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Luxury Modern Home/ Pets OK & FREE EV
Welcome to our 4 bed/3 bath 3,000 sq. ft. contemporary home built in 2022. Enjoy the luxurious amenities in this spacious two-story house: brand-new furniture and TVs, state-of-art kitchen, high-end appliances, spa-like master bath, radiant heated flooring, built-in speaker system, fiber Internet, and stunning light fixtures throughout. Tesla charger in garage. Conveniently located minutes to beach, golf, restaurants and shopping. Have fun with the entire family and guests in this stylish place.

"Mainstay Cottage" Just Steps To Beach & Town!
License #0379. Open floor plan, single level 1305ft. Sleeps total SIX guests. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full baths. Ideal for small family ( Limit to 2 children under 5), 3 couples, 4 singles. 4 beds: 1 King, 1 Queen & 2 Twins. Quality beds/linens & furnishings. Fireplace, new appliances. Dining for six. Private patio with BBQ. Walk to park, beach, town, water sports, bike rentals, public kids pool! Stroll to world renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium & historic Cannery Row! Free street parking. No Pets please.

Very Private, 3 Balconies, Jacuzzi, Espresso, King
Spacious, light-filled Carmel hilltop home with large hot tub and sweeping views of ocean & forest. 🌲🌅 With 3 balconies + generous primary suite on main floor, this highly private retreat offers an elegant tranquility with coastal charm. Spacious 🍽️ fully stocked kitchen features espresso machine + conical burr grinder 🫘☕ as well as French Press and sizeable gas range. 3 bedrooms +3 pull-outs. Chore-free checkout. Property is *not* walkable to downtown Carmel. Outdoor BBQ is electric.

Peninsula Refuge-A Modern Home in Heart of the Bay
Discover this modern, stylish gem nestled in the sought-after highlands of Seaside! Ideal for families and business trips ,the house is conveniently located near all attractions—from The Beaches (~2.0 miles), The Aquarium ( ~5.0miles away) and Golf Courses. You’ll also find yourself close to many restaurants, Carmel, Pebble Beach (7.0 miles), The Monterey Fair Grounds, and the Laguna Sech Concourse (7.0 miles). Catch a glimpse of the ocean right from the street. Your coastal adventure awaits!

Romantic Carmel Cottage: Ocean & Country Views
Welcome to Romantic Carmel Cottage! Located in a beautiful country setting nestled amongst large oak & pine trees. Perched up above a beautiful equestrian estate you will capture a view of the pacific ocean while being just minutes away from many attractions. 1 BED | 1 BATH - Equestrian & nature views (+ glimpse of the ocean) - Private entry and parking - * Pump operates periodically during the day for farm needs & you can hear it - Close to Carmel Beach, Monterey Aquarium, + more!

Perfect Hideaway in Carmel Valley Hills
Nested within the ‘hidden hills’ of Carmel Valley this unique and stylish private quarters retreat is great for your next visit. Enter the space through your private deck and spacious sunroom which gives a relaxing vacation feel. The remodeled place offers a private bedroom with fireplace, cal-king bed. A private full bathroom and spa. The space includes a kitchenette with fridge and microwave, fully stocked and an orange juice / breakfast bar for an excellent start of the day!

Unique Sculptured House with Private Beach Access
Escape from the outside world to this one of a kind ROMANTIC Sculpture House. Enjoy its unique design, white rounded walls, sitting nooks, gas dome fireplace, and beautiful tranquil gardens. Sit back and relax in the rounded sunken bathtub perfect for two. This is the perfect romantic getaway and just one block away from private beach access. Named one of the most stunning Airbnb's in Santa Cruz. Enjoy more fun with zero extra Airbnb fees—we've got you covered!

Modern Lux home by downtown Carmel 3bd 2ba
Welcome to your perfect getaway in Carmel-by-the-Sea! Nestled near downtown Carmel, this exquisite 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the ideal blend of modern comfort and convenience amidst breathtaking coastal surroundings and serenity Located 1.0 mile away from downtown Carmel where cafés, restaurants, shopping, and galleries await, our home is peaceful and spacious. A perfect getaway, we can’t wait to host you!

Charming Carmel Cottage - Close to Downtown!
Step into this charming, quintessential Carmel Cottage located close to downtown Carmel. Easily accessible and set back on a corner lot, you'll be centrally located to all Monterey Bay has to offer. You're a short walk to all the shops and restaurants in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, as well as within walking distance to the beach. Truly a zen-like experience, we can't wait for you to stay in our beautiful home.

Steps to the Beach • Ocean Views + Walk Everywhere
Relax and unwind just steps from Lovers Point Beach in beautiful Pacific Grove. Walk to cafés, restaurants, shops, Cannery Row, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Right outside the front door is the scenic coastal recreation trail stretching from Monterey to Asilomar Beach — perfect for biking, beach walks, and sunset strolls. Comfortably sleeps up to 7 guests. PG License #0171

Casa Dolores - Upscale Carmel
MPORTANT NOTE: Reduced rates due to construction noise/activity Mon-Thurs 7:30 am to 4:30 pm on neighboring lots. Carmel’s pristine beaches, shops, restaurants and galleries are just minutes away from this oceanview jewel. Inside, the wood floors glow with the patina of the past, but the décor is straight out of Architectural Digest.

Cottage Retreat Steps from the Sea
This sweet, vintage cottage is close to the beach, restaurants and dining, great views, and family-friendly activities. You will love the beautiful light, comfy furnishings, great outdoors space, and quaint and quiet neighborhood. Unfortunately, we can not accept pets. Pacific Grove License # 0295
Popular amenities for Carmel-by-the-Sea house rentals
House rentals with a pool

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Family & Group Retreat Near Monterey | Sleeps 16+

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8 Palms

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Carmel Oasis | Private & Secure | Dog & EV

Sea Struck: Stunning Ocean Views Close to Golf Win

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Beach House-HotTub-Srfbrds-Bikes

Luxury Carmel 25 Min walk to Carmel Beach unit 112

Miles Away Carmel-by-the-Sea

Adventure house under the redwoods, with spa!

Art Deco meets Mid Century Modern
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,855 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,836 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,979 | ﺩ.ﺇ 2,200 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,741 | ﺩ.ﺇ 2,163 | ﺩ.ﺇ 2,002 | ﺩ.ﺇ 2,490 | ﺩ.ﺇ 2,108 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,649 | ﺩ.ﺇ 2,112 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,789 |
| Avg. temp | 11°C | 12°C | 13°C | 14°C | 15°C | 16°C | 17°C | 18°C | 18°C | 17°C | 13°C | 11°C |
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