Sanctuary Vacation Rentals is proud to present "Sea Shell Guest Cottage"! Cottage sleeps up to 2 adults and 1 child.
Escape into a mini-fantasy world in this delightful 650-square-foot guest cottage situated in a quiet residential neighborhood just a one block stroll to downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Refurbished in recent years, this fanciful one-bedroom, with its accouterments of mermaids, seashells, starfish and other undersea imagery, offers a perfect vacation respite for up to two adults or two adults and one small child. This is the perfect setting for a romantic getaway, with its sunny, sand-sea-and-sky color scheme, whimsical objects d'art and sumptuous bath and bed linens.
The cottage is within walking distance of the remarkable selection of shops, boutiques galleries and restaurants in the village of Carmel. Bruno's Market, a gourmet grocery store that is a Carmel trademark, is just a few blocks away. Breathtaking white sand beaches skirted by the Monterey Peninsula's trademark Cypress trees are an ambitious but doable walk. In the car, you can be at Carmel Beach in a matter of a few minutes.
One open, airy room with a vaulted ceiling and skylights comprises the living, dining and kitchen areas. A clean, warm feeling is achieved with wood laminate flooring, a rattan throw rug, and white furnishings that impart a bright, sun-splashed look to the living room, which includes a flat-screen TV. The plush sofa is very comfortable and makes extra sleeping space available for a small child.
The kitchen has granite counter tops and glossy white cabinetry, as well as a small gas range, oven and full refrigerator (no dishwasher). A round white table with four chairs is provided for intimate dining. Well-equipped for extended stays!
Bedroom You will sleep like a baby on the queen-sized bed with its Sealy Posturepedic extra-plush mattress and ultra soft, luxury linens. The sofa in the living room converts to a full/double size sleeper for a child.
Bathroom The beautiful bathroom, which is tiled throughout, features a granite counter top and step in shower.
A Dutch door in the bedroom leads to a private patio and garden filled with colorful plants that flourish all year round in Carmel's temperate Mediterranean climate. You can dine al fresco at a bistro table and chairs; a gas grill is provided for outdoor cooking.
Just across the street is a charming vest-pocket park as well as a city parking lot with EV (electric vehicle) chargers.
The cottage is situated in a completely enclosed and private area behind a main house - also available for rental -- that unit can accommodate up to 4 guests. You can book our 2 bedroom, 1 bath main house (see #3274 on the Sanctuary Vacation Rentals website for more information) separately or together with this guest cottage.
A stacking washer/dryer is accessible from the patio.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome with pre-approval, an additional pet fee and a signed pet addendum.
This home is a monthly rental and we request that all nights of your stay are within the same calendar month. Some exceptions may be possible, with the approval of our team and the homeowner. Extended stays are often possible.
This vacation home is professionally managed by Sanctuary Vacation Rentals. With over 15 years of property management experience, Sanctuary strives to provide environments that nurture and inspire with all the comforts of home. Each home has beach towels, shower and bath amenities and spa-style robes. Our team is available 7 days a week to assist you. We look forward to hosting you!
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Carmel
Northeast Carmel, a neighbourhood in Carmel, is home to this holiday home. 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - 11 min walk
Vesuvio - 7 min walk
Chez Noir - 6 min walk
Patisserie Boissiere - 9 min walk
Toro - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is 3264 Sea Shell Guest Cottage ~ Updated and Cozy! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 3264 Sea Shell Guest Cottage ~ Updated and Cozy!?
As of 13 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3264 Sea Shell Guest Cottage ~ Updated and Cozy! on 31 May, 2026 start from S$148, 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 3264 Sea Shell Guest Cottage ~ Updated and Cozy!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 3264 Sea Shell Guest Cottage ~ Updated and Cozy!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 3264 Sea Shell Guest Cottage ~ Updated and Cozy!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 3264 Sea Shell Guest Cottage ~ Updated and Cozy! located?
Located in Northeast Carmel, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Plaza and 17-Mile Drive. Carmel Beach is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I had a wonderful time in this home! It was clean, cozy and perfect for my needs. The crew at Sanctuary Vacation Rentals were responsive to questions and issues and very friendly to work with. I can't wait to stay at this home again the next time I am in town!
Samantha S.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the home, and we look forward to your next visit.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lisette W.
1 Aug, 2025
Private, Secure, comfortablek and walk everywhere!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Sea Shell Cottage was perfect for my wife and I and out 4 year old. It had everything we needed and more. There was easy access, a small private yard to store my bike. It was 3 blocks to the Main Street and we walked everywhere, including to the beach and back. Sanctuary Vacations only picks the best rentals and never leaves a stone unturned.
Lisette W.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2025
Thank you very much for your lovely review! We're pleased you enjoyed your visit and look forward to having you stay with us again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tara P.
14 Dec, 2019
Wonderful home!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My husband and I rented this home for a month while we were transitioning to our new home. We absolutely loved our stay! The home is cozy and central and we enjoyed walking our dogs in the town of Carmel, eating at the restaurants and going to the beach/hiking. We will definitely be back :)
Tara P.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2022
Thanks so much for your wonderful review of Sea Shell Guest Cottage. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and the fabulous location to everything in the Carmel area - we look forward to your next visit to the area.
Archival
6/10 Okay
Allen H.
9 Mar, 2016
Bargain Hideaway
Sea Shell Guest Cottage is a bargain. You aren’t going to beat it for the daily price if you want to be in Carmel for a month. While the interior photos are accurate, the exterior is little more than an annex behind a garage. So private—yes—if you are okay surrounded by fencing with little more than a narrow walkway in between. The recommendation is to book a nicer place for two or three weeks instead of going the month-long bargain route.
Allen H.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review. Sanctuary's Seashell Guest Cottage is a private updated cute guest house located behind the main house, not a garage, that has a private entrance located on a separate street. Many of our past guests have loved the convenient location to the park and 5 minute walk to town. We have kept it affordable for guests to enjoy and the totally enclosed fencing works well for pets. It does have a nice small area in the back with grill, table and chairs and typical Carmel flowers and landscaping. Part of Carmel's charm is the cottages tucked away. I am sorry that you were unhappy with the exterior of the guest cottage as we always want our guests to be happy and would like to help you with another house should you return.
Annee Martin, Founder/President of Sanctuary Vacation Rentals
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Christina A.
21 Aug, 2023
Hidden Property
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very unhappy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The property was very difficult to locate and the staff in the office didn't offer much help with providing directions. The welcome pamphlet was 50% incorrect-no trash receptacle-you have to use the neighbor's bins, no picture of the front of the property, there was an ant issue along the walkway to the front of the property. I would not stay here again- I felt claustrophobic with having several homes surrounding the property and it was so small. The fireplace made it cozy inside.
Christina A.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your review. We hope you are enjoying your current accommodations and we have updated the welcome pamphlet. We are pleased you have found an alternative home that is better suited to your needs.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Janet S.
4 Oct, 2021
Cozy Home with all the Amenities
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The Sea Shell Cottage is cozy but well-equipped with everything you need for a month-long stay. The fenced-in yard was perfect for our little dog, and the patio was comfortable for BBQing on the gas grill. Plenty of cooking implements and pots and pans, and a gas stove and oven for making meals at home when not visiting one of the many wonderful restaurants within walking distance. Removed enough from the main road to be fairly quiet considering the location. Clean and comfortable! A great stay overall!
Janet S.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2022
Thank you for your wonderful review of your September stay in Carmel. We are pleased you enjoyed the home and all the little touches as well as it's amazing location. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
The quest house was small but comfortable and served my needs very well. The only drawback was that, although I brought it to the property manager’s attention it was not remedied, I could not access my Netflix account on the tv so I had to use my iPad.
Rich O.
Stayed 58 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2020
Thank you for your review. We apologize that we did not remedy the issues with the Netflix account during your stay.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
John K.
25 Mar, 2020
Carmel get away
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I left all the requested rental experiance paper work at the rental as requested so this seems a bit redundant. I am sure everyone is aware that our arrival was not great. Description of locating property was vague and outdated ( whit wire basket on front of gate with the word Sanctuary) large vehicle in our designated space, hose had not been checked out as lockbox code was incorrect and toilet was clogged. Office staff did work out a way for us to gain entry.
John K.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2022
Thank you for your review. We apologize that your arrival was difficult. The arrival documents have been updated so that future guests do not experience the same inconvenience.
We are pleased that you enjoyed our home and it's location.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Josephine Z.
5 Dec, 2019
A great escape
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our stay in Carmel at this sweet cottage was just incredible. The place was delightfully decorated and so well stocked. It was so close to town and the beach but in a private and secluded location..We enjoyed it tremendously and will return !
Josephine Z.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Frances M.
5 Dec, 2019
Perfect little guest cottage
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Quiet, perfect location. Everything I needed was provided including bowls for the dogs! It was wonderful and I would recommend it to any and everyone. Definitely want to return.
Frances M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dee T.
5 Dec, 2019
Wonderful place to stay!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved our little cottage. It was home for a month and we could not have been more comfortable. We loved Carmel and we knew if we needed anything, Tracy was there to help. I would highly recommend staying here and we look forward to going back!!!
Dee T.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
17 Sept, 2014
Wonderful place to stay!
Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved our little cottage. It was home for a month and we could not have been more comfortable. We loved Carmel and we knew if we needed anything, Tracy was there to help. I would highly recommend staying here and we look forward to going back!!!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
24 Jul, 2014
Perfect little guest cottage
Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Quiet, perfect location. Everything I needed was provided including bowls for the dogs! It was wonderful and I would recommend it to any and everyone. Definitely want to return.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
24 Jul, 2014
A great escape
Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our stay in Carmel at this sweet cottage was just incredible. The place was delightfully decorated and so well stocked. It was so close to town and the beach but in a private and secluded location..We enjoyed it tremendously and will return !
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth K.
7 Dec, 2011
Perfect in every way
This is a fantastic place to stay. The house is spotless, furnished thoughtfully, and extremely well equipped. The location is so peaceful. I could tell that the owners really took time to make sure this was a great experience for any one staying in the home. The office staff are available, helpful, and very nice to deal with. I recommend this rental home and company highly and with out reservation. I will definitely be retuning to this location. Perfect.
Elizabeth K.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Desirae L.
24 Aug, 2011
Cozy and comfy
Everything went super smooth, the instructions were very clear. Everything we possibly needed was at the little cottage, and it was great to have a bbq too! Having internet access was a huge plus, as we took our computer to look up good places to eat or pretty hikes to go on. I would definitely recommend this place to any couple looking for a romantic getaway. It's a very private place with fencing all the way around, and we really liked that. We had considered taking our dog, and they do allow dogs at this cottage. They even provide supplies if you do decide to take your dog, as Carmel is super dog-friendly from what I hear. It was also really nice to have the Aquarium passes, because that saved us 60! Overall, a great place to stay :)
Desirae L.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
29 May, 2011
This rental was the sweetest get away experience!
I spent a weekend in this lovely cottage with my husband and my mother who was visiting us from Europe. We had a wonderful time here feeling as if we were at home. The interior of the cottage is beutiful and very comfortable. It's a small little place with everything in it one needs for a relaxing weekend. We loved the location also, as the house is in the herat of Carmel. Me and my husband are looking forward to returning for an other lovely weekend.
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