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~ Welcome to The Lavender House! ~ A Lovingly Restored Victorian Home ~ Fully Furnished Vacation Rental Home ~ Living Room with TV and Electric Fireplace ~ Living Room with TV and Electric Fireplace ~ Dining Area Between Living Room and Kitchen ~ Dining Area Between Living Room and Kitchen ~ Fully Equipped Kitchen ~ So Many Special Details ~ Fully Equipped Kitchen ~ Full Size Washer and Dryer on Main Level ~ First Floor Bathroom Has a Shower Over Claw Foot Tub ~ First Floor Bathroom Has a Shower Over Claw Foot Tub ~ First Bedroom on Second Floor Has a Queen Bed ~ First Bedroom on Second Floor Has a Queen Bed ~ Second Bedroom on Second Floor Has a Queen Bed ~ Second Floor Bathroom Has a Standing Shower ~ Second Floor Bathroom Has a Standing Shower and Antique Vanity ~ Second Floor Balcony with Peeks of Monterey Bay ~ Steps Up to Third Level Loft ~ Third Level Loft Has Two Twin Beds ~ Third Level Loft Has Two Twin Beds and Desk ~ Peeks of Monterey Bay ~ Peeks of Monterey Bay ~ Enclosed back yard with synthetic turf ~ Enclosed back yard with synthetic turf ~ Front Exterior, 1-Car Garage for Small - Medium Car ~ Sit on the Front Porch and Enjoy a Tea! ~ Beautiful Victorian Architecture In a Stunning Color Scheme ~ Originally Built In 1902 and Lovingly Restored ~ Many Original Details Adorn the Home ~ Perfect Location to Walk to Beach and Downtown Attractions ~ We Hope You Return Year After Year ~ Our Homes Are Set Up For Safety First ~ Along the Recreation Trail in Pacific Grove. ~ Along the Recreation Trail in Pacific Grove. ~ 1 1/2 Blocks to Downtown Pacific Grove. ~ Walk to Downtown Pacific Grove Restaurants and Shops ~ Walk to Downtown Pacific Grove Restaurants and Shops ~ Walk to Downtown Pacific Grove Restaurants and Shops ~ Downtown Pacific Grove. ~ Downtown Pacific Grove. ~ Downtown Pacific Grove. ~ Downtown Pacific Grove. ~ Downtown Pacific Grove. ~ Downtown Pacific Grove. ~ Downtown Pacific Grove.
Age 12 and under.
Current Specials
Location: Pacific Grove
Sleeps 6

Beds

  • Queen 2
  • Twin 2

Description

Welcome to “The Lavender House”! Sleeps 6

Park your car in the garage of this colorful Victorian, and walk to every Pacific Grove attraction from this ideal location right in the heart of town. Dining, shopping, the beach and the Monterey Recreational Trail are just steps away.

Built in 1916, the home was recently renovated to offer modern conveniences along with vintage charm. Views of the Monterey Bay from its second and third floor bedrooms are fabulous and enhance the experience.

Exquisitely decorated with antique furniture and accessories, it’s like a trip to Pacific Grove’s past, from the old-fashioned front porch to the stained-glass windows.

The home is on a quiet lane, that runs parallel to the town’s main street. Close to Caledonia Park and three blocks from Lovers Point, it also has a back patio that is partially fenced for privacy.

The home is within walking distance of the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row, and just a few blocks from the Monterey Bay Recreation Trail, a popular place for cycling and walking. Also close by are the world-class golf courses and restaurants of Pebble Beach®. Other attractions within a half hour’s drive are the natural wonders of Big Sur and wine tasting and dining in Carmel Valley Village.

Upon your arrival, you will be greeted with complimentary cheese and wine or sparkling cider, wine tasting passes and a basket of local information. An assigned concierge vacation house manager is available to assist you during your stay. We have also provided spa amenities in the bathrooms, as well as spa robes, and beach gear with everything you need for a day at the beach, including chairs, blankets, towels, umbrella and cooler.

Guests enter the home via a short flight of stairs to the porch, where the front door opens into the cozy living room, with comfortable seating around an electric fireplace and hand-scraped hardwood floors. It’s a perfect spot to watch the 42-inch HDTV and enjoy conversation or a good book. Adjacent to the living room is an antique wooden dining room table with seating for 6.

Beyond the dining area is a fully-equipped kitchen with a vintage wooden telephone and a stained-glass window. Kitchen has a four-burner Jenn-Air gas stove, a deep double sink, custom tile floor and backsplash, and solid-surface countertops. Around the corner is a stacked washer and dryer, next to a hallway bath featuring a vintage clawfoot bathtub with shower, an old-fashioned wooden toilet tank and marble-topped vanity.

A curved staircase leads to the second floor, where there are two bedrooms with queen beds with Sleep Number mattresses, each with authentic antique furnishings and light fixtures. One bedroom has an iron bedstead while the other has a beautifully carved wooden headboard as well as ocean views from the window. The bay can be seen even more clearly from the second-story deck with cast-iron patio seating.

The bedrooms share a bath with an antique vanity with a hammered metal sink as well as a shower with an over-sized shower head, custom tile work and glass door. A vintage ceramic toilet tank completes the décor.

A stairway from the second floor leads up to a third-floor loft bedroom that’s ideal for children. It has a day bed with a Sleep Number mattress, as well as an additional single bed, and ocean views from a slanted window.

The back yard has artificial turf, BBQ grill and patio seating. Parking for a small car in the one-car garage and another small parking space in the driveway.

*Well-behaved dogs are allowed at the homeowner’s discretion. Additional Pet Fees*

City of Pacific Grove STR License #0445

Amenities

GENERAL

  • Clothes Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Garage
  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Iron & Board
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room
  • Parking
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine
  • Quality Bedding & Towels
  • Fireplace: Electric
  • Garage for 1 car
  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Parking: Off Street
  • Parking: On Street
  • Pet Friendly - Yes
  • Washer and Dryer (Private)
  • Wine and Cheese
  • Wine Tasting Passes for 2
  • Standard Wifi / Internet Service

Geographic

  • 10 Min Drive: Pebble Beach
  • 10 Min Drive: Spanish Bay
  • 15 Min Drive: Carmel by the Sea
  • Area: Close to Town
  • Walking Distance: Bay Trail
  • Walking Distance: Beach
  • Walking Distance: Beach Trail
  • Walking Distance: Cannery Row
  • Walking Distance: Downtown
  • Walking Distance: Lover's Point
  • Walking Distance: Restaurants

Entertainment Systems

  • Cable or Satellite TV

Home Exterior/Outdoors

  • Balcony
  • Beach Gear/Towels/Cooler/Chairs
  • Grill: Gas BBQ
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Porch

Availability

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Rates

DatesNightlyWeeklyMonthly
06/01/21 - 06/30/21$589$4,120
07/01/21 - 07/05/21$642
07/06/21 - 07/31/21$589$4,120
08/01/21 - 08/07/21$589$4,120
08/08/21 - 08/15/21$7,490
08/16/21 - 08/31/21$589$4,120
09/01/21 - 09/06/21$482
09/07/21 - 09/22/21$428$2,996
09/23/21 - 09/27/21$482
09/28/21 - 09/30/21$428
10/01/21 - 10/06/21$428
10/07/21 - 10/10/21$482
10/11/21 - 10/31/21$428$2,996
11/01/21 - 11/21/21$375$2,622
11/22/21 - 11/27/21$535
11/28/21 - 11/30/21$375
12/01/21 - 12/18/21$375$2,622
12/19/21 - 01/02/22$535$3,745
01/03/22 - 01/13/22$375$2,622
01/14/22 - 01/17/22$428
01/18/22 - 01/30/22$375$2,622
01/31/22 - 02/06/22$428$2,996
02/07/22 - 02/17/22$375$2,622
02/18/22 - 02/21/22$428
02/22/22 - 02/28/22$375$2,622
03/01/22 - 03/31/22$428$2,996$12,840
04/01/22 - 04/06/22$428
04/07/22 - 04/10/22$482
04/11/22 - 04/13/22$428
04/14/22 - 04/18/22$482
04/19/22 - 04/21/22$428
04/22/22 - 04/24/22$482
04/25/22 - 04/30/22$428
05/01/22 - 05/26/22$428$2,996
05/27/22 - 05/31/22$482
06/01/22 - 06/30/22$589$4,120$17,655
If you are booking for a last minute stay, ask our Reservationist if there is a Last Minute Special available.
*Last Minute Specials typically exclude holidays, special events; specials cannot be combined; other exclusions may apply. Please call for details.
* Holidays & Special Events may have higher rates.
*There is an additional fee for pets**
* Housekeeping, Processing and Property Protection fees and taxes are additional to the base rates.
* Guest stays of 30 days or more will also be responsible for utility charges (Electricity, Gas and Water), mid stay cleaning fees and a security deposit.
* Rates are subject to change and Owner approval.
* Total occupancy may affect rates: Rates may vary depending upon how many guests are occupying the home, including all infants and children.
* This home is managed by Sanctuary Vacation Rentals.

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Reviews

Cozy Little Gem in Pacific Grove!

Reviewed on 2021-05-12 by Unknown of Beverly Hills, CA Unknown
Updated on 2021-05-13
Review of stay from 2021-04-23 to 2021-04-26
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The Lavender House in Pacific Grove couldn't have been a better place to spend my fiance's 50th bday. We were joined by another couple for our much anticipated three-day weekend getaway. There was plenty of room in the house. Super cozy, too. The pictures you posted online described the place perfectly. When we arrived everything was clean and ready for our stay. We were very satisfied with the accommodations. And although we didn't utilize the 3rd-floor, we could have comfortably had two more guests. The entire house was decorated beautifully. And everything worked! We didn't encounter one issue while we were there. We especially loved the electric fireplace!! �� But the one thing that stood out the most was its location. We were just a few minutes from the ocean. We pretty much walked everywhere. We were also able to take our little Chihuahua, which was a HUGE plus :) So convenient! There was plenty of room around the house for him to explore and do his business �� Thank you for making our weekend extra special! We'll definitely be going back!
Manager response on 2021-05-13 - Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review of your recent stay at The Lavender House. We agree the location is ideal for everything in the area and just a short walk to shopping, restaurants and the water. We look forward to your next visit to the area.

Beautiful Victorian Home with Excellent Location

Reviewed on 2021-05-06 by Ed G. of Arroyo Grande, CA Unknown
Updated on 2021-05-08
Review of stay from 2021-04-29 to 2021-05-03
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Recommend to Others
We had a wonderful time in this comfortable and well-stocked home. We have rented many vacation rentals and this house has become our new favorite. This warm, inviting home made for a very relaxing stay. The beds were comfortable and the linens were soft and inviting. It is in a quiet location that is within easy walking distance of many area attractions.

Everything that we could possibly require was provided for us and the products were of excellent quality.

We marveled at the attention to detail that was given in the renovation of this house. We have never taken so many pictures of a vacation rental. We even photographed the door hardware because of the ornate design.

Beautiful Lavender House will be our vacation rental choice when we plan our next trip to Pacific Grove.
Manager response on 2021-05-08 - Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your fabulous review of your recent stay at The Lavender House. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and the fabulous location. We look forward to your next visit to the area.

Charming stay in convenient location

Reviewed on 2021-02-10 by Markus F. of Palo Alto, CA United States
Updated on 2021-02-13
Review of stay from 2021-02-04 to 2021-02-08
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Recommend to Others
This is a small, charming house near downtown Pacific Grove. It is quiet and convenient. Everything worked great. Communication with the management company was excellent.
Manager response on 2021-02-13 - Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review of your stay at The Lavender House. We are pleased you enjoyed the home and the great location. We look forward to your next visit to the area.

GLORIOUS GETAWAY

Reviewed on 2021-02-23 by Unknown of Fresno, CA Unknown
Updated on 2021-02-27
Review of stay from 2021-02-19 to 2021-02-21
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Recommend to Others
GREAT LOCATION CHARMING HOUSE
Manager response on 2021-02-27 - Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for the review - we look forward to your next visit to the area.

Beautiful Pacific Grove Get Away

Reviewed on 2021-03-17 by Adam S. of Los Altos, CA United States
Updated on 2021-03-20
Review of stay from 2021-03-12 to 2021-03-15
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Recommend to Others
Wonderful property, well cared for and very nicely located in Pacific Grove. Old world charm with modern conveniences like good wifi, water pressure and appliances. Even a BBQ in the backyard. We'll be back!
Manager response on 2021-03-20 - Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you very much for your lovely review of The Lavender House. We are pleased you loved all the little touches and the fabulous location to downtown Pacific Grove. We look forward to your next visit to the area.

Wonderful stay!

Reviewed on 2021-04-01 by Stefanie K. of Walnut Creek, CA US
Updated on 2021-04-03
Review of stay from 2021-03-26 to 2021-03-30
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Our family of five had a wonderful stay at the Lavender House. The house was clean and we felt safe staying there. We would definitely come back to this house due to location and cleanliness of the place. The only thing we would love to have next time is a bigger cutting board. Other than that, we found everything we needed and we appreciate the extra HDMI cable in the drawer to hook up our notebook to the TV! Thank you for the little touches!
Manager response on 2021-04-03 - Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review of Lavender House. We are pleased you enjoyed the home and the great location. We look forward to your next visit to Pacific Grove.

Pretty in Purple

Reviewed on 2019-12-04 by Unknown of Delray Beach, FL United States
Updated on 2019-12-11
Review of stay from 2019-11-26 to 2019-11-30
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My family of 5 heartily enjoyed our stay. We cooked our whole Thanksgiving feast in the kitchen, which was well-equipped. The home was renovated, but kept Victorian charm. Parking for 2 cars was doable, but further guests would find parking a challenge, so heads up!
We would be happy to stay here again!
Manager response on 2019-12-11 - Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you very much for the wonderful review of The Lavender House. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your Thanksgiving in the home and were able to make use of the well stocked kitchen. We look forward to your next visit to the area.

Lavender house in Pacific Grove

Reviewed on 2020-07-03 by Eric F. of , United States
Updated on 2020-07-11
Review of stay from 2020-06-27 to 2020-07-01
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Great

Awesome home with great location

Reviewed on 2020-07-27 by Scott B. of Austin, TX United States
Updated on 2020-08-16
Review of stay from 2020-07-16 to 2020-07-19
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This was a fantastic stay. I surprised my mom with this beautiful home for our 3 day stay in Pacific Grove. It was close to everything we needed - dining, grocery, and the beach! We loved the antique style.
Manager response on 2020-08-16 - Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
We are so pleased that you and your mom enjoyed your stay at The Lavender House and to be a part of your surprise!

Pg

Reviewed on 2020-10-13 by Patty S. of Park City, UT United States
Updated on 2020-10-19
Review of stay from 2020-10-04 to 2020-10-09
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Recommend to Others
Omfortable
Manager response on 2020-10-19 - Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for the review!

Quaint historic home in great location

Reviewed on 2020-10-26 by Darla G. of Henderson, NV United States
Updated on 2020-10-29
Review of stay from 2020-10-17 to 2020-10-24
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Recommend to Others
This home was exactly as shown in pictures and as described. The best thing about this home is the pride the management company has taken on every little detail. From the welcoming thank you note, to the notes on household directions, to the lavender soaps throughout the home. The home has plenty of laundry, hand soap and lotion, including shampoo and conditioner for your entire stay. The location of this home is superb. It’s centrally located to amazing restaurants and walking distance to the ocean. Two amazing restaurants is Passion Fish and Red House. We travel the world and those two restaurants we exquisite. The neighbors on all sides of the home were welcoming and helpful on recommendations. The yard is perfect for a small dog, but note there is an opening on the side of the home where your dog can get out. The homes is situated inside a small alleyway, so there isn’t much traffic at all. The bedding was comfortable, but we felt the beds weren’t super comfy. Although they say they are a sleep number bed we couldn’t get the remotes to work and they were lopsided. But we adjusted after a few nights. The driveway is small, our friends Audi fit, but nothing larger. The garage is a nice space for a small vehicle. We enjoyed our stay in this quaint historic home.
Manager response on 2020-10-29 - Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for the great review of Lavender House. We agree that the location is amazing and we also love PassionFish. We look forward to your next visit to the area.

Stay in Pacific Grove

Reviewed on 2020-11-02 by Vijay S. of , United States
Updated on 2020-11-15
Review of stay from 2020-10-14 to 2020-10-17
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Recommend to Others
We had a fantastic stay at the Lavender House, a thoughtfully planned for a home away from home. It's in a quiet neighborhood which suits our family perfectly. The property management team was very approachable. We will definitely try and come back again.
Manager response on 2020-11-15 - Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Lavender House!

Charming House in Great Location

Reviewed on 2020-12-03 by Unknown of San Fransisco, CA United States
Updated on 2020-12-07
Review of stay from 2020-11-07 to 2020-11-22
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Recommend to Others
Really enjoyed a 2 week stay in this fantastic little house with lots of original features. Well located for both beach and town and such a pretty house!
Manager response on 2020-12-07 - Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you! We are so pleased that you enjoyed our house and it's great location. Until next time...
GUESTS STAYED april 2021  ~  REVIEWED ON vrbo  ~  5 OUT OF 5 STARS

"Charming house in a quiet neighborhood close to the water and downtown. Perfect for a relaxing family getaway. Playground is also just around the corner!"

~ F. Lim - alamo, ca

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GUESTS STAYED october 2020  ~  REVIEWED ON vrbo  ~  4 OUT OF 5 STARS

"We managed to fit two adults and three teenagers comfortably into this cozy Victorian house. The location was very convenient - very close to my favorite local restaurant (Passionfish). Kitchen was well stocked and beds comfortable. Having coffee out on patio every morning will be my best memory."

~ K. Determann - belmont, CA

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GUESTS STAYED august 2020  ~  REVIEWED ON vrbo  ~  5 OUT OF 5 STARS

"We really enjoyed our stay at the Lavender House. It is a very cute victorian house inside and out. The property was well maintained, clean and well appointed. The location can't be beat for visiting the Monterey peninsula. Just a couple blocks from Lover's Point and the path that you can walk in one direction to Asilomar and in the other, all the way to the wharf and beyond. Also just a short walk to Lighthouse and some of the area's best restaurants, and fun little shops. Would definitely go back."

~ M. Murphy - San Francisco, CA

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GUESTS STAYED august 2020  ~  REVIEWED ON vrbo  ~  5 OUT OF 5 STARS

"Clean, attractive, great location."

~ H. Belfer - Palo Alto, CA

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GUESTS STAYED july 2020  ~  REVIEWED ON vrbo  ~  5 OUT OF 5 STARS

"This house was full of character and detail. It is small dog friendly and in a great location and walking distance to most places so that’s why we chose it, but we were a bit worried about the size. However there was great use of space and a fun 3rd floor/attic for the kids. The house itself was incredibly clean, nicely appointed, even had a sleep numbers bed, had everything we needed. Perfect for an extended getaway."

~ S. Diaz - fair oaks, ca

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Bedding

Maximum occupancy: This home sleeps up to 6 guests.

Upper Level Sleeping Options:

Bedroom #1
Queen Bed

Bedroom #2
Queen Bed

Bedroom #3
Two Twin Beds

Note: There is a full bath on the main (lower) level and a second full bathroom upstairs adjacent to the two main bedrooms. The loft/third bedroom is located on the third level up a steep set of stairs.