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Quaint Carmel | Bungalow Close to Beach

2.0 star property
Holiday home in Carmel, a short walk to 17-Mile Drive

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Nestled in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Quaint Carmel is a charming backyard studio perfect for solo travelers or couples. This intimate retreat features an open-concept design with a smart TV, high-top table for two, and kitchen area equipped with appliances and additional kitchenware. Enjoy scenic spots and pristine beaches nearby.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire home

1 bathroom28 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quaint Carmel | Bungalow Close to Beach

Summary:
This property is simply darling! Welcome to Quaint Carmel, a lovely backyard studio nestled in the highly acclaimed neighborhood of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

The Space:
This sweet escape is ideal for a solo traveler or couple who are looking forward to exploring the area's noteworthy attractions and returning to a quiet retreat at night.

This studio home is intimate, with every square inch of space designed intentionally to maximize functionality and flow so you can enjoy a high level of comfort. The open-concept design creates a centralized space to enjoy lounging on the sectional couch with an adjacent smart TV, casual dining at the high-top table for 2, or cooking in the kitchen area.

The kitchen is equipped with a full suite of appliances and additional kitchenware such as a toaster and coffee maker for your convenience.

The home sleeps up to 2 guests in a Queen size bed, tucked into a quiet sleeping corner. Between the sleeping and living areas, you’ll find a small storage area for your belongings as well as towels and linens. A full bathroom with a shower/tub combo is located just off the sleeping nook.

This property is located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, a quaint town of just one square mile that has been recognized as a place of beauty and romance. While the town is small, there’s no shortage of art galleries, boutiques, specialty shops, fine dining options, and more! The property is also in the center of several nearby golf courses - ideal for those who are looking to hit the links! Scenic spots and pristine beaches are also within arm's reach so you can take advantage of time outside. Noteworthy places of interest include Sunset Center (1.1 miles), Pacific Repertory Theatre (1.2 miles), Carmel Beach (1.6 miles), and Pescadero Point (5 miles).

THINGS TO NOTE:

The studio is an upstairs unit, with access located behind the main home of the property.

Please note that requests for late checkout must be received no later than 10:00 AM local time on the day prior to your departure. Early check-in and late checkout are based on availability and require approval, and may be subject to an additional fee of up to $60.00 depending on the number of additional hours requested. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in arranging.

Other Things to Note:
This is only the bungalow in the back that is the rental!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Carmel Woods, a neighbourhood in Carmel. 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 Monterey Bay. 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.
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Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • 17-Mile Drive - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Carmel Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 15 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Edwins Kaona - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio Carmel - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jeju Kitchen - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Carmel | Bungalow Close to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Carmel | Bungalow Close to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Carmel | Bungalow Close to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Carmel | Bungalow Close to Beach located?

Located in Carmel Woods, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carmel Plaza and 17-Mile Drive. Carmel Beach is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

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Reviews

Quaint Carmel | Bungalow Close to Beach Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anika S.

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

Great stay

It was a nice place to stay for the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrey M.

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

Weekend getaway

Great VRBO! It was conveniently located to our points of interest.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elisa Y.

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

Cozy Bungalow

Loved this cute Vrbo in a quiet Carmel neighborhood. We loved walking about 20 mins into town and the easily available parking spot I front of the house. Initially had a few issues with the unit the first night, but it was quickly resolved by the management property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Liz R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
This place is not close to the beach. Not walking distance to town unless you want to go on a road for .8 of a mile.Parking is good. Kitchen is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Terry M.

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

Carmel get away

Spent a long weekend in Carmel at this property. Great location, walkable to town, very close to 17 mile drive. The perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kim G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location, cute neighborhood, had everything I needed to be comfortable. Could’ve been a bit cleaner at check-in but was overall fine.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaye C.

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

Weekend Aquarium Getaway

Location of this property is great! An included parking spot is a plus as street parking is limited due to the small streets. It's located close to everything you might want to do in the area.My only suggestion is to change the shower liner more often - the one there while we stayed had mildew/mold build up (eh it happens), but it didn't dampen our weekend at all. Great place overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Surprised by the sleeping area

The description is "queen size bed, tucked into a quiet sleeping corner". The bed is crammed against the walls on 3 sides, and is about hip height. Climbing in and out was a struggle. Inadequate wall sound-proofing meant we were awakened when the adjacent residents started their day, 6:30 and 7AM.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William V.

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

Carmel

Nice little place with great hosts
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew S.

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

Comfortable, small studio apartment.

This place was clean and easy to get into. No real complaints, other than extending the check-out time cost an extra 30.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guangming M.

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

Quite & Clean place in the Carmel woods

It is very nice, quite, clean place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

margaret o.

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

Cozy Carmel

We enjoyed are stay. The place was exactly as advertised. It was well appointed and the bed was comfortable. We enjoyed walking into town. Carmel is stunning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

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

Get Away

My husband and I booked the Quaint Bungalow for our Anniversary and it was just what we needed. More affordable than a hotel with nice privacy. Quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors, convenient parking, a short distance from downtown and Hwy 1. All the amenities you need for two guests and plenty of space. Check in was easy and the property manager was quick to respond. The space itself was simple but clean and comfortable. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward R.

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

Cute base for our anniversary getaway

Everything was clean and functional. Sitting on the couch, I loved the view of an old oak tree draped in lichen. Climbing into the bed made me feel like a kid again building a fort! Super quiet neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suki S.

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

Quiet Carmel hideaway

Very cute studio with everything you'll need for a comfortable stay, including a super comfy couch. There were even some coffee pods to get us through the first morning! It's a bit far from downtown so a car is generally necessary, but it's a short drive. Also we came on an unusually hot week and it was really hot inside the apartment, but they provide a fan to help a bit.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

susan s.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not as advertised

The pictures are not true. This is not cozy or quaint. The bed is inaccessable as it is jammed into an alcove. The table is not as pictured but it is a toy metal thing. TV is only streaming it is Rocu. No local weather or news. If you walk into town do it in the daytime as there are no sidewalks only a limited dirt path. Kitchen supplies look as if they were meant to go to Goodwill and there are no cereal bowls.Lacking towels but we had a few more delivered even though they looked recycled. Overall unit was illequiped.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul C.

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

Way too small

Way too small. Of all the VRBO places we have stayed this was the worst.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Alberto G.

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

Nice but….

Location of the property was nice and convenient including parking. However, TV was marginally operative along with the Internet and microwave didn’t work at all. Need better toilet paper and extra towels since there’s no way to wash them.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Olivia M.

Liked: Communication, location

there were few issues that it needs to be taken care of

it s very cute rental but It needs to improve, cleanness some repairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Lisa F.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

Unsatisfactory

At first impression this property was clean and well enough appointed and in a great area. However, when we checked in the heater had been left on low during a heat wave and without AC and no window screens, or lockable screen door, this unit was impossible to cool off for sleeping. The hot water heater turned off mid-stay and the provided cooking pans were dirty. The worst part was that the property managers kept promising to speak with the local team and we never heard back, no matter how many times we called or emailed. Also it should be written in the description that the bed is inaccessible for anyone with mobility issues. We will not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chaundra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little spot

The property is exactly as it is in the pictures. Nice livingroom/kitchen area, sleeping "nook" with a comfy bed and feather pillows, full sized bathroom with shower/tub combo. Kitchen includes a mini dishwasher, mini fridge (freezer? Its called the artic king and all our stuff froze so maybe it is supposed to be a freezer) coffee pot, stove. Theres a big TV on the wall in the appliance nook opposite the couch (we didnt use) and a small table & chairs for 2. A small coat closet by the front door, and some drawers/bins outside the bathroom door for stashing some of your stuff. If you have a lot of luggage, there isnt a lot of space beaides floor/couch for it, so keep that in mind. My husband and I each had 2 bags and were fine, but did give up a little couch and floor space for them. There are outlets in the nook by the bed, but no shelves for phones, c-pap machines etc. You can slide a phone along side the mattress or leave next to your head. Generally, fairly quiet but could hear occasional noise (tv, coughing) from main residence, but generally was unobtrusive. If you're looking for a home base for yourself /a couple while you explore Monterey and surrounding areas, you've found a good spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Leigha F.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Poor Management/ very small / location good

This property has terrible management. We got there at 4 pm and the lockbox did not work. Management called us about 7 pm with the right code. There is NO bedroom. It has a bed in a closet space with walls right up to the mattress on 3 1/2 sides. So you have a small space you have to crawl into to get to bed. Good luck if you need to go to the bathroom at night. My husband had to sleep on the couch. They had a small refrigerator we put our glass bottle drinks in. That ended being a freezer. Broke all our glass bottles. The place was advertised for at one price per night but came to a great higher price after the management fees and taxes. Next time I’ll stay at a hotel it would have been half the price per night. I could go on but I think you get the point.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

VPM

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil I.

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

Cute & Cozy

Everything was as expected and we experienced no drama of any kind!Thanks for the hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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