Title: Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=23274098&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town Vacation home with kitchen, near Monterey Bay Aquarium ## Photo gallery for Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town ![Beach - Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town (Pacific Grove)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23280000/23274100/23274098/1bf9a9ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker - Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town (Pacific Grove)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23280000/23274100/23274098/db0d22a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town (Pacific Grove)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23280000/23274100/23274098/7769668a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, music library - Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town (Pacific Grove)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23280000/23274100/23274098/eedb8ac0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town (Pacific Grove)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23280000/23274100/23274098/6c04a575.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Pacific Grove, this charming retreat is just steps from shops, galleries, restaurants and a movie theater. Unwind on leather sofas in the living area or relax in the master bedroom with a private bath; enjoy ocean views from the upstairs bedroom. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town This urban oasis is a few blocks from the beach, and around the corner from one of the most charming Main Streets in America. Located in the commercial district of Pacific Grove, it’s just steps from shops, galleries, restaurants, cafes, a wine bar and a movie theater. The entry area—with a bistro table and a sofa—is set up like a storefront. The real living areas are behind the door, where you can relax on leather sofas adjoining a lovely kitchen with mocha-colored quartz countertops, stainless appliances, and a breakfast bar that seats four. The master bedroom has a private bath with a walk-in shower; the upstairs bedroom has a peek of the ocean and an en suite powder room. The laundry is in the basement at the bottom of the stairs, and all the delights of Pacific Grove are right outside your front door. You can swim, dive or kayak at Lover's Point right down the street (with a white sand beach for sunning, a kiddie pool, beach volleyball court, and a snack bar, café and restaurant). With grassy areas for picnics and surrey, bike, kayak and paddle board rentals—this park is a favorite of visitors and locals alike. Stroll down the coastal recreation trail to commune with seals and sea otters, or play golf at the ocean side Pacific Grove Golf Course, affectionately known as a budget-minded alternative to Pebble Beach. A short drive will take you to Cannery Row, Fisherman’s Wharf, downtown Monterey or Carmel. Within minutes you can be touring scenic 17-Mile Drive, hiking to secluded Big Sur beaches,horseback riding, deep-sea fishing or whale watching. Any questions? Just ask “Alexa.” Street parking and one designated space in the lot across the street. Pacific Grove Transient Use License #419 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - Music library - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa ### Things to do - Golfing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107850000/107842900/107842823/85573fa4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Coastal Cottage w/ Views of Monterey Bay! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number VR000419 ### Property is also known as Ain't Life Grand Pacific Grove Home Beach Town House Ain't Life Grand Pacific Grove Home Beach Town House Ain't Life Grand Pacific Grove Home Beach Town Ain't Life Grand Home Beach Town Ain't Life Pacific Grove Town Ain't Life Grand? Pacific Grove Home Beach + Town Ain't Life Grand? Pacific Grove Home Beach + Town Ain't Life Grand Home Beach Town House Ain't Life Pacific Grove Town Eikö Life Grand Ole? Pacific Grove Home Ranta + Kaupunki 288 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.62036%2C-121.91947&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1ZBwY8C7O6Rkrt4enKzUIND7VYM=) Pacific Grove, CA #### What's nearby - Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Lovers Point \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - 17-Mile Drive \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary \- 14 min walk \- 1.3 km - Monterey Bay Aquarium \- 3 min drive \- 1.8 km #### Getting around - Monterey Station - 7 min drive - Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Spotted Duck - ‬5 min walk - ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬9 min walk - ‪Captain + Stoker - ‬3 min walk - ‪Passionfish - ‬4 min walk - ‪Vivolo's Chowder House - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town? ### What time is check-out at Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town? ### Where is Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ain't Life Grand? - Pacific Grove House - Beach + Town Reviews ## Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 132 8 - Good 17 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dori Aug 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This was a lovely house with lots of walkable options for food and scenery. ##### Dori Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie E. Jun 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location and access to shopping, restaurants and the ocean! We really enjoyed the unit for our short stay! ##### Julie E. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh V. Jun 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The space was clean, comfortable, and centrally located to the activities we wanted to do while visiting Pacific Grove. ##### Josh V. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabrielle A. Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We loved our stay! The house was in the perfect location — walking distance to shops, restaurants, cafes, and even a grocery store. Stepping outside and seeing the ocean just down the street felt magical, especially with the morning mist and the sound of seagulls greeting us each day. It was the perfect Pacific Grove getaway! ##### Gabrielle A. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. Feb 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location in pacific grove Awesome stay in pacific grove. Very central location and easy to walk to attractions and restaurants ##### David S. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melinda P. Apr 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay! We really enjoyed the condo. It was very comfortable, clean, and has a perfect location. Thank you very much! ##### Melinda P. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert C. Apr 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great location and nice clean place. ##### Robert C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neil P. Nov 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### the middle of PG We enjoyed our stay. The proximity to all the businesses on Lighthouse was ideal. ##### Neil P. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory U. Aug 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house in a great location We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this place to everyone. The home is absolutely beautiful inside and the location is perfect. Just a short walk to Lover’s Point and the cute little town with lots of restaurants and shops. ##### Gregory U. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison R. Nov 3, 2023 #### Wonderful Place! Stayed here for a few days and absolutely loved the place! Clean, cozy and amazing location. Can't wait to come back! ##### Allison R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fazi A. Jun 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 1st time to Pacific Grove. A fantastic home that is very well updated, in an awesome location right off Lighthouse blvd walking to shops, restaurants and coffee shops. We really enjoyed our stay. ##### Fazi A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Julia W. Nov 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday Weekend Base Camp This downtown Pacific Grove location was the perfect base camp for exploring the Monterey area. The listing should note the music school next door. ##### Julia W. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### APRIL A. Oct 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Trip Very cute place that fit my family of 4 really nice. Easy to find location and parking was easy. Much better and easier then any hotel stay. ##### APRIL A. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney C. May 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend stay We loved the location of the place. You can see the ocean down the street. A cute/quiet part of town that’s walkable to lots of restaurants, bars, shops and not too far of a walk to the aquarium (30 min walk). ##### Courtney C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin H. Jul 11, 2023 #### Great place and location! My family of four just stayed here and it was fabulous! The location was perfect and the accommodations were clean and comfortable. We look forward to our next stay at this house. Thank you for sharing it with us. ##### Robin H. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria M. Jun 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip The house was in a great location to take long walks or jogs with infant.i it was close to restaurants. ##### Maria M. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna R. Oct 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! My family stayed here for a long weekend (husband and two small children). We love Pacific Grove’s and always try to stay somewhere close to Lighthouse st. This location was perfect. The place itself was very comfortable with great amenities. My husband especially enjoyed that huge tv for football Sunday. We ate at Rodolfo’s just around the corner and were a very short drive to Monterey bay aquarium. Highly recommend ##### Anna R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura H. Mar 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### California Dreaming This amazing Townhouse tucked away within the shops of Pacific Grove is a must stay. We walked in to a clean, welcoming home away from home. We were able to take in the beauty of the coast and return to the comfort of this home. ##### Laura H. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie A. Jan 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden Gem Wonderful home and wonderful location. The home was very clean, beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Nestled in downtown Pacific Grove made for an enjoyable stay, walking distance to shops, restaurants and Lover’s Point. ##### Stephanie A. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dedalus H., San Rafael, California May 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cool place! Loved this property! Great location, walked to brunch and shops and it was a short drive to the aquarium. The unique space was clean, quiet, had comfy beds and a nice kitchen. Couldn’t have been more pleased! ##### Dedalus H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Connelee S. Apr 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ladies' Hiking Group Excellent Location. The photos on the site do not do the property justice. Wonderful high ceilings, comfortable beds, lovely sitting porch, across from the quilt shop, excellent full-service grocery just one block over. ##### Connelee S. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keil K. Apr 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable Would rent again ##### Keil K. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie S. Oct 15, 2022 #### Comfortable, great location! Pleasant, well-located apartment in central Pacific Grove. Well-stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, steps to restaurants and a few blocks to Monterey Bay. Convenient parking with reserved space just across the street. Easy check-in. ##### Julie S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Monty M. Jun 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay Great place. It would be better with two full bathrooms. If you don’t want people wear shoes, you should make that more clear with clear signs. ##### Monty M. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Steve Y. Feb 19, 2025 #### 2-16-2025 Visit Great location. Nice walks along the ocean front, easy walk to cannery row and to variety of restaurants. Easy drive to Carmel and Big Sur. The apartment was clean and comfortable, just like the pictures. Definitely recommend this location. One thing that was not good, but also not horrible was next door is a piano instruction center. From about 5 to 8pm there was someone getting lessons and you can hear the piano between the walls. If you had the TV on or music playing in the apartment you wouldn't hear it, but when silent in the apartment you definitely hear the piano. I took my 5 rating to a 4 because of the surprise piano noise. ##### Steve Y.