Summary: Welcome to “Carmel Seahorse” in beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel’s “Seahorse” by-the-Sea” combines upscale elegance with casual livability in a spacious 3-story, fully furnished home. Seahorse offers a wonderful setting for family gatherings, couples traveling together, or anyone who wishes to pamper themselves with a stay only four blocks from beautiful Carmel Beach. The Space: Seahorse comfortably accommodates a large family. The home provides vacationers with four (4) bedrooms plus a bonus room and 3.5 baths in a tastefully designed and furnished 2398 square feet dwelling. You will find yourself in a beautifully landscaped and forested neighborhood, within walking distance of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s shops, galleries and restaurants – and yes, just four (4) blocks from the Pacific Ocean. Approaching Carmel Seahorse, a short flight of stairs guides guests through a garden, beneath a California Live Oak and Monterey Pine. A Carmel stone walkway and just a few more steps lead to a porch and balcony extending the full length of the second story. Entering Seahorse through it’s double-doors, guests step into a foyer that opens to a tastefully decorated great room. Rich fall colors are used in the handsome traditional furnishings that include a chocolate-colored sectional sofa and large dining table. Spacious, sumptuous and comfortable, the great room, with its hardwood floors, plantation shutters and limestone gas fireplace, is an ideal setting for entertaining. The expandable mahogany wooden dining table comfortably seats eight (8). Gather friends and loved ones together for food, wine and sociable conversation. Your family chef will enjoy Seahorse’s marvelous kitchen, with a large central island, four (4) stools, granite counter tops and Thomasville wooden cabinetry. The kitchen contains everything needed for preparing fantastic meals. A stainless steel gas range, double oven, side-by-side refrigerator, cookware, serving ware, dishes and table linens, is provided for your enjoyment. Larger gatherings may also overflow to an enclosed deck with an abundance of flora, table and chairs for six (6), an umbrella and lounge chairs. A paved pathway leads from the deck to a fenced back yard garden. Just off the great room is a den / bonus room stocked with books and a sleeper sofa that can comfortably sleep two (2) children. French doors behind a Shoji screen lead to the deck. The house has 2 master suites – one on the third floor and one on the main floor. Both have king beds with luxury linens including comforters with duvets, throws and decorative pillows, gas fireplaces, wall-to-wall carpeting, walk-in closets. Shoji screens may be slid open to reveal the views out the windows. Relax in bed with flat-screen TVs and views out over rooftops to pine and oak trees in a nearby undeveloped canyon. The third-story master has a desk for a computer, a reading chair and a wall of cabinets. The third-story master bath features Thomasville cabinetry and sand-colored tile, with a Jacuzzi tub for soaking or relaxing with the therapeutic jets. The main floor master French doors open to the deck, features a white four-poster bed, white end tables and vanity and an upholstered bench. The second story master bathroom is similar to the one on the third story but with a large shower. The ground level offers two bedrooms that make a great hide-a-ways for kids and adults. One bedroom has a King bed that can be converted to two (2) twin beds, and the second has a King bed perfect for 2 children or adults. A full bathroom includes a tub/shower and a laundry room with washer/dryer. Park 2 cars in a double-car garage, which has space for bicycles; 2 cars can park in the driveway. Your hosts have provided the services of Carmel Coast Estate, Inc a locally owned and operated full service Real Estate and Property Management company. Your Property Managers are available by cellular phone, text messaging and email during your visit. We take every measure to ensure the cleanliness of our fully furnished homes. We clean our homes with hospital grade, environmentally friendly, pet & child safe cleaning solutions. In order to maintain proper security for owners, guests and contractors, the exterior of this property has electronic surveillance equipment and the property owners may conduct monitoring and surveillance activities. The deployment of electronic surveillance is limited to locations that do not violate the reasonable expectations of privacy. Electronic surveillance shall not be implemented in situations where confidential or sensitive information is likely to be recorded and distinguishable. Electronic surveillance shall not be installed inside the home; however, doors to the exterior may be covered by electronic surveillance. Monthly rental rates are discounted to reflect that guests booking reservations of more than 28 days are required to pay Gas, Electric and Water Utilities in addition to the quoted rental rate. Guest Access: Carmel Seahorse is located on a secluded loop only four blocks from Carmel-by-the-Sea's village center. First time guests are met and lead to the house by one of our property management companies staff. Once you know where it is, there is no problem returning to it. Just a bit tricky to describe or find the first time. The Neighborhood: Coast Estate invites you to experience the beautiful Monterey Peninsula and California Central Coast. The are is world renown for spectacular coastlines, unique coastal communities, and rich marine life. Coast Estate specializes in Luxury Vacation Rentals in Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Monterey and Seaside. The village of Carmel-by-the-Sea charms visitors with forested streets and the old English inspired architecture of Hugh Comstock that looks as if it would be at home in the pages of a Fairy Tale. Carmel City Beach is famous for its beautiful white-sand, dog-friendly beach and surfing. The performing arts are alive and well, with concerts and plays at the Golden Bough Theatre, Sunset Center and outdoor Forest Theatre. Dare we mention the hundreds of shops, art galleries and restaurants? The historic Carmel Mission offers daily tours. Point Lobos State Park, offers miles of hiking trails. It’s rich underwater habitat is often referred to as the crown jewel of the State Park system. Should you travel twelve miles inland on Carmel Valley Road, you will arrive at the charming, provincial Carmel Valley Village. The sun always shines here, and Carmel Valley Village is home to a handful of excellent bistro-style restaurants that offer outdoor dining. A dozen or so local winery tasting rooms are clustered here within walking distance of each other. Garland Ranch Regional Park offers dozens of miles of dog friendly hiking and equestrian trails.