Home in Seaside

Quiet neighborhood close to tourist attractions, great for families! This 2BD/1 bath is equipped with bunk beds and crib, perfect for a couple with kids or baby. It is ideal for a single family, NOT for multiple couples though there is a queen sofa bed in living room. Only 10 minute drive to the coast, downtown Monterey/15 mins from aquarium. Free off-street parking. Guests have access to the entire house and have everything they need inside. The host is nearby and may be in the yard to work. The space House: Inside the house, you should find everything you need. Beds are made and towels are provided. Bedroom 1 has a queen bed (sleeps 2), bedroom 2 has a bunk bed (2 single beds, plus a trundle), living room has sofa bed (sleeps 2). BEDROOM 1 The queen bed sleeps two and it is equipped with storage drawers and shelving. The closet has hanger space, and a baby cot/travel crib is located in the closet for families traveling with a baby. BEDROOM 2 Bedroom 2 has a bunkbed that sleeps 2. There is a trundle bed underneath as well. There are children’s toys and books on the shelves for families traveling with children. LIVING ROOM The living room has one sofa and one sofa bed that opens up to a double size sleeping area that could sleep one or two people. There are blankets and bedding in bedroom 1 closet. There is a TV on the wall that is connected to Amazon TV, Netflix, and Hulu. Heating: The fireplace in the living room is non-operational, do not use. On the living room wall is a heating unit, the control is located around the corner on the wall. To turn it on, click the lever to the right and you will hear the pilot light in heating unit ignite. Be sure to turn off the heating unit prior to leaving the house. Sofa bed: The sofa bed can be made up in living room. Open by removing the seating cushions and unfolding the queen mattress. Sofa bed is made up by guests using the provided sheets and bedding. KITCHEN There is a full kitchen with refrigerator, sink, dishwasher, oven and stove. The kitchen is equipped with dining ware, cook ware, utensils, and appliances, including coffee maker, toaster, and Vitamix. There is a gas stove that turns on by pushing the knob in and turning--no need for a match to light it. Be sure to turn the gas all the way off after use. The oven operates with push buttons and is easy to use, please be sure to turn buttons off after use. In the kitchen there is a dishwasher. Please clean your dishes after use. There is also a garbage disposal in sink, please use it with care and put trash in garbage, and not in the sink. The garbage can is located in corner and has two sides, one is for trash and one is for recycling. BATHROOM There is one bathroom in the house with shower and bath tub. There you will find shampoo, conditioner, and soap. There are fresh towels for your stay. After use, you may simply hang them in the bathroom. No need to wash towels after use as the house cleaner will do that. WASHER/DRYER There is brand new stacked laundry machine near back door. Touch screen operation, choose settings and hold start button for three seconds to lock machine door and begin cycle. Laundry soup provided, pour into drawer not to exceed the max line. YARD Front yard: The front yard area is for your use. You may park in the driveway behind gate and use the front of house area as you please, as long as you keep noise levels down. Back yard is for homeowner, who will sometimes be onsite to do yard work but will not disturb you during your stay. PARKING As stated in house rules, there is parking provided for one vehicle for this listing. If you must park two cars, pull all the way up and park cars behind gate. Street parking is first-come, first-served. Guest access Guests have access to the entire house and have everything they need inside. Other things to note You will need a car if you are staying here. You may park in driveway and close gate behind. It is only a ten minute drive to all the action and attractions in Monterey, but the neighborhood is not walkable as it is up a very steep hill about 1.5 miles from the ocean. There is a one step up for front door, otherwise it is all one level. Host is sometimes onsite doing yard work and may be in gardening shed in backyard, but will not disturb you during your stay.