Peaceful retreat

Guest: Sherryl (Bethany, Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 01/10/09 Review Submitted: 01/29/09

My stay at this cottage was so relaxing...a cozy retreat. The location is perfect for walks on the beach, proximity to good restaruants, and scenic drives along the Pacific shore. Pacific Grove is a lovely quiet town and I would highly recommend this as a wonderful getaway vacation.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.

Quiet retreat

Guest: Buzz (FL)
Date of Stay: 07/21/11 Review Submitted: 08/22/11

Had a great stay, close to everything but far enough to get away from the madness - the location was great. The cottage itself met all my expectations, everything was in great shape. Thanks again!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.

Great cottage in Pacific Grove

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/04/11 Review Submitted: 08/20/11

This is a romantic hideaway in a beautiful part of California. The rooms are spacious, the kitchen is well equipped, but with so many great restaurants in the area and the wonderful seafood didn't really want to cook. It is a quiet neighborhood and safe. We had a great time!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.

Nothing charming about it - dirty

Guest: A cowboy (Tucson, Arizona)
Date of Stay: 07/26/11 Review Submitted: 08/01/11

There are so many things wrong with this place that I don't know where to begin. Major problems include mold in the shower pan, electrical outlets in kitchen that don't work, (reported to owner who never did anything include call back) duvet cover smells, bathroom sink does not drain, (used plunger daily) and dirty carpets (owner wants you to take off your shoes.) Other problems - toilet placed so a tall person couldn't sit, oven caked with food, hair dryer didn't work, shades were dirty and there was only one mirror over the bathroom sink. You have no recourse and the owner didn't seem to care. We've stayed at quite a few VRBO's and definitely this was the worst. If this review does not appear, VRBO lets owners edit or choose which reviews they want.

Owner response:Issues mentioned in this review were either fixed or unfixable like the toilet location, or the number of mirrors in the bathroom, as there is no room to add any more mirrors, there is a 3ft medicine cabinet with mirrors. Broken hairdryer was replaced. I have a very good track record of caring for my property and my guests. The rest of the reviews attest to the quality of the cottage and my prompt response to my guests.

Recommended for:

Marathon Get Away

Guest: seattletrigrl11 (Kent, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/28/11 Review Submitted: 05/06/11

the owner was very helpful. this place was perfect. it was so peaceful here and very well kept and clean. we can't wait to come back. the ocean is so close you can walk to it. you can smell it in the morning. the pictures were perfect to the tee, what you see is what you get. we had a couple issues but the owner was quick to help us with them. I would highly recommend this place for friends and family

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car.

Comfortable cottage close to town and beaches

Guest: Gary (Nevada City, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/18/10 Review Submitted: 10/30/10

We enjoyed the week here, the beautiful walk to Cannery Row and Aquarium along the waterfront, close to beautiful beaches at Asilomar, and a couple blocks to Pacific Grove downtown. The home is well maintained, cozy and comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need for cooking. Mark was very responsive with our short notice to stay in less than a week, Thanks. We will definitely look to stay here when we visit Monterey again.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.

An enjoyable stay

Guest: Liz2009 (Switzerland)
Date of Stay: 12/21/09 Review Submitted: 01/16/10

All in all, a good experience. The interior is modern, with excellent appliances and a heating system that not only works but is simple to operate. The location is tops - easy walk to town or to beach and bayside walking trail. Mark, the owner, was very responsive to questions - never had to wait long for an answer. The only minus point is the exterior, which is badly in need of a coat of paint - but then we lived inside, which was fine.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+.

A Perfect Gem on Pacific Avenue

Guest: Penmark (Merced, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 08/17/09 Review Submitted: 08/26/09

Don't let the exterior of this adorable and historical cottage fool you. The inside of this cottage has been beautifully remodeled. Loved the spacious and updated kitchen. Location could not be better - within walking distance to downtown PG and Monterey Bay. It was nice to have such a comfortable cottage to come home to after a day of exploring the Monterey Pennisula.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.

Guest: Russell 1 (Durham, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/03/09 Review Submitted: 07/03/09

I just spent a week in this wonderfully inviting cottage. It is beautifully renovated, comfortable, pretty, and filled with afternoon sun. There's a very small front porch which is perfect for early morning coffee. Quiet street, close to everything. Communication with Mark always received a quick, friendly response. Highly recommended!

Recommended for:

Guest: Susan100 (Vancouver, Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/01/09 Review Submitted: 02/01/09

We stayed in the cottage for one lovely week (last week of January). The location was perfect. A lovely stroll to the Aquarium past Lover's Point and a beach full of seals. Just a hop skip and a jump to Carmel, Big Sur etc. We also loved just wandering around Pacific Grove looking at the other cottages. Our favourite restaurant was the Red House which was just around the corner. The cottage was absolutely perfect for our needs. We traveled with our 18 month old daughter. Lots of room in the master bedroom for a pack and play leaving us to enjoy a movie and a glass of wine after she went to bed. The washer/dryer/dishwasher were much appreciated. The play park around the corner was great.

Recommended for: