We came to Monterey for the weekend and found this adorable house in Pacific Grove. I'd never been there, but the location was wonderful - a block away from the coast and a nice walking/bike path. There isn't an ocean view inside, but you just have to step outside to see it. It's walking distance to cute shops and eateries, a very charming and quiet neighborhood. Also walking distance or a short drive to the aquarium, cannery row, etc.
The house is small, but perfect for me and my partner. Everything was clean, wifi worked great, and John even left us some fresh lemons and limes. Street parking was super easy. The only downside was that we couldn't get the water in the shower to be hot, so we ended up taking lukewarm showers.