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Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 9316 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Carmel, CA
  • Place, Garrapata State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Lobos Ranch
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Carmel

A family-friendly stay in Carmel awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 3.3 km (2 mi) from Gravity Garden and 3.6 km (2.3 mi) from Point Lobos Ranch. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. In-room jetted baths, a living room and a TV are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .This business-friendly holiday home offers a games room, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include a hot tub and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Carmel Riviera holiday home include Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive.
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What's nearby

  • Garrapata State Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Point Lobos State Natural Reserve - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Gibson Beach - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Point Lobos Ranch - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Garrapata Beach - 3 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 27 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company at The Crossroads - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Post No Bills -Carmel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pacific's Edge - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away

We are a longtime Super Host and Guest Favorite on the other, bigger vacation rental site. Search online for carmeldolphinhouse for more reviews
Fall asleep to the sound of the waves and wake up to watch for dolphins, sea otters, and whales. Take a path next door to a secluded beach or a scenic 10-minute drive to Carmel restaurants or Big Sur hiking. Just 8 miles away are Pebble Beach and Monterey. Our home is fully appointed with natural wood, stone and glass , designer furniture, and a kitchen equipped by professional chefs in our family. All sheets are 800 or 600-thread count 100% sustainable cotton. All amenities are natural and earth-friendly.
*Why do we have a variable pricing policy? This allows a couple or small group to pay per person rather than full capacity of 8. . Many of our guests are just one couple so we have tailored our pricing for parties of two. The base listed rate is for two guests, there’s a fee for each additional guest. *Sorry, no visitors* The home’s two entries offer privacy among guests, with the Guest Wing ideal for extended families. All 4 bedrooms have bathrooms en-suite and there's a 5th bathroom near the living room. Main entry:
+ Living room with wood-burning fireplace
+ Dining area and counter seating
+ Sea watch sitting area: 2 swivel rockers.
+ Chef’s Kitchen with Blue Star range. All-Clad, Sur La Table, and Henckels cookware and serving ware, as well as four coffee-making systems.
* Riedel crystal glasses, Heath and Le Creuset ceramics, Henckels knives, and cutlery.
* Natural table linens and cotton napkins.
+Small bathroom with vintage clawfoot tub
+Host’s suite has a king bed with a door to the deck and hot tub, plus an outdoor shower. The bathroom en suite has a partial ocean view and a large, curbless shower. Towel warmer, salon-quality hair dryer.
+Twin suite. One queen bed, one twin. The bathroom en suite has a partial ocean view, jacuzzi tub /shower, towel warmer, hair dryer. Guest Wing entry opens to
+ Rec room. Huge Dr. Pitt sectional, small fireplace, vintage pinball machine, foosball, music keyboard, TV, Apple TV+ (with Netflix, Disney, etc) board games, skylights, partial ocean-view deck.
+ Upstairs guest suite. King bed. Ocean view, gas fireplace. Bathroom en-suite features antique vanity and a large glass-tiled shower. Towel warmer, salon-quality hair dryer.
+ Lower guest suite has a queen bed. Includes small workspace alcove: leather Bellini chair and basic desk. The bathroom en suite has a full-size glass-tiled shower. Towel warmer, hair dryer.
The main deck faces the ocean and features a hot tub and outdoor furniture. A hot water shower is around the corner for privacy. A storage chest keeps outdoor cushions dry and clean.

Shaded by Monterey pines, a stone patio faces the ocean. It has a teak dining set and holsters for two hammocks.

Internet is ATT UVerse's highest speed with wifi booster

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 3,400 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn spa down to 80 and secure latches and straps. Return outdoor cushions to storage chests. Turn off fireplaces, fans and heat.
Close windows, curtains and shades. Empty recycling directly in bins—not in bags—to avoid WM penalties. Securely close bins and take any excess waste with you to avoid WM penalties.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

The house is popular with couples, so the base rate is for two guests. A fee is charged for each additional guest up to nine people. No visitors.
Babysitters, photographers, caterers, etc. require advance approval and are charged $200 per visit.
Guests agree to read the House Manual before their stay and follow instructions for the facilities and amenities.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children count toward occupancy limit.

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away?

The closest beach to Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away is Carmel Beach (8.2 km).

Does Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

What luxury perks are available at Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away?

This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a jetted bath and a fireplace.

What makes Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, Jetted bath, and fireplaces all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away.

Is Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away?

No, Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 12:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away?

No, pets are not allowed.

Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. Pebble Beach 8 miles away Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miranda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Leigh H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, great view Just know that the air conditioner is a portable 1 room ac We arrived apparently during a hot time- it was House had been closed up House Instructions say open windows and turn on the Dyson fan for ac…. No air movement outside so our first night was very uncomfortable as the house stayed too warm in the bedrooms. Thankfully the next day is cooled down and it was fine after that. Everything else was as noted Beds were comfy, hot tub was clean Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Home was amazing, views were breathtaking and from our story book. Simply amazing. The home was very cozy and well maintained and I felt at home. Everything you could need was provided. Enjoyed the backyard and deck seating areas, spent all our time there enjoying their amazing views of the cliffs and vegetation and nature and Pacific Ocean. Karen was a sweetheart from the beginning to the end of our stay and was easily reachable. We loved it. Had planned many adventures around Carmel Highlands areas but decided to stay home ( Karen’s Home) because we felt so comfortable and relaxed and at Peace. Thank you Karen We will be coming back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

shane m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Listing says AC but the unit was turned off. The rooms were not air conditioned per mentioned with a traditional unit. Windows had to be opened. It was comfortable though. The hot tub had a terrible odor like it hadn’t been maintained or cleaned out in awhile. Other than these two issues it is a great property. We had a great experience there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy house with amazing views!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Karen great hostess
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking views

Breathtaking views is putting it mildly. It was stunning. The house is gorgeous and was just as described. Our daughter enjoyed having her very own wing which would easily have fit several more people. Karen was easy to get a hold of and the entire process from check in to check out was so easy. If you want a slice of heaven this is the place to stay. Pictures do not do it justice!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sam p.

Liked: Cleanliness
World class view in one of the world’s great destinations. The descriptions and photos are thorough and accurate so I won’t drone on. There may not be a better property for rent in Carmel highlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talys W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great escape!

This place made my trip the most memorable solo trip so far! The location, the host, and the view were just spectacular. I highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K., Winter Park, FL USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

This home is the most perfectly appointed home we have ever stayed in. All instructions clear, everything promised 100% delivered. The view is magnificent, the furniture is cozy, and anything you would need is provided and available. We spent three days here relaxing, exploring, and soaking it all in. I have never coveted a place but this place is Magic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg W., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely gorgeous view - very quiet

The house is great, but the view is spectacular. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking Views

We absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful property. Everything was comfortable and clean and just as advertised in the listing. The photos of the grounds and the view do not do it justice. You’re far enough away from town that it feels secluded but close enough that you can be to any restaurant, winery or shopping area within 10 minutes.The owners were fantastic in their communication prior to and during our stay. 10 out of 10 would recommend this stunning property. I only hope I get the opportunity to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views

We had a wonderful time. The house was very comfortable with plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Carmel vacation

The house was amazing! Spacious, clean and with gorgeous ocean views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

van p.

Liked: Cleanliness

a few surprises

will send my comments directly to Karen for review first.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for a family gathering

Everything was just as described or better. Beautifully appointed home and a great kitchen for cooking. The views are better than the pictures with the amazing sounds of waves just below. Lots of room to find your own space or be together as the whole group.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023