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Hilltop Haven - Seaside House - Views, Views, Views!

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A modern living room with a brown sofa, a dining area with a glass table, and a kitchen with white cabinets.
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Downstairs patio and fenced yard
Balcony
Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near North Fremont Street
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Seaside, CA
  • Place, North Fremont Street
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey State Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Monterey County Fairgrounds
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Hilltop Haven - Seaside House - Views, Views, Views!

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in a residential area of upper Seaside is perfect for a short vacation or a longer stay. The main living areas – with panoramic ocean views – are on the upper level, along with the master bedroom and a full    bath. Downstairs, two guestrooms (one Queen and one twin daybed with a pullout trundle) share a second bath (also with a tub/shower). This home features multiple areas for enjoying the outdoors. A small deck off the living room has a gas barbecue, and on sunny days the ocean view balcony off the master bedroom will be your favorite hangout… unless you’re in the yard, serving wine and cheese on the oak wine barrels, under a vine-covered arbor… or warming yourself around the fire pit (Duraflame logs only) after the sun goes down. The living room has bamboo floors and a large TV; the kitchen has tile countertops, a gas range, a side-by-side refrigerator and a breakfast bar (there’s also a glass-topped dining table with seating for four). But in this location, cooking is definitely optional: take your pick from delis, diners, and a gamut of international cuisines: Thai, Chinese, Mexican, Japanese, German, Italian and more.  Single car garage. Sleeps 6 in beds: 2 Queens and one twin trundle (plus air mattress for extra guests). Seaside Transient Use License #STR 20-0065 Seaside is a small coastal community just north of Monterey.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number VR200065
Property # 1225424vb
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.
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

About the area

Seaside

Seaside is home to this holiday home. 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as surfing/body boarding and other activities like golfing.
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Seaside, CA

What's nearby

  • Pacchetti Dog Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • North Fremont Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Monterey State Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Eolian Dunes Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 22 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mi Pueblo Food Center - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪German Restaurant Stammtisch - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop Haven - Seaside House - Views, Views, Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hilltop Haven - Seaside House - Views, Views, Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Haven - Seaside House - Views, Views, Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Haven - Seaside House - Views, Views, Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop Haven - Seaside House - Views, Views, Views! located?

Situated in Seaside, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from North Fremont Street and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Monterey Bay. Monterey State Beach and Monterey County Fairgrounds are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 124 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this property! The house was super clean and communication from the management was timely and concise. The location is great - close enough to the things you want to see and do without being in an overly touristy area. Highly recommend for anyone looking to stay in the Monterey/Seaside area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was by far the best vacation rental property we have used. The check in process and instructions were so easy to follow. It was perfect for our work/family vacation trip and we thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay in the Monterey Bay area. This home was stocked with everything you could possibly need. The furniture and beds were very comfy. In the garage there were beach chairs, towels and toys if you were heading to the beach. There were multiple tool boxes and other items such as light bulbs in case you needed something. We were given several contact numbers in the event we needed anything or had any problems. We would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend it to anyone considering staying in this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review — it made our whole team smile. For 40 years we’ve believed the little things are what make a stay: the beach chairs waiting in the garage, a spare light bulb right where you need it, and a real person on the other end of the phone the moment you have a question. Hearing that Hilltop Haven had everything your family needed for a perfect work-and-play week on the Monterey Bay is exactly why we do this. You’re welcome back anytime — we’d love to host you again. 🌊 — The team at MontereyRentals
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super nice stay! The house was inviting, comfortable, well stocked and very clean. Would absolutely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Francine H.

Great Getaway!

We have made Hilltop Haven our go to place for our summer vacation. The rental never disappoints. It is fully stocked with everything we need. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms make it perfect for our family of four if grandparents cannot make it. The outdoor barbecue is great when we want to prepare our own food. The washer and dryer are a huge bonus. The location is close to Monterey, Pacific Grove, Costco, and Smart and Final. We really enjoy the short drive to the Fish House, Cannery Row, and Fisherman's Wharf for clam chowder. Del Monte Beach is less than 10 minutes away. The Farmer's Market is a great treat to give back to the community, and enjoy fresh fruit, vegetables, and so much more. The place is clean and well-maintained. Michelle is helpful if we have questions. A great place to stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aditi N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this rental! The views were stunning, kitchen well-stocked. Close to Carmel and a short drive away from Big Sur. It was very clean and easy to check in, beds and couches were comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marty H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean. The kitchen well-equipped. Lighting was good but no dimmers. Electric outlets were few and far-between, advise bringing extension cords. The views were good. No A/C. Living room has ceiling fan but we could not figure out how to turn it on. We inquired but no response from the property manager. Worst thing is the bathtub/shower combos. Slippery, no grap bars, no safety mats, and two large glass doors. Same in each of the two bathrooms. Seriously dangerous. We informed the property manager but they never replied.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the cleanliness of the home, the well-equipped kitchen, the lighting, and the beautiful views. We're sorry to hear that your experience with communication did not meet expectations. We strive to respond promptly to all guest inquiries, and we're looking into what may have happened during your stay. We also appreciate your comments regarding the electrical outlets, ceiling fan instructions, and the bathroom setup. Guest safety is very important to us. The bathtubs are equipped with textured, slip-resistant surfaces, and we will review your suggestions regarding additional safety features and clearer information for future guests. Thank you again for your valuable feedback. It helps us continue improving the experience for all of our guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house has a great location and was very clean. The views were nice too
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was great! Loved the home and it had everything in the kitchen to make our Thanksgiving Feast!! Awesome!Beautiful view and quiet neighborhood!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeanette N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
House was pretty clean and accurate description. However communication was lacking, especially when it says there is a 24 hour line available. Messaged and called, left a voicemail on the 24 hour line, messaged through the app and directly to the owner and didn’t get response back regarding additional toilet paper which is a basic amenity when staying at a house. The house is also very noisy from street noise if sleeping in the master bedroom. Other than those issues, it was a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2026
We’re so sorry! We had a voicemail glitch over the weekend so we didn't see your request until Monday, and our 24-hour maintenance line does not accept texts.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Roy W.

Quaint Cottage

Our party of four enjoyed our stay at Hilltop Haven. It looked just like it did in the pictures and was clean and ready when we arrived. The kitchen is fully stocked with all sorts of things, which made preparing food there so easy. The towels and pillows were of a nicer quality than you typically have at a vacation rental. The only things that would have made our stay nicer were knowing about the steep driveway (we had an elderly person in our party) and having someone respond to our request about how to turn on a fan (we sent multiple texts with no response). All in all it was a lovely stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home in convenient location close to popular attractions. Immaculate and comfortable.Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed for our family trip. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

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

Clean, comfortable and great location!

Great location, clean and comfortable! Perfect for a family to stay and explore the Monterey and Big Sur areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

pleasant and clean

We had a pleasant stay and were amazed of the gorgeous plants in the yard.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Great Location

Hilltop Haven was a great place for our stay. Very nice accommodations and within a few minutes of Monterey and Carmel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall T.

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

Little get away

Great place for our getaway to visit Big Sur. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Seaside getaway

Clean, organized beautifully, everything we needed to make our stay comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This stay was wonderful….It needs to have extra boxes of Kleenex otherwise it had everything we needed! I did text and call Michelle for questions and did not here back from her… nothing earth shattering but would have liked a response
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2026
We are so glad your stay was wonderful! This is Michelle and I’m so sorry, I did not find a text or phone message left by you (I save everything in my electronic file). You and I did communicate successfully just prior to your arrival by email for your early check in, so I reached out to you by email when I saw this review asking what number you tried. Looking forward to hearing from you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Hilltop Haven

Great location very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Great place close to Monterey

Hilltop Haven was very comfortable with plenty of room for three of us. We found it easy to get to all the Monterey area locations we wanted to visit, with a quiet, clean and comfortable home base.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry P.

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

Excellent Peoperty

Clean, great location, well stocked and comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kasey M.

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

The perfect place for a girl's trip

The house and property are beautiful. Check-in was easy. The house had evrything we could have needed and more. The beds we so comfy, and we made great use of the kitchen. It had wonderful views of the coast on both balconies. We couldn't have asked for a better place to spend our week!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hardwin O.

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

Lovely property

Clean, neat, well-appointed home away from home. Easy drive to many central coast destinations.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay at this property. Everything went smoothly from initial communication to check-in through check-out. The property was very clean and had absolutely everything we needed. The location was great for everything we wanted to do. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

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