House vacation rentals in Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Home in Ben Lomond
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviewsSocially Distant yet Closein; Meadow, Hot Tub, Pet
We cannot express how enjoyable our stay was at this tremendous Air BnB. The listing was as posted, and the house itself was cozy but sufficient space for us all to unwind and relax. The location was a super easy jaunt to the phenomenal Henry Cowell Redwood State Park (5 minute drive), boardwalk at Santa Cruz (~20 minutes), and to the UCSC campus (~25 minutes). We ate (twice!) at the local Trout Farm Inn restaurant (~3-5 min drive) that was recommended by the owner - absolutely delicious and super friendly. Being a bit away from the beach town meant that our stay was exceptionally quiet and we spent many evenings in the hot tub watching the stars come out - we could even see the Milky Way. Have already recommended the listing to several friends and cannot wait to come back again! Thanks Robert and crew for a great location, stay, and all your help & recommendations.
Home in Salinas
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 41 reviewsAdorable Country Cottage WITH POOL!
Many thanks to Lisa and Briggs for a wonderful relaxing stay! They made us feel very welcome and the location is beautiful.
Home in Santa Cruz
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 28 reviewsLs1 Alpine Zen w/pool, sauna and hot tub
We had a wonderful stay here! The house is beautiful and the pool/hot tub/sauna were enjoyed by all. This house has one of the best stocked kitchens in terms of appliances and basics of any rental we have stayed at. We would definitely stay here again.
Home in Santa Cruz
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviewsSanta Cruz Beach House with Pool & Spa
Ken and Brigit have a lovely beach home. Perfect for relaxing in the nice pool and spa - or conveniently located to beaches, boardwalk and restaurants. The inside of the home is very peaceful with all amenities provided as advertised. There is a beautiful yard that has a dining area as well as lots of room around the pool for lounging. The hosts were very responsive and kept in contact with us prior to our arrival which made the experience very enjoyable. We hope to return to this property as frequently as our family schedule permits. We recommend this property highly. R Peters
Home in Aptos
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 149 reviewsPrivate Pool Villa for family getaways
We enjoyed being nestled in the forest and surrounded by nature. The lovely water fountain provided soothing sounds and attracted loads of birds. The garden had amazing sweet smelling flowers and it was so much fun to have lots of beds to choose from to sleep. Only thing is early morning and evening rush hour does bring a brief period of vehicle noise, but that does not make this place any less desirable. We'll be back for sure. Nearby we visited the Glaum organic chicken farm and bought eggs from the vending machine. You need four CRISP and I mean CRISP one dollar bills to feed the cash machine. Once accepted, the eggs are deployed on a carton and the assorted stuffed animals behind the glass sing 5 rounds of ragtime. It's hysterical!!!
Home in Monterey
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviewsMonterey Bay Oasis on the Ocean!
We enjoyed every minute of our stay at Monterey Dunes. The unit is beautiful and exactly as described. Watching the whale spouts across the bay was amazing as we sat both on the deck and in the full-windowed living room...there is not a bad seat in the house for enjoying the bay and the sunsets! Shelli provided us with great recommendations both locally and throughout the rest of our trip. We did a whale watching trip with Sea Goddess during our stay and saw so many varieties of whales and other sea creatures, truly a highlight and one we highly recommend as Monterey Bay is a hot bed of activity. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! We hope to be back one day from Delaware! Patty+Larry Sinkus
Home in Aptos
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 533 reviewsRelax Watch Waves Crash Chic + Modern 3BD
This place truly exceeded our expectations! The setting is amazing (we saw pods of dolphins and some whales from the deck!!!!). Highly recommend the property, excellent hosts, and value of the stay! We will be back in 2025!
Home in Carmel Valley
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 45 reviewsPrivate Carmel Valley Retreat
My family and I absolutely loved staying in this listing. After navigating the curvy and winding roads, we found Mary's property easily. The house and surrounding areas were absolutely beautiful. There were seven of us staying on the property and we never felt as though we needed more space. The pool and the hot tub were added bonuses. If we are ever in the area again, we will definitely look at this property for another stay.
Weekly house rentals
Home in Castroville
5 out of 5 average rating, 403 reviewsExplore Monterey Bay from a House on an Artichoke Farm
We stayed at Sean´s place for one night. The house is very beautiful and tastefully decorated. You will have nice sunsets overlooking the farm fields. The house is located close to the highway which makes it very conveniently accessible but you do not hear any noise from the highway at the house. Definitely recommend to stay here!
Home in Sand City
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviewsLuxury Beach Home, Spectacular Ocean View-Monterey
We had a great time staying here. Two families with kids under 3 years old. There were a number of accommodations for kids that made the parents' lives a lot easier! Everything was clean, kitchen was well stocked, and there were instructions on all key steps. We would recommend staying here again.
Home in Seaside
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 305 reviewsCharming Entire House With Free Parking on Premise
The home is cute, clean, and homie. Has everything we need and great location. We will definitely stay again if we are in the area.
Home in Pacific Grove
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 218 reviewsCharming Victorian Home Near Beach
The Wilsons were fantastic with getting us set-up and always responsive with anything we needed. They recommended local attractions that would benefit our stay. Home was clean, charming and walkable to the beach and downtown area. I highly recommend their home!
Home in Carmel-by-the-Sea
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviewsCabin Nestled in Forested Canyon
We absolutely loved our stay. This charming house is nestled in trees making it feel so private. Just a mile from the coast and right in the center of all Big Sur had to offer it’s the perfect location to explore. We felt cozy, comfortable, and our host checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. Keep in mind, no laundry available, and limited cell service but WiFi worked wonderfully! This house was perfect, especially for the price compared to others in that area.
Home in Pacific Grove
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviewsRemodeled Pacific Grove Getaway! Lic#0388
This little house is perfect for a couple or family. Well appointed, well designed and immaculate. We enjoyed the fireplace which was very easy to use and kept us toasty warm, saving energy. The dual pane windows and charming beautiful little garden with a big tree in front of the unit kept road noise down to a whisper. The location was perfect, down the hill is Asilomar beach trails. Or 20 minutes walk to the Monterey aquarium and cannery row. Up the road is Highway 1 to Carmel. Two markets - Trader Joe’s and Safeway are across the street. We appreciate Carolyn’s quick proactive responses. And thanks for the welcome basket!
Home in Pacific Grove
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 447 reviewsBeautiful Villa With Ocean View
The home was lovely and the location was the best ever. Barb was great! Communicated quickly and made everything so easy. overall the place was clean and vary comfortable and beautiful. Thank you Barb, this was a special weekend for us and your place was a wonderful addition!!
Home in Pacific Grove
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 295 reviewsMermaid Crossing
This place was perfect for us new grandparents and our daughter, son-in-law and new baby. They got the separate one room place so they could have some privacy. Every detail from the full amenity kitchen, to lighted stairways, the deck with BBQ and gas fire pit and heated bathroom floors! We walked to the beach and enjoyed the Beach House Restaurant. Grandparents and Great Grandparents got to come visit on the deck and meet the new baby. It’s just a short walk to all the festivities so you get the quiet and ambience without the crowds. I can’t say enough good things about this place and Rhonda’s super hosting.
Private house rentals
Home in Carmel-by-the-Sea
5 out of 5 average rating, 92 reviewsVery Private, Jacuzzi, King, 3 Balconies, Espresso
We had a wonderful week of hiking, whale watching and exploring the area. Marielle’s home was a quiet, peaceful refuge after our busy days. The neighborhood is quiet, safe and very convenient to all the local attractions. The home was immaculate and well stocked with anything you might need. The views of the ocean were amazing with a morning cup of coffee and afternoon glass of wine! Of course, I must mention the decadently, delicious homemade brownies that await your arrival. Thank you, Marielle for your attention to detail! We will be back!
Home in Sand City
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 490 reviewsOcean View on the Dunes - Monterey!
It was awesome! Couldn’t have been happier with everything.
Home in Upper Seabright
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 545 reviewsTown-and-Nature
We loved staying! Location was amazing, and we loved the access to the nearby trail which takes you directly to the harbor within just 20 minutes. If you love animals you’ll love seeing the cows in the pasture who love when you bring them veggies! The place itself was very comfortable and has everything you need. It had really nice touches like drinking water, snacks etc. Highly recommend!
Home in Aptos
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 208 reviewsAptos Beachfront House
Wow 🤩 we will definitely be coming back to this beach house. They had everything we needed with 4 little kids. It was the most magical stay. Being right across from the beach was so convenient and fun. The views from the home, front and back, were so beautiful! Huge windows to watch the waves and sky. Kitchen was well equipped. The beds were comfy! Tons of toys. We loved having the kayaks and boogie boards to take out. Cute welcome basket that made us feel welcome. 10/10 would recommend
Home in Carmel-by-the-Sea
5 out of 5 average rating, 91 reviewsCharming Carmel Cottage - Close to Downtown!
My husband and I came to Carmel to celebrate our anniversary. This charming home had everything. Kitchen was fully appointed to prepare meals and beverages. We appreciated the air filters in every room, cozy and private outdoor setting and abundant windows to let light into the living areas. Just a 15 minute walk to downtown along cottage lined streets (bring a flashlight or lantern for evening, as there are no streetlights).
Home in Pebble Beach
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 53 reviewsPrivate Treetop Beach House
We stayed here for our wedding weekend. The environment was so peaceful and made for such beautiful photos. We definitely will be coming back again!
Home in Carmel-by-the-Sea
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 197 reviewsLarge, cozy, super clean home in the perfect place
Great, comfortable home in a quiet neighborhood close to town! Very clean and had everything we could need including lots of clean towels, coffee, and space! Would stay again.
Home in Seaside
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviewsBeautiful Coastal Home
Great place! We would definitely stay here again.
Quick stats about house rentals in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Total rentals
130 properties
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$140 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
1.5K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
110 properties are a good fit for families
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70 properties allow pets
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