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Renovated 2BR, 2 Ba + Den Carmel Charmer - Gingerbread Cottage

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Cottage Exterior
Front Fence
Patio Seating
Living Room
Living Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Carmel, CA
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Den/Office

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

Renovated 2BR, 2 Ba + Den Carmel Charmer - Gingerbread Cottage

Originally built in 1937, the Gingerbread Cottage is ideally situated less than a half mile from the Carpenter Street/Highway 1 intersection allowing for easy access to all the sights and attractions on the Monterey Peninsula. The gate in the large privacy fence opens to a stone paver landscaped patio which gets plenty of mid day sun.

Upon entering the home you will find a cozy comfortable living room featuring a thermostatically controlled gas fireplace and a 42 inch flat panel 'smart' television. Or if you prefer to bring along your favorite music, listen on the Bose Wave sound system (CD's) or Bluetooth sound bar. On your right will be the office/den with a desk and a queen size sofa bed if additional sleeping arrangements are needed. This room can become private simply by closing the pocket doors.

The well equipped kitchen features all new stainless steel appliances including a refrigerator with ice maker, a dishwasher, microwave and gas stove. To the right of the bay windowed dining area is the full size washer and dryer and entrance to the second bath and second queen sized bedroom.

Moving past the dining area is a sunroom/sitting area outside the master bedroom which features a king bed. The master bath has a walk-in shower, separate toilet area and a walk in closet.

Virtually all Monterey Peninsula activities and attractions are within 10 minutes from the property conveniently located less than half a mile from the Carpenter Avenue/Highway 1 intersection. Ocean Avenue in Carmel is less than a mile away and within five miles of the home is the Lodge at Pebble Beach, the Monterey Wharf, Cannery Row and the Monterey Aquarium, and the Crossroads and Del Monte Shopping Centers. Add a few more miles heading south and you can enjoy many photo opportunities of Big Sur along the way.

Property manager

Bob Froese
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
NO cribs, playpens, high chairs or other equipment
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
$500 additional fee if pets brought to property
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Violation results in $300 additional cleaning fee
No cribs, playpens, high chairs or other equipment suitable for infants or toddlers is available
Charges to security deposit for permanent stains $25 towels/sheets $75 for comforters $100 or replacement cost for stains to furniture
Charges to security deposit Repair/Replacement cost for damage to electronics or appliances Replacement cost for missing or broken items

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carmel

Northeast Carmel, a neighbourhood in Carmel, is home to this cottage. Fisherman's Wharf and Pebble Beach Golf Links 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. Scuba diving, windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Carmel, CA

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sunset Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Carmel Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 15 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪A W Shucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant & Patisserie - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Toro - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Little Swiss Cafe - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated 2BR, 2 Ba + Den Carmel Charmer - Gingerbread Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Renovated 2BR, 2 Ba + Den Carmel Charmer - Gingerbread Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated 2BR, 2 Ba + Den Carmel Charmer - Gingerbread Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Renovated 2BR, 2 Ba + Den Carmel Charmer - Gingerbread Cottage located?

Located in Northeast Carmel, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from 17-Mile Drive and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Carmel Beach. Forest Theater Guild and Carmel Plaza are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 214 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 214 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Incredible

We loved staying here!! We love Carmel, and consider this our second home, but this is the first time we have stayed in a house.. and what a house!!! Having stayed in several VRBO properties, this is by far the best we have stayed in. The house is So well equipped. Little things, like having dishwasher liquid, washing powders shampoo and conditioners, salt and peppers - all so useful and the little things you may have either forgotten or you don’t really want to buy for just 7-10 days. Comfortable beds, the washer and dryer were very efficient. Hot water. Plenty of towels, plates, glasses. All the small things that make a holiday better and easier and like having a home from home. The house is perfectly situated in downtown Carmel, you can walk to town and the beach if you want.. a easy walk in.. A uphill walk back ; ). A gorgeous sunny garden to sit in and my favourite part… hummingbirds that visit!! I cannot say enough wonderful things about the house, truly a gem of a find and we hope we will return on our next trip “home”. Thanks Bob.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Carmel Getaway

This charming cottage has everything you need to completely relax in Carmel. It is clean, well stocked and very comfortable. The location is ideal just blocks from Carmel shopping and dining. We enjoyed our daily walks to town. We were greeted upon arrival by Sharon, the house manager. She is delightful and extremely helpful. We frequent Carmel and will most definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen H.

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

Delightful getaway

We spent a wonderful week at this cottage. It was clean and very cozy. Every room has comfortable seating and the beds were perfect. We mostly stayed indoors due to the rain, the gas fireplace made the living room a warm and cozy place to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Barrett S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and nice house

Nice house; great location; sufficiently clean, but could have been cleaner (refrigerator, bathrooms, dust).
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Comfort and beauty

So cute. Great little courtyard to hang out in. Lemon tree in front yard so I could make salad dressing! Well stocked kitchen. Comfy beds. Would recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dean S.

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

Cozy Carmel Stay

A well appointed cozy home that is comfortable and quietjust a short drive to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

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

Spending New Year celebrations

We enjoyed our 5 day stay. Clean, quiet, well equipped for conveniences. Location was perfect for those who don’t need to be in downtown Carmel vibe.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi F.

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

Cozy Get away

This is the second time we’ve stayed here and thoroughly loved our stay. Place is in a great location and very well-appointed. We love Carmel especially around the holidays.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calvin G.

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

Return trip

This was our second visit to Carmel and we were so looking forward to it. The visit did not disappoint and the stay at your VRBO was the cherry on the cake.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franklin F.

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

Great Cottage in Carmel

We had a wonderful time staying at this property. Great house, everything worked as advertised. Great location off of Hwy 1, very convenient location to Monterey and Carmel valley. Very clean home upon entry and use. Great off road parking. One of the best VRBOs we have stayed in.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn D.

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

Ideal getaway spot

This trip was a 60th birthday trip and it exceeded all our expectations! The home has been updated, and offers all of the modern conveniences, yet keeps all the charm of a cozy Carmel-by-the-sea cottage. The area is quiet, and the drive into the heart of Carmel is easy. We will definitely come back again and highly recommend this property! cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina D.

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

Great Location and Spacious Cottage

Great proximity to Carmel by the Sea and Big Sur, in a quiet neighborhood. The cottage was spacious and nicely decorated with quality furnishings. The beds were comfortable and the front patio was nice and peaceful. The washer and dryer were appreciated. Additional fans would be a recommended improvement since there is no air conditioning. Off-street parking was beneficial, but steep and narrow. Host and caretaker were kind and prompt in their communication. Overall, it was a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Very comfortable cottage

This is an updated and very roomy cottage with plenty of outdoor space conveniently located near Carmel. Please note that you cannot walk to downtown Carmel safely, even though the cottage is just under a mile away. There are no sidewalks outside downtown Carmel. It's a quick 5 minute drive to Carmel from the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine S.

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

Carmel cottage

We stayed 4 nights and attended Monterey Jazz Festival. Very comfy cottage that was well equipped for our adult group, bo bbq, but we managed with the broiler! Very responsive manager and host when questions arose. Could use a few more small plates for breakfast/snacks. Very nice place where we will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald D.

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

Location was really good.

Very pleased
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

Perfect place for a girls getaway!

The Gingerbread Cottage was a gem of a place to stay. It is private, roomy, clean, well-stocked, comfortable and tastefully decorated. The gas fireplace was perfect for chilly morning coffee consumption and chats. We were three friends coming together for another friend’s beach wedding in Carmel. Having two full bathrooms for 3 ladies was perfect. The linens and abundant towels were appreciated. Thank you very much for sharing your lovely home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie D.

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

Visiting son

We are from Iowa and came to Monterey area to visit our son who is doing his physical therapy clinical at the VA clinic. This was a beautiful place to call home for 4 days. It was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

PAULA L.

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

Sister’s birthday getaway

Great place for our birthday celebration
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Great Stay, great location

Enjoyed a week long adventure on the peninsula. Very well equipped and comfortable cottage. Quiet location, close to downtown Carmel, 17 Mile, and Monterrey. Will visit again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sio b.

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

Perfect Carmel Cottage

This cottage really is perfect. As many have mentioned, the kitchen has everything you will need for cooking. It is really nice that the pantry is full of all the basic necessities - including coffee! The house has a wonderful layout - there are several places for people to gather - so it is conducive to letting the kids play in one area or watch TV in another while the parents relax and have a cocktail in another sitting area or even outside. It really is minutes to downtown Carmel and super convenient to making a trip to Monterey as well. It is impeccably clean and it has the easiest check-in and check-out process of any VRBO that I have ever rented!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha C.

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

Wonderful Cottage in Carmel

We had a wonderful stay at the Gingerbread Cottage in Carmel. Our host, Bob, had great communication. The space was perfect for my husband, myself, my daughter and a friend. It was a great location for our visit with our son who lives in the area and all that we wanted to do in Monterey and Carmel! The kitchen was well equipped for us to host a few family dinners. We were able to walk to downtown Carmel. Beautiful home and beautiful area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi B.

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

Hidden Gem!!!

The cottage was a perfect place for our visit to Carmel. It sits in a quiet neighborhood but yet close to jumping on hwy 1 so you can go to Monterrey or Big Sur. Which we drove to both and enjoyed the scenery this beautiful area has to offer. The cottage had all the amenities we needed. The fireplace was a nice touch and we loved eating outside on the patio. Definitely a place I will book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myra L.

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

Quiet Cozy Cottage

Quiet Cozy Cottage
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

The Cottage is like Coming Home

We have stayed here for years and appreciate the location, the attention to details and the cleanliness that is always there. We like reading in front of the fire and the comfort of the bedrooms.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bob Froese

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The Gingerbread Cottage was originally built in 1937 as a two bedroom, one bath cottage which was perfect for Barrie Hart Froese's first home in her hometown of Carmel while serving as a vice principal at Carmel Middle School. She moved to San Francisco, met her husband Bob and has also lived in Barrington, IL and now in Montgomery, AL but has always kept this home as a rental.

Why they chose this property

As the old saying in real estate goes, Location, Location, Location. Virtually all Monterey Peninsula activities and attractions are within 10 minutes from the property conveniently located less than half a mile from the Carpenter Avenue/Highway 1 intersection. Ocean Avenue in Carmel is less than a mile away and within five miles of the home is the Lodge at Pebble Beach, the Monterey Wharf, Cannery Row and the Monterey Aquarium, and the Crossroads and Del Monte Shopping Centers. Add a few more miles heading south and you can enjoy many photo opportunities of Big Sur along the way.

What makes this property unique

In 2014, the decision was made to totally renovate the house and expand it to its current configuration. All that was kept were three of the outside walls and the original roofline - and of course the gingerbread woodwork on the outside of the house. While still maintaining the cottage atmosphere, the house has all new stainless steel appliances, a full size washer/dryer and WiFi throughout.

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