Jim and Nina's Pacific Grove beach house is an ideal home base for discovering the natural wonders of Monterey, Big Sur and surrounding areas. The cozy space is thoughtfully and beautifully designed, in addition to being spotlessly clean. The neighborhood is quiet and Pacific Grove itself is adorable and authentic, with excellent dining options from affordable to fancy; we actually preferred it to Carmel's upscale scene, although visiting Carmel is a must, and a quick 10 minutes away. But from Jim and Nina's place, you can enjoy a beautiful coastline walk two blocks from home, hiking galore, the 17-mile drive (by bike!), and access to some of the most amazing marine wildlife in the world. We very much appreciated the two guest passes to the famous, conservation-minded Monterey Aquarium; what a joy it was to then stop on a beach a few miles south of Carmel only to see whales swimming just off the coastline! On the home front, Jim was extremely responsive to a few questions we had upon arrival. It was clear they put a lot of thought into their guests' experience. 5 stars!