Pacific Grove Willis House, Walk to Town and Beach | House in Pacific Grove

10.0 (25 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  4 Guests
Pacific Grove House | Pacific Grove Willis House, Walk to Town and Beach

2 Bedroom House in Pacific Grove

Experience the Monterey Peninsula like a local in the owner-hosted and remodeled Willis House in the heart of Pacific Grove on California's central coast. Downtown PG is a short stroll and Lovers Point Park & Beach is just beyond that. A little farther afield are Asilomar State Beach, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and the towns of Monterey, Pebble Beach, and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Day-trippers can enjoy the Big Sur coast, year-round whale watching, and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. The spectacular Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary enjoys special protection, offers pristine beaches and tide pools, and teems with seals, otters, dolphins, whales, and seabirds. (NOTE: Children ages 10+ welcome.)
# The House and Living Space
Built by William Willis in 1922, this historical home has been remodeled from floor to ceiling. You'll find inviting human-scaled rooms, wood furniture, and bright common areas with plenty of windows. The kitchen has a gas range, cutlery, cooking equipment, major appliances, engineered stone countertops, and a separate dining area. The bedrooms at the rear of the house, away from the street, are quiet and have blackout curtains, comfortable furnishings, and firm, high-end mattresses. The master bedroom has a queen bed and the second bedroom has two twin XL beds (which are the same length as a queen bed).
# Private Parking and Entrance
Park in the private driveway on the side of the house. Enter through the side door by using your keypad access code, provided before check-in (no key is needed). If you arrive after dark, then a motion-sensor light will illuminate the driveway and side door as you pull in. Switches for the house's interior lights are just inside the side door.
# Guest Safety
The detached cottage next door has a video doorbell.
# Getting Around
The house's central location is perfect for all things Pacific Grove, Monterey, Carmel, and Pebble Beach. You can fill your day with plans and change them at a moment's notice. Our guests arrive by car, yet many walk or bike for all or most of their stay. Both downtown Pacific Grove and the ocean are a short stroll away. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a 1.7-mile coastal walk or bike ride, the Pebble Beach gate is a 1-mile bike ride, and Carmel Beach is a moderately hilly 8-mile bike ride. The Pacific Grove portion of the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail has separate paths for walkers and cyclists and offers miles of spectacular views of the ocean and rugged coastline. Longer trips (Point Lobos, Big Sur, Carmel Valley) typically require a car.
City of Pacific Grove STR License No. 0452
# House Rules
AGE 35+ TO BOOK. You must be age 35 or older to book this house.
NO THIRD-PARTY BOOKINGS. As the responsible party, you can't book someone else's stay. You must be an overnight guest during the entire stay, from check-in to checkout.
FOUR OCCUPANTS MAX. No more than four guests are allowed in the house, without exception.
KIDS AGES 10+ ONLY. Every guest must be age 10 or older. The house has features that aren't suitable for young children.
NO PETS OR ASSISTANCE ANIMALS. Expedia Group has granted this property a health-based exemption from its service animal policy, owing to the medical risks that animals pose to the owner's family. No pets, emotional support animals, or service animals are allowed in the house or on the property; if you're traveling with any animal, then instead book one of the many pet-friendly rentals in the area. More details are below.
QUIET HOURS. Quiet hours are between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM by town ordinance. No interior noise (human or device) can be audible to neighbors during quiet hours.
CHECK-IN. Keyless self check-in is between 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM, using the provided keypad access code. Request early check-in in advance.
CHECKOUT. Check out by 10:00 AM. Request late checkout in advance.
PARKING. When you arrive, park in the driveway. The driveway is to the right as you face the front of the house. If you have a second vehicle, then park it in tandem in the driveway or on the street in front of the house or yard.
TWO VEHICLES MAX. Guests are limited to two vehicles by town ordinance.
NO OVERSIZED VEHICLES. The driveway cannot hold recreational vehicles (RVs) or tow trailers, nor can they be parked in front of the house. Local laws prohibit parking oversized vehicles on any public street between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM.
NO EV CHARGING. The house lacks amperage for charging electric vehicles (doing so on a shared outlet can trip circuit breakers). The nearest Level 3 chargers are two minutes away at 207 16th St, Pacific Grove (City Parking Lot 2). Tesla Superchargers are four minutes away at 200 Country Club Gate Center, Pacific Grove.
NO PARTIES OR EVENTS. No parties, events, or gatherings of more than four people (only checked-in guests) are allowed.
NO VISITORS. No visitors, third parties, or service providers (chefs, masseuses, etc.) are allowed in the house or on the property at any time. A visitor is anyone who is not a checked-in guest.
NO GUEST-SWAPPING. Only the original checked-in guests are allowed in the house. If a guest checks out early, then another person cannot take his or her place.
NO SMOKING, VAPING, OR MEDICINAL MARIJUANA. A violation cancels your rental agreement immediately without refund. Federal law, which supersedes California law, does not recognize or protect medicinal marijuana possession or use.
COOKING RESTRICTIONS. You can prepare meals in the kitchen. Out of consideration for the next guests, you can't use ingredients that leave strong or lingering odors, including fish, seafood, curry, fermented foods, non-neutral oils, aromatic spices and pastes, chilies, and boldly scented vegetables. Oil-based cooking and deep frying are prohibited. For such meals, you're welcome to order restaurant delivery or takeout. A violation forfeits part or all of your deposit for cleaning.
PLUMBING AND DRAINS. Never flush wipes (even so-called "flushable" wipes) or anything other than toilet paper. Wipes = clogged pipes = plumber. The kitchen sink lacks a garbage disposal. Throw coffee grounds, fruit rinds, and food scraps in the trash. Don’t pour cooking oil, grease, pan drippings, salad dressings, or sauces down any drain.
NO INCOMING DELIVERIES. Any items delivered directly to the property will be refused and returned to the sender. Instead, take delivery via US Postal Service General Delivery, or at a local UPS Store, FedEx Office, Amazon Hub, or mailbox service.
HOST'S AREAS. Not available for your use are the host's personal and storage areas (attic and locked office). Don't access or enter them. The detached cottage next to the house is the host’s personal space.
NO ANIMALS. Expedia Group has granted this property a health-based exemption from its service animal policy. No pets or assistance animals, including emotional support animals and service animals, are allowed in the house or on the property, owing to the medical risks that they pose to the owner and his family members, who suffer from allergic asthma triggered by animal dander, fur, and saliva. This property includes shared space, so federal law permits excluding all animals as health and safety hazards; the ADA does not overrule legitimate safety requirements. If you bring or check in with an animal, then an Animal Control officer will be summoned to remove it to a public animal shelter as a health and safety hazard. An animal entering the house cancels your rental agreement immediately with no refund of rents or deposits. An animal cannot stay in a vehicle parked on the property. Falsely claiming that your animal is an ADA-compliant service dog is unlawful. California law (§365.7) forbids such verbal or written fraud, and a fake service dog is trivially easy to identify by the behavior of the animal and its handler. Do not risk a ruined vacation without refund or recourse; instead, book one of the many pet-friendly rentals in the area.

Pacific Grove Willis House, Walk to Town and Beach is located in Pacific Grove. Pacific Grove Willis House, Walk to Town and Beach provides accommodation, featuring Oceanfront, Security/Safety, Entertainment, among other amenities. This House features Oceanfront, Security/Safety, Entertainment, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Pacific Grove Willis House, Walk to Town and Beach has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Pacific Grove has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Pacific Grove, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

  • Parking
  • TV
  • View
  • Ocean View
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Oceanfront
  • Security/Safety
  • Sports/Activities
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Fireplace/Heating
  • Entertainment
  • Child Friendly
  • Internet
  • Kitchen

Policies

Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 35
Check-out Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy Children are welcome. note from host: children age 10 and older only.
Pet Policy Pets not allowed
Other Policy 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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number vr000452 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Reviews

Sarah M. May 14, 2024 12:55:29 AM
Summary: My college age kids and I had a wonderful weekend stay here. Chris is a great host and the house was perfect - very clean and comfortable and great location. Highly recommend!
Laurie F. Nov 15, 2022 01:43:52 AM
Summary: Wonderful house and host! The home is immaculate and welcoming…convenient to everything. Highly recommend!
ROHITA R. Jul 11, 2022 05:15:43 AM
Summary: Chris’ cottage was our home base for exploring Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur. The location is ideal, the cottage is charming, and Chris is a gracious and friendly host. Highly recommend!
Lenore L. Jan 21, 2020 11:41:22 AM
Summary: Loved this house! Neat, tidy, great local aesthetic without being too “cute.” Chris was friendly and informative and the property was lovely. Not a super short walk, but a very easy one, to dinner and shopping.
Dave M. Oct 22, 2019 07:34:37 AM
Summary: The house was just what we were looking for. Visited on a weekend with family for a golf trip, and the house was perfect. Chris was also a very welcoming and warm host. Five stars!
Cathy and Ron B. Oct 2, 2019 11:33:36 AM
Summary: This is a cute house and comfy for a couple and two other teens or adults. Easy parking on a quiet street, easy check in/out and nice amenities. A few block walk to the adorable town with - again - cute coffee shops, restaurants, etc. This was our jumping off point to touring and the 17 mile drive, among other stops, so we weren't at the property much. (If staying longer, we'd probably need a little outdoor space or a bit more room.) Owner was extremely gracious with special treats and advice for touring, and should take great pride in an extremely well maintained home!
Diane D. Sep 19, 2019 08:19:12 AM
Summary: Too short !!
Yasmin E. Sep 17, 2019 05:50:16 AM
Summary: The place was clean and it was really easy to check-in and out. It definitely met all of our needs.
Aug 12, 2019 02:38:39 AM
Summary: Chris’ place is immaculate. He was extremely friendly and there to offer advice. He even helped us in with our bags. He has a really great game collection which our family really appreciated. The neighbourhood is quiet and well situated for exploring the area. We hope to return as it was such a great experience!
Jessica G. Jul 19, 2019 07:58:57 AM
Summary: The house was very clean, in a great location, and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay.

FAQ's

Is this Pacific Grove house pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Pacific Grove house have a swimming pool?

No, this Pacific Grove house does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Pacific Grove house?

Best-rates for the Pacific Grove house starts from $693 per night with includes View, Ocean View, Internet, TV, Child Friendly, Kitchen, Sports/Activities, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Oceanfront, Security/Safety, Entertainment with all other amenities. Perfect for Weddings is committed to ensuring every guest experiences a comfortable and extraordinary stay, whether planning a romantic getaway, a honeymoon, a pet-friendly stay, or celebrating with the entire wedding party.

Is Pacific Grove house a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Pacific Grove house wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Pacific Grove house has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Pacific Grove house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Pacific Grove house indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Pacific Grove house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Pacific Grove house are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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