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Gem of a cabin with craftsman touches in a very lovely setting with internet

Cabin in Carmel with kitchen and patio

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Redwood garden room with claw foot
bedroom with writing desk
Bed nook
Trail from cabin to sauna

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Sea view

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Carmel, CA
  • Place, Garrapata State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bixby Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Gem of a cabin with craftsman touches in a very lovely setting with internet

This is a secluded gem of a cabin with craftsman touches in a very lovely setting. It sits in a private corner of the property with magical filtered light through the oak and redwood forest. South facing with a beautiful mountain/canyon view it is very spacious (aprox 600sf) with the tinted plaster walls and arches giving it a very warm, old world feel. The quaint little bedroom is accessed by an outdoor covered staircase and has a spectacular view of the canyon. There is very nice deck space on three sides of the cabin, where one can sit in sun or shade while enjoying the abundant bird life and forest/mountain/canyon views. Or relax in our deep clawfoot tub that sits in our redwood gardenroom. Deer and quail are commonly seen, with the occasional glimpse of a bobcat or fox. And no need to bring your own water, we've plenty of good well water here.
We now have a wood-fired sauna on the property,which is available to guests as well as ourselves. The sauna has a large, covered deck and sits in a quiet location shaded beneath a giant live oak, with a beautiful canyon view. The perfect place to calm your spirit and feel the bounty of nature.

The property is conveniently located halfway between Carmel/Monterey Peninsula and Big Sur Proper. Three miles inland and over 1,100 ft in elevation, we are usually above the fog , which creates unique views as it moves in and out of the canyon like slow tide. We are 4/10ths of a mile up a well maintained dirt rd.......access is rarely a problem and then only during heavy storms in the winter months at these times 4WD is recommended , though not often necessary.
This land is a place for quietude and solitude...a place to be replenished and calmed by the simple beauty of nature.We hope that our guests treat this as an opportunity to experience these wildlands with reverence and come away refreshed in a way that only nature can deliver.So please respect this quiet for your sake as well as those who live here.
Keywords: Cottage, small house
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Sea view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Carmel

Located in Carmel, this cabin is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Carmel Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Pebble Beach Golf Links. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Carmel, CA

What's nearby

  • Garrapata State Park - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Bixby Bridge - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Garrapata Beach - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Carmel Beach - 18 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park - 20 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 26 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Big Sur Coast Gallery Cafe
  • ‪Rocky Point - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mertin Mekanı - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gem of a cabin with craftsman touches in a very lovely setting with internet pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gem of a cabin with craftsman touches in a very lovely setting with internet ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gem of a cabin with craftsman touches in a very lovely setting with internet ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gem of a cabin with craftsman touches in a very lovely setting with internet located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Garrapata State Park, Bixby Bridge and Los Padres National Forest. Garrapata Beach and Point Sur Dunes Nature Preserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 264 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 264 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place. It was better than I expected. I am excited to take my family back some day
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place. Kind host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin to get away from the stresses of life! Very relaxing. I loved the outdoor garden tub. We enjoyed the deer several morning! Monica was very helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cabin. Beautiful people. Perfect location right next to the Bixby bridge
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

It was our little unexpected rainforest. Not that it rained just that it had that feel.

Would/ will definitely look to stay again in the future and have told friends and family. Was more than we had hoped for. Excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Big Sur Cabin

This cabin was fantastic. Cozy, clean, and beautiful. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Somewhat off the grid but that is what made it special. The view was spectacular especially early morning with a cup of coffee. Monica was so wonderful and super responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryann G.

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

Perfect location

Monica and Joel’s place is the perfect home base location for exploring all the best spots in Carmel and Big Sur! We stayed 3 nights and explored pebble beach, point lobos, garrapata, Big Sur, Julia pfieffer burns, and lots of other spontaneous spots along the way. The cabin was quaint and comfortable. We used the kitchen to cook our breakfasts and dinners each day, it had everything we needed. Mónica and Joel were great hosts! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zeka K.

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

Lovely weekend retreat

Very comfortable and relaxing location to slow down for a few days. Hosts are kind and welcoming and have built a beautiful place for guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chaim S.

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

Absolutely beautiful location

Really enjoyed the seclusion of the area while at the same time being relatively close to Carmel! Monica was a great hostess!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

john r.

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

Amazing stay and experience

I can’t say enough about how awesome this stay was. From the hosts - who were so friendly, helpful and outgoing, to the location (amazing) to the cabin (outstanding) - everything about the stay was perfect. The cabin was so nicely decorated, there were so many personal touches that were awesome. I have to believe that this is one of the best properties available (at a reasonable price) in the Big Sur area!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alysha S.

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

Amazing stay at cabin in Big Sur

We had an amazing time staying at the cabin in Big Sur!! We loved sitting outside in the porch drinking our coffee in the morning and bundling up and enjoying the wood burning stove in the evening. We would come back again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

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

Magical & cozy cabin getaway outside Big Sur

I stayed at this lovely cabin with three friends; it was perfectly cozy and in a magical spot up in the woods. We loved using the wood stove and sauna. Monica was extremely helpful and communicative the whole weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

Perfect Cozy Getaway

Monica is a very helpful and kind host. She made sure we had everything we needed and went above and beyond to ensure we made it safely. The cabin is charming and the views are amazing. This is the perfect getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

pete r.

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

Beautifully secluded cabin in Big Sur

Loved our weekend at Monica & Joel's cabin! tucked on the side of a hill up in the woods, we enjoyed solitude, views and outstanding nights' sleep. The cabin is quirky in great ways. the wood-fired sauna was perfect way to wind down the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Wonderful

We loved our stay here. It was warm and cozy during cool weather in April and we had lots of privacy. You probably will want to bring some groceries because the location is a bit remote, but that is what makes it so wonderful. We would love to go back one day and stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

Magical Little Cabin in the Mountains

This is maybe one of the best places I've every stayed! Monica and Joel create have a whimsical and very special place that is nestled in tress and it was a joy to stay there. Monica was very warm and communicative. The cabin was clean and cozy. I have already recommended them to a friend and would not hesitate to do so in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry W.

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

Quiet, Clean, Cabin in the woods. What's not to love!

Fantastic cabin up off the beaten track. Very quiet, yet still only a short drive to Hwy1 and on to Carmel or Monterey. Monica (our host) was helpful and attentive. We didn't turn on the TV our entire time there, and didn't miss it either. Our first VRBO trip and total success.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

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

Absolute peace and bliss

Monica and Joel are absolutely warm and wonderful, we had a great time chatting with them in between extremely peaceful reading times out on the balcony or sitting by the glorious wood stove fire. The property is certainly decently remote, which to me is a feature not a flaw, I can't recommend staying here enough. We'll be back for sure, thank you Monica and Joel!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabian P.

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

Best stay I’ve had in big sur

Monica, was a fantastic host. The property was clean spacious and beautiful. All exit road got washed out while we were in Big Sur and go stuck one night, Monica gave us an extra night to stay at the cabin. One of the nicest things anyone has done for us. Thank you again Monica!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan G.

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

A lovely getaway

It was a treat to stay here, and we were grateful for terrific weather, the chance to use to sauna (do try it!), and the (pleasant!) quriks of the cabin. The quiet and the beauty were rather welcome. The cabin isn't as secluded as the images might make it seem, and I wouldn't plan to rely on the WiFi, but those are small things.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

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

Peaceful Weekend Getaway

My partner and I had such a wonderful time staying here! Truly a gem in this area... an affordable way to experience that magical Big Sur life. The cabin was stocked with anything we would need and the views were soul-replenishing. The road getting in was a little dicey, but that just made it feel like more of an escape. Cannot get over how great the VHS and DVD collection was... we didn't even need the wifi. Telling all our friends about this place and will definitely be back someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

mousie b.

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

Magnificent experience

We LOVED our stay in this very secluded cabin!It is built into the forested canyon surrounded by trees. You have to carefully follow signs on rural bumpy roads. I am adventurous but would never attempt to find this at night.Monica- the owner- is very sweet and helpful. She makes sure you print directions and gone before dark. Staying here was a real priceless part of our forest trip to Big Sur. You wake up to peaceful woods and birdsong. Only 1 bathroom- fine with us. Fill yet small kitchen was super. The refrigerator allows you to store basic sandwiches and coffee creamer. 3 people slept on futons, as stated. So very basic in that way.Just an awesome experience and we feel very blessed to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany R.

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

A truly magical place

I literally cannot stop gushing to everyone I know about this vacation - the best of my life, without exaggeration. The Big Sur area is incredible (hiking, excellent restaurants) and the cabin was the perfect hideaway for restful mornings and cozy evenings. The road up to the cabin is incredible - a bit daunting the first time but we quickly learned the way. Magical, giant redwoods, beautiful rustic homes that look like they grew there. The cabin itself is so cozy, and the view in every direction is truly glorious - nothing like tea on the porch as the sun comes into the valley and the birds begin to sing, or waking up after a lazy post-hike nap in the bedroom loft, surrounded by windows, or a hot bath outdoors with a misty drizzle falling and the trees swagged in fog. I can't think of a better place to stay! Do take note: the cell reception is non-existent at the cabin. The wifi helps, but it's a little spotty. For some folks (me!) this is something in the plus column, but it's probably not for everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

Cozy, Light-filled, Nest in the Trees

3 of us spent 3 nights here and we all loved the setting and the comfort of the well -designed space. You’ll find whatever you need in the kitchen to cook a substantial meal. The upstairs bedroom is really cozy and lovely, and yes, you do have to go outside to get to the bathroom in the main space downstairs. It was still pretty chilly out but the wood stove heated the living room well. We really enjoyed sitting on the deck in the morning sun drinking coffee and watching all the birds as they glided and swooped through - hawks and acorn woodpeckers and jays. A pair of binos will add to your pleasure! We also loved the wood-fired sauna which got plenty hot! The hosts are warm and responsive. Best place I’ve stayed in the area and the fact that it’s halfway between Big Sur and Carmel is ideal!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Monica

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We have lived in the area for over 28 years, and on this property for 19 where we have raised a large family. All of our children still live in the area, and our 16 year old daughter, Sienna, is still with us. I am a carpenter/builder and have rarely had to leave this canyon for work while my wife, Monica, has worked for many years at a fine restaurant in Carmel though now she stays plenty busy running this business. We have been avid backpackers through the years, taking the entire family on many hikes. We are a storehouse of info regarding the best local restaurants, hiking trails, beaches, river spots, etc. so please feel free to ask.

Why they chose this property

Since first passing through here as teenagers, we have felt that this is one of the most beautiful places in California, if not the entire country.There is a magic in the air here.

What makes this property unique

The peace one feels while living in the forest amongst the wildlife and beautiful always changing scenery. It is a spectacular area, and every year we feel its beauty more deeply.
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