It’s rare when a short term rental home is more beautiful than the photos, but this place exceeded expectations and surpassed all of our day-to-day needs. The whole experience felt luxurious right down to the white-glove check out. It was worth every penny. The ocean and coastal views genuinely were astounding, the gardens were infinitely interesting and restorative, and the interiors were quite roomy while providing both private space and several gathering areas. We enjoyed breakfast on the main patio each morning. The kitchen had every conceivable appliance, equipment, spice and condiment. Our group enjoyed the new, user-friendly outdoor jacuzzi every morning and most evenings. As the main contact, I heard back from Marielle immediately when we had minor questions. She was kind and generous with her time, advice about the area, and fresh flowers and baked goodies upon arrival. With plenty of driveway parking space and a few minutes from Carmel town center, honestly the location cannot be beat! We stayed during the first week in October - a gorgeous time to enjoy this lovely property and Marielle’s hospitality. We miss it and her already!