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9.4

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Ocean view

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Pacific Grove, CA

Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve8 min walk
Lovers Point4 min drive
Monterey Bay Aquarium4 min drive
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)16 min drive

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8/10 Good

Overall the house is very nice. For a house of that size and quality, I would suggest the following: 1. Upgrade the fu...

Francisco B.

Jan 20, 2021

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Sunset Drive - Pacific Grove House - Spacious Oceanview, Across the Street from Asilomar Beach

Ocean views await in the skylit family room—where you'll be spending most of your time when you're not exploring the beauty of Asilomar Beach and Spanish Bay. Bathed in natural light, this spacious room has golden oak floors, two sofas, a TV, bistro table, and a game table that seats four.
Two bedrooms and a cozy office adjoin the upstairs family room. The first has a Queen bed and a powder room with a vanity sink set in a seagreen glass mosaic countertop. Then there's the Master suite: arched windows facing the sea span the length of the room, which features a fireplace, a King bed, and a bath with a toilet/bidet, walk-in shower, and two separate vanity areas.
Downstairs, there are two gathering places: the living room, with a sectional facing the fireplace, and a cozy sitting room with a large flat screen TV. The kitchen has granite countertops, knotty pine cabinetry, and stainless appliances; the dining area seats twelve at two separate tables.
Two first floor bedrooms (one Queen, and another with a Queen and a trundle bed) share a bath with granite countertops, a scalloped sink, and a tub/shower. The third downstairs bedroom features a King bed, double closets, and a private bath with a tub/shower.
This five bedroom, 3.5 bath home is just two blocks from the beach and is gated from the street. There's a play area in the backyard under the large, mature oaks.
NOTE: A guest cottage in the rear of the property may be occupied on rare occasions. It is not part of the house rental, and not available to rent.

Property manager

Michelle Larkin

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Fireplace

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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 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

About the area

Pacific Grove

This holiday home is located in Pacific Grove. 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 17-Mile Drive and Monterey Bay. 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.

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Pacific Grove, CA

What's nearby

Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve - 8 min walk
Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary - 18 min walk
Pacific Grove Golf Links - 3 min drive
Lovers Point - 4 min drive
Monterey Bay Aquarium - 4 min drive

Getting around

Monterey Station - 8 min drive
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
‪Bagel Kitchen - ‬20 min walk
‪Roy's at Pebble Beach - ‬19 min walk
‪Takara Sushi Japanese Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Fishwife At Asilomar Beach - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Drive - Pacific Grove House - Spacious Oceanview, Across the Street from Asilomar Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Drive - Pacific Grove House - Spacious Oceanview, Across the Street from Asilomar Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset Drive - Pacific Grove House - Spacious Oceanview, Across the Street from Asilomar Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunset Drive - Pacific Grove House - Spacious Oceanview, Across the Street from Asilomar Beach located?

Situated in Pacific Grove, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve and 17-Mile Drive. Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

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8/10 Good

Francisco B.

20 Jan 2021

Overall, a nice home

Overall the house is very nice. For a house of that size and quality, I would suggest the following: 1. Upgrade the furniture in parts of the house. Some of it is old and tired. 2. The house is a little short on pots and pans for being able to accommodate as many people as it can 3. Curtains upstairs. Curtains would go a long way towards making that room better for most people. They could be added and still keep the appeal of the view from the windows. 4. Door for shower upstairs. To keep the water inside the shower. I would stay at the home again as is but would enjoy it better with a few improvements. Thanks,

Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori D., Central California

18 Mar 2020

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A beautiful home, but NO privacy!

Monterey Vacation Rentals was wonderful to work with. The home itself was spacious and comfortable. It’s close to all the activities that are available in Monterey, as well as being in close proximity to the beach. It’s a great value as well, with the rental price being far more reasonable than many in the area. It had plenty of dishes, towels and bedding and we loved the quiet neighborhood. I would say the only drawback is the lack of adequate window coverings in the front of the house and bedrooms. This was a deal breaker for us and we wouldn’t book this home again. The lack of privacy, adequate rest and uninterrupted sleep were not worth it. There are NO window treatments in either of the living areas at the front of the house, so at night everyone who’s walking or driving by can see inside the house. They see your kids playing and what you’re watching on TV. If you have small children and you don’t want folks to see them running around, or if you’re a light sleeper...then this isn’t the place for you. The lower front bedroom has coverings in the bay window, but they’re cellular and let in ambient light from the street, traffic headlights and every time someone turns on the bathroom light in the next room it shines in your face, since the headboard is placed in the bay window. It also has another side window that has just a scarf thrown over a valance, so there’s no feeling of privacy. The lower back bedroom has vertical blinds that definitely didn’t keep the light out. The upstairs master bedroom has no window treatments at all, which affords no privacy whatsoever. There’s also the problem with the morning sun shining on you at 5am to wake up the kids, which is what happened both mornings of our stay in most of the bedrooms; when they usually sleep until 7-7:30am at home in their (darker) bedrooms. This is such a gorgeous place that I am confused as to why the owners wouldn’t invest in adequate window coverings to afford their guests the privacy that they’ve earned, in working hard to save and afford a decent vacation for their family. There seems to be a disconnect between what the owners prefer, and what their guests need to feel comfortable and rest well in their home? Overall, if you’re a group of adults who are deep sleepers and early risers and the lack of privacy doesn’t bother you...then this is a gorgeous and comfortable home to vacation in. Otherwise it’s a hard pass, imho.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pranav D.

13 Mar 2020

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Great home and great location

The home was very clean and well kept with all the basic necessities you would need. It is a large home with a wonderful backyard and literally 5 mins to the asilomar beach. We enjoyed staying here

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Renee E.

8 Mar 2020

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Great house for a large family

This house is perfect for a large family, and the back yard would make a safe play area for kids. Best of all is the close proximity to the beach and Asilomar--both an easy 10-minute walk.

10/10 Excellent

Arsella R.

6 Dec 2019

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A lovely weekend

We came together from England, Palo Alto and Seattle and had a wonderful weekend with a walk on Asilomar beach, a picnic lunch at Point Lobos and 4 hours at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. We had dinners at one table and a puzzle on the other.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rajnish P.

23 Nov 2019

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Outstanding VRBO property in Pacific Grove!

This property was absolutely perfect for our family get together. Spacious, clean, convenient and comfortable. Michelle, the primary contact at VRBO rentals, was a delight to work with. We are definitely going back to them if we need to stay in the area again.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

15 Oct 2019

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Great Stay

Spacious, light-filled and comfy! Enjoyed our stay immensely.

10/10 Excellent

Loreen H., PA

8 Oct 2019

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Wedding Weekend

Lots of gathering space! Could use a daybed in the master since there is plenty of space. A child then can stay in that room by with parents.

8/10 Good

billy f.

29 Sept 2019

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notes

nice place. upper bedroom no window coverings. early morning gets pretty bright.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rik R.

28 Sept 2019

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Pacific Grove

Nice, well equipped home with room for all. Very comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

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8/10 Good

billy f.

19 Sept 2019

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1012 Sunset dr

Nice place. Sunset drive is a pretty busy street with quite a bit of vehicle traffic noise and across the street is a maintainence yard with trucks that start up pretty early. Also the upper bedroom has no window coverings and early morning light will bother late sleepers. Lots of room and very clean. Some of the bedroom carpets could be cleaned

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

17 Aug 2019

Fabulous Beach House for a Family Vacation

We had a great time in Pacific Grove at the Sunset Drive home. First let me say that I had a great experience working with Monterey Rentals. The folks at Monterey rentals were very responsive to any questions I had and were just really helpful in every way. I would definitely rent from them again and recommend them to others. This home is in a great central location. The layout was perfect for a large group, there were 11 of us, of all ages from 6 to 68. The house has multiple common areas which were great as we had kids from 6 - 15 so some could be playing a game in one area while another could find a quiet space away from the game to read and plenty of room for the grownups to hang out and chat as well. The kitchen was well appointed and had every implement we could possibly need. The large octagon tables off the kitchen each sat 8 so plenty of seating for all to eat at the same time. We spent a lot of time in this area chatting and all hanging out and playing some family games. Really a wonderful layout ! My only suggestion would be regarding the back yard. There is a table with 4 chair (no cushions) and that is it. This house definitely needs an updated seating area in the back yard that would seat more people. All of us would have liked to be able to sit out in the back yard at the same time. The house accommodates so many people it would be nice if the backyard was more inviting to sit in for all. When we left we all agreed we want to come back again soon!! Thanks again to Monterey Rentals and Michelle for making it so easy for us!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

David L.

12 Aug 2019

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Excellent property, conveniently located.

We enjoyed our stay, especially being able to sit around the large circular table and talk and play games together.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

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10/10 Excellent

David L.

2 Aug 2019

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Excellent rental home

Our party of 8 adults, 1 child, and two infants LOVED this house. It accommodated us comfortably, and we enjoyed sitting around the large round table during and long after dinner.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

chris b.

2 Aug 2019

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we Had a great family reunion. Would have been 5 stars but grounds and patio unkept.

House was terrific and location was great. The yard and patio were pretty beat up and most dishes needed cleaning (due to old dish washer) but overall a great house.

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10/10 Excellent

karla a.

24 July 2019

our stay at 1012 Sunset Drive

We stayed here for four nights with our party of and really loved it. The home was very spacious and clean and is in a nice location. A short walk from the beach! This home is across from a wooded area so we had deer in yard almost every day. The kids really liked that. We liked that we could park behind the house and not on the road as it gave us a little more privacy. There is some industry close by and the road is busy but once inside the house, you could not hear it at all. The size of the home and the privacy it afforded meant that we got some excellent R&R. We really enjoyed using the well appointed kitchen and making our breakfast and dinners. There is enough space to seat everyone in the kitchen which was great.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

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10/10 Excellent

cindy c.

21 July 2019

Wonderful Large Home

This house was exactly what I was looking for - large - spacious - and perfect for chilling for our group of 12 going in between various events relating to my Son's wedding. I appreciated that as long as we were not having parties, we were allowed to have others gather at our place. We were respectful of the neighborhood and enjoyed daily walks to the beach to see the sun set as well as the easy proximity to the grocery stores, Big Sur and the Memory Garden in Monterey. Everything was in working order - dishwasher, washer and dryer, bathrooms and bedrooms were well appointed with plenty of towels, blow dryer, soap, shampoo (if you don't bring your own), toilet paper. Loved the large griddle for making eggs and pancakes. We even used the lawn chairs to take to the beach and 1 day we used the charcoal grill to make burgers. This place had everything we needed. One point - not necessarily negative. There is a lot of glass in this house (kitchen tables, end tables, decorations, both kitchen tables set with glass napkin holders, plates and wine glasses). There were only cloth napkins. We immediately put away all of the wine glasses and napkin rings so nothing would get broken. Overall I get that they are going for the first WOW impression, but I just wanted it all put away.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 July 2019

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Wonderful family get away!

The property was perfect for our family gathering. Immaculate, spacious, beautiful and spectacular location. We look forward to returning to this location!

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10/10 Excellent

8 July 2019

Family gathering

The lovely on Sunset was the perfect setting for our family gathering. The home was spacious, immaculate, comfortable beds and delightful linens and a very well stocked kitchen. The beach was a short walk a wonderful spot for a swim, walk or just exploring the tide pools. We look forward to our next visit!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

6 June 2019

Sunset

We had a perfect time staying in this wonderful house.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

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8/10 Good

janet h., Walnut United States

3 May 2019

Beautiful, spacious home in Pacific Grove

The house was beautiful!! Very spacious and well equipped. I stay here with my Husband, Mother, a friend, and my Son and his family. The upstairs is very light and bright and a nice view of the ocean. The kitchen was well equipped. The location is amazing since my favorite beach is Asilomar State beach. A couple of suggestions. The furniture in the TV room downstairs is not real comfortable. Recliners would be my suggestion, especially for the mature guest. Also shades or blinds are needed because of the glare on the TV during the daylight hours. I spend my time walking during the day, but my husband did not so the glare was an issue with him. The refrigerator filter needed changing. But so does mine at home...... The deer in the backyard of the morning was an absolute bonus. Our stay was very enjoyable. Id definitely rent this home again. The process to book is extremely easy. I sure appreciated that!

10/10 Excellent

James C., Sherwood, Oregon - USA

3 Apr 2019

A great family home - beach close by.

This is a very nice home...updated on the inside; lots of space for a large group; very clean and comfortable, quiet and with convenient access to the beach and all of Monterey area attractions: the Aquarium, Dennis The Menace Park, many beautiful uncrowded Beaches, Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf, Carmel By The Sea, Wine tastings and more. We would rent this house again in a minute!

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10/10 Excellent

James C., Sherwood, Oregon - USA

3 Apr 2019

Sunset Drive

Our family of 7 adults, 3 children and one baby had a great stay at the house. There was plenty of room and plenty of space to get away if you wanted. The house has been updated on the inside and everything was clean and comfortable. A beautiful beach is within easy walking distance. You should be aware that Sunset Drive is a busy main street, but that only means that the kids need to be kept in the back yard as opposed to the front. There was no noticeable noise from the street. Overall, a great family home! We'd rent it again in a minute!

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10/10 Excellent

Curt M.

9 Mar 2019

Excellent property

We've rented many homes the past few years. This property is the best. It was fully supplied with everything we needed for our stay and more. The kitchen has everything needed to prepare meals on-site, multiple sets of dinnerware to serve 12 or more people, ample towels and linens, and a central location near the beach, the Cannery, the aquarium, etc. We would rent there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Rosemary H.

28 Jan 2019

Better than we expected!!

This place worked perfect for our family of 12: 4 adult couples, 4 kids. Bonus: we were greeting by a young family of deer that walked through the yard shortly after we arrived. The place had lots of favorite places to gather in the home: around the large dining table that fit all 12 of us, we didn’t even need to use the second table next to it, then upstairs, and down in the living areas, plus a sunny sitting room. The home had lots of natural light throughout. Beautiful, clean hardwood floors throughout, updated comfortable furniture, cozy afghans in each area, just a comfy place overall. Well stocked kitchen, we used the Weber barbecue one night without a hitch. If I could complain about anything, it was that we couldn’t figure out how to use the cable TV, but who wants to spend time in Monterrey in front of a TV? The kids did manage to run some DVD’s in the downstairs living room. I have to mention that it says the place is “a block from the beach” – not true, more like over ¾ of a mile, not walk-able with little ones. There was lots of room to park for our 5 cars behind the house, and nice that we could close the gate at night. We wish we could transport this home wherever we gather each year!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019