John Steinbeck’s Cottage: 30-Night Minimum Stay

Room	Count	Capacity	Details
bedroom	1	sleeps 2	1 Queen Bed
bathroom	1		Bathtub or shower · Toilet

John Steinbeck’s Cottage: 30-Night Minimum Stay’I bought a small house and garden in Pacific Grove…’ (John Steinbeck: A Life in Letters). John Steinbeck wrote these words to a friend about this charming house he called home in the 1940s.This cottage was featured in Country Living’s article “You’ll Never Guess Which Classic American Author’s Cottage is For Rent.”There is a minimum stay of 30 nights. Enjoy discounted rates (already reflected in published rates) and pay $0 city occupancy tax.The SpaceThis cottage has a unique and rich literary history, having belonged to John Steinbeck in the early 1940’s. It has been renovated to pay homage to the period and history of the property.This darling home, known as The Steinbeck Cottage, has a beautiful living room with a tent cathedral ceiling. It’s focal point is the fireplace, richly adorned with carvings of birds and flowers. It has a queen sleeper sofa, a love seat, two reading chairs and a flatscreen TV.There is a large bedroom, accommodating a queen bed, a sitting area, and a cozy electric fireplace. There is a fully stocked kitchen with everything you need to create great meals. The dining room has a farm table and is surrounded by floor to ceiling picture windows, overlooking the garden and offering peaks of the bay. The beautiful bathroom features white subway tiles in the shower and blue Moroccan lantern tiles on the floor.The front yard offers an outdoor sitting area. Guests can also enjoy beautiful views of the garden from the sitting area just right outside the steps of the back door.The cottage is approximately 900 square feet. It is original architecture from the 1920’s and has short doorways throughout the cottage. Taller guests will need to mind their heads when passing through the rooms.Interaction with GuestsWhile The Steinbeck Cottage is one of the three cottages on the property, it offers plenty of privacy and a dedicated outdoor sitting area.The NeighborhoodPacific Grove has been called “Butterfly Town U.S.A.,” “The Most Romantic City in the U.S.,” “A Dreamy California Destination, ” as well as an idyllic place to get married, to honeymoon or to just hang out. Some of it is self-proclaimed, some the acclaim of people who have actually visited Pacific Grove.You will find Pacific Grove on the very tip of the scenic, tree-shrouded Monterey Peninsula with a rocky coastline and an ambiance of charm, grace and beauty.Founded in the 1870s as a Methodist summer retreat, Pacific Grove still bears the look and feel of yesteryear. As you stroll the residential streets admiring the charm of home after home, you will notice little plaques on many of the homes that bear the name of the original owner and the year in which it was built. To qualify for a plaque from the Heritage Society of Pacific Grove, a structure must look like it did when it was originally built.Among its visitors are brightly colored orange-and-black Monarch butterflies, who overwinter in Pacific Grove after traveling up to 2,000 miles, arriving by the thousands starting in October, peaking around Christmas and departing by March.Besides its scenic beauty and idyllic neighborhoods, Pacific Grove offers an eclectic downtown experience, with small boutiques, gift shops, art galleries, antique stores and more. Other vibrant shopping areas are along Central Avenue at the entrance to Pacific Grove from Cannery Row and at the top of Forest Avenue on Forest Hill.Getting AroundThe Steinbeck Cottage is centrally located and a short walk from many scenic destinations. It is located a half mile from The Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row, as well as downtown Pacific Grove. Lover’s Point beach is just one mile away and downtown Monterey is two miles away.There are many fantastic restaurants, activities and shops in the area.Other Things to Note- Check-in time is 4:00 pm and check-out time is 11:00 am.- There is a firm no smoking and no pet policy.- We do not have a washer/dryer on the property for guest use.

Attraction	Distance
Cannery Row	9 min walk
Monterey Bay Aquarium	10 min walk
Lovers Point	2 min drive
Fisherman’s Wharf	3 min drive
Pacific Grove Golf Links	5 min drive

Restaurant	Distance
Monterey Bay Aquarium	10 min walk
Gianni’s Pizza	9 min walk
Starbucks	12 min walk
Carl’s Jr.	8 min walk
Sea Harvest	13 min walk

Transportation	Details
Monterey Station	10 min walk
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)	Monterey Peninsula)

Is John Steinbeck’s Cottage: 30-Night Minimum Stay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at John Steinbeck’s Cottage: 30-Night Minimum Stay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at John Steinbeck’s Cottage: 30-Night Minimum Stay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is John Steinbeck’s Cottage: 30-Night Minimum Stay located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium. 17-Mile Drive and Monterey Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km). Monterey Station is 10 minutes by foot.

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedOn-site parties or group events are strictly prohibitedHost has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the propertyHost has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the propertySafety features at this property include a fire extinguisherWe should mentionA car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Located in Pacific Grove, this cottage is by the sea. 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 17-Mile Drive and Monterey Bay. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.