Renovated 2BR, 2 Ba + Den Carmel Charmer - Gingerbread Cottage
About this cottage rental
Situated in Carmel by the Sea, this charming cottage for $435 per night is a great option for your next break. Originally built in 1937, the Gingerbread Cottage is ideally situated less than a half mile from the Carpenter Street/Highway 1 intersection allowing for easy access to all the sights and attractions on the Monterey Peninsula. The gate in the large privacy fence opens to a stone paver landscaped patio which gets plenty of mid day sun. Upon entering the home you will find a cozy comfortable living room featuring a thermostatically controlled gas fireplace and a 42 inch flat panel 'smart' television. Or if you prefer to bring along your favorite music, listen on the Bose Wave sound system (CD's) or Bluetooth sound bar. On your right will be the office/den with a desk and a queen size sofa bed if additional sleeping arrangements are needed. This room can become private simply by closing the pocket doors. The well equipped kitchen features all new stainless steel appliances including a refrigerator with ice maker, a dishwasher, microwave and gas stove. To the right of the bay windowed dining area is the full size washer and dryer and entrance to the second bath and second queen sized bedroom. Moving past the dining area is a sunroom/sitting area outside the master bedroom which features a king bed. The master bath has a walk-in shower, separate toilet area and a walk in closet. Virtually all Monterey Peninsula activities and attractions are within 10 minutes from the property conveniently located less than half a mile from the Carpenter Avenue/Highway 1 intersection. Ocean Avenue in Carmel is less than a mile away and within five miles of the home is the Lodge at Pebble Beach, the Monterey Wharf, Cannery Row and the Monterey Aquarium, and the Crossroads and Del Monte Shopping Centers. Add a few more miles heading south and you can enjoy many photo opportunities of Big Sur along the way.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Carmel by the Sea, CA
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(186 Reviews)
5.0
Nice cottage near Carmel-by-the-Sea. Well stocked house with everything you need.
5.0
Beautiful place in a great location. Its very homey and relaxing. Definately would recommend to my friends and family.
5.0
Perfect spot for two couples. We loved exploring the area and the house and patio were great!
5.0
Enjoyed our stay.
4.0
Great and surprisingly quiet location if you’re looking for easy access to Hwy 1 to Pacific Grove, Big Sur and surrounding areas. Slightly dog-eared but functional in all respects. Comfortable furnishings.
5.0
The stay was very nice. I was comfortable in the king size bed. It had everything you needed for a stay. I would stay there again.
5.0
We wanted a cozy place to spend a few quite days with our adult daughter, spending some time in Carmel but mostly traveling up and down HW1 to other locations. This place is outside of town central on a quite street great for walking and getting quickly on the road. The home is beautifully updated with all the amenities and plenty of space and seating areas to spread out. Couldn't have asked for more.
5.0
The stay was very nice. I was comfortable in the king size bed. It had everything you needed for a stay. I would stay there again.
5.0
Well equipped, good location. Queen bed very hard though.
5.0
A nice cozy house tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. Great location to all the sites.
5.0
We came to California as a family trip for my parents 50th wedding anniversary. We were going to be in Yosemite, but wanted to spend a few days by the coast as well. This was such a perfect location! The house is very charming and so well stocked! The area was just amazing- we couldn’t believe how beautiful Carmel is. The house is just a 5 minute drive from the beach and the coastline is gorgeous. We went to Bruno’s Deli and Market a few times for supplies, ate dinner in some wonderful spots and found a delicious French bakery. This was just the perfect place to see so many beautiful things, and the house and gardens were amazing. They even had fresh flowers cut from the garden out for us. We can’t thank the owners enough for opening your home to us!
5.0
The cottage is beautiful! We had an amazing trip.
5.0
Four of us, myself, son and 2 bridesmaids stayed at the cottage. It was the perfect size for all of us, plenty of room. Loved the sitting area outside, inside had plenty of amenities. Cute house, loved the fireplace too!
5.0
Great home close to everything. The beds are comfy, the water pressure is good, the kitchen is stocked, there’s cable and streaming. The house heats up nicely. The living room is comfy. They had nice options for shampoo and the home was clean and not full of overly scented products which was nice. Carmel was cold, cloudy and rainy during our stay in May, you will want layers and a hat. No sunsets; the sun didn’t shine during our stay. The cold and gray skies have a certain charm. Further south is more sun along Big Sur, and inland is sunny and warm. The coast is absolutely beautiful. The house is close to restaurants and the beach. Thanks for a great stay!
5.0
We had a great time here. There was plenty of space for us and two littles in the Master bed & bath, and grandparents in the other bedroom. Kitchen, Dining and Living layout worked great for all the family meals & hang out. Very nice neighborhood and gardens, walk to beach takes a little longer but enjoyable - no sidewalks so pay attention to little ones. Unfortunately raining our entire stay but had fun anyways.
5.0
We had a great time here. There was plenty of space for us and two littles in the Master bed & bath, and grandparents in the other bedroom. Kitchen, Dining and Living layout worked great for all the family meals & hang out. Very nice neighborhood and gardens, walk to beach takes a little longer but enjoyable - no sidewalks so pay attention to little ones. Unfortunately raining our entire stay but had fun anyways.
5.0
This property was the perfect choice for our vacation. Bob was very responsive to any questions prior to the stay. The location could not have been better. Both close to the hwy for exploring the area and close enough to town to walk when we had a rental car issue. We talked to some of the neighbors and they were so nice and even gave recommendations. The cottage itself was so cute that the time spent in was as wonderful as time spent out exploring.
5.0
This cottage has everything we were looking for! Modern but quaint. The bedrooms were comfortable, beds and pillows comfy. Master bath is dreamy! Separate toilet area from shower/sink. Lots of room for clothing storage in walk-in closet. Everything we needed was available and nice qu. So many sitting options ~ loved the sunroom for morning reading, the dining area or sitting room for work from home. But the living room with the easy on-off fireplace was my favorite for reading & relaxing.
Loved walks through the quiet neighborhood with beautiful architecture, interesting gardens and very friendly neighbors! I walked from town one day, while a short walk, it’s straight up hill ~ but I earned my wine!
Highly recommend, would definitely stay again! Carmel was a beautiful place to visit!
5.0
Loved the cottage. Very cozy & comfortable. Beds great & kitchen well-equipped for cooking in if you like. Location nice. Quiet street. Adequate parking for 2 vehicles. Hope to visit again soon
5.0
The house has been tastefully remodeled and updated. The two bedrooms and bathroom are very nicely done and the kitchen is excellent. We stayed four days and found the location convenient to walking into Carmel and also only a short drive to downtown Monterey.
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was the most comfortable and well appointed rental that we have ever had. The fireplace was particularly welcome. The furnishings are perfect and very comfortable and the kitchen is particularly well equipped. Great location, quiet neighborhood, wonderful place to stay!
We would like to move in permanently!
5.0
This house was the perfect size for my family of 5. The neighborhood was very quiet and the location was convenient. We are planning on staying here again.
5.0
We loved our time in Carmel. The accommodations were perfect for the four of us. Beautifully equipped kitchen and lovely little reading nooks throughout the cottage. It was a nice walk to downtown for meals and wine tastings. Would highly recommend this spot!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay in this charming Carmel cottage. It was well stocked with everything we needed. Will definitely stay here again when back in town.
5.0
Larger than advertised cottage in a quiet hidden away neighborhood. Well stocked inside. Beautiful deck and outside spaces. Only desire was a fire pit and/or grill to make the outdoor space more enjoyable!
5.0
A very well equipped, charming cottage. We felt at home right away and found it hard to leave. An ideal starting point to explore the Monterey peninsula and Big Sur. And, of course, the attractions of Carmel.
5.0
The Carmel Cottage was amazing. We stayed for five days for a family wedding, and it was the perfect setting. Lots of room, great sleeping arrangements, easy kitchen to work with, and the two bathrooms made our stay even easier with wedding prep. The Cottage has such charm and the outdoor area was a lovely place for family to gather. The location is absolutely perfect for access to the beautiful beaches, markets and traveling to places a little further out. Booking, check-in and out was very easy. I highly reccommend the Cottage for a lovely stay in Carmel.
5.0
Adorable little cottage in Carmel by the Sea. We communicated with the owner briefly on some questions and suggestions and he was very nice and quick to respond. The house has two nice rooms one with king and the other with a queen. The kitchen is well stocked and worked perfectly for us as we like to go to local markets and cook a few meals on our stay. The walk to town is not too long but it is somewhat steep and there are no sidewalks for part of the walk. We used flashlights walking back the first night and then drove down the rest of our stay. We were there during a warm spell and only one room had a ceiling fan. So we went to the store to buy a floor fan for the second room. There is no AC in the house like most houses in the bay area (soon to change?!) So we kept the windows open as much as possible. Great access to the highway and 17 mile and Pebble beach.
5.0
Smooth as butter.
5.0
A lovely, restful week spent here! Perfect spot for exploring all day and having a quiet place to come back to. We will be back!!
5.0
I had a lovely stay at this quiet home in Carmel with my two children. We enjoyed our normal beach visits (Capitola, Pfeiffer, Asilomar, and, of course, Carmel) along with a short drive to Carmel. I like a comfortable bed to sleep in and the beds are comfy!
Thank you, Bob!
Note- the home has everything you will need except beach chairs. Luckily, I have family that lives nearby and we have some there.
5.0
This is one of the few properties I've been to where the photos don't do it justice. Everything is beautifully finished and very well maintained. The owners provided very clear instructions and good recommendations for restaurants and activities. It's centrally located so everything you'd want to do in Monterey or Carmel is only about 10 minutes away. We would definitely stay here again for a future visit to the area!
5.0
We had another wonderful stay at Bob's beautiful cottage. It really is a home from home and has everything that you need. There is a really calm, peaceful and cosy feel to the home and it is perfectly located for exploring all that Carmel and the surrounding area has to offer. We will be back!
5.0
Comfy Cottage, Great Location
Great location as a base to explore Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur. The house was exactly as described and had everything we needed for a family of four. We especially enjoyed the patio, but wished for a fire pit and barbecue in the evenings. Beds were very comfortable. Only recommendation to the hosts is that the furniture in the family room is a little past it’s time. Overall, I would recommend and would rent this property again.
5.0
We had a great stay at this cottage for 4 nights. If was well appointed with everything we could possibly need. Cozy, yet much bigger than expected. We even used the fireplace in the evening while watching a movie as the evenings in Carmel were much cooler than we expected. It is a great location to the downtown area (you could walk it if you don't mind hills on the way back) but we had no problem finding parking. Get down to Carmel beach for sunset, it's beautiful. So glad we decided to stay here vs. Monterey. Everything is a short drive around the Carmel area so in my opinion this is the much nicer area to stay. We were able to do the 17 mile drive, went to Point Lobos State reserve to hike and drove hwy 1. Monterey has an Aquarium and we went on a whale watch (do this in the morning, quieter waters) . Wineries near by (we had teenagers with us... maybe next time). Beds were very comfy and Bob was easy and quick to communicate with. Our only recommendations would be some beach towels to take to the beach and a mattress topper for the pull out sofa. My teenage son slept on it. It didn't seem to bother him but he's small and a boy scout that is used to sleeping in tents. An adult back might not have done as well! Thank you for a great stay!
5.0
Charming Cottage
We had a great stay at this cottage for 4 nights. If was well appointed with everything we could possibly need. Cozy, yet much bigger than expected. We even used the fireplace in the evening while watching a movie as the evenings in Carmel were much cooler than we expected. It is a great location to the downtown area (you could walk it if you don't mind hills on the way back) but we had no problem finding parking. Get down to Carmel beach for sunset, it's beautiful. So glad we decided to stay here vs. Monterey. Everything is a short drive around the Carmel area so in my opinion this is the much nicer area to stay. We were able to do the 17 mile drive, went to Point Lobos State reserve to hike and drove hwy 1. Monterey has an Aquarium and we went on a whale watch (do this in the morning, quieter waters) . Wineries near by (we had teenagers with us... maybe next time). Beds were very comfy and Bob was easy and quick to communicate with. Our only recommendations would be some beach towels to take to the beach and a mattress topper for the pull out sofa. My teenage son slept on it. It didn't seem to bother him but he's small and a boy scout that is used to sleeping in tents. An adult back might not have done as well! Thank you for a great stay!
5.0
This is the perfect place for a getaway. The area is wonderful, and the home is extremely tranquil. Everything needed is included. We had a great stay here.
5.0
Wonderful place to stay
This is the perfect place for a getaway. The area is wonderful, and the home is extremely tranquil. Everything needed is included. We had a great stay here.
5.0
This property is exactly as advertised. The proximity to the beach, Monterey and Big Sur is perfect.
All the conveniences of home but none of the work.
Communication with the owner was fast.
Tip- if you go out and are coming back in the dark put the porch light on.
We will stay again!
5.0
Great location for this charming home, walking distance to the heart of downtown Carmel. The weather was cool so we appreciated the ease and warmth of the fireplace. Beds and linens were very comfortable. Many great restaurants in Carmel so no real need to use the kitchen. Would stay again next time we visit the area.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Carmel by the Sea?
The average price for a rental in Carmel by the Sea is $442 per night. This rental is $7 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Renovated 2BR, 2 Ba + Den Carmel Charmer - Gingerbread Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Renovated 2BR, 2 Ba + Den Carmel Charmer - Gingerbread Cottage pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Renovated 2BR, 2 Ba + Den Carmel Charmer - Gingerbread Cottage?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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