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John Steinbeck's Writer's Studio: Home of Classic American Author - 30 night min

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A small, single-story house with a front porch, a door, and a window with curtains. There are potted plants on the porch and a large potted plant next to the door.
A cozy attic bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a TV, and a chandelier.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black tiled backsplash, a microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator.
A small room with a rustic wooden table and two wooden chairs. There are two framed pictures on the wall, one of fruit and one of a house. The room has a window with sheer curtains and a view of trees outside.
A walk-in shower with a glass door, patterned tiles, and a hexagonal tile floor.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cannery Row

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Pacific Grove, CA
  • Place, Cannery Row
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lovers Point
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Pacific Grove

Town Center, a neighbourhood in Pacific Grove, is home to this apartment. 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 kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Pacific Grove, CA

What's nearby

  • Cannery Row - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Monterey Bay - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lovers Point - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 10 min walk
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Harvest Fish Market - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Gianni's Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪First Awakenings - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Sardine Factory - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is John Steinbeck's Writer's Studio: Home of Classic American Author - 30 night min pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at John Steinbeck's Writer's Studio: Home of Classic American Author - 30 night min?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at John Steinbeck's Writer's Studio: Home of Classic American Author - 30 night min?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at John Steinbeck's Writer's Studio: Home of Classic American Author - 30 night min?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is John Steinbeck's Writer's Studio: Home of Classic American Author - 30 night min located?

Located in Town Center, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Cannery Row, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay. 17-Mile Drive and Fisherman's Wharf are also within 2 miles (3 km). Monterey Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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. 45 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, relaxing stay!

We spent our honeymoon here and enjoyed the quiet neighborhood! What a great location to relax and be near to so many scenic spots!
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Communing with John.

The electric heater was not working per the instructions. Other than that we again enjoyed our stay at the Writer's Cottage in all its quirkiness and history.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Solo Retreat

The Steinbeck Writer's Studio fit my desire for a month of peace, solitude, and opportunities for adventure perfectly. The Studio is generously supplied with all necessary kitchen items, has a beautifully updated bathroom, a cozy bedroom, lots of windows for natural light, and a wonderful outdoor seating area. The central location made outings to the beach, aquarium, restaurants, 17 mile drive, Asilomar, Carmel, Big Sur (especially Nepenthe!) and Monterey. Will never forget the whale sightings! Having a fully equipped kitchen was a cost saver and a welcome alternative to eating out. Vicky and Kevin were lovely hosts. They were very responsive and communicated with me before and during my stay. My stay left me relaxed and ready to integrate this contentment into life back home. I highly recommend this lovely cottage and hope I can return.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Cute little property with a great history. Location was great, an easy walk to the grocery, drugstore and to town. Coming from AZ where they were having triple digit temps it was a pleasure to spend a month with temps never hitting 70 degrees. Owners were great and very responsive. Lots of Steinbeck books to enjoy while you are there.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect work from home getaway

After a year of working from home, I came here for a month for a change of atmosphere. It was just what I needed. The cottage is quaint and charming and has so much history. It looks just like it does in the pics. There are plenty of places not too far away to grab a bite to eat (the empanadas at Cafe Guarini were a go-to fave of mine). Before my daily Zoom calls, I would walk near the ocean in the AM and then pickup some coffee and breakfast on my way back through Pacific Grove. Kevin and Vicky were quick to respond to any questions and were wonderful hosts! Highly recommend staying here
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly accommodated 2 working adults for 3 months

The place is well located, it is basically on the border between Monterey and Pacific Grove. Short walk down the hill leads to restaurants, shops, Cannery row, the bay. We could hear the seals at night. We loved that the cottage is in the middle of the property: it provided some protection from the streets. Having the garden and the sitting area outside made for lovely lunches. We didn't cook (only some breakfast and salads for lunch). While the square footage is small it was easy to accommodate our belonging and find a place to work. Bathroom sinks/toilet, kitchen and fridge were very clean.
Stayed 91 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Was very quaint & charming!

Would have given 5 stars except my husband is over 6ft and hit his head several times on the door jam. Great place otherwise!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charming, perfect for a romantic getaway, and close to everything!

We had a lovely time. The cottage was adorable and walking distance to great restaurants, the aquarium, and all the fun of Monterey. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cozy immaculate cottage in quiet location

The Writer's Studio is a three-room cottage (bedroom with a small sitting area, kitchen with table and two chairs, and nice-size bathroom) that is unique and charming. My husband and I stayed for a week in November and used it as a wonderful base for relaxing (there is also an outside area that is designated just for the cottage) and for exploring all that Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel, and Big Sur have to offer. It is in a residential area and very quiet, though is also convenient to the Aquarium and many sights in the area. The cottage is impeccably maintained and the owners responded immediately when we had our only problem during our stay -- a minor one involving the television. Highly recommended if you are looking for a cozy and romantic escape.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great cozy cottage

We had a wonderful time in Pacific Grove. Loved that this cozy cottage was within walking distance of the waterfront coastal trail and many other amenities. Spent most of our time out and about and loved coming home to this quite and cozy refuge. The kitchen was well equiped, the bed was very comfortable and the place was very clean and tidy. If you are visitng Pacific Grove this is a great launching pad for all your adventures. we will be back! Thanks Vickey & Kevin for letting us stay in this historic cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

The Grapes of Commercialism?

The cottage is in a very good location, only about a half mile from Cannery Row, at the top of a long hill in a pleasant and seemingly safe neighborhood. The hosts did not meet my wife and me in person but e-mailed directions and answered our questions promptly and clearly. The cottage is cute and well-kept, like a doll house, except meant for short humans. The ceilings are not much more than 6 feet high, and the doorways even lower, so I felt somewhat cramped at 6'1''. My 5'4'' wife's only complaint was no screen on the window in the very small kitchen. The constantly running dehumidifier and the opened front door helped to eliminate the hot air from the burners on the stove and the oven, but an air conditioner probably would have been more effective. It also would be nice if an essay about the history of the cottage, including details of John Steinbeck's stay in it, is framed on a wall or presented in a conspicuous manner. After all, the main reason I chose to stay at the cottage was its connection to the great author. I later went to the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas and also was given a personal tour of his childhood home there and still do not know much about the impact of the cottage on his life. I may just be an old-fashioned former English teacher; but, like an air conditioner, the essay would have dispelled some of the hot air generated from businesses in the area that are capitalizing on Steinbeck's name and literary works.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We loved our stay!

Beautiful property. We felt so at home and spent 1 of our 2 nights in, drinking wine and watching movies! The town of Pacific Grove wasn't great but would go back just to stay at the property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place for a couple

Clean and great location. Quiet but close enough to walk to ocean easily.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cute little bungalow. Very peaceful and relaxing

Great place to unwind after exploring the area. Very comfortable bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cozy Cottage

We loved our stay at the cottage. Adorable, quaint, charming! We appreciated the the amenities (especially the coffee and french press!), and the bed was incredibly comfortable. The location was great, not far from Carmel & Big Sur! We hope to come back some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fab!

Lovely quaint cottages. Everything provided for. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Cozy and cute!

The home is so cute and clean, we loved the location. The only downside is that my husband is over 6 feet and had to watch his head a lot but that's to be expected in older homes. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this rental property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely.

Loved this location! Stayed here for our honeymoon and it was so nice. Only a few blocks from the aquarium. I would recommend this location to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cozy hideaway in beautiful Pacific Grove

The cottage is small, adorable and well appointed. It was the to perfect base for our explorations of the Bay and a wonderful retreat in the evenings. Definitely worth staying at!
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful! Loves the area.

Darling cottage. Clean and well-equipped for cooking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

History and Comfort

This was such a great place! Perfectly equipped, very clean and so cute. We had a relaxing stay for our 39th Anniversary and will recommend this wonderful property. We walked everywhere from Cannery Row to Fisherman's Warf. Kevin and Vicky were so kind and attentive, would have enjoyed meeting them. Pam and Ervin, Phoenix
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017
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8/10 Good

Relaxing, the feeling you get when you go to the cabin, but with modern conveniences.

Much better than staying at a hotel. Seamless to make reservation and payments. Street parking was very easy. The cottage was cozy and very clean. Cute decorating, with antique pictures etc. It was a little chilly when we were there so we did use the electric stove, and didn't use the outdoor setting area. Easy walk (approx 1 mile) down to the water. Neighborhood seemed safe. We gave a 4 out of 5 only because if you are tall, the ceilings, and door frames are low, and may be a problem for you. There were not too many extra plugs for computers and phones (this was a working vacation). Also, they have a dehumidifier, to counteract the ocean air, running in the kitchen that was a bit loud (but can be turned off). Enjoyed our stay. Cute cottage. Beautiful area!
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful and magical

Loved the character of the place and reading some of the letters in one of John Steinbeck's books written during his residence in the writer's cottage. Highly recommend it
Archival

8/10 Good

Beautiful

Very cozy and clean. Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016
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10/10 Excellent

The property was clean and well taken care of, the amenities are excellent

It was indeed an amazing feeling to stay at the very place that John Steinbeck has written some of his works. The owner provided good customer service and everything was as we hoped for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016
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