VAPING, OR MEDICINAL MARIJUANA. A violation cancels your rental agreement. Federal law, which supersedes California law, does not recognize or protect medicinal marijuana possession or use.
COOKING RESTRICTIONS. You can prepare meals in the kitchen. Out of consideration for the next guests, you cannot use ingredients the leave strong or lingering odors, including fish, seafood, curry, fermented foods, non-neutral oils, aromatic spices and pastes, chilis, and boldly scented vegetables. Oil-based cooking and deep frying are prohibited. You're welcome to order restaurant delivery or takeout for such meals. A violation forfeits all or part of your deposit for cleaning.
SINK. The sink does not have a garbage disposal. Use the trash for coffee grounds, fruit rinds, and food scraps. Do not pour cooking oil, grease, pan drippings, salad dressings, or sauces down the drain.
NO INCOMING DELIVERIES. Any items delivered directly to the property will be refused and returned to the sender. Instead, take delivery via US Postal Service General Delivery, or at a local UPS Store, FedEx Office, Amazon Hub, or mailbox service.
HOST'S AREAS. The attic and locked storage areas are for the host’s personal use. Don't access or enter them. The detached cottage next to the house is the host’s personal space.
NO ANIMALS. No pets or emotional support, therapy, comfort, companion, or service animals are allowed in the house or on the property, owing to the health hazard that they pose to the owner's family members, who suffer from severe asthmatic animal, dander, and feather allergies. This property includes shared space, and so federal law permits excluding all animals as health and safety hazards; the ADA does not overrule legitimate safety requirements. If you bring or check in with an animal, then a Pacific Grove Animal Control officer will be summoned to remove it to a public animal shelter as a health and safety hazard. An animal entering the house cancels your rental agreement and forfeits your deposit for deep cleaning. An animal cannot stay in a vehicle parked on the property. Falsely claiming that your animal is an ADA-compliant service dog is unlawful. California law (§365.7) forbids such verbal or written fraud, and a fake service dog is trivially easy to identify by the behavior of the animal and its handler. Do not risk a ruined vacation without refund or recourse; instead, book one of the many pet-friendly rentals in the area.
The House and Living Space
Built by William Willis in 1922, this historical home has been remodeled from floor to ceiling. You'll find inviting human-scaled rooms, solid wood furniture, and bright common areas with plenty of windows. The kitchen has a gas range, quality cutlery, cooking equipment, major appliances, engineered stone countertops, and a separate dining area. The bedroom is at the rear of the house, away from the street; it's quiet and has blackout curtains, comfortable furnishings, and a queen bed with a firm, high-end mattress.
Private Parking and Entrance
Park in the private driveway on the side of the house. Enter through the side door by using a personal 4-digit code that we'll provide prior to your arrival (no key is needed). You have full use of the house except for the attic and locked storage space. The detached cottage next door has a video doorbell.
Getting Around
The house's central location is perfect for all things Pacific Grove, Monterey, Carmel, and Pebble Beach. You can fill your day with plans and change them at a moment's notice. Our guests arrive by car, yet many walk or bike for all or most of their stay. Both downtown Pacific Grove and the ocean are a short stroll away. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a 1.7-mile coastal walk or bike ride, the Pebble Beach gate is a 1-mile bike ride, and Carmel Beach is a moderately hilly 8-mile bike ride. The Pacific Grove portion of the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail has separate paths for walkers and cyclists and offers miles of spectacular views of the ocean and rugged coastline. Longer trips (Point Lobos, Big Sur, Carmel Valley) typically require a car.
House Rules
AGE 30+ TO BOOK. You must be 30 or older to book this house.
NO THIRD-PARTY BOOKINGS. As the responsible party, you cannot book someone else's stay. You must be one of the guests during the entire stay, from check-in to checkout.
TWO OCCUPANTS MAX. No more than two guests are allowed in the house, without exception.
GUESTS AGE 30+ ONLY. All guests must be of age 30 years or older. No children or infants.
NO PETS OR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS. No pets or emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals are allowed in the house or on the property, owing to the allergic reactions that they provoke. Service dog fraud is unlawful. Details below.
QUIET HOURS. Quiet hours are between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM by town ordinance. Our neighborhood is quiet, and our neighbors take quiet enjoyment of their properties. No interior noise (music, TV, electronic, or human) can be audible to neighbors during quiet hours.
CHECK-IN. Keyless self check-in between 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM by using the four-digit code that we provide prior to your arrival. Request early check-in in advance.
CHECKOUT. Check out by 10:00 AM. Request late checkout in advance.
PARKING. When you arrive, park in the driveway. The driveway is to the right as you face the front of the house. If you have a second vehicle, then you can park it in tandem in the driveway or on the street in front of the house or yard.
TWO VEHICLES MAX. Guests are limited to two vehicles by town ordinance.
NO OVERSIZED VEHICLES. The driveway cannot hold recreational vehicles (RVs) or tow trailers, nor can they be parked in front of the house. Local laws prohibit parking oversized vehicles on any public street between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM.
NO TESLA/EV CHARGING. The house lacks amperage for charging electric vehicles (doing so on a shared outlet can trip circuit breakers). The nearest Level 3 chargers are two minutes away at 207 16th St, Pacific Grove (City Parking Lot 2). Tesla Superchargers are four minutes away at 200 Country Club Gate Center, Pacific Grove.
NO PARTIES OR EVENTS. No parties, events, or gatherings of more than two people (only checked-in guests) are allowed.
NO VISITORS. No visitors are allowed in the house or on the property at any time.
NO GUEST-SWAPPING. Only the original checked-in guests are allowed in the house. If a guest checks out early, then another person cannot take his or her place.
NO SMOKING, VAPING, OR MEDICINAL MARIJUANA. A violation cancels your rental agreement. Federal law, which supersedes California law, does not recognize or protect medicinal marijuana possession or use.
COOKING RESTRICTIONS. You can prepare meals in the kitchen. Out of consideration for the next guests, you cannot use ingredients the leave strong or lingering odors, including fish, seafood, curry, fermented foods, non-neutral oils, aromatic spices and pastes, chilis, and boldly scented vegetables. Oil-based cooking and deep frying are prohibited. You're welcome to order restaurant delivery or takeout for such meals. A violation forfeits all or part of your deposit for cleaning.
SINK. The sink does not have a garbage disposal. Use the trash for coffee grounds, fruit rinds, and food scraps. Do not pour cooking oil, grease, pan drippings, salad dressings, or sauces down the drain.
NO INCOMING DELIVERIES. Any items delivered directly to the property will be refused and returned to the sender. Instead, take delivery via US Postal Service General Delivery, or at a local UPS Store, FedEx Office, Amazon Hub, or mailbox service.
HOST'S AREAS. The attic and locked storage areas are for the host’s personal use. Don't access or enter them. The detached cottage next to the house is the host’s personal space.
NO ANIMALS. No pets or emotional support, therapy, comfort, companion, or service animals are allowed in the house or on the property, owing to the health hazard that they pose to the owner's family members, who suffer from severe asthmatic animal, dander, and feather allergies. This property includes shared space, and so federal law permits excluding all animals as health and safety hazards; the ADA does not overrule legitimate safety requirements. If you bring or check in with an animal, then a Pacific Grove Animal Control officer will be summoned to remove it to a public animal shelter as a health and safety hazard. An animal entering the house cancels your rental agreement and forfeits your deposit for deep cleaning. An animal cannot stay in a vehicle parked on the property. Falsely claiming that your animal is an ADA-compliant service dog is unlawful. California law (§365.7) forbids such verbal or written fraud, and a fake service dog is trivially easy to identify by the behavior of the animal and its handler. Do not risk a ruined vacation without refund or recourse; instead, book one of the many pet-friendly rentals in the area.
Property manager
Chris
Languages
English
Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number City of Pacific Grove License 0452
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Pacific Grove
Located in Pacific Grove, this holiday home is near the beach. 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 17-Mile Drive. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Pacific Grove, CA
What's nearby
- Lovers Point - 12 min walk
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary - 18 min walk
- Cannery Row - 3 min drive
- Monterey Bay Aquarium - 3 min drive
- Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve - 3 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bagel Kitchen - 17 min walk
- Starbucks - 15 min walk
- Passionfish - 6 min walk
- Country Club Gate Center Shopp - 17 min walk
- California Seltzer Company - 14 min walk
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About the host
Hosted by Chris
I'm Chris. I host a single home with undivided attention and never use property managers or co-hosts. I've lived in Pacific Grove for more than 20 years and I'm happy to answer questions about the house, town, and area. During your stay, you can reach me by email, text message, phone, or in person. I work in the detached cottage next door but the extent of our interaction is up to you. I enjoy meeting people and hearing their stories but also appreciate their need for privacy. Should we pass each other during the course of your stay, feel free to ask a question, chat, or just wave hello. I'm fully vaccinated for Covid-19.
Why they chose this property
Pacific Grove is situated centrally on the Monterey Peninsula between the towns of Monterey and Pebble Beach. Our neighborhood is residential, quiet, and filled with well-maintained older houses and cottages of vernacular architectural styles, particularly Victorian, Craftsman, Stick, and Shotgun.
An easy four-block walk takes you to downtown's restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, banks, shops, art studios, and churches. You'll also find a grocery store, first-run movie theater, hardware store, pharmacy, library, natural history museum, and post office.
From downtown, a short stroll takes you to Lovers Point Beach & Park, where you can relax on the grass or sand, or rent bikes, kayaks, standup paddleboards, or family surreys from Pacific Grove Adventures. Surfers and divers will find outfitters in Monterey.
In Pacific Grove's Forest Hill shopping district (distinct from downtown and a one-mile drive from the house), you'll find larger stores and chains such as Safeway, Trader Joe's, Rite Aid, Domino's Pizza, and Starbucks, as well as independent restaurants, shops, and businesses.
An easy four-block walk takes you to downtown's restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, banks, shops, art studios, and churches. You'll also find a grocery store, first-run movie theater, hardware store, pharmacy, library, natural history museum, and post office.
From downtown, a short stroll takes you to Lovers Point Beach & Park, where you can relax on the grass or sand, or rent bikes, kayaks, standup paddleboards, or family surreys from Pacific Grove Adventures. Surfers and divers will find outfitters in Monterey.
In Pacific Grove's Forest Hill shopping district (distinct from downtown and a one-mile drive from the house), you'll find larger stores and chains such as Safeway, Trader Joe's, Rite Aid, Domino's Pizza, and Starbucks, as well as independent restaurants, shops, and businesses.
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