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Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away

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A spacious room with large windows offering ocean views, a wooden ceiling, and a cozy seating area with a small table and cushions.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large bed with a grey and white duvet, a bedside table with a tissue box, and a wall with framed pictures.
A garden with a large tree, a wooden fence, and a variety of plants.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows overlooking the ocean, and a high wooden ceiling.
A room with two white armchairs, a telescope on a tripod, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast for a fee
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Carmel, CA
  • Place, Garrapata State Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Carmel

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Carmel Riviera, 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 Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Carmel Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Monterey Bay Aquarium and Munras Avenue. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Carmel, CA

What's nearby

  • Garrapata State Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Carmel Beach - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course - 24 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 27 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mission Ranch Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Treehouse Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away?

As of 26 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away on 26 Dec, 2026 start from S$45,024, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away located?

This family-friendly Carmel holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Garrapata State Park, Point Lobos Ranch and Garrapata Beach. Carmel Beach and Gibson Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy house with amazing views!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thanks for your review. And I’m happy to have received your message that you’d like to stay again. Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Carmel vacation

The house was amazing! Spacious, clean and with gorgeous ocean views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2024
Thank you Simon, for being a great guest and your positive review. We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karen great hostess
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov, 2025
Thanks for your positive review. It was a pleasure to host you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely gorgeous view - very quiet

The house is great, but the view is spectacular. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2025
Thank you Greg for your review. It’ll be a pleasure to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views

We had a wonderful time. The house was very comfortable with plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec, 2024
Thank you Sue for choosing my home for your family’s Thanksgiving vacation. It was a pleasure to host you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great escape!

This place made my trip the most memorable solo trip so far! The location, the host, and the view were just spectacular. I highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for a family gathering

Everything was just as described or better. Beautifully appointed home and a great kitchen for cooking. The views are better than the pictures with the amazing sounds of waves just below. Lots of room to find your own space or be together as the whole group.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec, 2023
Thank you, Tiffany for your nice review and being a great guest! It would be a pleasure to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
World class view in one of the world’s great destinations. The descriptions and photos are thorough and accurate so I won’t drone on. There may not be a better property for rent in Carmel highlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2025
Thank you, Sam, it truly was a pleasure to host you. Your compliments mean a lot to me; we aim to be accurate in our listing and don't want to exaggerate, but the Highlands is a special location. I'm glad you enjoyed it and that you'd like to return. Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

This home is the most perfectly appointed home we have ever stayed in. All instructions clear, everything promised 100% delivered. The view is magnificent, the furniture is cozy, and anything you would need is provided and available. We spent three days here relaxing, exploring, and soaking it all in. I have never coveted a place but this place is Magic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov, 2025
Thank you, Kristen. I really appreciate your compliments about our instructions and “everything delivered” it would be a pleasure to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtaking views

Breathtaking views is putting it mildly. It was stunning. The house is gorgeous and was just as described. Our daughter enjoyed having her very own wing which would easily have fit several more people. Karen was easy to get a hold of and the entire process from check in to check out was so easy. If you want a slice of heaven this is the place to stay. Pictures do not do it justice!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2025
Thank you! I'm glad you found the views stunning, and the house gorgeous and just as described. I'm also glad that you found things to be easy: we try! Hope to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtaking Views

We absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful property. Everything was comfortable and clean and just as advertised in the listing. The photos of the grounds and the view do not do it justice. You’re far enough away from town that it feels secluded but close enough that you can be to any restaurant, winery or shopping area within 10 minutes.The owners were fantastic in their communication prior to and during our stay. 10 out of 10 would recommend this stunning property. I only hope I get the opportunity to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr, 2025
Thank you, Amy, for being a great guest and for your nice review. I'm so glad you loved your stay. It was a pleasure to host you, and I hope you'll stay again. Thanks, Karen
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

a few surprises

will send my comments directly to Karen for review first.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Home was amazing, views were breathtaking and from our story book. Simply amazing. The home was very cozy and well maintained and I felt at home. Everything you could need was provided. Enjoyed the backyard and deck seating areas, spent all our time there enjoying their amazing views of the cliffs and vegetation and nature and Pacific Ocean. Karen was a sweetheart from the beginning to the end of our stay and was easily reachable. We loved it. Had planned many adventures around Carmel Highlands areas but decided to stay home ( Karen’s Home) because we felt so comfortable and relaxed and at Peace. Thank you Karen We will be coming back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2025
It was truly a pleasure to host you. Your compliments mean a lot to me. I’m glad you found the house a good base to explore the area, and that you enjoyed hanging at home. Happy to hear you’ll be back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very clean, great view Just know that the air conditioner is a portable 1 room ac We arrived apparently during a hot time- it was House had been closed up House Instructions say open windows and turn on the Dyson fan for ac…. No air movement outside so our first night was very uncomfortable as the house stayed too warm in the bedrooms. Thankfully the next day is cooled down and it was fine after that. Everything else was as noted Beds were comfy, hot tub was clean Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Listing says AC but the unit was turned off. The rooms were not air conditioned per mentioned with a traditional unit. Windows had to be opened. It was comfortable though. The hot tub had a terrible odor like it hadn’t been maintained or cleaned out in awhile. Other than these two issues it is a great property. We had a great experience there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2025
Hi Shane. I’m glad you had a great experience overall. I wish you would’ve told me you experienced an odor in the hot tub. It is professionally cleaned before each guest stay and mid -week during weeklong stays. If I’d known you were experiencing a problem, our diligent hot tub cleaner of 10 years would have been on the case right away. On our listing we state that there’s a portable air conditioning unit available but No one has ever used it because the house is on the oceanfront and the mild marine climate has been comfortable for our guests and family, especially when folks don’t mind opening windows for the coastal breeze. I’m glad you were comfortable once you opened windows.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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