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Casa Simpatico - Pacific Grove House - Steps to Lover's Point Beach

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A dining area with a table, chairs, and a view of the sea.
A living room with a fireplace, leather armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A building with a beige facade, arched windows, and a chimney.
A view through an archway with a black cross on the wall, a black car parked outside, and a building with a white facade in the background.
A patio area with a round metal table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a potted plant.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to 17-Mile Drive
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Pacific Grove, CA
  • Place, Lovers Point
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Casa Simpatico - Pacific Grove House - Steps to Lover's Point Beach

At Casa Simpatico, you're just steps from Lover's Point beach and close to town: a recipe for vacation perfection. Sink into the leather sofa to enjoy the bay view and the flat screen TV (not shown), or step outside to experience the natural wonders of the Peninsula. Life is easy at this Mission-style bungalow. In fact, it's muy simpatico.
This snug little bungalow has buttercup walls, dark wood floors, and tasteful espresso furniture throughout. There's a wrought iron king bed in the master, and a trundle bed in the guest room that sleeps two. The shared bath has a shower, tile countertops, and a mirror bordered in iridescent seashells.
When you're not exploring the shoreline, surf the Internet at the breakfast bar or spread out at the full-sized desk in the guest room. Hungry? Stroll downtown, whip up a meal in the compact kitchen, or barbecue outdoors in the sheltered patio.asdf

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 686054vb
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

About the area

Pacific Grove

Retreat, a neighbourhood in Pacific Grove, is home to this holiday home. 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. With scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Pacific Grove, CA

What's nearby

  • Lovers Point - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Oceanview Boulevard - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 17-Mile Drive - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 6 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gianni's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪First Awakenings - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪El Cantaro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Simpatico - Pacific Grove House - Steps to Lover's Point Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa Simpatico - Pacific Grove House - Steps to Lover's Point Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Simpatico - Pacific Grove House - Steps to Lover's Point Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Simpatico - Pacific Grove House - Steps to Lover's Point Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Simpatico - Pacific Grove House - Steps to Lover's Point Beach located?

Located in Retreat, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lovers Point and Monterey Bay. Monterey Bay Aquarium and 17-Mile Drive are also within 1 mile (2 km). Monterey Station is 20 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. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A perfect place

This little gem was perfect for my getaway. The view of the bay in all of its varied shades of blue just makes for a great day. The rooms are large and comfortable. It felt like a home instead of a modern hotel. I hope one day I am able to stay there again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!

We had a great stay at Casa Simpatico for our wedding on Lover's Point Park. We hope to return soon for another home away from home adventure!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Casa Simpatico

Great house, great location, great service. We will definitely be back.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location, lovely small house, responsive management

We really enjoyed our stay at Pacific Grove - location, house and setup. Very convenient and cozy with love to details. Especially we enjoyed beach just across the street, view from dining room, fireplace and tiny private backyard. Way above our expectations!
Archival

8/10 Good

Casa Simpatico

The house is the perfect size for 3 people! The location was great as it is close to the beach and restaurants in PG. Monterey is only a short walk about on the beautiful coast trail. We loved it!
Archival

8/10 Good

Ms

Great location and very comfortable bed. I would recommend ESPN for sports events
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Two in a Row

It is the second year that we have rented this adorable bungalow right off Lover's Point. Perfectly located, you can get up early or late and walk the Bay or to any of the local restaurants. I hate to say how wonderful it is as it could mean it won't be available for us again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Charming Casita!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this charming casita! The location was perfect, steps away from the the lovely Lover’s Point, bike and kayak rentals, restaurants and shopping. The house was fully equipped with everything you need and had comfortable beds. We loved the view where we could watch otters in the kelp beds. Every day we walked or biked the miles of dedicated trails along the gorgeous coastline starting at the end of the block from the house. The manager at Monterey Rentals was great to work with and we look forward to staying at this property again in the future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfection!

This is the cutest house ever!!! My husband and I were so happy with everything about it. From the comfortably decorated, super clean house in the quietest neighborhood to the prefect location just steps away from Lovers Point Beach. It's completely walkable to downtown Pacific Grove and to Canney Row. Truly the only thing I didn't like about this house was leaving. We will definitely be renting here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great view and location

We loved staying in this home. It was the perfect size for two, the location was perfect, just across the street from Lovers Point and a short walk to downtown PG with plenty of opportunity for shopping and eating. The king size bed was really comfortable and the linens were high quality. We used the second bedroom as an office because it had a small desk. The furniture in the living area was comfortable and the view from the dining table was great so we ate there and enjoyed the scenery a few times. The kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans and accessories, everything you need to cook. The folks at Monterey Rentals were friendly and helpful. We hope to stay again soon! Thank you for a great place to stay, home away from home.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

I'll be back!!

Great house, cute and clean. Could not have asked for a better location. Cannery row is in walking distance and the walking paths along the shore line are amazing. The house is well equipped with everything you could possible need. The only thing I found missing was a mop for the floors, and I thought they should have supplied a couple extra blankets. All in all it was a great week. We watched two Humpback whales in the bay every morning at breakfast from the dining room table. We will definitely be back to this wonderful place.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2021
Thank you for alerting us that the home needed a mop and extra blankets (we have supplied them). If you visit again, please call our 24 hour line so we can supply any missing items while you are here, not after you leave!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Bay View

My husband and I try to come to Pacific Grove every other year for at least one week. We always rent a house by the bay. This was our first stay at Casa Simpatico but it will not be our last. The house was very comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. The view of the bay from the living room was spectacular. Because of the view, we ate dinner at "home" 4 times, which we never do. Love the location - can walk to everything Pacific Grove has to offer including the Monterey Acquarium My only suggestion - please have the kitchen knives sharpened.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2021
We've delivered a new set of knives and a knife sharpener - thank you for letting know. See you next year!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Casa Simpatico

We rented this lovely little house for my son-in-laws birthday in April. The best thing about this house is the location just steps away from the beach and Lover's Point. We loved being able to walk out our door and be at the beach in minutes. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Although we did not cook the kitchen had it all. The king size bed was very comfortable. It does not have a bathtub but a nice shower. We had my little 1 yr old granddaughter so we brought a little blow up bathtub for her. Check in/check out was very easy. We have been going to Pacific Grove/Monterey for years and know the area well. This location cannot be beat! Will definitely stay here again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A quaint and lovely little cottage

We arrived late in the evening on a Friday. We were tired and although we could hear the ocean waves, I don't think it registered with either of us. The next morning we got up and opened the curtains and WOW! What a view! Waves breaking in the cove of Lover's Point, surfers out, people walking along the bluffs; in sum what a great location. The cottage is set up perfectly as a cozy retreat for up to 4 people but absolutely perfect for a couple. The dining table by the windows overlooking the ocean was beautifully laid out with colorful pottery dishes and bowls. The kitchen was just the right size with every appliance one might need. The town is within walking distance and of course so is the ocean. Simply put, a romantic and lovely little place. We intend to return!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Good and Bad

The Casa Simpatico has some wonderful features, which are that the windows in the dining area look directly to the ocean. One could enjoy dinner for hours. Excellent location! The kitchen is well supplied with utensils, dishes, and and cutlery, and there is a little table for breakfast too. The drive way accommodates one car (two if you pull forward) and is convenient. There is a little patio behind the house which is charming, sunny, and complete with a table and chairs. The down sides are as follows: the bed is far too HIGH! the shower is a little small, and the furniture is leather which is very slippery. Conventional fabric covering would be far more comfortable so slipping to the floor is not a threat. The passage in the bedroom is a tight: one person OK, two people no.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Casa Simpatico -surpassed expectation and true to pictures and home discription

The location for this well appointed home was right on point. Steps away from Lovers Point-a wonderful cove beach-great for adults and children swimming pleasure..a few minutes from the entrance for the 17 mile drive. Very close to cannery row...Master bed-very comfy-but NO TV..this was not a problem for us but maybe for others. If you are a home cook, the kitchen and all of its appliances,pots,pans, dishware are in excellent shape for proper use. NOTE- before you go shopping for food stuffs, check the cabinets for spice's before you buy, check draws for paper products-as that will minimize duplicate purchases..As i said--well appointed. The home was clean -with gleaming floors, sparkling kitchen and bath-to back yard. The driveway however, is only suitable for a compact car with a high profile as there is a dip right in front of the drive way that your car could "bottom out" and cause you to scrap front end while going into driveway and scrap bumper as you exit..our car rental was a Chevy Malibu and decided after 1 attempt to park on street without a problem..WE WOULD RENT AGAIN
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful spring month in Pacific Grove

My husband and I spent the month of April at Casa Simpatico. It was a fantastic house for the two of us. Check in and check out were simple, with a keypad lock that meant we did not have to pick up keys or arrange a meeting time with the managers. The house was great -- better than advertised. The water "peek" is really a beautiful view from the dining room table and the front porch. The house was clean and well-equipped with things like hand and dish soap, paper towels, dishwasher soap, trash bags, and toilet paper. Of course for a month we had to buy more of most essentials. The washer, dryer, oven/stove, and dishwasher all worked great. There is plenty of space for two people to live, work, and eat in the house. The location cannot be beat. It is literally steps from the trail, water, and lovers point. Note that the driveway is really narrow. We have a small SUV and while we were able to park there, we mostly chose to use street parking for easier access in and out of the car. That said, over one month there was only one day when we had any trouble finding a place to park near the house. If work allows, I expect we will be back next year. Definitely consider Casa Simpatico for your Pacific Grove stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were not renting for a vacation but to find a permanent residence, so we lived there, cooking every night etc.This place was great!A perfect location for walking to the beach or to town.One block to the weekly farmers market was another plus.It was just the two of us, but the second bedroom could accomodate guests and with the desk, we could work from home.I was worried about just one bathroom, but the size and storage made it fine.There is a small backyard to get some sun and BBQ but mostly I liked that I could open the back door and get a nice breeze.If we ever had to rent again in PG, for an extended time, we would definitely come again and totally recommend this home.
Stayed 34 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Casa Simpatica e Bellissima

This house is well named! It is very well stocked and not over done (with too many pillows, throws, artificial plants etc.) it just has useful stuff, and is nicely decorated in a style that is comfortable and practical, also tasteful but not the blue and white in vogue these days. The main king bed is comfortable and warm, we stayed for a month in January so weather was mostly cool (50s). The appliances all did their jobs, the view of the Pacific/Monterey Bay was great, could see surfers from a distance which motivated me to go for walks. The proximity to downtown is a great feature, the recreational trail is a few steps, the terrific library a few blocks, restaurants and shops 2 or 3 blocks, neighborhood has tons of great older houses to enhance walks. Would recommend for small families, singles and couples. Driveway is narrow but parking on street is easy. Grocery store 4 block walk; Trader Joe's a short drive. The heating system in winter is in livingroom, there are space heaters for the other rooms. We put one on low in bigger BR (didn't use the other BR). Gas Fireplace also warms livingroom.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Casa Simpatico 108

The property had a very nice sea view and well kept with all the requirements and more. We had a great time. The only issue was the living area was well heated but the rest of the property was quick cold. The heaters were not enough to keep the rooms warm. Thank you. Best Regards
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Casa Simpatica

We have stayed in the house 2 times. We found it very clean the first time, and adequately clean the second time. Towels and linens in good shape, although there is still a lack of adequate dish towels for drying dishes and hands. The kitchen tools and appliances are all one could need and more. The screen on the vent over the stove needs attention and cleaning. No other needs indoors that we noticed. We had to request that the windows be washed outside instead of that being part of normal expectations. However, requests, such as an additional portable heater, were dealt with quickly and in a friendly manner. We felt quite comfortable in Casa Simpatica. In fact, we have felt so comfortable that we have reserved it for a third stay!` However, so you may be aware, there are a few things that need attention. The screen on the vent over the stove, and the lower corner by the shower. We know you will take care of these, as you did on some concerns from our first stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2021
Thank you for taking the time to review Casa Simpatico. We’ve alerted the housekeeper, because “adequately clean” does not meet our standards. We delivered more dish towels, had the vent screen over the stove cleaned, and are working on the shower corner issue you mentioned. We look forward to your return!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cute House in Great Location

This is an adorable little house a block from the beach. Very comfortable and pretty well maintained. It's old, but that gives it charm. Comfortable king bed. Nice big television with basic cable stations. The washer needs to be repaired or replaced. It didn't spin the towels enough so they were very wet when the cycle finished. Re-spinning them didn't help. The garbage disposal needed a slight repair, but after calling the maintenance man, he came immediately and fixed it within the day.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!!

We absolutely loved our home. It was the BEST location to the ocean, downtown, Monterey, Carmel and Pebble Beach. The home was so clean and had everything we needed. Thank you!! We hope to come back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pleasantly surprised

We have rented several vacation homes and I was pleasantly surprised with this cute little bungalow. The quality of all the amenities were a higher end of the other places we have stayed. From the plush and nice size towels, the kitchen appliances to the cozy gas fireplace. Even the trundle bed was comfortable to sleep on. In addition, the location was perfect. Easy access to the beach, lover’s point and a nice restaurant. I would highly recommend this place as a great place to stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place

We really enjoyed Casa Simpatico. It was well furnished, and had beautiful dishes and table linens. The kitchen has everything you might need, including spices, oil and coffee. The location was terrific. I would definitely return. P.S. The grammar is off. It should be Casa Simpatica.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

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