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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Pacific Grove, CA
- Place, Lovers Point3 min walk
- Place, 17-Mile Drive10 min walk
- Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium3 min drive
- Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)12 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, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Half Bath
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
About this property
Gingerbread - Pacific Grove House - Close to Beach
Experience the vintage charm of Pacific Grove while enjoying all the comfort and conveniences of the 21st century in this beautiful two-story, Victorian-style home.
Relax on the deck off the master bedroom, or outside on one of two front porches: you can spread out in this comfortable home with hardwood floors, a fireplace, and a unique "sun tower" at the top of the stairs. This den/office area, with a wet bar and under-counter refrigerator, is everyone's favorite place to read, chat, or just enjoy the view overlooking this charming neighborhood.
Cherry wood cabinets and a lovely tin ceiling add warmth and charm to the well-equipped kitchen, and the open floor plan can be "zoned" by doors separating the kitchen from the dining area and the living room from the entry way. An instant gas log fireplace in the living room adds ambiance while you enjoy a good book or a movie on cable TV/DVD (available in both the downstairs living room and the upstairs bedrooms).
All three bedrooms are carpeted and located on the second floor. The master bedroom, decorated in soft tones of rose and green, has a queen-size bed and a private bath with a stall shower. A second guestroom has a queen-size bed; the third has two twins. The guest bath features a tub/shower, and there's another half bath downstairs.
The location makes this Victorian-style home one of our most popular accommodations in Pacific Grove. Upon arrival, you may want to park your car in the spacious two-car garage and forget about it! Just a block from downtown, you are within easy walking distance of Pacific Grove’s quaint shops, restaurants, the Farmer's Market, and the scenic coastline recreation trail.
If you feel energetic, walk along the coastal trail to the world renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, exactly one mile from the front door. Along the way, observe marine life - sea lions, seals, otters, and shorebirds. Also within easy walking distance: a grocery store, bakeries, library, post office, ice cream parlor, coffee shops, visitor's center, museum, movie theater, bookstore, parks, playground, and boutiques. (If you prefer, there is bus service just a block away that will take you to the Aquarium and Cannery Row, downtown Monterey and Asilomar Beach.)
If you are a golf enthusiast, bring your clubs! The Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course is just a half mile away, and a short drive will take you to the world-famous links at Pebble Beach. Don’t miss the boutiques and galleries of Carmel, and on a sunny day, take Highway 1 down the coast to Big Sur. (Mmmm, lunch at Nepenthe... an Ambrosia Burger and a basket of their famous fries!). Pacific Grove Transient Use License #0011
Relax on the deck off the master bedroom, or outside on one of two front porches: you can spread out in this comfortable home with hardwood floors, a fireplace, and a unique "sun tower" at the top of the stairs. This den/office area, with a wet bar and under-counter refrigerator, is everyone's favorite place to read, chat, or just enjoy the view overlooking this charming neighborhood.
Cherry wood cabinets and a lovely tin ceiling add warmth and charm to the well-equipped kitchen, and the open floor plan can be "zoned" by doors separating the kitchen from the dining area and the living room from the entry way. An instant gas log fireplace in the living room adds ambiance while you enjoy a good book or a movie on cable TV/DVD (available in both the downstairs living room and the upstairs bedrooms).
All three bedrooms are carpeted and located on the second floor. The master bedroom, decorated in soft tones of rose and green, has a queen-size bed and a private bath with a stall shower. A second guestroom has a queen-size bed; the third has two twins. The guest bath features a tub/shower, and there's another half bath downstairs.
The location makes this Victorian-style home one of our most popular accommodations in Pacific Grove. Upon arrival, you may want to park your car in the spacious two-car garage and forget about it! Just a block from downtown, you are within easy walking distance of Pacific Grove’s quaint shops, restaurants, the Farmer's Market, and the scenic coastline recreation trail.
If you feel energetic, walk along the coastal trail to the world renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, exactly one mile from the front door. Along the way, observe marine life - sea lions, seals, otters, and shorebirds. Also within easy walking distance: a grocery store, bakeries, library, post office, ice cream parlor, coffee shops, visitor's center, museum, movie theater, bookstore, parks, playground, and boutiques. (If you prefer, there is bus service just a block away that will take you to the Aquarium and Cannery Row, downtown Monterey and Asilomar Beach.)
If you are a golf enthusiast, bring your clubs! The Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course is just a half mile away, and a short drive will take you to the world-famous links at Pebble Beach. Don’t miss the boutiques and galleries of Carmel, and on a sunny day, take Highway 1 down the coast to Big Sur. (Mmmm, lunch at Nepenthe... an Ambrosia Burger and a basket of their famous fries!). Pacific Grove Transient Use License #0011
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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About the area
Pacific Grove
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Retreat, 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 Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. 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. With scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Pacific Grove, CA
What's nearby
- Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Lovers Point - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Oceanview Boulevard - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- 17-Mile Drive - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Monterey Bay Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Spotted Duck - 4 min walk
- First Awakenings - 18 min walk
- Beach House Restaurant - 5 min walk
- Captain + Stoker - 4 min walk
- happy girl kitchen co. - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
22 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tyler L.
1 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in Pacific Grove
Tyler L.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dennis B.
24 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation house
Dennis B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris K.
1 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Chris K.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica R.
17 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay at the Ginger Bread house
Jessica R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary N.
21 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A plus vacation
Mary N.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Betsy H.
21 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Betsy H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diane J.
4 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location
Diane J.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Patricia L.
20 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we wanted it to be
Patricia L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Debbie W.
25 Jun 2024
Gingerbread house
Debbie W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Diane T.
25 Oct 2024
Monterey Trip
Diane T.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Larry M.
5 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a perfect location.
Larry M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Larry M.
28 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LLM
Larry M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brad K.
24 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical
Brad K.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
lesa c.
1 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
lesa c.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Linda L.
6 Oct 2024
Beautiful
Linda L.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michelle C.
17 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed
Michelle C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marian M.
9 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a convenient location
Marian M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
ian a.
11 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pacific Grove
ian a.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca c.
18 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend stay for a wedding
Rebecca c.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
13 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kelly H.
13 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Monterey Half-marathon
Kelly H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen G.
31 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Working Holiday
Kathleen G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Edward V.
12 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in convenient location
Edward V.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
About the host
Hosted by Michelle Larkin
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