Newly Remodeled Downtown Cottage. 1 block to shops, arts, eats. 5 blks to Beach
This 2 bedroom/2 bath home is ready to be your next home base for exploring world famous Carmel-by-the-Sea and adjoining Pacific Ocean Coastline.
We welcome travel nurses and professionals and will do our best to make your extended stay as comfortable and productive as possible.
A few steps puts you into the heart of Carmel by the Sea with its wealth of world class dining, shopping, wine tasting and art galleries. All of this with the rugged Pacific Coast just a short walk down the street, perfect for an after dinner stroll. Carmel by the Sea with its long history of being an artist’s colony has left it today with so many art galleries to stroll and enjoy.
You never need to move your car to enjoy the sights and happenings of downtown! But if you do decide to venture out, Point Lobos state park is just down Highway 1 (Big Sur about an hour further). Or enjoy the world famous 17-Mile Drive, Laguna Seca Raceway, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row area.
Love wine, check out the nearby 15 tasting rooms and later pair it with a gourmet dinner and a coastal walk to watch the sunset and end the day.
Property manager
Owner / Property Manager
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
mini stay is 30 nights
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Carmel
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Golden Rectangle, 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 Carmel Beach 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Carmel Bakery - 5 min walk
Pizza Heaven - 5 min walk
Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - 5 min walk
Edwins Kaona - 7 min walk
La Bicyclette - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Newly Remodeled Downtown Cottage. 1 block to shops, arts, eats. 5 blks to Beach pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Newly Remodeled Downtown Cottage. 1 block to shops, arts, eats. 5 blks to Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Newly Remodeled Downtown Cottage. 1 block to shops, arts, eats. 5 blks to Beach?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Newly Remodeled Downtown Cottage. 1 block to shops, arts, eats. 5 blks to Beach located?
This family-friendly Carmel holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. Carmel Plaza and Sunset Center are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This place has everything you need for a comfortable stay in Carmel by the Sea. Grace is very responsive and great to work with. The location can't be beat. We enjoyed our stay here very much!
Overall decent stay at the house. recommendations : clean the stone walkway (very slick when wet), needs a light above in living room and a light on porch, given California’s desire to conserve water, fix the amount of time it takes to heat the shower water (it takes about 3 minutes to get the water warm). Could use a quality upgrade in towels, two twins for King versus one mattress. Perhaps a bit nit picky, but the rental wasn’t cheap.
Craig S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
Michael C.
15 Oct, 2018
Great home anc location
Loved the house and location
Thank you
Michael C.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Kyle C., Salt Lake City
10 Sept, 2018
Great property. Fantastic location.
I’d love to stay here again! Owner was very kind and accommodating.
Kyle C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
2/10 Terrible
Melissa F.
24 Aug, 2018
Terrible customer service!
The downtown property listed in Carmel by the sea is the property we booked several months in advance of our trip. 5 days before our arrival, I received an email from the property owner advising she had to cancel our booking due to an "emergency maintenance" issue and provided a link to another property. I opened the link and the property was for a 1 bedroom/1 bath which did not work for us as my husband and I were traveling with another couple. I requested she call me immediately as she did not provide me a phone number to contact her. She did call within 10 minutes and I asked why the property we reserved was not available and she simply stated "a maintenance issue". I pressed asking why a maintenance issue couldn't be fixed by Saturday and she said
"no it's not available for the rest of the month". Long story short, she provided us a property that was a larger home 2 bed/2bath however it was not for the full length of our stay therefore we would have to get a hotel the first and last night there. Also this property was not in town so we would not have the capability to walk every where which is why we chose this location to begin with. Bottom line; very inconvenient having to find a hotel days before our arrival and then have to move locations a total of 3 x as well as having to drive and/or Uber everywhere. Naturally there were no other options available in this short time frame, flights and other excursions already booked we were stuck! To top everything off the owner didn't even apologize, explain the situation with empathy or even acknowledge the inconvenience she was putting us in. I had to ask if she would give us a refund for two of the days we had to book a hotel for. Upon arrival to the property, there was no welcome gift or even a phone call to see if we had questions or if everything was good. The property itself was very nice, beautiful views (when the fog cleared) that is the only nice thing I can say. The furniture throughout the whole home was uncomfortable which made it hard to just sit/lay and relax with a glass of wine. The location was very inconvenient, you can't walk to anything. The most disappointing was the customer service. Unfortunately it put a damper on our overall excitement experiencing Carmel for the first time. I'm not one to ever complain or write a bad review this but this was just beyond bad!
Melissa F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
8/10 Good
Grant R., Waterloo
26 May, 2018
fantastic location!
This Carmel cottage was unpretenious, clean and well enough equipped. There was a cute little fireplace that took the chill off in the evenings. There was a little back patio that we did not actually have to share that caught the evening sun. A parking spot was included (a big deal in Carmel), The location was more than perfect. We walked to the beach every morning and walked downtown to sight see and to eat. We enjoyed our time there.
Grant R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
12 May, 2018
Amazing location! Great Trip!
Amazing location! So close to walk to great restaurants, wine tasting rooms and shopping. The house had everything we needed. It was a great trip. I hope we are able to come back soon.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
11 May, 2018
Great location, very clean
We had a wonderful time at Carmel. This cottage is in great location. Walk to town, coffee and shops. Very clean and nicely decorated.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
10/10 Excellent
Ab Darren A.
12 Mar, 2018
Marvelous stay
We had a wonderful time at Carmel-by-the-Sea. This downtown cottage is in the center of all activities, clean, and well-appointed. We did the "Carmel Food Tours" - it is a walking, tasting and cultural tour of beautiful downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. We Highly recommend it.
Ab Darren A.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Brendan S.
19 Dec, 2017
Great cottage
We enjoyed our visit at Cozy Oak cottage. It was clean, close to everything in Carmel. Owner’s communication was outstanding and her welcome kit had great recommendations. We would recommend this cottage for anyone visiting Carmel.
Brendan S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
16 Dec, 2017
Fantastic ! Great location. Clean cozy and close to the beach
This coast is really special, the scenery and weather perfect for a long hike. Bring your water, sunglasses and good shoes and enjoy the natural beauty. We hiked at Point Lobos. Lots of trails along the ocean cliffs. It is less than a few miles from the house. We did a self-guided wine tour in downtown Carmel, fantastic! Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Okay
William D., Reno nv
30 Nov, 2017
Great location needed more domestic items
Great location.
William D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Gopinath V.
25 Oct, 2017
Very close to beach and the main streat
This is an excellent rental within walking distance from the beach and the main street. Very conveniently tucked away a couple of blocks from Ocean Avenue. The home itself is well maintained with clean kitchen and restrooms. The owner is very prompt and courteous. Highly recommend this for families or anyone requiring a 2 bedroom accommodation.
Gopinath V.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
2 Oct, 2017
Clean, comfortable, quiet and in a great location
This rental is exactly what we were looking for. It was very peaceful and the neighbors were quiet. The house was clean, beds were comfortable, the living room had a large tv, the kitchen cabinets are stocked with condiments and odds and ends like spices, coffee, sugar and creamer. Within a block you are on the main street of downtown Carmel. Lots of shops, restaurants and galleries. I Highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Peter V., Reno, USA
18 Aug, 2017
Great cottage in Carmel!
Great rental cottage in Carmel. 5 blocks from beach and only 1 block from central Carmel shopping. Cottage was clean, secure, and comfortable. Driveway parking for one vehicle. Check-in and check-out easy. We hope to be back again!
Peter V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
David P.
4 Aug, 2017
Cute, well located very clean cottage
The cottage is one block from the center of the restaurant and shops area. It was very clean, comfortable, private and well provisioned.
David P.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Marla H.
3 Aug, 2017
Great house in amazing location!
We stayed here with our 2 boys and loved it. The owner was very accommodating and responsive. The house is only 2 blocks to restaurants, shops and galleries and a short walk down hill to the beach. The house has updated bathrooms and a great clean and well stocked kitchen. I would highly recommend staying at this house and it even has an off street parking spot which is great
Marla H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Cecille C., Atlanta, GA
31 Jul, 2017
Cozy Oak Cottage in Carmel
My family of 5 stayed (3 teen/tweens) at the Cozy Cottage for 4 days and would definitely recommend to those seeking more room than a hotel room provides along with a great location in Carmel. Older home but clean and worth the location.
Sleeping: King bedroom with small but private bath. Minimal furnishings (1 nightstand/lamp/luggage rack and overhead light);
Second bedroom has a Queen bed and twin trundle bed and a small, clean bath in the hall. Full size washer/dryer are located in one of two large closets in the queen bedroom. Minimal furnishings (1 nightstand/lamp with an overhead light).
Kitchen: spacious and well-lit with full size refrigerator, dual oven/microwave; 4 burner gas stove, coffee maker, 4-slot toaster, dishwasher and breakfast table for 6. Gas grill in backyard courtyard (accessible thru Queen bedroom or side of house). Basic cooking was very easy. Safeway grocery store approx. 1 -1.5 miles away. High-chair also in closet.
Living Room: seating for 5 (1 sofa and 2 arm chairs) with flat-screen tv. Additional space in living room for golf club storage. Electric f/p helps heat room if needed.
Location is amazing: 3-4 blocks from the beach, 1 block from Ocean Avenue shops; exterior hose for washing away sand, and highly sough-after single car driveway.
No Air Conditioning but with new windows and screens that open/lock easily - we never needed it. In fact, we used the heat in July.
Smoke detectors and Carbon monoxide detectors.
Cozy, clean and fabulous location!
Cecille C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
David E.
26 Jul, 2017
Great place!
Close to beach and town. Clean and cozy!
David E.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Lisa E.
11 Feb, 2017
Convenient, has parking, close to everything.
Perfect location to Main Street without the noise. Close to the ocean and several beaches. Food, fashion, galleries and access to groceries. Parking spot was priceless and evening sunsets from the front yard. What more could you ask for.
Lisa E.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016
About the host
Hosted by Owner / Property Manager
Love to wine, dine and shopping
Why they chose this property
Right in town. Walk everywhere : Wine Walk, Gallery Tour, the beach and the scenic road along the coast.
What makes this property unique
Great location for Guys go golfing, Girls go shopping and kids and parents go to the beach.