Location: Carmel By the Sea, Central Coast, California, USA
Accommodations: House, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 3-4)
As one man said during his first visit, "If I lived in this home, I would never want to leave"!
Welcome to my Carmel Shangri-La nestled in the tranquil privacy of a sunny and shaded woodland environment graced by magnificent oaks, flora and fauna, and very conveniently close to downtown Carmel and the expansive beaches of the lovely and ever-changing Pacific Ocean.
This thoughtfully-appointed home represents my love and deep appreciation for art, crafts and furnishings from around the world which are assembled here in serene and harmonious simplicity.
The living room is centered by a floor-to-ceiling wood-burning Carmel stone fireplace with gas starter, as is the bedroom, and is furnished in a fine-tuned eclectic style which includes Asian antiques. The lovely dark green tightly woven carpeting in both the living room and bedroom blends well with the natural environment surrounding the home.
The inviting dining area accommodates four at the glass-topped contemporary table seated on a thick flokati rug and flanked by comfortable chairs for lingering over a delectable meal, a good game, or an engaging conversation; the adjacent mini-library offers books on various subjects along with a stereo and CD collection for your listening pleasure. Another reading collection resides in the nearby glassed wood cabinet.
At the beginning or end of your day, the outdoor deck adjoining the living room is a delightful place to sip your drink of choice and to view the wonderful garden and woodland beyond.
The artfulness of the kitchenette is complemented by full-size Jenn-Air stainless steel appliances along with a full array of tableware, cookware, spices, herbs, coffees, teas, and more. Begin your first day with a continental breakfast of bagels, cream cheese, jam, quinoa bread, almond butter, fresh fruit and juice
The downstairs bathroom, with not-so-subtle vibrations of Africa, features a dynamite shower with overhead rain shower as well as a standard front fixture and two sprays to use individually or all together. Spa robes are provided for your after-bath/shower respite.
The stairway leading up to the inviting bedroom and bath has beautifully lent itself to the feng shui money tree set in the "ringing quartz bowl" and Native American art representatives gracing its walls.
The generous bedroom with its high, cedar cathedral ceiling offers a peaceful night's sleep in a comfortable queen-size bed adjacent to a full-corner window overlooking the garden. A French bed awaits in front of the fireplace for curling up with a good book or enjoying an afternoon snooze.
The upstairs deck is furnished with a petite table and chairs for greeting the day over your morning coffee or tea. A copy of the local morning paper will be available to you.
If you wish to work/communicate, or perhaps begin writing your long-awaited first novel, the bedroom also includes an office area complete with two printers, a phone/fax, Wi-Fi and office supplies. Long-distance station-to-station calls within the continental U.S. are available at no charge.
The spacious and serene upstairs bath features a Jacuzzi soaking tub-for-two set in a glass tile and slate surround, ambient lighting, slate flooring, heat lamp, and fountain, all creating a most relaxing environment.
The huge, meandering garden is replete with Carmel stone walkways and two generous patios, each accommodating dining and relaxing - one with a large, wide-range heater for your cool-weather, outdoor enjoyment. Though enclosed with see-through "deer fencing" to keep these lovely creatures at bay, the garden is very respectfully designed to visually transition into the woodland beyond. In the spring, summer and early autumn, it is alive with color and fragrance; in the winter, it sleeps.
The pathway from the front of the home meanders alongside the exterior length of the enclosed garden - with a lovely seating/dining area along the way - and exits onto the rear woodland expanse.
The prospect of your enjoying this wonderful space is thrilling for me. I do hope that you have the opportunity and desire to visit, enjoy and tell others.
Driving to Great Shopping & Restaurants:
Five minutes to downtown Carmel shopping
2 & 1/2 minutes to Barnyard Shopping Village, website available
Three minutes to Crossroads Shopping Village, website available
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$225-$260/night (2 night min)
Sep-May .. $1385/week
Jun ...... $1485/week
Jul-Aug .. $1685/week
$60 cleaning fee.
Payable in US Dollars only.
$500 refundable deposit
Special rates may apply for holidays and special events.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1989
I am happy and blessed to be a resident of this naturally beautiful Monterey Peninsula with its rich history! Life has been pretty good to me; my son and daughter-in-law are both lovely, bright and responsible adults - great parents - and my two grandchildren are, of course, the best! My 37-year career is still rewarding me with its many opportunities and challenges, my friends are faithful, and my optimism is firmly in place.
Why the Owner Chose Carmel By the Sea
Memorial Day, 1979, I came to the Peninsula for a 3-day holiday from southern California. My love affair with this area began then and it is still going strong. By October of that year, I and my son, Danny, then five-years-old, had become full-time residents. In early 1981, we purchased our first Carmel home, "Buttercup", and in 1989, we purchased this 1200 square foot, one-bedroom, two-bath home located on an acre+ of land bordered on three sides by dedicated woodland and stretching, at one point, for miles. Over the years, I dreamed of what the home and garden could become, and from 2004 to 2006, I began bringing the dream into "reality". To me, it is truly a lovely sanctuary with a strong sense of soul. Of course, it will never be a finished project - the dream goes on and invents new and wonderful ideas of what can be done to make it more enchanting.
Property Photos
- Rear Garden Pathway - Carmel By the Sea, California Vacation House Near Beaches
- Private Drive Entry - Carmel By the Sea, California Vacation House Near Beaches
- Front Garden - Carmel By the Sea, California Vacation House Near Beaches
- Side Path to Rear Garden
- Warmly Furnished Living Room
- Comfortable Dining
- Artful Kitchenette
- Stairway Gallery
- Sweet Dreams
- French Bed & Bedroom Fireplace
- Fully-Equipped Office Area
- Serene Master Bath
- Serene Master Bath 2
- Peaceful Rear Garden
- Sunny Patio
- Path to Woodland
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #269470
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