John Steinbeck's Cottage: 30-Night Minimum Stay

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A garden patio with Adirondack chairs, a small table, and a blue shed.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A bright room with a wooden desk, a chair, a bench, and a window with curtains.
A small, single-story building with a blue exterior and white trim. It features a front door with glass panels and a small porch area with potted plants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Cannery Row

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Pacific Grove, CA
  • Place, Cannery Row
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lovers Point
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Pacific Grove

Located by the sea, this cottage is in Town Center, a neighbourhood 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 Monterey Bay and Lovers Point. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cave exploring.
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Pacific Grove, CA

What's nearby

  • Cannery Row - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Monterey Bay - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lovers Point - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 10 min walk
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gianni's Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sea Harvest Fish Market - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪First Awakenings - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Troya Turkish Delight And Baklava - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is John Steinbeck's Cottage: 30-Night Minimum Stay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at John Steinbeck's Cottage: 30-Night Minimum Stay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at John Steinbeck's Cottage: 30-Night Minimum Stay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at John Steinbeck's Cottage: 30-Night Minimum Stay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is John Steinbeck's Cottage: 30-Night Minimum Stay located?

Located in Town Center, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Cannery Row, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay. 17-Mile Drive and Fisherman's Wharf are also within 2 miles (3 km). Monterey Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time at the Steinbeck Cottage. Enjoyed ourselves immensely. Met Kevin the owner out sweeping leaves. Hope to visit again. Thank you
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time we have rented this location for a special contract staff member. Both stays had great reviews. Easy location, hosts were responsive and the local history is the best. will definitely use again.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Steinbeck Cottage was all we hoped for. Central location to Monterey and Lover's Point. We were even able to walk to Old Monterey. We found the cottage clean and well stocked with necessary items. The eclectic decor and the old photographs of the cottage were especially interesting. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cabin Stay in Monterey Area

We spent the month of August here is this cute cabin. It's in a nice quiet part of Pacific Grove. It's centrally located for trips to Carmel, Big Sur, and Old Monterey.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely wonderful

Could not have been more comfortable, beautiful, or carefully tended to. A very special place. Thank you, Kevin and Vicky!
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Great place, believe the other reviews

This house was charming as predicted. The owners were very responsive and helpful, and the place was generally clean. We have a 10yo and 13yo, as well as two parents, and the sleeping arrangements were tight - as others said. I think I would book differently in hindsight. Also, they are not kidding about low ceilings. My 13yo is 6' tall and had to duck through doorways and had to really bend down to shower. Definitely not a fit for very tall people - but they tell you that in the listing and have added bumpers to the top door jambs. The master bed was very uncomfortable as others reported, and the space was cramped in that room with the futon opened up for our 10yo. Barely enough room to get around the beds. Just good to know. They did a great job providing window coverings to keep light out in the morning. They also have hooks everywhere, which I LOVED for coats, etc., since there is little room for luggage, etc. The kitchen is stocked with basics, but only one setting of plates/glasses, so plan to do dish-washing between meals and snacks. Not a big deal. Plenty of coffee cups. The seats around the dinner table are iron and/or backless and not comfortable for lingering, but the den is comfortable for groups when the sleepaway bed is not open. We loved the gas fireplace for heat - got chilly in the mornings. The master space heater did not work (put off heat) for us, and it made us a little nervous being so close to the futon - so we did not use it. Plan warm PJs for that room in spring/winter, I think. There is a musty cigarette smoke smell, but I am sensitive to smells. Others may not notice. The location is great and we always found street parking. You can see the ocean if you stand in the street outside the gate - so pretty. They do run a dehumidifier at all times and ask you to empty the water when needed - but they say they are open to you turning it off if the noise bothers folks. It's next to the kitchen table, so we turned off for meals only. Hope this is helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay

Great central location, close to everything. The cottage is surprisingly spacious, very clean and well appointed. There was plenty of space for our belongings. The sitting furniture in the living room is very comfortable, as is the bed. The dining area is especially nice, with a large table and lots of light. The kitchen is equipped with everything one needs for simple cooking. The place may not be optimal for very tall people, as the ceiling is low in some areas. The hosts are wonderful, friendly and responsive. The cancellation policy is very generous. Not having the laundry facilities or the dishwasher was a bit inconvenient, but on the whole we had a very comfortable stay. Will be coming again!
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay in a historic cottage

Great location and good service. A few recommendations: replace the current old windows with new ones so they can be opened to air the rooms, install a bar and a mat in the shower to prevent the elderly from slipping in the bathtub. We enjoyed the cottage very much and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely cottage. Parking was street only but we had no problem finding a space.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing enchanting piece of history!

We loved every minute at this charming and enchanting cottage. We lived like a local. Walked to restaurants. Made supper in our historic kitchen, It was a delightful balm for the soul.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cozy Cottage - All you need!

This home was perfect for our little family, a toddler and infant. The bed was very comfortable and the room had a fold out couch that was perfect for our toddler. We liked the ambiance of the fireplace. The location was very convenient. We walked to the Aquarium and Cannery Row, with a stroller; going down was better than the walk back but we made it each time. Kevin and Vicky were very helpful and provided thoughtful information to make our stay easy. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

I agree with Steinbeck

I agree with Steinbeck that the cottage encourages reflective thought. Great architectural spacial planning as well. Nothing wasted here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charm and Romance in Pacific Grove

The Steinbeck Cottage did not disappoint. It is charming, romantic, cozy, warm, and we began calling it home immediately. It is the perfect base for visiting Spanish Bay and Point Lobos and also walking distance to some great restaurants like Il Vecchio and Vivolo's, to the water, and to the charming downtown. We can't wait to return to Steinbeck Cottage and make many more memories in our new home away from home. Thank you Kevin and Vicky for sharing your delightful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Extraordinary Pacific Grove Cottage – Book it!

My wife and I stayed in the Steinbeck cottage for 5 nights, but fell in love instantly. We felt at home when we walked in the front door and wanted to move in for good. If you are looking for a clean, comfortable and relaxing stay on the Monterey Peninsula, look no further. This place exceeds expectations. A few highlights… • The entire cottage is inviting, but the living room and outdoor seating areas really make you want to sit down and loose yourself in a good book or conversation. • Parking available on the street, right in front of the cottage every day of our stay. We never had to look for a spot or park down the street. • Walking distance down the hill to Lighthouse Ave. and/or Central Ave. for some good restaurants (e.g., Vivolo's Chowder House, Happy Girl Café/Kitchen & El Cantaro) and coffee (Happy Girl Cafe). • Kevin and Vicky provided excellent, detailed instructions for everything. • The Monterey Peninsula is full of wonder and puts both remarkable natural beauty and great social experiences right out your door. We have stayed in many excellent VRBO properties, but this one really stands out. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect cottage for an extended stay!

We absolutely loved our time at the Steinbeck Cottage! We stayed for about 8 days and found that the cottage was perfect for an extended vacation. It couldn't have been more cozy and inviting, with charming decor throughout. The nooks and crannies really gave you the feel of an older home, yet the renovations made it quite suitable for modern living. The bed was the most COMFORTABLE bed ever -- hated to leave it! The kitchen was fully equipped with cooking utensils, which made it easy to make some low-budget meals in between exploring all the great restaurants nearby. The location of the cottage itself was perfect -- walking distance to many tourist hot spots, cafes, and restaurants. We would love to return one day! Thank you for sharing this treasured piece of history with us. -- Rabon & Jacob Wilson
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cozy, peaceful, comfortable.

This is a well-located peaceful spot with easy access to Monterey, Pacific Grove and Carmel. Just a little driving to Big Sur.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cute and Cozy

Enjoyed our stay. I thought it was a little too pricy. The bedroom and bathroom are a little cold. Could use a space heater. Otherwise it is a darling cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tremendous time

We had a fantastic time the space was magical. Loved the sacredness of the space. Only caveat was the television and DVD we found it impossible to get the DVD working, either one of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect charming cottage

My daughter and I had a lovely time staying at the Steinbeck Cottage. Everything is well thought out and oozes charm. The perfect needed getaway. We will come back! Susan
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hidden gem

The Steinbeck cottage proved to be all I'd expected for a quick getaway. The cozy house is picturesque and comfortable in a quiet residential neighborhood. My hosts were very solicitous in checking in to see if I'd settled in ok. The cottage kitchen is equipped with the basics, but if you're planning on doing a lot of cooking I'd bring along extra pots and pans to suit your needs. I did not take advantage of the outside garden since it was winter and cool, but the gas fireplaces made the interior cozy and welcoming for reading and relaxing. I'd definitely recommend this accommodation for a couple or a single.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Exactly as expected from photos and description.

A comfortable and well equipped vintage cottage property. We enjoyed our stay. Communications with the owners were efficient and agreeable. We came from an absolute 5 star property which is probably why this one gets a 4 star, but the property is everything it claims to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for small groups and Steinbeck fans

We rented the John Steinbeck Cottage for a week, along with the other two companion cottages for a few overlapping days at the end of that week -- it was absolutely ideal for our needs. It is the perfect setup for 3 couples -- we each had our own space (3 cottages -- each with comfortable beds, full bathrooms, full-sized fridges, TV rooms, and more), and a shared common outdoor space in the beautiful courtyard. The main cottage's kitchen and dining nook were perfect for preparing and eating breakfast together. The photographs are true to the property, and the property is clean and lovingly maintained. The decor and feel of the cottages is very true to that time period, and sweetly eclectic. People were definitely shorter in the days that the cottage was built, so there are a few doorjambs where our taller guests had to duck their heads, but we all agreed it was no big deal and still very comfortable (and no one accidentally hit their head!). The owners are extremely responsive and friendly, and provided excellence service throughout. It is in a perfect area of Pacific Grove -- within walking distance to a grocery store and the Monterey Bay Aquarium (although be aware -- the walk back to the cottage is almost all uphill!) -- I preferred to take the 5 minute drive myself. We absolutely loved our stay and are enthusiastically recommending it to friends.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Loved every minute we were there!! So rich in history.

Excellent!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place

Quaint and lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Quaint and Cozy

Great location, quiet and peaceful, beautifully decorated, had everything we needed. Didn't want to leave. Patti Zierman
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
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