A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to 17-Mile Drive
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
On beach
Onsite parking available
Kitchenette
Deck or patio
Free Wi-Fi
Balcony or patio
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Carmel, CA
Carmel Plaza
Place, Carmel Plaza
15 min walk
17-Mile Drive
Place, 17-Mile Drive
16 min walk
Carmel Beach
Place, Carmel Beach
3 min drive
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
9 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Your Carmel Destination Retreat, Close To Town.
Le Petite Papillon … Your Carmel Destination Retreat. - May Your Visit Be Both Wonderful and Memorable! Enjoy! Minimum Two (2) Evening Stay. For Weekends, Offering Friday or Sunday Check-Ins. Minimum Three (3) Evening Stay - For Events, Holidays, Occasions. Please Contact Hosts.
IMPORTANT Upon Reservation Request, Guests Are Sent "Host Terms" (also on-line). Hosts Request Guests Review, Then Send Acceptance of Terms To Hosts, "Prior To" Guests Reservation Request Being Accepted. - VRBO Allows Only 24 Hours For Guest / Host Communication, Before Reservation Request Is Declined or Cancelled. *** To Avoid Request Being Declined, VERY IMPORTANT That GUESTS REVIEW, ACCEPT Terms, Within This 24 Hour Time Frame. No Sub-Letting.
Communication between both Guests and Hosts are important and appreciated. VRBO emphasizes the importance of communication.
Nestled on the West side of Highway 1, off Ocean Avenue. May you relax, indulge, enjoy! Offering a wonderful location, private setting, spacious layout, light and bright, loaded with amenities. Le Petite Papillon, Your Carmel Destination Retreat.
Privacy abounds, nestled on a beautifully landscaped 1/4 acre Carmel lot, located in upper Carmel, off Ocean Avenue.
Le Petite Papillon, Your Carmel Destination Retreat, Close To Town.
As Hosts, our goal is to create a personal and memorable experience for each Guest. We appreciate open communication and timely responses, welcoming Guest to interact. - Should Guests have a wonderful experience, as Hosts, we appreciate any kind words Guests might post as a review on Airbnb, after check-out.
* For Weekend Stays, Check-In Offered on Friday or Sunday. No Saturday, Check-In nor Check-Outs. If Visiting On Weekends, Friday, Saturday Evening Stays Apply. NO Sub-Letting. - Minimum 3 Evening Stay During Certain Holiday and Special Events. * Minimum 4 Evening Stay During The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Pebble Beach Concours de Elegance *Check With Hosts For Availability and Terms.
Le Petite Papillon, Your Carmel Destination Retreat!
* Offering Check-In / Check-Out Days on Friday or Sunday.
2026 Special Events
- Pebble Beach Food and Wine - April 9th - 12th, 2026 Minimum 3 Evening Stay
- Pebble Beach Whiskey & Fire - April 9th - 12th, 2026 Minimum 3 Evening Stay.
- Sea Otter Classic April 16th - 19th, 2026
- Big Sur Marathon - April 27, 2026 Minimum 3 Evening Stay
- Mother’s Day - Sunday, May 11th Minimum 3 Evening Stay
- Carmel-by-the-Sea Culinary Week, May 30th - June 7th, 2026 Minimum 3 Evening Stay
- Father’s Day - Sunday, June 21st Minimum 3 Evening Stay
- Carmel Bach Festival - July 11th - July 25th, 2026 Minimum 3 Evening Stay
- Pebble Beach Concours de Elegance - Sunday, August 16th, 2026 (Concours and Car Week August 9th - 16th) Minimum 4 Evening Stay
- Monterey Jazz Festival - September 25th - 27th, 2026 Minimum 3 Evening Stay
- International Film Festival - October 2nd - 5th, 2026 Minimum 3 Evening Stay.
- Monterey Bay 1/2 Marathon - November 9th, 2026 Minimum 3 Evening Stay.
- New Years Day - January 1st, 2027 Minimum 3 Evening Stay
* For Weekend Stays, Check-In Offered on Friday or Sunday. No Saturday, Check-In nor Check-Outs. If Visiting On Weekends, Friday, Saturday Evening Stays Apply. NO Sub-Letting. - Minimum 3 Evening Stay During Certain Holiday and Special Events. * Minimum 4 Evening Stay During The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Pebble Beach Concours de Elegance *Check With Hosts For Availability and Terms.
* STRICT Cancellation Policy In Place. Once your reservation has been accepted, all calendar platforms are updated, with potential Guests having "no access" to those dates.
Reservation date modifications allowed up to 60 days prior to check-in. IMPORTANT: Should Guests attempt to make date change requests, if Hosts are unable to re-book under the same Terms, Guests will not be refunded.
Provided To Guests Upon Request:
1. WALKING TRAILS.
2. PLACES TO VISIT.
3. DINING SUGGESTIONS LIST.
We would be happy to provide both Hosts and Guests personal favorites. Just let us know.
Studio / Le Petite Papillon Highlights:
Offering private driveway parking, “to the left of tree with swing”. Private Carmel stone patio. Private entrance. Over 442 square of interior privacy and enjoyment, including, Queen size comfort ~ 400 thread count “ironed pressed linens” and "down comforter".
For those who prefer more warmth, Guests may enjoy a heating blanket (located in the closet). In addition, there is a Dyson electric space heater located in the living room (Please do not leave on more than 60 minutes at a time, to avoid over heating or hazard). Located in the walk-in closet, a small portable heater, for your use. As a note, the main heating is forced air heating, controlled by Hosts, normally set at 67 degrees,
For cooling and or air circulation, a Vortex portable fan is located in the walk-in closet.
Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Located just 4/10ths of a mile from the studio - Le Petite Papillon. If Carmel River Beach is appealing, just 9/10ths of a mile from the studio. Take Ocean Avenue to either.
PLEASE NOTE: There are no sidewalks, nor street lights in Carmel, while many guests enjoy evening walks to take in the wonder of Carmel, including art and jewelry shops, fine dining, many Guests, choose to take Lyft or Uber.
With hopes that you would enjoy the studio and surroundings, the studio offers approximately 442 square feet of comfort and relaxation, tranquility. The living room features a comfortable couch for 2 (no hideaway bed), reading chair with wrap blanket. For your entertainment, discretely hidden in the armoire, new LG 43" Smart TV, Comcast / XFINITY stations, with your own account, access to Netflix, YouTube and entertainment venues. Other interior features include: bistro table with two (2) dining chairs, walk-in closet with dresser, kitchenette with microwave, remodeled bathroom (with shower over tub), a spacious walk-in closet with separate dresser, plenty of space for hanging cloths, hair dryer, iron and ironing board.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Per Evening Rates Fluctuate. * Strict Non-Refund Policy. ** County of Monterey Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT) of 10.50% of Room Stay Paid by Guest(s) through booking portal. - The Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT) of 10.50% of room stay is paid in full by Guests. Hosts pay the County of Monterey directly, quarterly.
*** International Guests: Foreign Exchange Fee Paid By Guests.
- TERMS / Rules Include: Two (2) Guest Maximum. As Hosts, We Strive To Be Be Allergen Free. With Some Guest and Family Members Having Severe Allergies, There Is A NO Smoking, NO Animal Policy For The Studio and on The Property Grounds - NO Parties. NO Events, In The Studio, Nor On The Grounds. No Sub-Letting of Studio.l.
Offering, private driveway parking, “to the left of the tree, with swing”. Private patio with dining table, chairs, outdoor lounge chair, garden views, night accent lighting and more.
Upon your arrival, follow the walkway, two steps up to the private Carmel stone patio, to your left, open the privacy gate ... the studio entrance door is to your right, two steps up ... Welcoming you to enjoy Le Petite Papillon and the surrounding area. - IMPORTANT: Gate has handmade hardware. NOTE: Gate needs to be manually closed. Please do not slam gate. Thank you.
Le Petite Papillon (The Little Butterfly) … Indulge in comfort, enjoy enchanting garden views, evening accent lighting ... a private space to simply relax and enjoy.
Located on the “upper West side of Carmel, off Ocean Avenue, on Hatton Road”, approximately 4/10ths of a mile to downtown, “The Village” of Carmel-by-the-Sea, 9/10ths of a mile to Carmel River beach.
Enjoy accent lighting both in the interior of the studio, the private patio, the gardens as well. Private driveway parking is available, “to the left of the tree with swing”, where you may use the asphalt and or pavered driveway.
Inside the studio, we invite you to you enjoy: Al Fresco dining (bistro table with two comfortable chairs), sofa for two, 43” LG Flat Screen Smart TV, (discretely hidden in the armoire). Dyson electric space heater in studio. - CAUTION: DO NOT Leave Dyson Space Heater On For Extended Periods of Time (Maximum 60 Minutes), This Could Lead To A FIRE HAZARD. Do NOT Leave On When Away From Studio - FIRE HAZARD.
XFINITY / Comcast Stations.
Other amenities includes: large walk-In closet, with dresser, robes and other extras, for your use. -Wi-Fi (XFINITY) available for your convenience, with eero booster.
Additional amenities include: stainless steel microwave, small refrigerator with small freezer and ice tray compartment. Refrigerator located behind the cabinetry door. The kitchenette “does not” offer an oven nor stove top, accents do include: French press or drip coffee maker, stainless steel microwave, electric kettle for boiling water, plate-ware, utensils, wine glasses, corkscrew, bottle opener, mugs and other amenities for your use. * Please Note: NO cook-top, NO stove, NO oven in the studio.
Indulge yourself with Queen bed “pillow top" comfort, 400 count "iron pressed linens and pillow covers", down comforter and more. May you relax and indulge!
The newly remodeled bathroom offers White tile brick accents, including: shower over tub, EO Shampoo, EO Conditioner, EO Shower Gel, EO Hand Soap, hair dryer, makeup mirror, as well as many other extra amenities, for your use and enjoyment.
* Minimum Two (2) Evening Stay. If Visiting On Weekends, Check-In Offered on Friday or Sunday. No Saturday Check-In, nor Check-Outs.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
CHECK-OUT:
Check-out time no later than 10:30am, as house cleaning, Hosts will be arriving just after 10:30am, to begin laundering, cleaning and sanitizing of the studio, for incoming Guests.
TIDY & CLEAN:
As we do our best to keep cleaning fees low, we do ask that you maintain the studio in the same condition as presented, leaving the studio clean, neat and tidy at the time of check-out.
KEYS
Place both sets of keys on the bistro table in the studio, leaving both studio doors unlocked, providing access for the studio cleaning team.
We appreciate you taking time to leave a Review.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
2 person maximum. Studio is not suitable for infants nor children, as furnishings are not complimentary.For Weekend Stays, Friday or Sunday Check-Ins
As Host has severe allergies, as do some Guests:
No Animal, No Smoking, No Event, No Party Policy.
Two (2) person maximum.
Studio is not suitable for infants nor children, as furnishings are not complimentary.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number 001199
Property # 262240vb
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Carmel
Located in Northeast Carmel, a neighbourhood in Carmel, this apartment is next to a golf course and on the beach. 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 kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Carmel Bakery - 17 min walk
Chez Noir - 12 min walk
Pizza Heaven - 17 min walk
La Bicyclette - 17 min walk
Vesuvio - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Your Carmel Destination Retreat, Close To Town. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Your Carmel Destination Retreat, Close To Town.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Your Carmel Destination Retreat, Close To Town.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Your Carmel Destination Retreat, Close To Town.?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Your Carmel Destination Retreat, Close To Town. located?
Located in Northeast Carmel, this beachfront apartment building is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Carmel Plaza, Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. Galante Vineyards and Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room are also within 1 mile (2 km).
About the host
Hosted by Brenda Lynn and David
'Dreams Do Come True' ... Calling Le Papillon (The Butterfly) Home' and Their Carmel Getaway (Studio) Le Petite Papillon (The Small Butterfly) - An Amazing Carmel Getaway For Guests, Family, Friends. Carmel Destination Retreat!
Married In Carmel-by-the-Sea Over 39 Years Ago at La Playa Hotel in the Village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Offering The Perfect Venue. Brenda and David Continue To Enjoy The Magic, Wonder and Beauty of Carmel.
Brenda, Originally From Victoria, BC, David, From San Francisco, CA, Both Choosing Carmel As Their Dream Destination ~ Calling Carmel 'Home', Each Day, Enjoying All The Wonder and Beauty That Carmel and The Surrounding Area Offers.
* For Holiday / Special Event Stays: Minimum Three (3) Evening Stay.
Why they chose this property
An Amazing Carmel Getaway - Offering A Wonderful Carmel Location, Complimented by A Beautiful Private Garden Setting, Including, Private Driveway Parking (To The Left of The Tree With Swing).
Located Just 4/10ths of A Mile To Town, With Many Guests and Family Frequently Walking To The Village of Carmel. Just 9/10ths of A Mile To The Sandy Beaches of Carmel, Where You Can Enjoy Gorgeous Sunsets, Fine Dining, The Theaters, and So Much More! For Your Enjoyment, Pebble Beach Offering Some of The Finest Golf Courses In The World. Just Minutes To The Monterey Bay Aquarium and Down Town Pacific Grove, Point Lobos and The Highly Acclaimed Mission Ranch Owned by Clint Eastwood. Offering A Stunning Setting With Ocean and Point Lobos Views.
Check-In Time: As of 3:00pm. Check-Out Time: By No Later Than 10:30am, As House Cleaners Arrive Just After 10:30am, To Begin Cleaning, Sanitizing and Preparing The Studio.. * Please Note The Terms and Strict Cancellation Policy on VRBO. Thank you.
What makes this property unique
The Formal, Yet Informal Setting Offers Privacy, Comfort and Elegance. Your Stay Is An Invitation To Enjoy All Carmel and Our Studio Le Petite Papillon Offers, Both, The Perfect Carmel Getaway. Welcoming You To Visit and Come Back Again and Again.
Recently Remodeled Bathroom ... Offering Extras For Your Enjoyment. Fabulous Location and Setting!
Wonderful Location, Close To Town, Privacy Abounds, Private Parking, Park Like Setting ... Le Petite Papillon, Your Carmel Destination Retreat!