Celebrate Fall! $2250/Week! Includes Guest House Monterey, California Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 105482

Two story house, over an acre of landscaped grounds, fountain, seasonal creek

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Location: Monterey, Central Coast, California, USA (Laguna Seca Area, 15 miles inland from Monterey)

Accommodations:  House, 3 Bedrooms + Loft + Den, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-9)

Beautiful main house, additional guest house, 2 hot tubs, exercise room, sunshine galore, lots of amenities! Recently remodeled with wonderful furnishings and artwork, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3 fireplaces, on a generous acre of gated & landscaped grounds. Enjoy inside casual elegance, combined with outside sunshine and activities, for way more than just an ordinary vacation getaway.

Tucked away in the Monterey Sunbelt area, this spectacularly designed and furnished home, with great hiking and biking trails just steps outside the front doorway, provides a great way to integrate the best of both indoor and outdoor pleasures.

European furnishings, contemporary state-of-the-art lighting, gourmet kitchen with concrete countertops, designer bedding, numerous tasteful art pieces, cozy library, fully equipped exercise room with 2 treadmills, & DSL wireless for staying in touch. There is a secret loft area in the main house for children to enjoy.

Outdoors you'll find front and back decks, a firepit for sitting around in the evening, great views, and direct access to 5,000 acres of park trails. The lupin covered hillsides in springtime are an amazing natural wonder. Watching the sun rise or set over the hills is a fabulous experience. There are hundreds of miles of bicycling trails for a casual biker or the most avid of mountain biking enthusiasts.

A short drive puts you at any of several beaches, wine tasting rooms, the Aquarium, Point Lobos, Big Sur, Carmel, Steinbeck House, Cannery Row, agricultural fields and vineyards, old California missions, the Laguna Seca Raceway, a plethora of restaurants, and numerous other activities. Return to the house for dining on the deck, getting into the spa, and enjoying the sunset. A truly unique house in a very unique area.

Accommodations include the Main House which sleeps 7 (with 2 bedroom suites, 2 baths, 1 fold-down queen bed,1 sleeping sofa), and spa for 7 people. There is also the detached Guest House which sleeps 4, with 1 bedroom suite, 1.5 baths, exercise room w/ day bed, and spa for 2 overlooking the hills. All very private and secluded to provide an escape from the ordinary to the extraordinary. The Main House may be rented without the Guest House for smaller groups (guest house is not rented to someone else if you rent just the main house).

2009 Upcoming Local Events:
July 3-5 Laguna Seca - US Grand Prix World Championship
Aug 12-16 Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance
Oct 9-11 Monterey Sports Car Championships
Nov 15 Big Sur Half Marathon
Nov 26-29 Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 25-Jan 2 Christmas and New Year Holiday

2010 Major Event:
June 17-20 Pebble Beach, US Open - Sorry, we have already booked for this event!

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• Amenities
  • Washer: *Only at guest house.
  • Dryer: *Only at guest house.
  • Linens Provided: Bedrooms have pillow-top mattress pads and warm duvets for luxurious sleeping.
  • Off Street Parking
  • Gas Fireplace (3) : Main house has gas fireplaces in Living Room and Kitchen. Guest house has a gas fireplace in the Exercise Room.
• Beds
  • King Bed: King Bed is located in the Guest House studio bedroom upstairs & has a chaise lounge in the same room. Downstairs is a French Chair that converts to a single bed. Spa for two is on the upstairs studio bedroom deck.
  • Queen Bed (2) : Queen Bed Suite upstairs in the main house has a chaise lounge (twin bed size)& a loft area (mostly for children). Balcony overlooking backyard and seasonal creek is accessed from this room. Queen Bed Suite downstairs.
  • Convertible Bed: Additional sleeping: French Sofa in Library converts to a double bed. French Chair in Main House converts to a single bed. Chaise lounge sofas in 2 bedrooms (upstairs main house bedroom & guest house studio bedroom) can be used as twin beds.
  • Crib: Small portable fold-down crib available on request.
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV (3) : TV is set up for surround sound.
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library: Open floor plan allows listening from library, living room, kitchen, entertainment room and dining room. CD player has IPod plug-in.
  • Private Hot Tub (2) : Main house spa seats 7 adults. Guest house spa seats 2 adults, this spa is only available with rental of guest house.
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: B & B Italian dining table seats 8 people. Spacious kitchen has counter seating for 6 people. Countertops are concrete. Oven offers both conventional and convection cooking. Viking gas cooktop is also available.
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave (2) : One in main house; one in guest house
  • Catering Available: Local catering company offers meals delivered from major restaurants on the Peninsula.
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio (4) : Front deck patio overlooks fountain, seasonal creek, gardens and abundant oak trees. Rear deck patio with firepit. Sun-drenched stone patio on upper hillside. Guest house patio with mountain views & firepit.
  • Balcony
• View/Location
  • Mountain View: West view of mountains, valleys and sunsets.
• Communications
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Bike trails accessible from property. Separate guest house with 1 bed and 1.5 bath, with second hot tub and exercise room with 2 treadmills.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Racquetball
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Nearby Motor Sport Raceway Hosts Car and Motorbike Races,which offers Race Car Driving Instruction. Local Wineriers offer Wine Tasting. Scuba Diving Outfitters offer Dives and Instruction.

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MAIN HOUSE: $300-$400/night dependent on # of guests
ADD THE GUEST HOUSE: $100-$150/night (cannot be rented independently)
$150-$200 Cleaning Fee is required, $500 Damage Deposit (Refundable).
TWO NIGHT MINIMUM.
HOLIDAYS: May be slightly higher rates.
NEW RATES: $3,000/WEEK BOTH HOUSES!!

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 11/21/09
  Positive Rating
  Roxie and John Orendorff , San Diego, Ca.
  • Our visit was from November 13 to November 17, 2009. This trip was to celebrate my Husband's "75th" birthday, with our family of three generations. Oh my God.... when we arrived at this magnificent setting and saw the vacation home, we looked at each other and said, "what must it be like inside"?...... When we walked through the front door, we gasped. The art works, the furnishings, and the ambience were unbelievable. But, the most exciting room was the gourmet kitchen. The separate guest house was used by our grandson and his new bride. It gave them the privacy they would like, but yet we were close enough. We cooked breakfast and dinner every night because we thought, "we cannot beat this anywhere, so why go out", and the kitchen was so well equipped it was a delight to prepare meals. My son, who is a gourmet chef in the rough, thought he was in heaven. The proximity of the house being close to town, but not too close was great. To wake up in the morning to the sounds of nature was a dream. We were able to see at least 12 deer during our stay. Vicki and Robert were wonderful. They were fun and made us feel like long lost friends who had come for a visit. We only wished we lived closer so we could become real friends. Would we recommend this rental, YOU BET, Would we do it again, YOU BET. We will use VRBO again. Signed, Roxie and John of San Diego, Ca. and Steve and Lyne' of Indianapolis, In., and Chris and Kristi of Reno, Nv,
• 11/20/09
  Positive Rating
  Judith Vaughn ,
  • My book club (7 members including me) have started an annual "away" weekend where we discuss books (or not). This home and guest house were beyond our highest expectations. Initially we were going to take advantage of the things to do in the surrounding area, but it was such a fabulous place we never left, except for a walk/hike in the hills. We sat in the sun like happy cats, to read and talk, ate good food that we prepared in the fully appointed kitchen, and drank some very delicious wine (ours and the bottle that was placed on the kitchen counter to welcome us). Vicki and Robert were great, and I plan to bring my husband back for our anniversay.
• 09/27/09
  Positive Rating
  Bob Horn , Oklahoma City, OK
  • Obviously I'm only going to be repeating all the positive comments already posted here. This property is idyllic. The deer, quail, and hummingbirds are all here. It is wonderfully furnished and has tons of whimsical lighting. Exercise equipment, two hot tubs and a fully equipped kitchen make this a great place to stay. The Lamberts were perfect hosts (hint: they like wine) and were very helpful with attractions and restaurants. Highly recommended!
• 09/26/09
  Positive Rating
  Tina Lewis , Edmond, OK
  • This rental home was even better than we expected. The owners did an incredible job of making our stay/experience spectacular. Their rental home is beautiful, clean, organized and peaceful to mention just a few descriptors. We would encourage any and everyone who is going that way to stay in the Monterey Bay House.
• 07/31/09
  Positive Rating
  Sally Wong , Petaluma, Ca
  • This home exceeded our expectations! It is so peaceful and beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed the home with its natural surroundings. We celebrated my parent's 50th wedding anniversary here and found it to be very spacious and comfortable for everyone. It's just a short drive to nearby restaurants and many points of interests. Thank you Vicki and Robert for making our stay very memorable. The stone patio, decks and hot tubs were just wonderful to hang out and enjoy the outdoors.
• 07/28/09
  Positive Rating
  Dona Robertson , Atascadero, CA
  • We stayed at this beautiful home for two nights at the end of June. The photos and guest comments were what drew us to the site, but I must say it went beyond our expectations! My husband just retired after teaching for 36 years, and we wanted to celebrate the kick off to his "endless summer" with our children and grandchildren. There were 7 adults and 3 small children. The house provided us with plenty of space to enjoy each other's company and still have some private space. We were happy that we added the guest cottage space. It was like staying at a 5-star hotel with all the luxurious amenities: thick towels, lush bedding, two spas... The owners really have an eye for colors, artwork, special lighting features, and interior design. We loved all the little areas set up for outside visiting--tables, chairs, heat lamps. The location was ideal, too. Close enough to Monterey (and its world-class aquarium), but we felt we were in the country--away from the fog! This is an ideal setting for connecting with friends and family. The kitchen is so well-equipped and the dining area provided plenty of space for family- style dining. This was greatly appreciated as restaurants aren't fun for small children! We had a wonderful time. We would highly recommend this property to our friends, and hope to return, and next time stay longer!
• 02/10/09
  Positive Rating
  Diana Anderson , Lowell, MI
  • We were looking for a place to relax with room for six adults a preschooler and a toddler. The Monterey houses were perfect. Using both the guest house and the main house gave us room to mingle and room to get away. There was plenty of space for everyone to gather for a meal that was easy to prepare with the on hand pantry goods. The complimentary bottle of wine for our first night was appreciated. We enjoyed the day trips to the nearby wineries and the evenings in the hot tubs. Having stayed at a variety of rentals, I really appreciated having cookware, dishes, and overall décor that was considerably better than the normal rental accommodations. We truly appreciated our stay and would be pleased to return for another visit.
• 12/09/08
  Positive Rating
  Lori , Ripon, CA
  • What a beautiful house! We loved everything about our weekend spent here. It's in a very nice area and is ideal for kids and adults. The kids were not ready to leave and we would love to come back in the future. Thank you!
• 11/08/08
  Positive Rating
  Candy Sanborn ,
  • My two sisters, my mother and I stayed at the Lambert's lovely home for five nights in early October, 2008 and found it fit our needs perfectly. The home decor and the grounds are so serene - perfect for relaxing after a busy day of sightseeing. We also appreciated how central the home was to area attractions. The Lambert's helpful information about area restaurants, shopping, grocery stores, etc. was great too. My family and I highly recommend this property!
• 09/07/08
  Positive Rating
  Sonia & Ivan , Redwood City, CA
  • Highly recommended, without reservation. Ideal set up for a vacation retreat. We had the guest house for ourselves while our 5 other guests (Brother, sister-in-law, niece, nephew, Dad) stayed in the main house. The houses are very modern, filled with designer accents, yet maintain a relaxed feel. Perfect for trips to the Monterey Bay aquarium, Big Sur, Point Lobos, and we loved the Roaring Camp steam engine railroad in Felton. If you enjoy sun over fog, the location is perfect. We relished exploring the coast in the morning and afternoon, then returning home for homemade meals/BBQ and a dip in the hot tub. Very quiet and relaxing.

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