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Carmel luxe, private, spotless, The Great Escape!
RELAX & ENJOY in our beautiful, private, spacious, SPOTLESS & peaceful "Homestay" in beautiful Carmel. Lovely furnishings, wonderful queen size bed and luxury linens. Fully equipped mini-kitchenette! A private gated entry to a small garden awaits...a large wide staircase leads you up to a spacious, light filled 1000 sq. ft. fully-equipped 1-bedroom private homestay W/private deck w/seating. Walk to village, river & wineries! Short scenic drive to Carmel by the Sea, Pebble Beach & Big Sur.

Carmel Valley Village Cottage
Spectacular views of Santa Lucia Mountains from the large deck. Star gazer's paradise. Complete kitchen with gas range and apartment size refrigerater. Tub/shower. Quiet, private. TV has movie channels + music. Washer/dryer. Dble bed (antique solid walnut). Area has 25+restaurants and wine tasting No infants or children under 12 LGBTQ friendly Cross-Cultural hosting 5 min - Garland Park 15 min - Carmel Beach 20-25 min - Pt Lobos 45 min - Big Sur Please read the house rules before booking.

Ocean View 1 block from the beach Family Friendly
Beach & Lagoon Front! Views of the ocean from all decks and the kitchen/great room. 3 min walk to the beach. This house is centrally located to everything Santa Cruz has to offer. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious layout with a large eat-in kitchen, great room, formal dining room, living room with fireplace, along with an outside deck with a fire pit This house is ideal for family get-togethers. There is nothing like sitting around the fire and listening to the waves crash on the beach.

Fairytale Cottage on Ocean Avenue, Downtown Carmel
Sades Loft is located in a fairytale cottage in the heart of downtown Carmel-By-The-Sea. The upstairs loft has its own private entry on Ocean Avenue. Open your front door and explore downtown Carmel or take a 5 minute stroll down to the beach. Once a VIP room where Hollywood & local legends gathered late into the night, today, the Loft is a relaxing spot where you can listen to soft music from the restaurant below or watch passerby's buying old fashioned candy from the Cottage of Sweets.

Beach Cottage - walk to beach and restaurants
This 1,100 sq. ft. single level cottage is one block to Lovers Point beach and downtown Pacific Grove. Comfortably sleeps five in the peaceful town of Pacific Grove California. Close to Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf, Pebble Beach, 17-Mile Drive, Pacific Grove Golf Links and all the Monterey Peninsula activities. Cottage includes a family room and living room to watch a movie, play board games or read a book. Private backyard with comfortable seating. City license #0479

Central Coast; Meadow, Hot Tub, Polite Pets Welcom
VR#111596 Seemingly remote & private yet so close to everything, single level home with massive deck on 2 1/2 acres backs to park and trails. The cook’s kitchen & herb garden overlook our meadow. The hot tub, outdoor living room & garden shower are just a few of the surprises you will uncover. The 350 heritage oak tree with 10,000 sq ft canopy is a magnet for wildlife. Ask about detached office if you need to work from home; the internet is great. Polite well trained pets ok.

Creekside Bliss #1 - The Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County Vacation Rental Permit# 191283. Newly remolded beachy creek side cottage, bright and airy, fully equipped kitchen. Located in the Santa Cruz mountains 1/2 mile from downtown Boulder Creek on a secluded property. Close to many event and wedding venues. Fifteen minute drive to Big Basin State Park, 30 minutes to Santa Cruz and Beach Boardwalk, close to many wineries and lots of hiking trails. Twenty minutes from Roaring Camp Railroad.

Surf Cottage in Pleasure Point
Nestled in a tree-lined corner you'll find the Surf Cottage at Pleasure Point, a lovingly curated home by a California native who lived in NYC and Paris. Stay in surf-shack style with vintage finds, Moroccan rugs, and a collection of objects and artwork from around the world. You'll be just steps away from breathtaking ocean views, sandy beaches and world-renowned surf spots. Come for some coastal vibes and experience all that Santa Cruz has to offer.

Amazing Country Setting at Cottage Creek Vineyards
Lovely 1000 Sq. ft. Cottage in the heart of wine country. A 400 sq. ft. delightful back patio with fire pit, full kitchen and bathroom makes this the perfect home away from home. Amenities include queen bed, wifi, TV's, fire place, & parking. We are a live winery and have wine tasting two weekends and two Friday evenings a month. We usually have live music, wine tasting is in the same vicinity as the Cottage.

Cottage on 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach. Tesla Charger
(Tesla charger available!) Nestled in the enchanting forest directly on the famous Pebble Beach 17-Mile Drive, this romantic guest house cottage has sweeping ocean views from your bedroom. With 50 miles of forested hiking trails (including a Forest Reserve in walking distance), the nearby Poppy Hills golf course and restaurant, you can enjoy quiet, restorative nature while enjoying luxury amenities.

La Casita del Mar (The Seaside Cottage) at Twin Lakes Beach
Cozy beach cottage located 3 blocks from Twin Lakes Beach and Santa Cruz Harbor! (Permit 211376) Coffee shops and eateries are just around the corner with easy access to the Boardwalk and downtown Santa Cruz. Highly desirable parking on premises. An outdoor dining area is in back with a quaint sitting area in the front. Come and experience the Santa Cruz life in this adorable home!

Sea Otter Cottage in Santa Cruz!
This quaint cottage, just a block and a half from the beach, was built in the early 1900's yet lovingly updated to maintain Old World Charm. Take a short stroll to the beach, quaint restaurants, shopping or the harbor. Enjoy provided paddle boards, cruiser bikes & boogie boards or have a bonfire in the backyard before ending your day with a relaxing soak in the hot tub!
Popular amenities for Monterey cottage rentals
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

Ricketts' Retreat

Sunny redwood forest cottage

Central Coast; Meadow, Hot Tub, Polite Pets Welcom

Sea Otter Cottage in Santa Cruz!

Surf cottage Pleasure Point walk to surf/ coffee

Santa Cruz, Sanctuary w/ hot tub in bamboo garden
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Pleasure Point Surf House

Creekside Bliss #2- The Redwood

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Beach Cottage at Twin Lakes
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ588 | ﺩ.ﺇ551 | ﺩ.ﺇ588 | ﺩ.ﺇ591 | ﺩ.ﺇ679 | ﺩ.ﺇ657 | ﺩ.ﺇ705 | ﺩ.ﺇ823 | ﺩ.ﺇ635 | ﺩ.ﺇ654 | ﺩ.ﺇ694 | ﺩ.ﺇ588 |
| 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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20 of Monterey vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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4.9 Average rating
Monterey stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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