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Secluded Cottage on Private Estate 23 acres. Hiking and parks nearby.lovely deck

Cottage with kitchen, near 17-Mile Drive

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Casita Cottage facade.
Main entrance to the cottage from the right side of building.
Gated Entry with access code
Former guests returning after winning "Best of Show" at Concours d'Elegance
Access driveway to gated Estate

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Carmel, CA
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Cottage on Private Estate 23 acres. Hiking and parks nearby.lovely deck

Property Description:

Five minutes from Carmel or Monterey, this secluded home is a dream get-away for a couple seeking quiet beauty and charm as a way to balance all the easily accessed fun of the Peninsula. This cottage, a secret paradise, is part of an architecturally exotic estate on 23 acres in Jack's Peak. It is a discovery you won't want to miss.

The entrance to the estate is gated and the Casita cottage guest house is completely secluded. It was recently remodeled and is very comfortable. It is about 575 square feet, with a combined kitchen/living area including a twin daybed for a third person/ child.
The one bedroom is ultra quiet with a comfortable King bed, privacy blinds, authentic Tibetan furnishings, and a "65 screen with WiFi. The glass-sided shower is tiled to the ceiling with limestone.
The patio area is private and lovely with a covered table surrounded by sequoia redwoods. The patio has a new HotSpring spa for soaking, an outdoor shower, Weber grill, an adjacent secret garden with overhanging grape arbor and fire pit for late night star gazing.
The house is heated when necessary by a wood burning stove/fireplace. (There is plenty of wood available on the deck to fuel the fires!). Space heaters are also available.
Casita Cottage guests will have ample secured private parking immediate to the guest house in the driveway.

Interaction with Guests and Guest Access:

The Host, Peterson, will greet you and go over essentials upon confirmation of the reservation and/or before your arrival at which time the main property gate code and his phone number will be made available. Please feel free to contact him for any questions or issues. There are other residents on the estate who could help in an all-out emergency, but privacy for all is the rule of the day.

The Neighborhood:

We love the birds! Owls, Redwing Hawks. Oh so many birds. We feed them, too. Our neighbors treasure their privacy and this is considered a rural neighborhood, with five acre minimums to build. Very quiet, and we ask our guests to be relatively quiet also.

There is also a small herd of sheep and goats maintaining the property vegetation who love any extra treats you might want to share on the way to a hike in Jack's Peak Regional Park (900 acres to hike and enjoy the view), which is an easy walk from our driveway.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet fee $100 per Pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Carmel

Jack's Peak, a neighbourhood in Carmel, is home to this cottage. 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 Monterey Bay and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. 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.
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Carmel, CA

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Carmel Beach - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 10 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lalla Grill Del Monte - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Cottage on Private Estate 23 acres. Hiking and parks nearby.lovely deck pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Secluded Cottage on Private Estate 23 acres. Hiking and parks nearby.lovely deck?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Cottage on Private Estate 23 acres. Hiking and parks nearby.lovely deck?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Cottage on Private Estate 23 acres. Hiking and parks nearby.lovely deck located?

Located in Jack's Peak, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Jacks Peak County Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from 17-Mile Drive. Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and Munras Avenue are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, private cottege!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Looks nothing like the photos. Very dirty - the dishes were dirty, the floors were filthy, you can't open the windows. There were horrible stenches. The Garbage disposal didn't work and it smelled like mildew. It smelled like cat pee.The owner is in full denial of any of the issues. Save yourself the hassle and stay somewhere else. We ended up cutting our stay short due to the smell and filth to stay in our van. I wouldn't stay here even if it were for free.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Great place

Will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manny W.

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

Amazing property

Loved the whole feel and atmosphere of the property. Definitely a must stay for an enthusiast that appreciates the architecture and feel of being in a different part of the world
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Relaxing stay

Xx
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Casita in Carmel

The casita is located on a23 acre estate that is five minutes from Carmel. It was unique and eccentric and beautiful. We absolutely loved it. The host, Peter, was kind and gracious,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce J.

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

Peaceful

We enjoyed the quiet solitude of our stay and enjoyed meeting our host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben S., Parker, CO

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

Quiet and cozy

Loved our stay here….nestled up amongst the trees so it was very peaceful and secluded. Loved relaxing watching the fog roll through in the morning. Comfy bed!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Flo F.

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

Carmel Stay

This is one of the most unique places that we have ever stayed at and we thoroughly enjoyed the serene vibe that it brings. The architecture, vintage artifacts, gardens, statues and design is extremely enchanting and dreamy! The only downfall was the hot tub; it wasn't what we expected and no instructions were provided on how to operate it or if it worked at all? Otherwise, the secluded cottage is a phenomenal place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jake W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property was completely different than the listing. What you see in the picture is a carefully curated escape with nice furnishings and linens and a place you could spend a week relaxing and enjoying quiet. What we found was just subpar in every way. Furnishings in the photos are entirely different; old worn couches with shabby blankets, rugs cut in half spread on the floor; visible dirt and soil on the floor; bed frame different; linens mismatched and dirty looking; hot tub that was green and had a 3 foot wide spider web built on top of it indicating it hadn’t been open in months; no gas grill, no tv, no WiFi password submitted. The lock was a rudimentary latch with master lock. This place was just gross. We had bought a car load of groceries to stock for the week that we had to drive around town returning at 600pm because we could not stay in such abjectly bad conditions. We contacted the owner and VRBO. Owner did not want to recognize the completely different reality of the casita relative to the listing, offering less than half of the rental back as resolution, which we declined to accept. Never have had such a misrepresentation with a VRBO before. Hopefully the owner takes measures to ensure accuracy of the listing in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariette B.

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

Magical!

Absolutely gorgeous and peaceful property! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay although cell reception and WiFi service was very weak which just meant more downtime and relaxation!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad D.

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

Great Property with an interesting past

Aside from a few outdated listing pictures of the cottage, the experience was pretty magical. Location was perfectly situated between Carmel and Monterey. Access to property was seamless and the host was probably the most interesting man in the world. He was there only when we needed and got to share some great stories. Highly suggest experiencing this for yourself.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lolo S.

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

Beautiful and eclectic masterpiece

This was the most interesting and gorgeous place I've ever stayed. Read the articles and booklets about the place! It was hand built by the owner over 10 years with art and architectural pieces collected from around the world over the course of his lifetime. Absolutely fascinating and incredible.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

A quiet July 4th

I was looking for a quiet place for me and my dogs for the July 4th holiday. My cozy cabin was perfect. Peterson was a wonderful host and I felt at home while there. I would go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niki C.

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

Most excellent stay

This place was in te country and very quiet with an artistic and very functional house plus a huge deck. Sunny every day (above the fog line) and we mostly stayed at the place. Took some nice hikes. The host was wonderful and we want to go back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Casita del Hacienda Aguajito

Very fine. Furniture inside could’ve been smaller to fit the space, more Persian. And the butcher block for eating table could be replaced by a table where you can fit your knees under. But otherwise, unique and delightfully offbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Cute Casita

My husband, dog, and I had a great time in the cute little casita. Very comfy bed and beautiful surroundings. The location can’t be beat! Peterson was a great host. He even left us some wine and fresh baked bread upon arrival!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendi M.

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

Paradise

OMG! Where to begin! Peterson was amazingly hospitable. His Casita was perfect with a fabulous patio. My Newfie, Linus was treated like royalty. The fire pit and fireplace were wonderfully cozy after a day at the beach. 2 huge screen TVs with all the amenities. My favorite thing was not hearing any traffic, just birds. It was so awesome. This property has so many artifacts and art work. You can tell much love went into this. One could easily spend hours strolling the grounds looking at everything. I want to live there! We will be back. It is also 5 minutes to Carmel and Monterey.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Elaine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A beautiful Casita

This property is so beautiful. The aesthetics outside were delightful. We love Carmel.. we would like to see the owner update the listing, because there was no outdoor tub that was usable. We tried heating up water in a tea pot to warm up some warm water from the Spicket but when we tried to get in it, it was not usable. We also tried to use the little fireplace that they had in there as it was extremely cold at night, but the fireplace wouldn’t keep a fire going. I guess because it hadn’t been cleaned properly. We were able to borrow a space heater though, and that helped tremendously. We were also disappointed that there were not Arabian horses there the owner told us that they had to move them to a different property because of the dry dust.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

brad n.

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

Perfect location and gracious host

Amazing property away from the hustle and bustle, but conveniently located near restaurants and shopping. The host was wonderful. Overall a fantastic experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Delightful

Fabulous property and exceptional host Wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Carmel
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam A.

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

Charming!

Had a wonderful stay in a peaceful retreat. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Beautiful property

This cozy casita and beautiful property made our stay most enjoyable. Our host, Cheryl, was very nice. The reasonably priced casita was well-equipped with everything we needed for our week's stay. Highly recommend if you're looking for a quiet private convenient location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dana Z.

Peaceful retreat

I could spend days on the back patio - so beautiful and peaceful. The cottage is very private with a separate driveway, but you can see the main house up the hill so you don't feel totally isolated. 10 minute drive to Carmel (but you may not want to leave the fire pit!). Super comfy bed, well equipped kitchen, tons of art from around the world. Everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Quiet and Quaint - Peaceful

Everything in the area is less than 10min from the property. Perfect place to relax and enjoy all views and sounds of the Monterey Coast. Katy's Place for breakfast and Mission Ranch for dinner with a walk up to Jack's Peak from the property to keep down the weight gain between eateries.

About the host

Hosted by Peterson Conway VII

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I've been a resident of this area since childhood.
I am an established antiques dealer, with a store in Carmel-by-the-Sea that has been there for 40+ years. I import art treasures, spiritual, and architectural pieces from abroad.

Why they chose this property

The 23 acre estate resides on an elevated spot on the Monterey Peninsula called Jack's Peak. The trails on the property weave through thriving gardens, with views and lots of local wild life to enjoy. There are several outdoor seating areas around large fire pits where you can enjoy a drink at sunset. (Firewood supplied.)

What is unique about this location is how it feels completely secluded and incredibly quiet, yet in fact we are within 5 minutes' drive of both Carmel and Monterey and just 10 minutes away from several iconic beaches.

What makes this property unique

This is sacred land to me. It’s historical and beautiful.
The legend is that this is where the indigenous peoples hid out when the Carmel Mission was being built.

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