Location: Carmel Valley, Central Coast, California, USA (1-3" to Bernardus & Wine Tasting; 10-20" Carmel/Pebble Beach)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Welcome to Provence in Carmel Valley. Authentic Adobe features with beautifully remodeled interior, many items imported from France. With over 3,000 feet of fine interior living and three seamless outdoor spaces, you won't remember if you are dining in or out by the adobe fireplace and outdoor living room. With rosemary, lavender, and your own fruit bearing olive and fruit trees, you will enjoy the special scents and the harvest when in bloom.
Perched just above Los Laureles Lodge, you can enjoy the fine dining there or at Bernardus Lodge. You can also enjoy the many nearby fine restaurants in Carmel Valley village, Carmel, or cook a gourmet meal in the chef appointed kitchen fully equipped with an expresso machine and wine fridge. There is also a large bar and game room with a small game table that includes chess, checkers and backgammon.
The best wineries in Carmel Valley, and hiking at Garland Park are located less than 5" away. Carmel restaurants and beaches are 15" by car, and the spectacular Big Sur Coastline beckons you to drive south 45" to enjoy Ventana, Nepenthe and The Post Ranch Inns. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with beach and amusement part is just 45" by car.
Three Bedrooms, an adjoining den with closet, and three bathrooms ensure comfort for all your guests with two king beds(one with memory foam), one queen bed, also with memory foam, and one comfortable queen pull out air bed in the den, and two twin beds (one tempur pedic) in the large guest bedroom with private bath.
Enjoy an authentic and charming adobe home which has hosted many satisfied guests over the years. This is the first time it has been available for vacation rental in it's 65 year history. The special feeling of the home and surrounds will make it hard to leave.
The pool/spa is heated during the months of May-October.
Special requests for food or other furnishings will be considered.
Conceirge Service Available for a fee. Restaurant reservations, shopping for arrival amenities and food.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: LG Tromm Highest quality with steam cycle
- Dryer: LG Tromm
- Linens Provided: Beautiful linens and towels are provided.
- Off Street Parking: Large area to park multiple cars in driveway area
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace: Three interior, one outside by pool. three of the four are operable
- Beds
- King Bed: 2 very high quality and comfortable king beds, one with memory foam topper. French quilted spreads or down comforters.
- Queen Bed: Very comfortable queen bed with optional queen memory foam topper.
- Twin/Single Bed: 2 twin beds, one in day bed, one in trundle. One is a genuine tempu pedic brand mattress.
- Convertible Bed: Lazy Boy Air Mattress with optional queen memory foam topper.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Private Hot Tub: Hot tub is comfortably warm, not hot, for longer lounging and visiting time.
- Private Pool: Heated from May-October. 42' lap pool, shallow on both ends, 6' in center. OK for jumping, but no diving permitted.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Includes spices, flour, sugar, and first morning continental breakfast. Starbucks Espresso machine also provided.
- Refrigerator: Sub Sero brand
- Dishwasher: Integrated and almost invisible. Quiet Bosch brand.
- Microwave: Brand New in pantry
- Catering Available: Excellent chef can cater your special needs. See her web site at WendyBrodie.com
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Natural Gas
- Deck/Patio: Large area surrounding pool with outdoor fireplace and furniture
- Lanai: Off master bedroom with sitting area
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Beautiful views of Garland Park and hills of Carmel Valley from every vantage point.
- Communications
- Telephone: Free local and long distance calling to continental US states.
- Free Long Distance: US Continental states only
- Broadband Internet: Cable Modem High Speed Internet
- Other Amenities
- Many have called this home a mini "Bernardus-Like Private Retreat" with over 3000 feet of living space. 42' lap pool/spa with child safety cover. 4 fireplaces, one outdoors in outdoor living room. Large bar area and separate office. Spectacular views of Garland Park and hills. 300 yr. old oak trees. Chef's kitchen with Viking range, Espresso Machine, Subzero and Bosch D/W and wine fridge. Seats 22 for meals indoors and 12 outdoors. Beautiful French imported details throughout the home. Comfortable beds, some tempurpedic.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Best hiking minutes away. Monterey Bay Aquarium, Wine Tasting close by, Big Sur and Santa Cruz 45", San Francisco is 2 hours drive.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$2,800-$4900/week .. $5,900-$7900/month ...Some Weekend stays considered
Call for Special Event pricing
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Entrance to home and pool/outdoor dining area - Carmel Valley Vacation Home in Wine Country with Pool
- Carmel Valley at dusk. Outdoor living at it's fnest. - Carmel Valley Vacation Home in Wine Country with Pool
- Corner of Chef's kitchen with Viking range and kitchen table for 8 - Carmel Valley Vacation Home in Wine Country with Pool
- second half of kitchen with fireplace leading to the dining room
- Dining Room at dusk leading to another outdoor enclosed courtyard
- Enclosed courtyard off of dining room with adobe walls of ivy.
- Living Room fireplace and Plasma TV sitting area
- Living room area across from Fireplace leading to pool and outdoor living area
- Master Bedroom
- Bedroom #2 with bath, Queen bed and two twin beds, one w/ Tempurpedic mattress
- Third Bedroom with King Bed with memory foam mattress topper and down comforter
- Den/Office with comfortable fold out air mattress sofa and LG Laundry facility
- First Master Bathroom (there is a second ensuite bathroom in BR #2)
- Bar/Game room leading to pool area stocked with glasses, bar equipment and games
- Views of Carmel Valley hills from all windows. This one w/ private fruit orchard
- Authentic adobe charm and features throughout the home
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