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Carmel Home Nestled in the Woods- 3+BR/2.5 BA June Special! [#146394] | View Property
Carmel By the Sea
House, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 7)
$2000-$3000/wk
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Traveler Reviews (36)
awesome!
Guest: sara r.
Date of Stay: 04/27/12
Review Submitted: 05/15/12
This house was prefect! it accommodated our two families with children very well and was very comfortable overall. the house matched what was pictured and described and the layout of the house was even better than I imagined. It is very close to town, and beach. We will be back for sure!
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Beautiful Carmel
Guest: hanfam
(El Salvador)
Date of Stay: 09/06/11
Review Submitted: 10/21/11
My wife and I spent September in this house in Carmel and we wish we could have spent the year!! The house is well located, inland from the coast in a very quiet wooded neighborhood so you don’t get the fog but are 5 minutes to Carmel by the Sea. It was great getting up and having breakfast on the porch and enjoying the weather. The house is just great. Has everything you need. It seemed like we had swapped houses with the owners. The kitchen was complete all the utensils you could need. Like wise with the bathrooms and bedrooms—sheets, towels, hangers. We had 4 guests come down from San Francisco and spend a weekend with us and it worked out just great. Nice golf courses 5 minutes away. If you want to spend a great time in the Monterey area I highly recommend this house.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Perfect location
Guest: Ash
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 08/07/11
Review Submitted: 08/30/11
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to stay in the Carmel / Monterrey area. The house itself is well appointed and very comfortable but the location is absolutely spectacular ...up in the hills and surrounded by woods yet only 5 minutes from the town (the boutiques on ocean avenue) and only 15 minutes from Monterrey.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Ordinary place..
Guest: Koka
(San Jose)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11
Review Submitted: 07/20/11
This house is up in the woods and not close to the beach or downtown near all the attractions. The house is old and does not look as good as the pictures. When we arrived at the home owner was himself cleaning the house and doing some plumbing repair. Restrooms have water leakage issues. All over the restrooms there are signs posted that there could be a potential drain problems when flushing water and hence use caution!! There are also detailed notes as to who will pay the cost of repairs in case of drain issues :-) During my trip my nephew who is 2 yr old drew some pictures on the path way outside the house near the road with a chalk piece. We were charged $25 cleaning charges to remove the chalk. I would not recommend this home as to begin with its not the place to be in Carmel and secondly the owner looks for every little opportunity to knock off your deposit. Beware and stay out!
Owner response:Every once in a while you run across a guest that turns vindictive when they are not able to get everything they desire and leave the home in a condition requiring excess housekeeping services. This particular guest received a discount and then proceeded to demand an early check in and late check out. We attempted to accommodate. Unfortunately on their arrival day (a Sunday) we developed a plumbing problem several hours before their arrival. We contacted the guest four hours before their arrival indicating that we would not be able to accommodate the early check in and asked that they show up at the normal check in time. They showed up early anyway while we were fixing the plumbing problem. They were ultimately able to get into the home at the normal check in time but were very upset. Yes, we do have signs in the bathrooms indicating potential toilet problems if certain items are flushed in the toilet. This is a requirement of our management company as the entire Monterey Peninsula has water conservation issues and all toilets are extremely low flow toilets and could be a problem. We have never experienced any problems, but our management company requires the notice since they have had problems in other homes. This guest was upset that a small portion of their security deposit was retained because their children drew with chalk all over the driveway and required two visits by our housekeeper to remove it. As you can see the guest turned vindictive. We charged the guest a small portion of the amount of the extra charge the housekeeper charged us. As for the other negative comments we encourage the reader to view all the comments of our past guests and you will see these negative comments are not true. We strive to give our guests a warm welcoming Carmel experience and assist them with restaurant selections, key attractions, etc. as we lived in Carmel for several years and know many of the hidden gems of the Monterey area. We have had many happy guests. Occasionally there are guests that are not suitable for vacation home rentals.
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Great Location, Comfortable Home
Guest: BT
(Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 12/26/10
Review Submitted: 01/08/11
This house delivers exactly what the description promises, and looks just like the photos. It is in a very convenient location for anyone who wants to take advantage of the central California coast. It's easy to drive south to the Big Sur area or north toward Santa Cruz -- and Carmel and Monterey themselves offer many activities from sightseeing and hiking to shopping and museums (and, oh yeah, golf). The house itself is clean and comfortable, and the owner is very organized and very helpful. Great for two or three couples, with room to spread out and a well-equipped kitchen and useful living areas. There's a TV almost every time you turn around, WIFI works fine, and the surround sound makes DVD watching a vivid experience. We were there in the winter, and in warmer weather you could also take advantage of the deck (we did see deer!) in back and patio out front. Young or old can travelers can make this versatile location home.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Great location for Carmel, Carmel Valley, Monterey, and Big Sur areas
Guest: BT
(Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 12/26/10
Review Submitted: 01/08/11
This property delivers everything promised in the description. It looks exactly like the photos, and it's a very comfortable home in a very convenient place. The owner was very helpful in making suggestions before our stay and checked after arrival to make sure all was well. The kitchen is well equipped for any kind of cooking you might want to do. TV and WIFI work well, and we did in fact see deer in the back yard. The house is very close to Rte. 1 and so makes a great base to go either north or south -- and also east to the wineries of Carmel Valley. We especially enjoyed being close to Point Lobos, a beautiful state park with lovely hikes as well as local history. Nearby shopping center has all the necessities -- groceries, drug store, banks, wine shop, specialty stores, and a couple of good restaurants. It's a great location for a vacation with family or friends. We've always had good luck on VRBO and this is another example.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Wonderful Visit
Guest: Bock
Date of Stay: 11/27/10
Review Submitted: 01/05/11
We had a wonderful family reunion here. The weather was great and the house was just wonderful!! So comfortable and welcoming. Thank you very much!!!
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Another Great time!
Guest: Apodaca
Date of Stay: 10/15/10
Review Submitted: 01/05/11
Another great time as always. So relaxing to come to "our home away from home". Saw 5 deer on the driveway! Had dinner at Rio Grill, then to Vino Napoliand saw old friends. Great time with family for a 60th birthday. Watched football and baseball while it rained a bit. Cozy. Sad to leave but know we will be back for the next time. Thank you!
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FAmily get together
Guest: Porticos
Date of Stay: 10/09/10
Review Submitted: 01/05/11
A beautiful family get together for an 80th birthday. Memorable by our being in a delightful, warm, comfortable home. Many, many thanks. We would surely love to come again.
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Feel very homey whenever we are there
Guest: Londoner
(New York)
Date of Stay: 08/14/10
Review Submitted: 09/19/10
We love Carmel, but it's not cheap place to go. Now, we have two kids so that it's even harder to stay at hotel. This Carmel home is a perfect place for a family who wants to have a relaxing time as well as enjoying all the activities Carmel has to offer. Very close to shopping, downtown Carmel, beach, and horse riding and wine tasting in Carmel Valley. We are very satisfied with this place, we end up coming back every summer.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
Carmel family vacation
Guest: ford
(ca)
Date of Stay: 08/01/10
Review Submitted: 08/10/10
Great place nestled in the woods....also close to shops/dining/beach! The property was spotless, well maintained, and fully equipped...you really only need your clothes! We took advantage of the quiet, back deck and cooked up a storm in the kitchen....the surround sound in the family room was a huge hit when we watched movies. I am recommending this property to all heading up north!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.
carmel house in the quiet woods
Guest: ford
(ca)
Date of Stay: 08/01/10
Review Submitted: 08/05/10
loved the house ....it was so roomy! also, it was completely stocked....and we enjoyed the deck and the quiet! the kitchen was great and we cooked in it often. Also, the surround sound in the family room was a big hit with the kids! on a rainy day we all put together a 750 piece Thomas Kinkade puzzle and we left it for future guests with the same weather ...
Owner response:Glad you had a great time. One of our favorite pastimes is sitting on the deck and just taking in all the beautiful scenery as well.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.
The Sunny Side of Carmel
Guest: Music Lovers
(Kentfield, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 07/16/10
Review Submitted: 08/07/10
Our family stayed in this spacious, comfortable and well equipped home for two weeks in July during the Bach festival. We found the house to be very clean, and the owners, Ken & Barbara have put a lot of thought into providing everything needed for a comfortable stay. Sitting on the deck with a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening, you can be well entertained watching birds and deer as they browse around the property. Our new favorites for breakfast are, From Scratch in The Barnyard Center, or Carmel Belle in town. If you want a nice drive south, go to Lucia and eat fish & chips on the deck overlooking the ocean.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
The Sunny Side of Carmel
Guest: Music Lovers
(Kentfield, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 07/16/10
Review Submitted: 08/05/10
Our family stayed in this spacious and comfortable home for two weeks in July for the Bach festival. We found the place very well equipped and clean. Our favorite place to be was sitting on the deck watching the wildlife. Since the house is on the east side of Hwy 1 you get more sunshine then when you're in the village. A new favorite breakfast place is "From Scratch" in the Barnyard center, just down the hill from the house. Ken and Barbara do a great job of making you feel at home when you're away from home!
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Absolutely Gorgeous Carmel Home in the Woods
Guest: BJX
(San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/10/10
Review Submitted: 04/28/10
What a very pleasant surprise we had when we walked in the front door of this gorgeous home! We had no idea it would be this spectacular! Very well equipped, very homey and cozy, and a gorgeous location in the warm, sunny area of Carmel. Just a short drive to all parts of Carmel and the Monterey Peninsula - convenient to everything. Plenty of space for all of us, and morning coffee on the deck with the deer strolling by was awesome! So much to see and do here - wish we could stay another week! We will definitely be back next year!
Owner response:Glad you had a great time. Our favorite time as well is spent outdoors on the deck among the pine and oak trees. Makes a relaxing vacation.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Lovely Stay
Guest: Bakshi
Date of Stay: 02/20/10
Review Submitted: 01/05/11
Thanks for a lovely stay in your home. Everything was here that we needed and the house was very clean when we arrived which was fantastic. We will certainly stay here again! Thank you.
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Will come again!
Guest: shugar
(San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/20/10
Review Submitted: 05/03/10
What a lovely home! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the many hikes throughout the peaceful neighborhood (incredible views!). Your pictures barely do justice to the home...it was so spacious and we liked the separation of the bedrooms from the rest of the house. Definitely recommeding to our friends.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Guest: George Judge
(El Cerrito,Ca 94530)
Date of Stay: 01/08/10
Review Submitted: 01/08/10
House is well appointed and located.It is large enough to embrace a family or several adults and send them away wanting more.It also has a knowledeable and helpful owner.
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Guest: Jean Morris1
(Deerfield, IL)
Date of Stay: 08/21/09
Review Submitted: 08/21/09
Comfortable home in quiet area, but well situated for shops, etc. Lots of living space to spread out and delightful deck for relaxation. Overall impression was that it was so peaceful and quiet.
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Guest: Joe & Teresa Chavez
(Carson City, NV)
Date of Stay: 08/01/09
Review Submitted: 08/01/09
This is a wonderful property. Our family was very comfortable and the house had everything we needed. We will consider staying here again. Consider a toaster. A great place for a family vacation.
Owner response:Thanks for the info on the toaster. Consider it done!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/28/09
Review Submitted: 05/28/09
We had a wonderful time in Carmel. After visiting mainly sierras, lakes and mountains in California, we opt to visit this beautiful city. Your house is charming, spacious, comfortable and decorated with great taste. We enjoyed having a cup of fresh coffee sitting outside, either in the front or rear deck. Watching or listening to wild life was relaxing. The regret we have is not to be able to spend more time in the house, since we wanted to visit places around, hopefuly next time. Thanks again Ken. G. Hoyos
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/06/09
Review Submitted: 05/06/09
Absolutely fantastic! A very private, warm, inviting home. And we did see Bambi et al and a friendly squirrel in the mornings. Just around the corner from downtown Carmel, but far enough away to never know you were in a tourist area. Highly recommended!
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Guest: Mary90
(Windsor, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/03/09
Review Submitted: 05/02/09
It was our first time participating in the Big Sur International Marathon. We enjoyed it thoroughly, and the stay at the house made it even more memorable. We found it exactly as it was advertized and more. Location could not have been better. We were just sorry that we could only stay two nights. We will keep this in mind if we should come to Carmel again and would definately recommend this home to our friends. Thanks again.
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Guest: DB
Date of Stay: 10/31/08
Review Submitted: 10/30/08
We just got home from dinner (Luca was terrific) and wanted to tell you what a wonderful time we had in your lovely home. Everything was great - comfortable bedrooms, kitchen, relaxing sitting area with TV, lovely deck, etc. Weather has been great. Randy and I played at Monterey CC, Corral de Tierra, and Pasatiempo with beautiful weather, while the ladies shopped (Ouch!) Thanks for helping make our stay in Carmel very relaxing...but, as always, too short.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08
Review Submitted: 09/20/08
We spent a fantastic two weeks in this house exploring the Monterey area. Coming from central London, we really enjoyed the space of the house. Our two year old particularly enjoyed sprinting down the long hallways. We had glorious weather and enjoyed time on the patio as well as exploring the coastline. The house is in the hills above Carmel which is usually sunny when Carmel-by-the Sea is in fog and also conveniently located for explorign in all directions. The house was very nice and comfortable and a perfect place for a family holiday. We spent a lot of time exploring Big Sur and particularly loved Pfeiffer Beach. Asilomar was beautiful anytime of day. Ken, the owner, was a pleasure to deal with and made us feel really welcome. We would heartily recommend this house and the area.
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Guest: AI
Date of Stay: 08/22/08
Review Submitted: 08/21/08
The house was beautiful, very clean and comfortable with all amenities as advertised. The owner was always extremely helpful to us and gave us lots of useful information both before and during our stay We found it very comfortable and in a lovely location and thoroughly recommend this property. Carmel is a lovely place and we enjoyed divine pastries in the town centre at a french place near Tiffany, pizza at Allegro at The Barnyard, Breakfast at From Scratch, Dinner at The Hogs Breath and particularly liked Pfeifer State Beach and our trip to Nepenthe at Big Sur. Many Thanks for all your help and advice.
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Carmel Holiday August 2008
Guest: Lorraine I.
(Gloucestershire UK)
Date of Stay: 08/03/08
Review Submitted: 08/20/08
The house was beautiful, very clean and comfortable with all amenities as advertised. The owner was always extremely helpful to us and gave us lots of useful information both before and during our stay We found it very comfortable and in a lovely location and thoroughly recommend this property. Carmel is a lovely place and we enjoyed divine pastries in the town centre at a french place near Tiffany, pizza at Allegro at The Barnyard, Breakfast at From Scratch, Dinner at The Hogs Breath and particularly liked Pfeifer State Beach and our trip to Nepenthe at Big Sur. Many Thanks Ken for all your help and advice.
Owner response:Glad you had a good time and were able to visit some of the nearby areas in your search for sunshine! Next time try the cheese/wine shop located in the same center as Tiffany's! Its a treat to take to the beach!
Recommended for:People with disabilities, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.
Guest: Shannon
Date of Stay: 04/24/08
Review Submitted: 04/23/08
We had a great time in Carmel. We loved the home and were happy to see the extra little bedroom. My daughter had her friend from the barn stay with us, so everyone had their own bed. We had dinner for the barn a couple of times, everyone enjoyed not having to go out to a restaurant after a long day at the horse show at the Fair Grounds. This year we had 2 great days with sun, and 2 with cold and wind.
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Guest: Johnson Family
Date of Stay: 01/03/08
Review Submitted: 01/02/08
Happy New Year! We really enjoyed staying in your lovely home. Our stay was very relaxing. We are refreshed and ready to begin another year of hard work. We hope to come back again in the future.
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Guest: Larry
Date of Stay: 08/20/07
Review Submitted: 08/19/07
Words are not enough to express our gratitude and wonderful experience we've all had here in the last week. The house is beautiful- we couldn't have asked for more. We got to see the family of deer, too! We sincerely appreciate this and will see you next year!
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Guest: Gail and Dennis
Date of Stay: 08/06/06
Review Submitted: 08/05/06
We love it here! The house is beautiful and quite complete. We adore the grounds and saw families of deer. We hope to spend time here again in the future!
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