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3891 Robert R Jones House - Stunning Gardens

Vacation home with kitchen, steps from 17-Mile Drive

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41278 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Carmel, CA
  • Place, 17-Mile Drive
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

3891 Robert R Jones House - Stunning Gardens

Sanctuary Vacation Rentals is proud to present the "Robert R. Jones House"! This home sleeps up to 4 guests.

Designed by and named for a noted architect who once worked with Frank Lloyd Wright, this warm mid-century home evokes all the feelings of old Carmel but has all the modern conveniences one would expect from any well-equipped vacation home today. Built in the early 1940's the Robert R. Jones House is an example of the modernist style that influenced so much of his work. The home is still owned and cared for by the family of Mr. Jones who are artists in their own right - well-lit paintings and photographs adorn the home's walls adding to its unique character.

Located on the north side of Carmel, bordering Pescadero Canyon, guests will feel like they are just out of the fray and bustling traffic of downtown, but will be within just a few minutes from downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, not to mention a short drive to any Monterey Peninsula location like the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, numerous golfing options and a bevvy of hiking trails and parks from which to choose.

Guests will be delighted by the lush, well-cared for front garden which is an object of pride and joy of the homeowners. Upon entering the gate from the driveway, visitors pass through this feast for the eyes which is also on full display from inside the home. Floor to ceiling windows in the living room are perfectly positioned to bring the outdoors in.

Living Spaces
The 1,278 sf single-level home has a simple, pleasant layout. The carpeted living room has a corner sofa and comfortable barrel chairs in a grouping perfect for conversations, games and relaxing; the flat screen Smart TV is here as well as a decorative, candle-lit fireplace. Nearby, a small desk and office chair are situated directly in front of a large bank of windows - if you aren't careful, you may get distracted by the beautiful garden view. A dining table and credenza are on the other side of the living space closer to the kitchen.

Kitchen
Don't be concerned for an instant that a mid-century kitchen like this one might not have all the bells and whistles you are accustomed to.
All the basics including a dishwasher are present, and an abundance of light washes over the large counter-tops, making it a particularly cheerful place to prepare meals. The fully-equipped kitchen has smaller appliances like the ever essential drip coffee maker and even a Keurig single cup option. The laundry center is conveniently located in the kitchen as well.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Bedroom #1 has a queen bed and an en suite bathroom with a shower over tub.
Bedroom #2 has a queen bed.
The hallway bathroom has a shower over tub.

Outdoors
The back patio has a table and chairs for outdoor dining and overlooks a verdant landscape. The lot backs up to Pescadero Canyon and though there are neighbors on each side, there are no homes directly behind, making this a quiet, peaceful space.

Off street parking for one vehicle is available in the driveway; another car may park in front of the home next to the street. The garage is not available for guest use.

The home does not typically welcome pets at this time but if you have a particularly well-behaved small dog, ask our Reservations Agents about the possibility of bringing your buddy along.

This vacation home is professionally managed by Sanctuary Vacation Rentals. With over 15 years of property management experience, Sanctuary strives to provide environments that nurture and inspire with all the comforts of home. Each home has beach towels, shower and bath amenities and spa-style robes. Our team is available 7 days a week to assist you. We look forward to hosting you!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Our comprehensive Guest Check Out List can be seen here: http://svr.homes/checkout
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number VR000740
Property # 9814109ha

About the neighborhood

Carmel

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Northwest Carmel, a neighborhood in Carmel. Pebble Beach Golf Links and Fisherman's Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carmel Beach and Monterey Bay. Check out an event or a game at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and consider making time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Carmel, CA

What's nearby

  • 17-Mile Drive - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Galante Vineyards - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sunset Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Carmel Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 17 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Edwins Kaona - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3891 Robert R Jones House - Stunning Gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3891 Robert R Jones House - Stunning Gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3891 Robert R Jones House - Stunning Gardens?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3891 Robert R Jones House - Stunning Gardens located?

Located in Northwest Carmel, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of 17-Mile Drive, The Doud Arcade, and Carmel Plaza. Galante Vineyards and Golden Bough Playhouse are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Swesome house and location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wade D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was overall a very nice place. We will contact you for our next stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home. Little far to walk to town as it is all uphill coming back. Just a short drive
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming house. Very well-stocked. Beautiful grounds. Good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing home in tranquil garden setting!

We absolutely loved this property! Private and quiet, with beautiful views from every window! We spent all of our down time relaxing and enjoying the house and gardens. It was a wonderful place to come home to after exploring the CA coast each day!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Meg T.

Absolutely charming stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The gardens and outdoor sitting areas are simply lovely and welcoming, the kitchen is well-outfitted, and it's a nice walk into town (uphill on the way back!). The staff were extraordinarily responsive, and maintained wonderful communication from the moment I booked this place right through check-out.
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10/10 Excellent

Carmel charm, away from the fray!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Robert Jones house in Carmel gave us a peaceful and charming Carmel stay. The house was VERY clean and had everything we needed. The descriptions before we arrived were helpful and accurate and the communication with Sanctuary Rentals was very good. Dining and sitting areas were very cozy in which to relax and visit with friends. Though only just less than a mile from town, it is an up and down walk, but a delight to walk the streets and enjoy the forest...we even had two deer visit us on the street! If you do not want to be right in the middle of central Carmel, this is a wonderful, not to far away cottage.
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8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

Issue During Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Hi there,I’m reaching out regarding a serious issue we experienced during our stay. The night before Christmas Eve, a severe storm caused a power outage at the house, which left us without electricity for an extended period of time. As a result, the house became extremely cold, and we were unable to use basic amenities including heating, lighting, and the kitchen.Because of the outage, we were also unable to make the Christmas Eve breakfast we had planned and prepared for, which was especially disappointing given the holiday and the reason for our trip. The conditions made the home uncomfortable and difficult to stay in, particularly during such a cold night.I understand that storms and power outages are outside of your control. That said, the loss of essential utilities significantly impacted our stay, and given that this occurred on Christmas Eve, I am respectfully requesting a partial refund for the affected night(s).We wanted to communicate this directly and appreciate your consideration. I look forward to your response.Thank you,Jennifer Cusanelli

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place in Carmel

This is a lovely property in Carmel. The gardens are spectacular for hanging out in during nice weather. The kitchen is well appointed. The beds are incredibly comfortable. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Carmel amongst the trees

Cozy home with all that you needed! Great outdoor spaces. A little walk to town, but very nice to get away from the downtown hubbub.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle d., Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home and location.

Very comfortable and esthetically pleasing. Beautiful front and backyards garden to enjoy morning coffee and lunch. Overall, it was a rewarding stay and experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti L., Santa Fe, New Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous!

We would definitely book this home again. Very clean, great showers, gardens are magnificent! Such a tranquil location yet just minutes to the center of town!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carmel weekend

The house was very clean and comfortable. Gardens are beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

SOnia S., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So relaxing and just perfectv

We loved our stay at the Jones house. It was very comfortable and to be honest quite dreamy. The grounds are beautiful and it’s centrally located near everything — yet it’s tucked away on quiet street. We were happy
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Derrick A.

Beautiful and elegant

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I can’t find my receipt for the charges. Did you email it to me?

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Great spot to experience Carmel, Monterey, and Big Sur. Easy, clean place. Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kinsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous location

The house is in a beautiful setting. The front and back patios are surrounded by big, beautiful trees and lush gardens. Perfect for a sisters trip! Our only issue was with the neighbor that does not like when lights are on (even inside the house) at night. We spent the rest of the trip living in the dark at night so as not to have another visit from him.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful setting

The house and gardens were so lovely we could spent the entire week relaxing in this home. But easy walking distance to the beach and town as well as driving distance to Pt Lobos and Monterey Bay aquarium made local exploring delightful. Nice to return home for relaxed family meals
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauri W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely MCM

Wonderful MCM home. Great example of the MCM architecture and California style home. The home is nestled in historic Carmel By the Sea, with beautiful patios and well equipped kitchen. Easy access to town and to Highway 1 for day trips and sight seeing. The home is older but well maintained with most of the MCM features maintained while being updated.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Charming Gardens and Peaceful Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Robert Jones home was just great for a girls’ trip to Carmel. It was clean, quiet and had all we needed as a jumping off point for shopping in Carmel, tidepooling in Asilomar, hiking at Point Lobos and going to great bakeries in Monterey. I’d definitely stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Always a great trip w/ a Sanctuary property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time at the Robert R Jones house. It was perfect for my wife and I, Daughter and Grandson. Beautiful property and very well maintained inside and out.
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10/10 Excellent

Dara W.

Gem in Carmel

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cute home with lots of character in a quiet location and walking distance to town. We loved the garden and was just right for us and our son and his partner.

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very peaceful

We came to see the nature of the coast, so we were in and out the entire time. We didn't spend much time at the property during the day, but the evenings were peaceful. The house was very well stocked. Had everything we needed. Beds were comfortable. The house was clean. The gardens are beautiful, so many birds and hummingbirds. Thank you, we had a lovely time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

MaryLyn M.

Peaceful retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This well appointed home is a respite from todays noisy world. The location was prefect for visiting local points of interest as well as walking into Carmel (about 1 mile), just be aware it is a steep grade on the way back so wear walking shoes.The Robert R Jones home was a delight to stay for the long weekend and we enjoyed sitting outside and soaking in the birdsong and lush gardens. There were four in our group and was the perfect size for us and we found everything we needed; beds were comfortable and kitchen is stocked for any cooking you may be doing.Two things we would have enjoyed would be a gas fireplace table outside, even during the day its a bit cool and we wouldve enjoyed it, and the bedroom and bathroom doors are in need of a little tlc as they are quite noisy to open and close.

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Robert Jones House

There is Never anything bad about staying in Carmel. The house is old but well kept. You need to know the second bedroom is small with a twin bed so it is very “tight for two people. The curtains in the bedrooms need upgrading. And they really should fix the two large doors that open on the front patio
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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