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Come nourish your body, mind and spirit in this special Carmel-by-the-Sea Cottage called "Sanctuary" that was remodeled this fall with a new kitchen and guest bathroom. The owners have created a wonderful refuge in this 1700 square-foot cottage and invite you to take time out to experience the breathtaking beauty and exquisite charm of Carmel and the surrounding Monterey Peninsula and Big Sur Coast.
The cottage itself is filled with a wonderful collection of books, videos, DVDs, music and art that range from the whimsical to the sacred, a collection that can be Inspirational and entertaining. It is this sense of place that calls forth the artist within and says come play, write, paint, create, rest, allow, be.
The cottage lends itself to reflection and renewal and at the same time, everything you could possibly need including a picnic basket, beach chairs even a beach grill (Carmel allows fires on the beach) is available for those who want to adventure out to the beaches, countryside and nearby redwood forests in Big Sur.
The owner used to have an Inn in Vermont and have taken special care to provide many of the same amenities; a bottle of wine from a local vineyard,hors d'oeuvres upon arrival. The beds have luxury Cotton Sheets and Hypo-Allergenic Comforters and un feather beds, oversized towels (on a towel warmer), thick terry bathrobes, magazines, daily newspaper delivered to your door and much more (see amenities).
Upon entering Sanctuary with its colorful cascading flower boxes you will find a lovely space with vaulted white ceilings, warm white cottage walls, oak floors, and plenty of windows that allow light and yet maintain privacy. On the first floor is the living room with a wood-burning fireplace and gas kindler, a dining area that seats six and opens to the brand new remodeled kitchen.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a professional Viking range and top appliances,unique serving pieces and platters for entertaining. There are numerous cookbooks to browse through including the owner who herself has written a cookbook and leaves a signed copy for each guest.
On the first floor there is a guest bedroom called the birdhouse room with a queen-sized bed that has a white picket fence bed frame and two small bird houses on posts. Just seeing this bed invites you to come nestle under the cozy plush comforter with a good novel and cup of tea.
The Media room has two large picture windows overlooking the flower-covered deck and fenced-in back yard (pet and child-friendly) There is a 27-inch color TV. With full cable, video/DVD library, high speed wireless internet connection and numerous books. The first floor also has a newly renovated bathroom with subway tiled shower as well as a washer and dryer. There is a wonderful private deck with grill, comfortable furniture and ocean views.
On the upper level is the Master Bedroom that has a king-sized Bed. There is a T.V. with complete cable,/Video/D.V.D ,and a wood burning fireplace. The vaulted ceilings and tall windows give a sense of spaciousness and the feeling of being in a tree house.
One can catch beautiful sunsets looking toward the Ocean and the crisp night air, warm cozy comforters and the sound of the ocean in the distance make for a wonderful night's sleep.The newly-remodeled master bathroom is done in cottage white with buttercream accents. There are oak floors, a vintage cast-iron bathtub with double rolled edges that looks out a large picture window with distant views of the Ocean and privacy from the tall pines.
There is a separate shower with hand-crafted subway tiles, and frameless glass enclosure, two pedestal sinks, ample storage and a seperate water closet. Walk in Closet.
The Velveteen Rabbit Room is a small room that has multiple uses. There is a trundle bed that sleeps 1-2individuals and can be made into a king size bed . It could be used to sleep children or adults, provide office space, artist’s studio or anything else you might imagine. |
Pet Friendly
