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Downtown charming, 2 BR 2 BA, 1 Block from Ocean Ave, Carmel-by-the -Sea, CA

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A narrow alleyway with a tree in the center, flanked by buildings with windows and potted plants.
A laundry room with two washing machines, a shower area, and a bed visible through an open door.
A spacious living area with a black leather sofa, a dining table with a lamp, and a kitchen in the background.
A narrow kitchen with a central door, a ceiling fan, pendant lights, and a refrigerator on the left.
A balcony with a blue bench, a round table, and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and flowers.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Carmel Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunset Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 King Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms

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About the area

Carmel

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Downtown Carmel, a neighbourhood 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. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA

What's nearby

  • Galante Vineyards - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sunset Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 17-Mile Drive - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carmel Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 19 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chez Noir - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown charming, 2 BR 2 BA, 1 Block from Ocean Ave, Carmel-by-the -Sea, CA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Downtown charming, 2 BR 2 BA, 1 Block from Ocean Ave, Carmel-by-the -Sea, CA?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Downtown charming, 2 BR 2 BA, 1 Block from Ocean Ave, Carmel-by-the -Sea, CA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown charming, 2 BR 2 BA, 1 Block from Ocean Ave, Carmel-by-the -Sea, CA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown charming, 2 BR 2 BA, 1 Block from Ocean Ave, Carmel-by-the -Sea, CA located?

Located in Downtown Carmel, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Galante Vineyards, 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. The Doud Arcade and Carmel Plaza are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was beautifully done and comfortable and the location was so convenient. It was the perfect Carmel apartment. Gretchen was also very responsive and helpful with answering questions both before and during our stay. We would absolutely stay at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend this property! We stayed for the week and loved the location, cleanliness, a size. Host was so nice, accommodating, thoughtful and hospitable!! Hope to return soon in th le future!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most perfect location. Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a fantastic place to stay in the heart of Carmel. Two comfortable bedrooms each with superb private bathrooms. Completely equipped kitchen and adjoining living room area. Private 2nd story porch with chairs and outdoor heater. Small thoughtful touches and attention to detail throughout. One reserved parking spot in church lot across the street was super convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Location

Greg and Gretchen were so kind and the place was lovely. The location can’t be beat for exploring Carmel! Wonderful experience and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov, 2023
We really enjoyed having Hannah stay in our place. She communicated well and left our place in great condition. Hope to see you again, Hannah.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location

Cute little apartment in a wonderful location! Property manager very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Apartment in Carmel

This place was so perfect for our family of four. The location is amazing and parking was never an issue. Didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Spot for Carmel

Amazing location. Very easy walking to all shops, restaurants, and beach. Greg and Gretchen were avaliable for anything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

We were in Carmel for my daughters wedding and couldn't be happier with our choice in staying here. It is in a FANTASTIC location, comfortable and well appointed with everything you need for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect apartment! Great location, love it

We loved staying here, the beds were comfortable, kitchen equipped with everything we could need. Showers had great water pressure. Location is ideal, easy walk to everywhere. If this apartment went for sale I would be interested, liked it that much:)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent and easy

Two adult couples and 2 kids (10/12) and we had plenty of room. Great location. Only a few blocks to the beach. Parking was almost always easy to find.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb, 2024
Hi Jeff, I want thank you for staying in our place in Carmel. Our cleaners gave us wonderful feedback about how you left the unit. Thank you for your care and consideration! Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great apartment with great location.

This worked perfect for our group of 4 adults. The beds and pillows were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with all the necessities. Decor was cute and modern. The location was great - walking distance to so many shops, restaurants, and wine tasting rooms and a short walk to the beach. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov, 2023
Hi Patricia, I am so glad you enjoyed your stay in Carmel! We would love to have you again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
VRBO gave incorrect location information (picture & geodrop were for a building 1-1/2 blocks away!). Fortunately, our host responded to our request for help and all went well from then on. She was very helpful in showing us around, recommending places to eat and even gave excellent insider knowledge about how and where to park our car to avoid getting a ticket. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location Location Location

Cute quiet place. Location cannot be beat as it is a short walk to everything in town. Everything you would need for a comfortable stay. Couple of hiccups that were addressed quickly with host. Even though there was construction going on in a couple of units around we did not even know. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot in Carmel

This place has become our favorite place to stay in Carmel. It’s spacious, well-appointed, and in a perfect location. Full size washer and dryer meant we could pack light. Kitchen allowed us to have a few meals in the with kids, and to stock up on beach and hiking food. The best part was being in the middle of downtown. The hosts were great. We will definitely book this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great spot in a quiet courtyard but steps from all the action. The apartment was even more spacious than we expected and easily accommodated the five of us (3 adults one 14 year old.) The kitchen was well stocked with pots/pans/bowls/cooking utensils and even had extras like spices/salt/pepper. Having a balcony off the side gave us extra seating for dinner/relaxing. The beach was about 6 minutes away by foot (and you could see glimpses of the water from the balcony.) The hosts were lovely - available without hovering. If you’re looking for the perfect little getaway in Carmel - this is it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2026
It was so lovely meeting you all! What a sweet family you have, Thanks for staying at our place and hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Well-Appointed Apartment in Central Carmel

Although the property was being renovated, it was a very pleasant stay. Great, new retro appliances and very strong hot shower. One small disappointment: there's not a lot of natural light in this apartment, but it wasn't a problem for us because we were mostly outside in the spectacular Carmel natural setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical Place To Stay

This was my first time staying at a Vrbo and our experience was incredible! Gretchen and Greg our Hosts were so helpful and informative. They made us feel so welcome and would even check in with us to make sure everything was going well. Their house was so clean, well stocked with everything you will need. The location is perfect and you can walk everywhere! Such a idyllic retreat in Carmel By The Sea! I can't wait too go back! Thank You Gretchen and Greg for making our vacation a memorable one!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Much needed girls getaway!

From the moment we drove down Ocean Avenue the experience began! Our apartment was just as charming as described on the VRBO site with every amenity we needed for the five day stay. The beds are so comfy, the bathroom floor so warm and everything was shiny clean. Our host, Greg, was just a text away and it felt like home. A couple of walks to and from the beach each day took care of the extra calories we picked up at the Carmel Bakery!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov, 2023
Hi Jean, we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay in Carmel!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This darling apartment was truly one of the best VRBOs we have ever stayed. The king beds were so comfortable for my large boys, the master bathroom and shower were amazing, and the kitchen had every gadget you would ever need! It was literally in the middle of Carmel-by-the-sea and we walked everywhere. We had parking, which was a blessing, and we had the great fortune to meet the owner, who was so welcoming, helpful, and gave amazing suggestions for our stay. I loved the smell of all the soaps, which may be unusual to say, but shows the care of all the little details. The VRBO was right across from a Mexican restaurant, Cultura, and they offered to hand-deliver our nachos when we were tired from a day of hiking. I cannot say enough great things about this little town, the people, and our experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ONE OF THE BEST!

Everything that was advertised about this unit was accurate, and still they did not share all the fabulous things about this unit. The instructions were clear and concise; the unit was as pictured, the amenities were the best stocked that we have ever seen in a VRBO unit and with extras if what was provided was not enough. The bedding and bed were incredible....if I could have staying in bed the entire day, I would have - but Carmel was calling! The location within Carmel was perfect. Walking distance to all and everything. What a all-around fabulous experience.....thank you to the Hosts for making this one of our most enjoyable holidays!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov, 2023
Hi Mindy, thank you so much for your kind review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect walkable location

Stayed for several days in Carmel, and were very pleased with the choice of this property. In particular, the location was ideal. It is in the center of the cute downtown area, so walkability was fabulous for meals, shopping and just enjoying Carmel. It is not a big place, but it is very charming, and opening the top portion of the 'Dutch door' in the morning for the coastal breeze was a delight. In full disclosure, there are a few quirks to note. There is no parking with the property, so a bit of hunting is required to find a spot for the car at night. Also, at the time of writing it was on the tail end of some construction, so there were a few rough edges. But overall neither of these detracted from the experience, and we would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, clean, and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gretchen and Greg are exceptional hosts-attentive, responsive, helpful, and easy to communicate with. The apartment was just as described. It was comfortable, clean, cozy, well stocked, and the central location made it very easy to walk to everything including the beach. We’re so glad we found your wonderful place and would happily stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

We really enjoyed our time in Carmel, excellent location!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022
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