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Steps To Carmel Beach, in the golden rectangle. The perfect location!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Front Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Steps To Carmel Beach, in the golden rectangle. The perfect location!

Tucked away in a quiet/private neighborhood in the "Golden Rectangle" on Carmel Point, Just 800 ft to Carmel Beach is our Sea Cottage. A short walk to Carmel State Beach & wildlife reserve (1block+). A short walk to the East is the Mission Ranch, owned by former Mayor/Actor Clint Eastwood. See sheep in the meadow, lagoon or enjoy a fine meal at sunset. Point Lobos is an experience that shouldn't be missed!
The cottage is completely updated. Casual elegance unparalleled.

Property manager

Karen M. Crossman
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Parties or Events. Occupancy is 5 persons at any time.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carmel

Located in Carmel Point, a neighbourhood in Carmel, this cottage is next to a golf course and on a river. 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 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

What's nearby

  • Carmel River State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carmel Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Monastery Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 24 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sade's Cocktails - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps To Carmel Beach, in the golden rectangle. The perfect location! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Steps To Carmel Beach, in the golden rectangle. The perfect location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps To Carmel Beach, in the golden rectangle. The perfect location!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps To Carmel Beach, in the golden rectangle. The perfect location! located?

Located in Carmel Point, this golf cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Tor House and Carmel Beach. 17-Mile Drive is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 307 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Carmel charm by the sea

Excellent location with cottage charm and comforts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Perfect Getaway

Great location in a beautiful neighborhood with easy access to Point Lobos and Big Sur along with all the beauty of Carmel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Walk to beach

We loved our stay at this quaint beach cottage. The house was perfect for 2 couples. We walked to the beach every morning. We cant wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dallas B.

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

Great spot in Carmel

We had a blast at the Pebble Beach Pro Am thanks to this wonderful spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

sjamesr67 M.

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

Another wonderful stay

We’re stayed at this property several times and always have a great experience! Karen is such a wonderful host and so pleasant to work with. The house has everything we need and you can’t beat the location! We will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysia B.

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

Lovely stay

We have stayed here twice now, we love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

Beautiful Carmel

Good location very near the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

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

Clean & tidy cottage ideally located in Carmel

Cottage is spacious and well maintained with many amenities. Nicely furnished kitchen. Quiet neighborhood. Easy walking to the beach and central Carmel. Rapid communication with the host. Highly recommended for anyone planning a relaxing trip to Carmel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen Z.

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

Great stay

Enjoyed the house (perfect size for two couples), neighborhood and proximity to beach. Hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Berit M.

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

Elegant Serene Getaway

Wonderful warm, inviting home, every detail welcomes you to relax and take a deep breath of energizing ocean air !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

edward e.

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

New years 2024

What house and amazing location. The house was very well stocked and all the electronics and wi-fi worked without fault. Great, great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

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

Peaceful and beautiful

Everything you need to relax in Carmel. Great location and cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Lovely Carmel Christmas

My family and I had a wonderful Christmas in Carmel at this cozy and spacious home. The home had everything we needed, the kitchen was plush, and the indoor fireplace and outdoor firepit worked perfectly. And of course, the location, a short walk to the most beautiful beach on earth was the best part. I look forward to future stay at this great little place. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

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

Nice location

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Great location & Peaceful

This place was perfect location and fully equipped and very clean would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerren D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

What a gem!

We adored this Carmel property, it was perfect for our family of five. The couch was very comfortable for my 16 year-old. The sweet outdoor patio was lovely to relax in after walking to the beach. The beach is walkable! Literally like two blocks away is one of the most beautiful beaches with cerulean water and pristine sand. Walking to Ocean Avenue was a longer walk, about 25 minutes, but the town itself is so picturesque that we thought nothing of it. The layout of the house was ideal with the bedrooms along the hallway, separated by a door.A few downsides: Bring your own body soap, there wasn’t enough. Get the lockbox code ahead of time because ours was not sent until two hours after we got there. There’s construction nearby, but it’s very minimal noise during the day. The noise was away from the bedrooms, so not really an issue.Overall, a five star property in the best location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herbert F.

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

3 is a charm! We’ve stayed there 3 times all during CAR WEEK!

Outstanding!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang S.

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

Carmel Cottage Holiday

Lovely cottage, comfortable, clean, great location, in a charming Carmel neighbourhood. Our family of three adults enjoyed long ocean side walks, hiking in several state parks between Carmel and Big Sur, and a seaside walk in Monterey.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma B.

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

Wonderful stay

This was a beautiful Carmel cottage with everything imaginable for a comfortable stay. The only downside was having to leave!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

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

Carmel

Clean, comfortable and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lillian S.

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

Great 2 bedroom cottage walking distance to everything

Second time at this place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

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

Excellent stay

The property is excellent. One suggestion: provide WiFi with a higher level of security.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

BEST TRIP

We had the best trip and stayed at Karen's beautiful home. Cant wait to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micah W.

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

Fantastic location, cozy beach cottage.

Cannot beat the location and proximity to beach. Host/property manager was communicative and responsive. Loved the cozy beach cottage feel. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tara b.

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

Short Stay

Beautiful Flowers and great location! House was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Karen M. Crossman

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I grew up in Aspen Colorado on my Fathers cattle ranch which is now known as Snowmass at Aspen ski resort. I spent the school year in California and every summer in Colorado. Nursing was my passion and eventually led to my own successful business caring for the elderly in Carmel for over 20 years. I currently live in Pebble Beach.

Why they chose this property

I inherited this property in 2004 and lived in it for a time before updating and remodeling it. I'm so fortunate to own this little piece of paradise, it truly is an enchanting place. The quiet peaceful neighborhood, so close to the beaches, the village and Pebble Beach, yet so private. It's wonderful to be a part of this area, to experience all the wonders of our coastal life.

What makes this property unique

I fell in love with this Sea Cottage, it reminds me of the Sea cottages of old Europe. With their peaceful gardens, fences and close proximity to the sea. I know you will enjoy it too.

Languages:

English

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