Victorian Penthouse right in the heart of downtown and close to the beach

Lovely apartment right in downtown Pacific Grove. Right by lots of shops, restaurants and cafes. The aquarium is a 20 min walk. Well equipped (it even had a kettle, and that's not always the case), clean and Mary, the host, is super nice. Be aware that, being downtown, this apartment is right by several restaurants with outdoor seating and live music on the weekends. The restaurants close at 9 pm though, so even the front bedroom is quiet enough after that. We had a lovely stay and would definitely come back any time we are in town.

Had another great stay here. It really is a perfect location to spend a weekend in the Monterey area and it is really nice to have an at home location vs hotel experience.

5 stars

the home was beautiful inside. Great location downtown. Comfortable couches/chairs for reading and watching tv. walking distance to ocean. The host was so nice and easy to work with

This was a great place to stay; clean, secure, cozy, nicely furnished, convenient to everywhere. Parking was always easy and the host was welcoming and friendly.

The Victorian Penthouse exceeded our expectations in every way. The 3 bedroom unit is spacious and the interior has been recently modernised, yet the updated decor respects the historic nature of the building. While Lighthouse Avenue is a main commercial street in Pacific Grove (offering many restaurants and boutique shops), it gets quite quiet after about 9:30 pm (to the point where deer roam the street) including on the weekend we stayed. Noise from the restaurant below was negligible, with the loudest noise being soft conversations from the sidewalk cafe filtered through open windows. The kitchen has all the amenities you need, although we just made coffee there since breakfast in the restaurant below is so tasty. Dominic and Mary are friendly and responsive hosts. They are usually on the property as they also manage the restaurant. If we get back to the Monterey Bay Area, we will definitely stay at the Victorian Penthouse again!

My daughter and I loved exploring the pacific coast! We went to the aquarium, whale watching, hiking, shopping, and dining!!

Mary’s apartment's was great. It’s a full three bedroom [though local law requires it to be listed as a two]. Apartment was fully stocked; very comfortable and very clean. There is an eat-in kitchen and lovely Victorian living room.Pacific Grove is a cute town—with good restaurants and a fine coffee shop a block away.Very convenient to Carmel and Big Sur.Though not at all an issue for us, I should note that there is a twenty step internal entrance stairway.

Clean, comfortable victorian apartment with all the amenities in the heart of Pacific Grove. Large, fully equipped kitchen and bathroom. Mary was a gracious hostess and she made it easy for us to really enjoy the place. Look forward to staying again.

The absolute BEST! Charming penthouse in the heart of downtown surrounded by shops and all kinds of wonderful food! Mary is so hospitable and her place is absolutely wonderful. You must try her restaurant below. The food is amazing!!!

Wonderful clean property in a fantastic location. Mary was a friendly responsive host and everything was as pictured and comfortable. The family restaurant below serves a delicious breakfast and the surrounding neighborhood, restaurants, and shops are in a safe cute area . Easy walk to the beautiful coastal trail that takes you right to Monterey.

I had visited Monterey years ago on a business trip and enjoyed it so much that I wanted to share the experience with my family—and I’m glad I did. The house is beautiful and fully equipped for a comfortable stay. The hosts are wonderful: responsive, friendly, and incredibly helpful.Since they own and operate the restaurant downstairs, we not only enjoyed delicious meals but also received excellent local recommendations for things to see and do. I highly recommend this rental to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway with a mellow climate, welcoming people, and a chance to truly unplug.Before you go, brush up on John Steinbeck- a native of the area. His novel Cannery Row offers a quirky glimpse into the area’s past during the heyday of commercial sardine fishing. I read it while visiting, and it added a fun and interesting perspective in now the area has evolved over the years.

Mary's apartment was ideally located in the heart of downtown Pacific Grove, just a short walk from the ocean and a number of great restaurants. The apartment was extremely clean and very well appointed. Mary was readily available and attentive. We hope to return sometime soon.

I have always loved this area of the Pacific Coast and when my spouse and friends were coming back for the Big Sur International races, I was very excited to find this gem of a property in downtown Pacific Grove. Check-in and out were perhaps the easiest in my 20 years of using VRBO. Parking was a breeze with 3 HR available out front and a free parking lot ajacent. All 3 rooms are very comfortable and have ceiling fans. When needed, the wall heaters in the bathroom and lounge made us very cozy. The kitchen was nicely equipped with coffee pods and all the appliances you could need (blender, toaster, etc.). What made this stay most special are the people. Mary was a generous host with her wonderful restaurant right under the property, and she even arranged with the kitchen to have coffee for us early on our first morning, and she shared tips on parking on favorite places in PG. Her kindness was not unique, in fact every single restaurant, grocery store, pub, brewery we walked to had some of the nicest people who were very engaging and legitimately interested in what brought us for a visit and even how our races went. The location is even walkable to Cannary Row, I would recommend along the water, if you don't mind a 1.8 mile stroll. Places we tried out and recommend: La Mia Cucina, The Monarch, PG Meetinghouse, Mary's restaurant Aliotti's (breakfast and dinner), Grove Market, Hops & Fog. We will be back. Thank you to Mary for a lovely stay.

Beautiful, clean, great location!

I was in town for a long weekend. The house was cozy, comfortable and well provisioned. It’s close to everything and the restaurant below was just as welcoming with delicious breakfast and dinner.

Exceeded expectations! Loved the charm of the space and furnishings. Grateful for the fully tooled kitchen which allowed us to prepare our side dish for our family Thanksgiving dinner. Great restaurants nearby and fun shops. Walking distance from the ocean. Really enjoyed our visit!!

Beautiful

Mary's place was wonderful and perfect for a long weekend around Monterey. Located above a little restaurant (which we had a lovely brunch at), it is right in the middle of a downtown strip. Close to the aquarium and parking was relatively easy (there is a 24 hour lot next door - though don't confuse it with the short term lot it's connected to). The rental was clean and well taken care of and we all found it super charming. Thanks, Mary!

Lovely three bedroom unit - clean, well-maintained and perfectly located. We will be back.

Let me first give a resounding positive review on this gem of a place to stay in PG. The unit is even cuter in person. It was well appointed, clean, and comfortable. It is also convenient walking distance to most of what PG has to offer including shops, restaurants, and even the coast. Should we ever need to return to the area I would love to stay again. That being said, and in the spirit of a thorough review, the biggest challenge was that the (probably original) single pane windows do nothing to block out the noise. And the noise really doesn’t come from any of the restaurants, but the shockingly loud sea gulls and the trash collectors/street cleaners (on certain days). I had to use my ear plugs after the first night of poor sleep. I wouldn’t let it deter you, just come prepared.