Family-friendly vacation rentals in Carmel Valley

This was the perfect place to stay for a golf trip. We had plenty of space and everything we needed for our trip. The house itself had plenty of space and the scenery was gorgeous. Definitely looking forward to staying here again soon.

Great place! It’s a pretty quick walk to get downtown. The place is well maintained and very clean. The hot tub is fantastic! Best of all Karen and Jim are great hosts that put in many thoughtful little touches to help guests feel welcome and taken care of. We had a great time and would easily recommend this place to anyone

Pamela’s place is absolutely perfect - stayed here for a weekday getaway from the Bay Area during our son’s daycare spring break. The place is very comfortable and there is so much to love: all the natural light, the fireplace, comfy couch & bed, wide array of board games, fluffy robes, the hot tub, beautiful porch, two guest passes to the aquarium (huge perk!), the book collection, reading nooks…I could go on and on. Pamela is so kind and greeted us upon arrival and has a great list of local recos and books about the area. If this is available, look no further!

Beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood. It's a little bit off the beaten path which is a double edged sword. Restaurants are a 10 minute drive give or take. Not the end of the world but just something to be aware of. All in all, a quiet lovely home which is just what we were looking for.

The house is beautiful and full of character. The location was perfect. We had the most amazing time and were very sad to leave. Host was super helpful and responsive. The beach is quiet and the scenery stunning. Instructions for everything were very clear and queries answered straight away. We loved every minute and would definitely recommend. Would love to come back one day. We have some amazing memories of our holiday to celebrate our son’s 30th birthday. Thank you.

Susan was wonderful and the house was clean and we felt right at home

we stayed here for our daughters college graduation. the property is very dog friendly. the home is spacious and clean. the kitchen was fully stocked with the things we needed to cook. its walking distance from a state beach and has a walking trail within its own backyard. we enjoyed the jacuzzi, it was easy to use. the only thing I would be mindful of is when the dogs come in from being in the backyard is checking for ticks, which was something that the host shared in the notes. groceries and eating out is only 10 minutes away. the property is right smack in the middle of Santa Cruz and Monterey. we had a great experience overall with Bailey property management and the home.

Fantastic views! Comfortable beds. Close to the beaches & restaurants. Easy parking in the cul-de-sac. Sunny location above the fog. The outdoor patio has a gazebo for relaxing naps & reading was a bonus because you never have to leave the house to enjoy the views. My bedroom had the best view while in bed. The views are great during the day with views of sailboats all the way to the point. Couldn’t take our eyes off the sunset. With 3 large flat screen TVs, everyone was happy. Between both living rooms we had plenty of space to stretch out. Susan also recommended Chopstix nearby for Vietnamese that was super delicious. Cannery Row & Fisherman’s Wharf was a convenient close drive. The chef in our group liked the gas stove.

Thank you for the local recommendations. We tried several restaurants on the list and all were great. The local access to Zils Beach was a highlight so thanks for making sure we knew about it!

Our stay was perfect for a weekend visiting the Pinnacles. The home was cozy and quaint. We loved visiting the tasting room after a day of hiking and the staff were incredible. Carli was a lovely host, and easy to get in touch with.

House is in a great location in Seaside - close to restaurants and Monterey and Laguna Seca for the Sea Otter Classic bike expo. It was exactly what we wanted for our stay, and would definitely stay again.

Susanne’s place was beautiful. Quiet and peaceful. She was also very responsive and made sure we had everything we needed! We would definitely stay again!

Holly's place is beautiful, inside and out. It's a great location in Carmel. We'd love to come back

I had a short but great stay. I met Tom and had a couple of pleasant conversations. He has been around the area for a long time, and it was interesting to hear about it. I am now a fan of Carmel and will likely stay again.

Alexa and her place was amazing. Great location, beautiful property with an amazing garden. It’s a big neighborhood but we were surprised how quiet and peaceful it was at night. 15 minutes away from Monterey and Carmel and beaches. Very thoughtful as well. Had a high chair and lego blocks for our toddler. Very happy with our stay.

We were on a road trip and decided to take a drive on the currently open northern stretch of Highway 1. We hadn't planned to stay in the area but thought we'd see if something was available. I found Erin's cabin on a Monday and was able to book it for two nights starting that Wednesday. Everything was ready for us and the instructions were impeccably clear. Let me just say. The photos absolutely do not do this place justice. The cabin itself is modest. It has everything you need but it is very much a cabin and it's not trying to be anything it isn't. That said, the whole property has a wonderful, breathtaking charm that the pictures simply can't capture. The word of the day when we arrived was "enchanted". The property is partially enclosed on one side by a fence and on the other by a sheer canyon wall, covered in ferns, moss, and redwood trees. It was the perfect base camp to explore more of Hwy 1, geek out with my camera, and just kick back and gaze into the canopy.

Perfect place

We have been coming to Pajaro Dunes for 37 years. Our family loves it. This house needs some attending to. In one of the downstairs showers, the soap dish on the wall was broken. You need to be VERY VERY careful. My nephew cut his thumb and needed to get stitches. I was told I could check in before the rain started, but the office hadn't unlocked the house on their end. I had to drive back to the check in office and ended up getting wet while unpacking the car. Not the end of the world, but a little irritating. It took quite awhile to figure out the space heaters, some did not work. Kitchen pots and pans need updating - bring your own!! We had a great time and lots of great memories continue for our family.

The cabin was so pretty. They even have their own trail which was awesome. The sauna was a cool experience. Overall I would 100% go back!

We loved staying at Shelli’s home in Monterey Dunes Colony. Every room was set up nicely and clean, and you could tell Shelli has put a lot of care into the home. There were 7 of us and each family member enjoyed their stay. We love staying at Monterey Dunes Colony because the location can’t be beat. Every home has their quirks but honestly we didn’t find any at Shelli’s. It was comfortable to hang out and enjoy the beach and scenery, and close enough to outdoor activities and the aquarium. The living room is set up comfortably for a big group, while offering privacy too. It was a restful and rejuvenating getaway! We plan to book again.

We enjoyed our Thanksgiving stay at Bob's place. The well-supplied kitchen allowed us to cook our Thanksgiving meal without problems. We enjoyed the deck for the ocean view, comfy chairs, and stargazing at night. The beds are very comfy and well-supplied with blankets and comforters for the cool nights. The laundry room had no detergent, so be sure to take some with you. Otherwise, we had all the supplies we needed for our stay. Would love to return.

We loved every moment spent in this house ,especially the cats , the house was very comfortable, clean and cozy, I would definitely recommend this house .

Janice’s apartment had gorgeous views and was a short walk to a lovely and walkable beach. The kitchen had everything we needed to make easy meals and the whole place was clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay there again!