Really a very special home and location that is very hard to find on the California coast anywhere. The views are truly stunning. That is not an understatement. Pictures are accurate and the house is simply furnished which the photos show. Not 5 stars nor should it be as it's more in keeping with the nature of this historic property. The beds are very comfortable which to me is super important. The beach is gorgeous , however it is NOT a swimming beach and in fact can be quite dangerous so if you have kids, keep them away from the water. Sneaker waves and riptides are common here. Look it up. Great private grounds and a state park walking path with direct access to the property for a a couple of miles of beachfront beautiful walks. Since it is a state park path and beach you do have a fair amount of people walking on the beach and by the side of the home but not directly in front of it due to the large fenced yard you see in the photos. So quite private. Fully stocked with everything you would ever need which most rentals are not. Kudos for that. A very special place which you can see is almost constantly booked solid... there is a reason why.

We had a great stay at this charming beach cottage in Carmel, the house was extremely comfortable. You really can’t get a better ocean location

We had family visiting and a special birthday to celebrate. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. The home had a wonderful historical background, the beach that lay beyond the yard was enchanting and the house itself was amazingly well supplied.That we could bring our dog was just the icing on the cake. We hope to return!

The property was wonderful. It was obviously old but very clean and comfortable. You couldn’t ask for a better location with a ton of privacy. We wouldn’t hesitate to return in the future.