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Zatara - Pacific Grove Beach House - Oceanfront Mediterranean

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Other Sleeping Area(s)

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Zatara - Pacific Grove Beach House - Oceanfront Mediterranean

What could be lovelier than expansive glass patio doors opening to a wrap-around balcony overlooking Monterey Bay?
Designed for grand views of the sea, this custom Pacific Grove home includes three verandas with lounge chairs… and a private dining area for two. Romantic arched doorways frame tiled outdoor living spaces, and indoors, serene colors create an air of peace and tranquility.
One of our larger homes, Zatara sleeps up to twelve in five bedrooms (two kings, two queens and four twins) and 3-½ baths. The spacious open kitchen and extensive granite countertops are functional for both meal preparation and entertaining, and two dining tables plus bar stools provide ample seating. Your home-away-from-home includes three flat screen TVs with cable, two DVD players, TV with X-box game system, CD/digital alarm clocks in each room, and Internet access.
Leave the doors open to usher in cool sea breezes and whisk away the hassles of daily life. And if you can tear yourself away, head out on the coastal trail - you’re less than five minutes from Lover’s Point, Point Pinos Lighthouse, Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. One dog accepted with prior screening at https://monterey.petscreening.com
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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

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 686056vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Pacific Grove

Located by the ocean, this holiday home is in Beach Tract, 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 Carmel Beach. 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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Pacific Grove, CA

What's nearby

  • Oceanview Boulevard - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 17-Mile Drive - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pacific Grove Golf Links - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lovers Point - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Point Pinos Lighthouse - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 7 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spotted Duck - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seventeen Mile Drive Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪happy girl kitchen co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Phoebe's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crocker Dining Hall - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Zatara - Pacific Grove Beach House - Oceanfront Mediterranean pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zatara - Pacific Grove Beach House - Oceanfront Mediterranean?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Zatara - Pacific Grove Beach House - Oceanfront Mediterranean?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Zatara - Pacific Grove Beach House - Oceanfront Mediterranean?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Zatara - Pacific Grove Beach House - Oceanfront Mediterranean located?

Located in Beach Tract, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Oceanview Boulevard and 17-Mile Drive. Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay are also within 3 miles (5 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. 50 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about this rental - the beautiful house, the location and the incredible bay view. I don’t want to say much more because I want it to be available next time we want to book!
Stayed 39 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

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

We loved it

Excellent property our family really enjoyed the views and location,
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Perfect for relaxing

Beautiful views, Peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

Fabulous house with amazing views! We had a wonderful weekend.

All went smoothly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanette O.

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

Rendezvous

Great view! Good for morning walks on the beach. Very open and bright.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wade B.

Zatara Pacific Grove CA

This is a fabulous house and perfect for our family of 11 to celebrate our Mom's 85th birthday. The house is very nice, clean, well equipped and the ocean views are amazing! It's also a great location, especially if you like to go for walks along the ocean. I would definitely return to and highly recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JEANENE B.

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

A Beautiful Home

We really enjoyed staying at this house. It is spacious and very comfortable. Michelle, the administrator, was efficient and very professional. We really enjoyed the view. I would recommend it to everyone.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Wonderful, peaceful spot!

Our group had the most amazing time at this house and property. The house is lovely and the views are outstanding. The house is clean and big and exactly as stated on the listing. We had no qualms! We come to Monterey every December for a race my husband participates in at Laguna Seca and we would absolutely rent this house again for our crew!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

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

Pacific grove stay during crisis

The property manager was great and very helpful. View is amazing and location is perfect. The garage parking is very difficult, so we could only park at the drive way. Need some better knifes for meat like steaks.
Verified

8/10 Good

Petra L.

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

Great Monterey Escape

Family Reunion easily slept the 8 of us. GREAT location. House nice lay out. Home showing some wear and tear, deck doors rusty etc. But, did not affect our experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Paradise on the water

We sat at the dining table and watched dolphins and whales swim across the bay. We walked out of our front door and strolled along the coast....west to Asilomar and east to the aquarium and Cannery Row. The house was spacious and comfortable. The kitchen was perfect for a big family Thanksgiving dinner. I can't say enough good things about the house. Our entire stay was a delight.
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Clelie A.

Perfect house for a large family weekend

The house was beautiful and the location was perfect. We included Grandma and Grandpa, 3 grown kids and their spouses and 4 little granddaughters from 4-8 years of age. The view from the living room, kitchen and decks could not be beat. The kitchen was very well equipped and we even used the BarBQ one night. We loved having all 3 fireplaces for the warmth and coziness in the evenings. We could walk to town and the aquarium and Lover's Point was a nice spot for a drink overlooking the beach. We will return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

trish e.

Amazing view!

Zatara is an amazing vacation home with quite the view. Nothing like getting up in the morning, making a cup of coffee and watching the sea otters float in the ocean right outside your door! Make sure to bring a pair of binoculars! The house was very clean and well appointed. We had everything we needed. It's a little "well loved" and could probably use some minor maintenance (light bulbs out, etc.) but nothing that affected our vacation.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Clelie A.

Perfect house for our large family weekend

The house was beautiful and the view could not be beat overlooking the ocean. The kitchen was well equipped which came in handy with 12 of us and the BarBQ worked well and it was nicely located right next to the kitchen door. Location was wonderful, as we could walk downtown, walk along the beach paths, or just walk to Lover's Point for a cocktail overlooking the beach. We all enjoyed having all 3 fireplaces for added coziness and warmth during the evenings. Other than the bathrooms being a bit outdated and having a few minor maintenance issues, we loved the house. We will be back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Check in

When checking in our key was not available as per directions said would be and only the maintenance answered our call and was out of town. After a little over an hour the managers boss got us the key. However It was a holiday and the office was closed. After that small inconvenience the house met our expectations.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
We apologize profusely that our personnel were delayed in getting to the office to deliver your key (we are working hard to get all of our owners to agree to install electronica locks). We hope you enjoyed the pizza we purchased for your party of 10 as a way to make up for the delay - and we look forward to your return!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hilary G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Black Mold!

The location is fabulous, but it’s obvious this house isn’t being maintained. The furniture was falling apart, sheets were stained, towels were torn. Worst of all, there was black mold in many rooms, and in one bathroom they had just thrown some mismatched paint over it. The floor plan was great for our group, and we didn’t have any major issues but due to unacceptable health hazards we won’t be returning (seriously, research black mold before you decide to pay these outrageous rates).
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Mold is a very serious issue; the property manager and the owner of Monterey Rentals visited Zatara as soon as they read your review. They found a small amount of mold on two exterior windows - which is very common in an oceanfront environment - and had those windows thoroughly cleaned. The other “mold” you referred to was actually a stain on the paint. The owner is refreshing all the linens and towels and examining the furniture to see if any pieces are in need of repair or replacement. We do appreciate your comments, and we make every effort to respond to all complaints: we want our guests to have the best possible vacation experience.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Donna H.

Highly Enjoyable

PROS: Beautiful accommodations. Beautiful views and location. Right across the street from the bay. The sound of the water was therapeutic. Although, updates in kitchen and bathrooms are needed and should be implemented to continue with the ambiance. But, the house was exceptionally clean. Enjoyed by all. CONS: Not the best if you have seniors in your group. With the exception of the master bedroom, all of the bedrooms are downstairs. The kitchen, master, and great room are upstairs. Both exits are downstairs. The number of stairs are significant. There are two baths downstairs, neither were senior friendly. Parking is a challenge. No on street parking, Driveway and garage leaves very little room for maneuvering. OVERALL: Great Place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

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

Location, Location, Location!

I was fortunate enough to spend 30 days here during March/April 2023. I cannot say enough good things about the experience. We saw whales, dolphins, seals and otters from the balcony of the property. The view is just spectacular and includes amazing sunrises! It is directly across the street from the bay and 30 steps from the front door there is a walking path along the bay and tide-pools. The property is walk-able to the Pacific Ocean (Pt Pinos 1 mile), Pacific Grove Downtown (1 mile), Monterey Aquarium & Downtown (2 miles). Numerous restaurants and a really nice golf course (Pacific Grove Golf Links) are also within two miles. The property is nice for large groups, with four bedrooms, two baths & a garage with laundry on the ground level and the upper main floor has the kitchen, dining & greatroom (all connected) along with the master suite. There are two balconies facing the water and a private patio in the back. Condition is overall good, with a renovated kitchen, however the bathrooms appear to original. But, no worries as everything is functional and with the views, you will be spending most of your time on the balconies or in the greatroom. Another nice touch are the three gas fireplaces on the main floor for those foggy days or cool evenings. If you are looking for a excellent location in a place that sleeps a large group......Zatara is a great option!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Annemarie S.

Anniversary Celebration

The location of Zatara was perfect for us. The view was spectacular and the ocean just across the street was accessible for all three generations. The house had ample room for everyone to be together and allowed personal space for all. The house needs some maintenance. We didn't mind the dated aspects of the house as long as everything was clean and functioning. This is where help is needed. For example, the carpet/tile threshold of one bedroom has exposed nails which is a safety hazard. The bathroom rugs are worn and slip on the tile floors which again is a safety hazard. There are two open holes on the two decks . . again a safety hazard. There are other areas of defered maintenance such as the blinds in one of the bedrooms with an ocean view are broken and thus could not be raised so the ocean view was lost. The toilet in the half bath ran continuously. The refrigerator light was out and the wheels on the dishwasher lower rack are missing making it difficult to use the dishwasher. The carpets need to be cleaned as there are larger stains, especially in the Master. The above mentioned items should not be expensive to address and would make this home a return destination.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for letting us know about these maintenance items! The plumber repaired the running toilet, the carpets have been cleaned, the deck drains are covered, and we are working hard to address the other issues you listed. We do hope you will make Zatara a return destination, and again, we thank you for taking time to write a review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary l.

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

Ladies Getaway

My girlfriends and I spent a lovely October week at this home in Pacific Grove. Even though most of us have been to Monterey/Carmel before, this vacation gave us the chance to enjoy the quaint little village of PG. The oceanfront location is perfect to capture the sea breezes & views of the bay. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the upper balcony watching the sea otters play in the waves. We each had our own bedroom, (there are 5) and 3 baths, so we were each comfortable. The kitchen was stocked with basic items. There was plenty of room in the home for us to enjoy our meals, conversations and card games. Definitely a vacation home to come back to!! One suggestion to improve in the future might include more staple items in the kitchen. There were very few spices, no storage bags, foil, etc., Also it should be mentioned that the driveway is extremely challenging to maneuver a mid to large type of vehicle.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suszi M.

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

Amazing!

Wow! This home is amazing! The moment we walked in the door, we knew we had found the perfect home base for our girls getaway weekend. The location is perfect -- walkable to a lot of what PG has to offer -- and directly overlooking the water. Wow! We all loved falling asleep (and waking up) to the sound of the waves outside the windows. The kitchen was awesome, and there was plenty of space for us all to spread out. We hope to come back again soon. Thank you for a fabulous stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

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

Destination Wedding

The house was gorgeous with amazing views. It was in a great location. Short drive to restaurants and activities. There was plenty of space for our large family who they would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Dana G.

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

We rented the house for a tennis tournament. We were ver comfortable. The view is wonderful!!

Great house, very comfortable with a big group. The kitchen is well stocked for home cooked meals. The view, wonderful. Parking isn’t easy, but doable. I would rent again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views, comfortable beds, spacious living spaces, unforgettable memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian T.

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

Perfect company retreat

We rented this property for three nights to get our company together and get on the same page. The property provided the perfect mixture of quiet focus time and opportunities to socialize. The oceanfront is beautiful and there's plenty of room for everybody and their pets. Highly recommended and we're looking forward to come back. Thank you!

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