Title: Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23280000/23274100/23274098/1bf9a9ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23280000/23274100/23274098/db0d22a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23280000/23274100/23274098/eedb8ac0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23280000/23274100/23274098/6c04a575.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23280000/23274100/23274098/7769668a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 Ain't Life Grand Home Beach Town Ain't Life Pacific Grove Town Ain't Life Grand? Pacific Grove Home Beach + Town Ain't Life Grand? Pacific Grove Home Beach + Town Ain't Life Grand Home Beach Town House Ain't Life Pacific Grove Town Eikö Life Grand Ole? Pacific Grove Home Ranta + Kaupunki 288 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.62036%2C-121.91947&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1ZBwY8C7O6Rkrt4enKzUIND7VYM=) Pacific Grove, CA #### What's nearby - Lovers Point - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Monterey Bay Aquarium - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Cannery Row - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Point Pinos Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles #### 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 132 8 - Good 17 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dori 9 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This was a lovely house with lots of walkable options for food and scenery. ##### Dori Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie E. 5 Jun 2025 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! ##### Julie E. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh V. 16 Jun 2025 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. ##### Josh V. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. 22 Feb 2025 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 ##### David S. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melinda P. 2 Apr 2025 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! ##### Melinda P. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert C. 22 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great location and nice clean place. ##### Robert C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory U. 24 Aug 2024 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. ##### Gregory U. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison R. 3 Nov 2023 #### Wonderful Place! Stayed here for a few days and absolutely loved the place! Clean, cozy and amazing location. Can't wait to come back! ##### Allison R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neil P. 14 Nov 2024 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. ##### Neil P. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fazi A. 10 Jun 2024 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. ##### Fazi A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### APRIL A. 1 Oct 2023 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. ##### APRIL A. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Julia W. 14 Nov 2024 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. ##### Julia W. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria M. 7 Jun 2023 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. ##### Maria M. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney C. 5 May 2024 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). ##### Courtney C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura H. 20 Mar 2024 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. ##### Laura H. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie A. 16 Jan 2023 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. ##### Stephanie A. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dedalus H., San Rafael, California 11 May 2023 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! ##### Dedalus H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna R. 31 Oct 2024 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 ##### Anna R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keil K. 13 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable Would rent again ##### Keil K. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Monty M. 24 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay Great place. It would be better with two full bathrooms. If you don’t want people wear shoes, you should make that more clear with clear signs. ##### Monty M. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura W. 1 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Great place on quiet street. Loved having a parking spot. Son loved having the upstairs to himself. Walk to coffee and other conveniences. Only improvement would be more water pressure in shower. ##### Laura W. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth C., Dallas, Texas 5 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique Townhouse in Pacific Grove This townhouse is in a perfect location in the middle of downtown Pacific Grove. The table in the front room window is the ideal perch to watch people coming and going. Everything inside is spotless, attractive and comfortable. ##### Elizabeth C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave M. 2 Jan 2024 #### 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! ##### Dave M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen C. 17 May 2023 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. ##### Karen C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Denise D. 8 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend Perfect location in Pacific Grove for a girls weekend. Lots of shopping and restaurants within walking distance as well as walks to the water. The unit was clean overall but looked like certain areas hadn't been dusted in awhile (kitchen cabinets and oven hood). ##### Denise D. 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