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Reviews of Monterey Peninsula Area Seaside Guest House

Monterey Peninsula Area Seaside Guest House
Seaside, CA

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 198 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seaside Gem
We stay at this guest house at least yearly and it never disappoints. The host is very thoughtful and has made sure everything is available for your stay. The Keurig coffee machine even has a “shot” size that is perfect for a packet of instant oatmeal. The location is quiet with great onsite parking and is centrally located so it’s easy to get to any of the Monterey Bay area attractions. Seaside has grown and there are excellent restaurants and brewery in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2024
Thank You 😘 Your always welcomed back

10/10 Excellent

Warren R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Feels like home
Well maintained. Professional, but homey as well. Would definitely stay again. She thought of everything!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay and great host!!
This VRBO was hands down one of my favorites in Monterey with the affordability and comfortability! Cecelia was nice enough to offer extra amenities to go visit places around the area on discount. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great parking and safe area
Well managed by on property owner. Quiet area and within a mile or two of everything you would need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay
Cute place in Monterey! Able to get to a lot of areas nearby easily. Host was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John & Alicia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seaside Sibling
We had a wonderful time for my sister! Location worked out for all of us. Also, able to learn and navigate our way in Monterey County. The lodging was perfect and enjoyed two homemade dinners. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

R J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem in Seaside
Cecelia is an outstanding host. The guest house was perfect for the two of us with everything in the kitchen, laundry, bathroom, bedroom, living room, dining area, and even a patio area were well stocked with supplies. We felt comfortable in a quiet neighborhood using offstreet parking as our vacation home base. 13 minutes to Laguna Seca, our weekend destination. Much Mahalo!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 Pleasant days
We stayed 3 nights while visiting the aquarium and touring the area. Cecelia is a marvelous host. Place was just as described and well equipped. Our stay was pleasant and enjoyable. If we travel that way again we will surely want to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always A Great Experience!
We stay here every time we visit the Monterey area. It is centrally located for biking, dinning, and sight seeing. The property has easy parking and is well maintained by the wonderful and thoughtful host. We consistently have an great experience and always look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
What more can you ask for?
Clean, quiet, comfortable, and an excellent host! Great location, highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G., Worcester Park England United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
4 nights In Monterey
This was our last chapter on our California road trip, going to San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and camping in Yosemite. Cecelia’s guesthouse was so welcoming, it had everything we needed, parking, clean beds, lovely garden, great washer and dryer which we really needed after camping, and in the right position for everywhere. We loved the area, did a whale watch, ate clam chowder in sourdough which was to die for. We would easily recommend the guesthouse to anyone visiting Monterey.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cozy cottage
The guest house was perfect for our stay in the Monterey area. It was close to everything. The Place was clean and had everything we needed! I would stay here again if in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely home
This is a comfortable place to stay. We were in town for a wedding and this house worked out well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
The property was beautiful and the house was quaint and comfortable. We had a great time and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Guesthouse
This is by far the best guesthouse with kitchen, living, dining room, bathroom, laundry room, and outside dining. The owner is very nice, and very helpful! From this guesthouse it is only minutes to great fun, food and shopping! Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and comfortable
This cottage is back off the road so it was very private and quiet. The style is attractive and pleasing to the eye. It was great to have a kitchen and a full-size fridge. The mattresses were good quality and the sheets smooth. The loft bedroom did get warm, but there are many windows that open to the sea breeze. There is plentiful hot water, but be careful because it gets really hot. The host was very helpful and considerate! Awesome place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Plus & minus
Would stay again! The on line info says there is a DVD music player. There is none. Also, no passes to the aquarium. Need to update the data.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2023
Sorry about the Aquarium Passes I received a letter from the Monterey aquarium. Telling me I’m not allowed to have VRBO guest use my passes. That was my second warning. It seems to be a silly rule to me because my guest spend money while they’re there. I don’t remember having ever said I had a DVD player I’ll have to check my listing again, other than that I hope you had a good time and thank you for choosing my guesthouse to stay in.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seaside Gem!!
We have stayed in this guesthouse multiple times and plan to be back again. It’s close to the Laguna Seca venue, Monterey Bay Coastal trail for biking and a short drive to downtown Monterey. The on-site parking is convenient as well as the nice deck for stretching and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Great little place to check out the sights of the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet cottage with everything I needed.
Our hostess communicated with us regularly. She also shared some fresh baked delicious cookies with us. The kitchen was small but well equipped with everything we needed. The beds upstairs were great!!! The internet was acting up but we didn't say anything until the end of our stay and were scolded for not telling her sooner so it could have been fixed. There is a large comfy couch and huge dining table and benches. We were there for five nights and loved coming home from our daytime excursions. It was a great location for tons of great activities. The Monterey Aquarium is a must-see!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark p., Columbus, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Weather
The Monterey area weather doesn't always cooperate! When planning a trip here, we didn't anticipate heavy rains and area power outages. Fortunately for us the Seaside Guesthouse had power!. It was very nice, clean and very comfortable. We spent more time in the house than we anticipated. It had all of the amenities of home. the hosts were very accommodating! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2023
Yes Mother Nature wasn’t kind to you both. It’s finally stopped raining! You’ll need to make a future trip back, and again thank you for choosing my guesthouse for your visit.

10/10 Excellent

Rama R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We were welcomed with a warm cottage while it was cold outsede when we arrived. The space is lovely -- kitchen, laundry, bathtub...and a fun loft! Cecilia is thoughtful and communicative. She provided Aquarium passes, wifi and great communication. We hope to be back and refer this place to friends and relatives!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H., Frisco, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location, space & host
We had the best time visiting the surrounding areas. Our stay was perfect! We were comfortable, the home is clean and well prepared & the host/ homeowner Cecelia is wonderful! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Paul O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed week Monterey area in December 2022
I enjoyed the week I spent in the Monterey area in Dec 2022. The property was clean, easy checkin, good parking off-street. I gave it 4 stars for reasons: - The heating could not be regulated so that it was comfortable both downstairs and in the loft bedroom. I set the heat control so that the downstairs was only 65 which left the bedroom loft at a bit over 70 degrees. - There are no curtains on the windows in the bedroom making it difficult to sleep later in the morning. - The TV is limited to streaming services as there is no network (e.g. CNN, NBC
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy place
Nice, quiet location. Well appointed: good towels, condiments, supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Everything was provided for a pleasant and relaxing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
a welcome Guest House
Great place to stay close to downtown Monterey and the Laguna Seca race track Cecelia is a perfect host
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming, clean, comfortable
We thoroughly enjoyed this charming, well stocked guest house. It is convenient to Monterey and the beaches. We would stay here again, it was as cozy and comfortable as the photos implied.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2022
Barbara was a wonderful guest, she left everything so nice and tidy I would Definitely Host her again😊

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne R., Belleville

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We were literally 15 or so minutes from Carmel, Monterey, and Pacific Grove. So if you’re looking to visit those places and not pay an exorbitant amount, this is the place for you. Had a little trouble with the internet, but not too bad. Owner lives right next door and always very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2022
Thank you for the nice review, thank you for the wine! It was very good😁

10/10 Excellent

Jim G., St Petersburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Overall a great place that had everything. Our host was special. Thanks Cecelia !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location! Very comfortable!
Lovely cottage, clean and well appointed with everything we needed. Owner very kind and responsive. Will return next time we visit the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place and close to Aquarium and Big Sur
This is a good landing spot if you want to explore the Monterey area and Big Sur. The bedroom isn't private, because it's essentially the loft, but that was okay for us. The kitchen is well-equipped, and the owner communicated well with us. We loved having access to the Aquarium guest passes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and close to Laguna Seca
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bradley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy little cottage, little warm upstairs in sleeping area when heat is on. We made it work. Close and convenient to Monterey and Carmel. BBQ and deck very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
We loved staying here it was close to everything we needed it to be. Our host Cecilia was prompt and responsive to any questions we had. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara T., Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable home!
This was a perfect pit stop on our California coast road trip. Quiet neighborhood (we were there on weeknights), clean comfy house, easy access to anything we needed, and a great home base for different adventures in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thank you for staying at my Guesthouse, please come again and visit 😁

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely Recommend This Place
Everything was perfect. Spotless, nicely furnished, beautiful yard, well-stocked with various food items, spices, toiletries, games, books, and more. Easy check-in with an electronic lock. The two beds were very comfortable and our friend loved sleeping on the large wide L-shaped sofa. The washer and dryer were a nice surprise. We'd definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marianne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location in residential neighborhood
Clean and quiet older small home not far from downtown Monterey or Carmel by the Sea. Was a nice size for my husband and me. Also a short ride to some very nice golf courses in Seaside.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot in Seaside/Monterey
This property was perfect for our stay while visiting Seaside, Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur. The place is just as advertised and checked all the boxes for a comfortable, quiet space to relax when we were done for the day. The parking area is off street and way back off the road, which was a big plus. Everything worked well in the house and the host was a pleasure to talk to as we crossed paths in the yard. Would recommend this VRBO - thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
My sister and I had a great time in Monterey, staying at the Lucido Inn. The use of space is efficient and it was more than big enough for us. Super clean, with great views and light in the upstairs loft. It was a little cold since we came in March. The heater doesn’t really heat the downstairs much (and it makes the upstairs TOO hot), so we left it on like 55F and it was chilly watching tv in the downstairs living room in the evenings! I wouldn’t have wanted to sleep on the couch down there. But the upstairs sleeping was ultra comfortable. And there were plenty of blankets! We would definitely stay there again. Cecelia even helped us visit the Monterey bay aquarium cheaply! ❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Hello Grace I’m sorry I should have told you I had electric lap blankets upstairs for the beds so you can stay warm upstairs with the heater turned off. I did purchase new windows and I hope that will help to cool the upstairs. Oh and I’d like to know where you purchased the oranges, they were so good I want to buy more! Thank you for leaving them😊

10/10 Excellent

Jerry W., Oak Harbor, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lucido Inn
My wife and I had a great week’s stay at the Lucido Inn. Very nicely furnished. Very clean and organized. The upstair’s beds are very comfortable. The bathroom being downstairs took some getting use to. The location is convenient to everything and also very quiet and safe. Communication with the host was prompt and courteous. Since the home is not very well insulated keeping it comfortable without being too energy wasteful was a bit of a challenge at times. Overall a very pleasant stay with a reliable WI-FI and a well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scarlette G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place with clean comfy furnishings.
Enjoyable Monterey stay in the upper Seaside neighborhood. Enjoyed having coffee on the outside deck in the morning, private setting. I hope to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo P., Tamarac, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Monterey, CA
My wife and I had a great time staying at the Lucido Inn. Private and quiet. Bed was very comfortable. Home had everything we needed in the kitchen. Good bathroom and shower. Close to Carmel. Good wiffi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect!!
This was truly a home away from home! Great location in a quiet neighborhood, yet close to all the area has to offer. Having so many amenities provided was great. We will definitely stay here again and encourage anyone reading this to do the same!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seaside vacay
Super clean and well organized! Cecelia is an amazing host!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yadi r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
This house was perfect for my 3day stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ilka H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Seaside Stay
We had a great stay at Cecelia’s home! The home was spacious, cozy and clean. Location was a close drive to Monterey restaurants and shops. Cecilia was quick to respond to any questions, which is always greatly appreciated when traveling! Would definitely recommend to anyone staying in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home away from home
The had a wonderful stay. It is located near the must visit places in the central coast. Highly recommend this place and plan on staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H., Boise

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Little House
We had an amazing experience all around staying at Cecelia’s guest house. The house was the perfect size for our family of four. It had everything we needed and more. Cecelia was so helpful providing info for our trip as well as going above and beyond with helping us get our tickets for the aquarium. She was very easy to contact and quick to respond. We loved staying at her place. Thanks Cecelia!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Place in Seaside
Cecelia's place "Lucido Inn" was top notch! From booking to leaving Cecelia was always available to help out if we needed anything. Her place was amazing, perfect spot off the main road and tucked away. Very clean, updated and super comfortable! The loft was great my seven year old loved looking down to the living room. It really felt like you were staying at a good friends house. If you are planning to stay in the Monterey Bay area this is the place to be, I wouldn't stay any where else. We will be back, thanks! Andrew, Amy & Thomas
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021