Cottage holiday rentals in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Booked last minute- was very pleasantly surprised! Even better than photos! Location was easy to find (drive in late at night) very easy to check in. Very walkable to everything- beach was a few blocks! Great location to get to the middle of town in no time at all. The private patio space with the hot tub was so amazing after a beach day. I will for sure be booking this place again! Also Liza was super helpful and easy to reach if I had any questions. Book here - it’ll exceed expectations!

We had the most wonderful stay for my husband's 40th birthday! Everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The serene yard was a true highlight — we loved relaxing in the jacuzzi, enjoying the outdoor shower, and spending cozy evenings by the fire pit. It was the ideal getaway for parents needing a peaceful, quiet retreat. We truly appreciated all the thoughtful touches throughout the property. Highly recommend, and we would absolutely stay again!

The cottage is nothing short of a retreat! Beautiful, quiet space with plenty of room for our family. Shari was so kind and welcoming, sharing local recommendations and having homemade cookies for us at check in! The short walk to the beach and the hot tub were highlights for us. Can’t wait to come back and stay again.

Annie was a great host and the place was exactly as described and just what we needed for a relaxing beach getaway. We loved the hot tub in the backyard and the beach cottage feel of the place. Thank you for hosting us!

A magical sanctuary! We loved every minute of our stay and the only negative part was that we had to leave. The location is epic- walk anywhere, restaurants, beach, UCSC, downtown, coffee shops. The hot tub is totally private and the place has a very homey feel. The lot is beautiful. Would stay here again.

Carmel River Inn is exceptional! I have stayed here many times and it's always an excellent experience! Beautiful grounds, beautiful, quite,peaceful with a babbling brook behind it!! you can't go wrong, highly recommend it,easy access to many great restaurants and shopping

We loved our stay at Gabriel’s cottage! It was perfect for a long weekend with our kiddo. Fully stocked kitchen and laundry room really helped make everything run smoothly for us. Beds were comfy, neighborhood was calm and welcoming, and just a quick walk down to the beach. It was exactly what we needed! We would love to stay again on our next trip down.

Cozy updated cabin in beautiful area. Very clean and bed was comfortable. Check in was also very easy. Would definitely stay again. :)

What a gem! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The surrounding redwoods are beautiful! The home was very cozy with attractive decor. It was both comfortable and clean. The location was great and close to State Parks, Roaring Camp redwood forest steam train and a shopping center. SC is about 20 minutes away, so convenient as well. The host Lynn was courteous and friendly which added to our positive experience. Hope to be back again sometime! Thank you!

We loved our stay in this beautiful home! We LIVED in that back yard with its fairy garden, kid activities, and fire pit. We had a magical time! We made several meals in a small but full stocked kitchen, loved the porch and could have stayed for longer. It was true relaxation! Thank you!!!

We loved our stay! Great location in walking distance to town, perfect & peaceful house with everything we needed, as pictured. Host was kind and responsive.

We enjoyed staying in Salinas! Staying on a ranch was such a unique experience! Surrounded by beautiful farmland and farm animals was a wonderful change from the norm! Cheryl checked up with us to make sure our stay was perfect!

Cute and quaint place! Very cottage-y but there was enough space for our small group.

Cute clean cottage and responsive hosts. Recommend!

Looked for a place that would accomodate our family of 10 for Christmas and have some flexibility. That expectation was met and then some. Communications were proactive and there were just a couple of suggestions we could make. I do not receive email on my phone, check in code arrived while I was flying and with phone numbers we were able to get code sent to my phone for our after 4pm arrival. So appreciated the size and location - walking was relaxing, educational (flora and fauna) and we were only 6 minutes from the beach. Took a bit to find the garbage, recycle and yard debris containers but otherwise clean up was easy. There were 2 fridge/freezers the one in the kitchen was not cold enough for groceries or ice cream but the smaller one in the dining room worked fine.

Daniela is an amazing host—she responds promptly with clear and friendly instructions. Her place is the perfect getaway, with great vibes that fit the location and neighborhood. The house was clean, well-equipped (no TV, which was a great touch!), and had a comfy bed, an outdoor shower, perfect drain, and a lovely patio. I highly recommend Daniela’s beach house!

Great spot close to the water and easy to access, park and walk to and from.

One of the best AirBnbs we have stayed in anywhere in the world. Very comfortable bed, plush towels, wine and chocolates as welcome gift, easy communication with Holly before our stay and during. A very well equipped rental with shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion. In the kitchen coffee beans, tea and condiments. The washer and dryer were supplied with laundry detergent and fabric softener. Huge closet, private entrance and quiet location behind Holly’s house. Very secure with a gate across the entrance. We walked to several restaurants, grocery stores and the yacht harbor. Would definitely recommend.

From start to finish, we enjoyed every minute of our stay. Thea and Stefano were helpful and attentive hosts. We highly recommend you treat yourself to a stay with them! They have thought of every detail, so you don’t have to!