Vacation Rentals by Owner

Convenient in every way

Guest: Amy (United States)
Date of Stay: 11/21/11 Review Submitted: 01/02/12

This lovely little cottage was the perfect base for my and my two young sons' trip to Monterey and the Central Coast. We loved being so close to the beach and enjoyed getting to know this part of the country. The description of the cottage in the listing was quite accurate - the perfect secluded stay right in the middle of everything.

Owner response:Amy, thank you for taking the time to post a review! We are so happy you and your boys enjoyed being so close to the beach. It's great you appreciated the seclusion of our cottage while being so close to everything such as downtown, parks, restaurants, the lighthouse, and museums. Steve and Julie

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Charming Butterfly cottage

Guest: A (COALINGA)
Date of Stay: 10/28/11 Review Submitted: 11/06/11

Thank you, Julie and Steve for making my visit to Pacific Grove so pleasant and successful.Your guest cottage was furnished very thoughtfully with all my needs covered--plush bedding and beds. The cottage was clean and very neat, many books and information about the Pacific Grove and Monterey area. Enjoyed the smoothing sound of water in the Koi Pond with the turtles. Best of all was the location close enough to walk to Lover Point and to restaurants and shops downtown Pacific Grove. The photos and description were accurate and I would recommend this lovely cottage to my friends.

Owner response: Agnes, It was so nice to meet you during your visit. Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on our cottage! We so appreciate you taking the time out of your busy life to let others know about your stay in our cottage. Thank you for all the great things you said about our amenities, pond and location. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and visit to the area. We hope next time you will be able to bring your husband too! Take care, Julie and Steve

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Skip and Dayna
Date of Stay: 05/07/11 Review Submitted: 05/16/11

Dear Steve and Julie, thank you so very much for the phenomenal weekend getaway. Your guest cottage and outdoor garden was wonderful It was well worth it. We look forward to coming back down to Pacific Grove!

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Guest: Liesbeth
Date of Stay: 04/11/11 Review Submitted: 05/05/11

Your "Butterfly Cottage" was perfect for our family of four. It had everthing we needed during our spring break vacation. We loved the music when we arrived and the collection of books and movies! We've strolled through town, hung out at Lovers Point, enjoyed Thai food and visited Monterey Harbor. Today we're planning to visit Point Pinos Lighthousee before heading home to San Jose. We'll keep you in mind for future visits to this beautful area! We loved the turtles!

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Guest: Liesbeth
Date of Stay: 04/11/11 Review Submitted: 05/05/11

Your "Butterfly Cottage" was perfect for our family of four. It had everthing we needed during our spring break vacation. We loved the music when we arrived and the collection of books and movies! We've strolled through town, hung out at Lovers Point, enjoyed Thai food and visited Monterey Harbor. Today we're planning to visit Point Pinos Lighthousee before heading home to San Jose. We'll keep you in mind for future visits to this beautful area! We loved the turtles!

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Guest: Brenda, Roslyn, Veronica and Kiaya
Date of Stay: 08/19/10 Review Submitted: 09/15/10

ADORABLE!!! We had such a great visit and the cottage was so comforting. I hope we get to come back and enjoy the cottage again. It is so close to everything and Pacific Grove is quite lovely. I hope that everone that stays here really realizes how cozy and unique your place is. Thank you!

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Guest: Kay and Chris, Sari and Loren
Date of Stay: 08/06/10 Review Submitted: 09/15/10

Your 2 bedroom cottage has been a perfect base for our family reunion. Some of us went whale watching! two of us enjoyed tasting wines at Monterey Winemakers' Celebration. Dinner at Rocky Point was a treat. We enjoyed breakfast in the cottage thanks to the mini kitchen. We had a great time - would come here again!

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Guest: The Rolera Family
Date of Stay: 07/19/10 Review Submitted: 09/15/10

Thank you so much for making your cottage available. We fell in love with Pacific Grove and will definately be back. Steve's tips were helpful and appreciated. Great meals at Passion Fish and Peppers. All the best!

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Guest: Alioto
Date of Stay: 12/31/08 Review Submitted: 12/30/08

Thank you so much! We loved the cozy cottage and the beautiful surroundings. We especially loved Point Lobos!

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Guest: O'Rourke
Date of Stay: 12/27/08 Review Submitted: 12/26/08

The cottage was amazing, it was definitely more than anything we could have asked for. Anything we could have needed you guys provided. Thanks for everying and hope to see you again soon!

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Guest: Gail7 (Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 08/03/08 Review Submitted: 08/03/08

What a gem! Our two nights in your charming cottage were perfect and so relaxing! It was everything we hoped for and more. I had been so worried about my mother. At 90 years old it is difficult for her to adjust to new surroundings. All the way back to Los Angeles she kept telling me how relaxing it was to stay there - she has been begging me to take her back soon. My cousin that drove us to Pacific Grove was delighted by yout warm hospitality and the beautiful surroundings as well. Thanks ever so much for making this such a special time in our lives. Gail. Mom and Tommy Los Angeles

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Guest: The Barrett Family
Date of Stay: 04/23/08 Review Submitted: 04/22/08

We had a wonderful visit to Pacific Grove. It was my first time visiting the area. The weather was great The fog broke and the views of the ocean were beautiful. Your neighborhood was so quiet. We felt like we were the only ones there. But most of all, Abbie really appreciated the treats and the ball. In all the times we have traveled with Abbie, you were the first owners to be so thoughtful and considerate of our four legged friend. Oh she was so happy she could travel and stay with us. I know she would not be as happy boarding in a kennel. Thank you again for a wonderful visit. We really enjoyed our stay.

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Guest: Brad, Carrie, Finn and Addie
Date of Stay: 03/11/08 Review Submitted: 03/10/08

3 days...so quickly they have passed Finn and Addie called the cottage "home" the entire visit. Our son, the Fruit-a-saurus, devoured your fruit basket and Addie danced to the lovely classical station each morning. Princesses need their exercise too it seems. It was a wonderful time. I'm pleased we were able to meet. Same time next year?

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Guest: Jody
Date of Stay: 02/11/08 Review Submitted: 02/10/08

We really enjoyed our stay - the accomodations were perfect for our needs, and the location was ideal. Thanks for providing the perfect place for our weekend.

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Guest: The Reinharts
Date of Stay: 12/01/07 Review Submitted: 11/30/07

Loved our visit! The cottage is sooo comfortable - love the surroundings. Hope to see you soon again!

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Guest: Gary, Ron, Larry and Steve
Date of Stay: 11/01/07 Review Submitted: 10/31/07

Thanks for your warm hospitality - enjoyed the cottage and especially enjoyed the time around the firepit.

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Guest: Amy, Wolf, Mason, and Morgan
Date of Stay: 10/20/07 Review Submitted: 10/19/07

Mason absolutely loves the cottage, as do we all, and I'm sure he'll be talking about it for years to come (4 year olds have a long memory!) Thank you for letting us stay here-it really is perfect and I hope that we get to come back someday!

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Guest: Kent and Carla
Date of Stay: 10/12/07 Review Submitted: 10/11/07

Dear Steve and Julie, Thank you for such a quiet stay - you sent the most beautiful weather...11 days and almost no fog! We loved the locatin so close to the beach and all of the bike trails we love. Kent enjoyed kayaking at Lover's Point as well. Hope we see you again!

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Guest: The Reinharts
Date of Stay: 08/27/07 Review Submitted: 08/26/07

Thanks once again! Had a great visit. Love the comforts of the cottage. Look forward to another visit!

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Guest: Pam, Stan, Jake and Jesse
Date of Stay: 08/19/07 Review Submitted: 08/18/07

We loved staying in your cozy cottage. Everything was just perfect for us. We are only sorry that we were so busy doing car show things that we didn't have time to play with your daughter. The boys really wanted to play with her. We want to come back soon so we can play and visit more fun places around here. Hope to see you again soon!

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Guest: Angad, Shilpi and Maya
Date of Stay: 07/28/07 Review Submitted: 07/27/07

Thank you for a wonderful and comfortable stay in PG! We enjoyed all the little details and extras in the cottage. And Maya loved the toys, books and Elmo movie! You have a delightful place and we hope to return soon.

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Guest: Kris, Michelle, Jeri, Micky, Tom
Date of Stay: 07/23/07 Review Submitted: 07/22/07

This year was perfect for the World Super Bike race. As always, the cottage was great and more comfortable than most hotels. The weather was much cooler this year as opposed to last year's heat by almost 20 degrees! Thanks again for spoiling us. The improvements of the larger living room was spacious. We'll see you next year for the race!

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Guest: Barbara and Jim
Date of Stay: 07/10/07 Review Submitted: 07/09/07

We had a most enjoyable time in Pacific Grove and surrounding communities. We really appreciated the upgrades you have completed in the cottage. It was nice the 1st time we visited in March '06, but it is really great now!! Hopefully we plan on coming back sometime wihin the years. The weather was simply marvelous compared to the Atlanta heat and humidity (90+ degrees). We loved the highs in the 60's and the lows at night in the 50's! Hope to see the three of you again soon! P.S. The wine, beer, soft drinks and fresh fruit were certainly an added attraction! Thanks again for a wonderful time.

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Guest: Greg, Grace and Nora
Date of Stay: 06/15/07 Review Submitted: 06/14/07

Thanks! Had a great week here in Paradise. Good luck in your continued renovations.

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Guest: Ken and Amy
Date of Stay: 06/08/07 Review Submitted: 06/07/07

We loved our time in your lovely town and home. Thank you so much!

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Guest: Michelle, Rex, Nik and Claire
Date of Stay: 05/31/07 Review Submitted: 05/30/07

The cottage was perfect! We had everthing we needed here and only wish we had more time to enjoy it! Thanks for all the handy references and travel guides. Helped us get around. So close to Carmel and Monterey. To future guests: check out Peppers Mexican restaraunt - best tacos ever! Go Huskies!

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Guest: Tony and Diana
Date of Stay: 05/21/07 Review Submitted: 05/20/07

We loved the quiet restful place you have created here!

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Guest: Phil and Ruth
Date of Stay: 05/21/07 Review Submitted: 05/20/07

What a wonderful restfull place!

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Guest: Don and Judy
Date of Stay: 05/15/07 Review Submitted: 05/14/07

Thanks for a wonderful time in PG. The renovations added since our last visit have greatly enhanced the confort and utility of this delightfull cottage experience. The new door and floors are very nice. We always have a good time in this area and will look forward to coming back soon!

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Guest: Karen, Gerhard, Stephen, Mira
Date of Stay: 08/18/06 Review Submitted: 08/17/06

Many thanks for thinking of all the creature comforts that made our stay so comfortable. Our extended family found the layout to be convenient for cozy sleeping and breakfasting before the festivities of the Historic Car Races at Laguna Seca. Our daughter spent several hours tring to make progress with the game "Operation". She felt so welcomed by your collection of goldfish who she vistited frequently. We relaxed in front of the TV, strolled Lighthouse in search of dinner and exercised through walks and runs down to the water. What a lovely location. Thanks for sharing a little piece of the good life with us!

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Guest: The Kerns
Date of Stay: 07/20/06 Review Submitted: 07/19/06

Your cottage was perfect for Laguna Seca Raceway weekend. Cozy and more comfortable than many hotels. Thanks again. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

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Guest: The Shihs
Date of Stay: 07/04/06 Review Submitted: 07/03/06

Thank you for a lovely stay!

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Guest: The Narons
Date of Stay: 05/26/06 Review Submitted: 05/25/06

Thank you so, so much for having us this wekend. You went above and beyond for us and we couldn't have asked for more--we were spoiled. Thank you for being such wonderful hosts!

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Guest: The Reinharts
Date of Stay: 05/15/06 Review Submitted: 05/14/06

We had a lovely time! The accommodations were delightful and we were very comfortable! What wonderful location - close to the ocean and with short walking distance to town, restaraunts and shopping! Thank you! Hope to see you soon again.

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Guest: Kathy, Steven, Sarah and Jennifer
Date of Stay: 05/01/06 Review Submitted: 04/30/06

Dear Hosts, Thanks for everything - much too short but very enjoyable! See you next time!

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