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Historic 'Cottage at the Cove' at Lover's Point - Your Home Away From Home

Cottage with kitchen, steps from Lovers Point

Originally built in 1884 - one of the oldest Victorian Retreat Homes

Lovely way to begin and end your day on the Peninsula!

Return from your adventures and relax in the cozy living room.

Sink into the easy chair with a good book or watch the neighborhood pass by.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2840 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Pacific Grove, CA

Place, Lovers Point
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
‪15 min walk‬
Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
‪2 min drive‬
Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
‪10 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

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Historic 'Cottage at the Cove' at Lover's Point - Your Home Away From Home

Cottage at the Cove is a lovely recently refurbished 1884 vintage Victorian located just steps from Lover's Point park and beach in the Retreat District. The oceanfront recreation trail leads you to the Point Pinos Lighthouse to the west and the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row to the east. The wonderful Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course is just around the corner. A 3 block walk to town will find you in the midst of Pacific Grove friendliness: shops for any and all necessities/frivolities, antiques and curios, grocery store, pharmacy, banks, bookstore, delightful restaurants and bakeries, library, museum, art galleries, historical gardens, various parks, and the four screen movie theater. Pacific Grove is a town without stoplights, still! Park your car at the cottage and enjoy Pacific Grove by foot.
Cottage at the Cove's broad sunny front porch with wicker furniture is the perfect spot to begin the day with coffee or tea. The charming rear garden is intimate and lovely.
Pacific Grove Transient Use License #37

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Please wash dishes that were used.

Please leave wet towels hanging in the bathroom.

Please sign the Guest Book. Please return one key to the Storage Closet and leave remaining keys on library table.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Per Municipal Code Chapter 7.40: - Quiet time is between 10pm and 8am - Parties, loud music and noise are prohibited. - Auto license plate required

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

Property Registration Number VR240037

About the area

Pacific Grove

Located in Pacific Grove, this cottage is near the beach. 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 scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

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What's nearby

Lovers Point - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Monterey Bay Aquarium - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Cannery Row - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Point Pinos Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

Monterey Station - 2 min drive
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Spotted Duck - ‬6 min walk
‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
‪Lucy’s on Lighthouse - ‬16 min walk
‪Captain + Stoker - ‬6 min walk
‪Passionfish - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic 'Cottage at the Cove' at Lover's Point - Your Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic 'Cottage at the Cove' at Lover's Point - Your Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic 'Cottage at the Cove' at Lover's Point - Your Home Away From Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic 'Cottage at the Cove' at Lover's Point - Your Home Away From Home located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lovers Point and 17-Mile Drive. Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are also within 1 mile (2 km). Monterey Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christi S.

30 Aug, 2025

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

Everything is wonderful about Barbara’s cottage! Close to the ocean, downtown, restaurants, etc. it’s a hidden gem that we love to return to every year. And Barbara is a dream to work with!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

7 Aug, 2025

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

This was our fifth stay at the "Cottage at the Cove." We always feel so at home and comfortable while staying in this beautiful historical cottage. We enjoy sitting on the front porch, sipping our coffee and green tea, listening to the sounds of the seashore. Lovers Cove is less than a five-minute walk away. We look forward to our return!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

3 Jun, 2025

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

Pacific Grove

Fantastic location!!! Enough said....

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mari H.

5 Apr, 2025

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

Cozy Cottage

Comfortable cottage in a prime location to Lover's Point Beach. Hope to return.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 Jul, 2023

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

Lovely cottage

Great property and great location

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James J.

29 Feb, 2024

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

Monterey

Very quaint house in a fantastic location.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

25 Mar, 2025

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

Cozy and comfortable

Good location, perfect for 2 people. Loved the fireplace. Street parking. Close to Lovers Point. Beautiful walk along the Shoreline Park to the Monterey Aquarium and Cannery Row, (about a 15-20 minute walk). We enjoyed our time there very much.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R., Mountain View, USA

1 Mar, 2024

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

Nice cottage

Clean, well equipped cottage in a great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

17 Oct, 2024

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

Charming

We had a lovely stay in Pacific Grove. This is a charming cottage in a great location, just a few steps to the bay and an easy walk into town.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

30 Mar, 2025

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

Quaint Sea Cottage

Anyone with an appreciation for history and love of the ocean will most certainly enjoy their stay here! The cottage itself is a well-maintained Victorian sea cottage with plenty of charm and character and is within walking distance of a plethora of local shops and restaurants, and just a mile walk to Cannery Row. Barbara has made sure all of the comforts of home are available and detailed instructions for various things made everything easy to manage. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha C.

9 Oct, 2024

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

Charming cottage

We loved our stay at Barbara’s cottage. It was very warm and cozy. Close to the beach and restaurants and shops. It was a nice quiet neighborhood. We would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor B.

25 Jun, 2024

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

Pacific Grove

Great location and furnished with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Many thanks to Barbara who was a gracious host.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

26 Sept, 2024

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

West Coast Trip

Outstanding Home & Location! Thank you Barbara, for sharing your home:)

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

22 Dec, 2023

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

Lovely house, neighborhood, location

Lovely Victorian cottage 2 blocks from the bay. Adorable neighborhood. We loved everything about our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

8 Jun, 2024

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

Pacific Grove

Cute little cottage. Had everything we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alycia M., USA

21 Sept, 2023

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

Fantastic place to stay!

My parents stayed here for my wedding weekend in Monterey and LOVED it. The house is in a great location and located near a lot of beautiful destination spots. They would stay there again!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

26 Jun, 2023

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

Loved staying at lovers point

Great property great location and great host. We’ll be back!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrell K.

15 Nov, 2024

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

Truly a Home Away From Home

The Cottage at the Cove is everything you dream of in a VRBO. Beautifully stocked with everything you need, a short walk from excellent dining and beautiful beaches, and magically cozy. It is located in a quiet neighborhood with a truly comfortable bed for a great night's sleep. All that, and communication with the host is excellent! We can't wait to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kellie W.

2 Apr, 2023

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

Pacific Grove getaway

Despite the rains we had one of our best times. Love the location and house.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Sept, 2024

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

Charm and Personality

Cottage on the Cove was a great place to stay in Pacific Grove. It the charm and personality you would expect from a historic house. We could walk to breakfast, downtown, and even Cannery Row. Barbara was very accommodating and well organized as a host. I highly recommend this wonderful place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi S.

22 Aug, 2023

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

Great Visit!

We stayed at Barbara's cottage for a week and loved it! It was very clean and comfortable and close to all the places we wanted to go. Communication with Barbara was easy and effortless. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne B.

28 Apr, 2024

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

Visiting my new grandson

Barbara’s cottage was absolutely perfect! I was able to fix meals & help my daughter & my new grandson. The location is perfect & I loved walking every morning by the bay. Thank you Barbara for sharing your beautiful cottage with us!

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

2 Nov, 2023

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

Respite

This property was exactly what we needed to relax and rejuvenate! The location was gorgeous - just a few blocks from the ocean and Lover's Point. We appreciated the fireplace on cool mornings and evenings in October. It felt like home to us!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi S.

20 Aug, 2024

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

Great Visit!

This is our second time staying at Barbara's lovely cottage. We can't say enough good things about it and the host. The cottage is so cute, and the kitchen is very roomy. Love the fireplace in the living room and best of all is sitting on the front porch and watching deer walk by. We didn't want to leave!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell K.

17 Nov, 2023

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

Truly Wonderful

Cottage at the Cove was everything a vacation rental could be, with its amazing location, cleanliness, ample supplies, coziness, and charm. Communication with the owner was fantastic. This property exceeded our expectations and we hope to return often!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023