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Joyful Home near Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Big Sur- STR25-000023

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A spacious living area with a fireplace, a staircase, and a cozy seating arrangement.
A living room with a white leather sofa, a potted plant, and a coffee table with decorative items.
A spacious living area with a staircase, a dining area, and a television displaying a face.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, a modern chandelier, and a kitchen in the background.
A playground with various play structures, a wooden fence, and a paved walkway.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Marina Dunes Preserve

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Marina, CA
  • Place, Marina Dunes Preserve
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina State Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Cannery Row
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Marina

Located in Marina, this holiday home is by the sea. 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 Lovers Point and Monterey Bay. Travelling with kids? Make time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, or head to an event or a match at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Marina, CA

What's nearby

  • Marina Dunes Preserve - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Marina State Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 16 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Cannery Row - 16 min drive - 19.5 km
  • 17-Mile Drive - 17 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 19 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Amon Din - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Joyful Home near Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Big Sur- STR25-000023 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Joyful Home near Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Big Sur- STR25-000023?

As of 4 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Joyful Home near Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Big Sur- STR25-000023 on 25 Apr, 2027 start from S$990, 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 Joyful Home near Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Big Sur- STR25-000023?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Joyful Home near Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Big Sur- STR25-000023?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Joyful Home near Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Big Sur- STR25-000023?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Joyful Home near Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Big Sur- STR25-000023 located?

This family-friendly Marina holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Marina Dunes Preserve and Marina State Beach. Fort Ord Dunes State Park is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay this last weekend. We had a golf weekend, there were 4 couples, and the place a perfect place to eat, drink and be merry. Close to golf courses, hiking trails and the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well maintained home. Some special touches left us feeling very welcome. Quiet neighborhood with easy access to the things we wanted to see and do!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a Great time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host responded very quickly. Kitchen had ample items to cook breakfast and dinner. Beds were very comfortable. Wonderful park close by for children too. Great stay for our vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Suitable accommodations for the night near Monterey. Small beds for adults sharing (3 doubles/1 queen) but the place was clean/cozy and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stayed at this beautiful house . House was well equipped and it was a great location .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for a multi-night stay in Monterey. My daughter graduated from CSUMB and this house was located by campus and was able to accommodate all 6 people easily. We enjoyed many meals together and the kids loved the game room set up in the garage. The house is very clean and the layout is perfect! It is much better in person than in pictures. It was only a mile to the beach. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Great location, clean really nice. Lots of extras like coffee, etc.. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2025
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The kitchen was well equipped, the dining table was big enough for the number of people the house sleeps, the bedrooms were a comfortable size, and we enjoyed the decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2025
Thank you for taking time to review your stay. We cant wait to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very comfortable, equipped and accomidating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable. We enjoyed the space, the yard and found everything as advertised. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Needed more bath towels,
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2026
Hi Thanks for taking time to leave a review. Just wanted give you little bit more info on towels. Our cleanIng leaves enough towels for guests. Seems like you stayed longer, so you may have run out because of your bigger group. We offer free washer, dryer as well as laundry detergents for free. I think you may have missed to see it. But its there. I wish you would have reached to me. Thbak
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very clean property with all the necessary amenities. I quiet neighborhood close to all the major attractions in Monterey.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was located in a nice quiet neighborhood and was close to Monterey and Santa Cruz. Was clean and was well stocked with many amenities. Had an issue with the refrigerator and BJ had it replaced within hours of my call. Thank you for your prompt response.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls trip

We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr, 2025
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Close to Monterey. Everything was as expected
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came for a wedding and had 6 others with us so it was just enough room bathrooms and bedrooms for everyone. We cooked dinner one night and breakfast every morning. Plenty of room in the kitchen and dining area all the supplies were bought at Walmart just 3 blocks from the house. Just to keep things more economical for everyone being we all came from the east coast. The only thing that we wished they had at the house was a bbq grill. The host was very helpful and answered all my questions. I would probably stay again if we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location without paying the price for in town at Monterey!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2025
Thank you
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We were not impressed. Not enough towels, and the host did not reply to my request for more. It was the first day we arrived that I asked via text. He had his read receipts on, because when I sent the text it said “READ” and no reply at all, ever. Poor communication between the host and my wife early on when she had questions. Fire extinguisher was not charged. The place did not smell fresh the moment we arrived. Garage area is not clean… clutter and not a place we would spend time . Washer in the garage is rusty and old. Oven mitts were stained and dirty. Downstairs bathroom sink is crusty, shower head crusty, old rusty soap dispensers, the air freshener outside the main entry door disgusting. Crusty old caulking around sinks and mirror. Rusty garbage cans in bathrooms. We have photos to show all of our complaints are valid. We killed spiders daily. Get someone to spray for bugs. I wouldn’t stay here again by any means, and definitely wouldn’t recommend it to anyone else. TV was nice quality, but didn’t work to get channels. Our son is a tech genius and he couldn’t get it to work either. We stayed at a place for two days prior and it was beautiful and clean and we gave excellent reviews. We were at your place for 4 days and really regretted having to come back to it at the end of each day. Our final two days was spent only 10 minutes away from your place and it was also a beautifully decorated and well maintained older home that was an absolute pleasure to stay at.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 30 Oct, 2026
We’re sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your stay. We would like to clarify a few points regarding communication. We did not receive a text requesting additional towels. It’s possible the message was sent to a different number. The question we received about the lockbox code was answered right away. Towels were provided according to the number of guests on your reservation. Guests are also welcome to use the laundry facilities, with detergent provided free of charge. We regularly maintain and update our home. While individual preferences and expectations vary, we recognize that some aspects fell short of yours\. We take your specific concerns about cleanliness and maintenance seriously and appreciate you bringing them to our attention.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place close to Monterey

Clean house with good amenities such as fireplace and fire pit outside m. Close to Wharf and Aquarium
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2025
Thank you for taking time to review your stay. We cant wait to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family home

Good location, easy access to Monterey and Santa Cruz
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2025
Thank you for taking time to review your stay. We cant wait to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Marina Stay

The property was very clean and nicely appointed with many conveniences. We appreciated being able to include our dogs and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2025
Thank you for taking time to review your stay. We cant wait to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect overnight stay in the Monterey area

Spacious home and safe feeling neighborhood. We were only there for a night but the drive over to Monterey in the morning was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr, 2025
Thank you
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