Your Carmel Destination Retreat, Close To Town.

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Your Carmel Destination Retreat ... Le Petite Papillon.
Bistro Table Dining or Relaxing.  XFINITY WiFi Access.
Spacious Private Setting, May You Enjoy The Surroundings of Le Petite Papillon.
Kitchenette: Refrigerator, Small Freezer Discreetly Hidden, No Stove, No Oven.
Large Walk-In Closet, Soft Cotton Robes, Jackets, Dresser, Flash Lights & More.
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9.9Outstanding
(258 Ratings)
Hosts David and Brenda provide exceptional hospitality at their cozy studio in Carmel, ensuring a comfortable and memorable stay with thoughtful touches like a garden oasis, welcome notes, wine, coffee, and expert communication.
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9.9 / 10
Outstanding(258 Ratings)

Apartment in California

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this apartment rental

Le Petite Papillon … Your Carmel Destination Retreat.
- May Your Visit Be Both Wonderful and Memorable! Enjoy!
Minimum Two (2) Evening Stay. For Weekends, Offering Friday or Sunday Check-Ins. Minimum Three (3) Evening Stay - For Events, Holidays, Occasions. Please Contact Hosts.

IMPORTANT
Upon Reservation Request, Guests Are Sent "Host Terms" (also on-line). Hosts Request Guests Review, Then Send Acceptance of Terms To Hosts, "Prior To" Guests Reservation Request Being Accepted.
- VRBO Allows Only 24 Hours For Guest / Host Communication, Before Reservation Request Is Declined or Cancelled.
*** To Avoid Request Being Declined, VERY IMPORTANT That GUESTS REVIEW, ACCEPT Terms, Within This 24 Hour Time Frame. No Sub-Letting.

Communication between both Guests and Hosts are important and appreciated. VRBO emphasizes the importance of communication.

Nestled on the West side of Highway 1, off Ocean Avenue. May you relax, indulge, enjoy! Offering a wonderful location, private setting, spacious layout, light and bright, loaded with amenities. Le Petite Papillon, Your Carmel Destination Retreat.

Privacy abounds, nestled on a beautifully landscaped 1/4 acre Carmel lot, located in upper Carmel, off Ocean Avenue.

Le Petite Papillon, Your Carmel Destination Retreat, Close To Town.

As Hosts, our goal is to create a personal and memorable experience for each Guest. We appreciate open communication and timely responses, welcoming Guest to interact.
- Should Guests have a wonderful experience, as Hosts, we appreciate any kind words Guests might post as a review on Airbnb, after check-out.

* For Weekend Stays, Check-In Offered on Friday or Sunday. No Saturday, Check-In nor Check-Outs. If Visiting On Weekends, Friday, Saturday Evening Stays Apply. NO Sub-Letting.
- Minimum 3 Evening Stay During Certain Holiday and Special Events.
* Minimum 4 Evening Stay During The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Pebble Beach Concours de Elegance
*Check With Hosts For Availability and Terms.

Le Petite Papillon, Your Carmel Destination Retreat!

* Offering Check-In / Check-Out Days on Friday or Sunday.

2026 Special Events

- Pebble Beach Food and Wine - April 9th - 12th, 2026
Minimum 3 Evening Stay

- Pebble Beach Whiskey & Fire - April 9th - 12th, 2026
Minimum 3 Evening Stay.

- Sea Otter Classic
April 16th - 19th, 2026

- Big Sur Marathon - April 27, 2026
Minimum 3 Evening Stay

- Mother’s Day - Sunday, May 11th
Minimum 3 Evening Stay

- Carmel-by-the-Sea Culinary Week, May 30th - June 7th, 2026
Minimum 3 Evening Stay

- Father’s Day - Sunday, June 21st
Minimum 3 Evening Stay

- Carmel Bach Festival - July 11th - July 25th, 2026
Minimum 3 Evening Stay

- Pebble Beach Concours de Elegance - Sunday, August 16th, 2026 (Concours and Car Week August 9th - 16th)
Minimum 4 Evening Stay

- Monterey Jazz Festival - September 25th - 27th, 2026
Minimum 3 Evening Stay

- International Film Festival - October 2nd - 5th, 2026
Minimum 3 Evening Stay.

- Monterey Bay 1/2 Marathon - November 9th, 2026
Minimum 3 Evening Stay.

- Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 28th, 2026
Minimum 3 Evening Stay

- Hanukkah - December 4th, 2026 to December 12th, 2026
Minimum 3 Evening Stay

- Christmas - Thursday, December 25th, 2026
Minimum 3 Evening Stay

2027

- New Years Day - January 1st, 2027
Minimum 3 Evening Stay

* For Weekend Stays, Check-In Offered on Friday or Sunday. No Saturday, Check-In nor Check-Outs. If Visiting On Weekends, Friday, Saturday Evening Stays Apply. NO Sub-Letting.
- Minimum 3 Evening Stay During Certain Holiday and Special Events.
* Minimum 4 Evening Stay During The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Pebble Beach Concours de Elegance
*Check With Hosts For Availability and Terms.

* STRICT Cancellation Policy In Place. Once your reservation has been accepted, all calendar platforms are updated, with potential Guests having "no access" to those dates.

Reservation date modifications allowed up to 60 days prior to check-in.
IMPORTANT: Should Guests attempt to make date change requests, if Hosts are unable to re-book under the same Terms, Guests will not be refunded.

Provided To Guests Upon Request:

1. WALKING TRAILS.

2. PLACES TO VISIT.

3. DINING SUGGESTIONS LIST.

We would be happy to provide both Hosts and Guests personal favorites. Just let us know.

Studio / Le Petite Papillon Highlights:

Offering private driveway parking, “to the left of tree with swing”. Private Carmel stone patio. Private entrance. Over 442 square of interior privacy and enjoyment, including, Queen size comfort ~ 400 thread count “ironed pressed linens” and "down comforter".

For those who prefer more warmth, Guests may enjoy a heating blanket (located in the closet). In addition, there is a Dyson electric space heater located in the living room (Please do not leave on more than 60 minutes at a time, to avoid over heating or hazard). Located in the walk-in closet, a small portable heater, for your use. As a note, the main heating is forced air heating, controlled by Hosts, normally set at 67 degrees,

For cooling and or air circulation, a Vortex portable fan is located in the walk-in closet.

Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Located just 4/10ths of a mile from the studio - Le Petite Papillon. If Carmel River Beach is appealing, just 9/10ths of a mile from the studio. Take Ocean Avenue to either.

PLEASE NOTE: There are no sidewalks, nor street lights in Carmel, while many guests enjoy evening walks to take in the wonder of Carmel, including art and jewelry shops, fine dining, many Guests, choose to take Lyft or Uber.

With hopes that you would enjoy the studio and surroundings, the studio offers approximately 442 square feet of comfort and relaxation, tranquility. The living room features a comfortable couch for 2 (no hideaway bed), reading chair with wrap blanket. For your entertainment, discretely hidden in the armoire, new LG 43" Smart TV, Comcast / XFINITY stations, with your own account, access to Netflix, YouTube and entertainment venues. Other interior features include: bistro table with two (2) dining chairs, walk-in closet with dresser, kitchenette with microwave, remodeled bathroom (with shower over tub), a spacious walk-in closet with separate dresser, plenty of space for hanging cloths, hair dryer, iron and ironing board.

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Per Evening Rates Fluctuate.
* Strict Non-Refund Policy.
** County of Monterey Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT) of 10.50% of Room Stay Paid by Guest(s) through booking portal.
- The Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT) of 10.50% of room stay is paid in full by Guests. Hosts pay the County of Monterey directly, quarterly.

*** International Guests: Foreign Exchange Fee Paid By Guests.

- TERMS / Rules Include: Two (2) Guest Maximum. As Hosts, We Strive To Be Be Allergen Free. With Some Guest and Family Members Having Severe Allergies, There Is A NO Smoking, NO Animal Policy For The Studio and on The Property Grounds - NO Parties. NO Events, In The Studio, Nor On The Grounds. No Sub-Letting of Studio.l.

Offering, private driveway parking, “to the left of the tree, with swing”. Private patio with dining table, chairs, outdoor lounge chair, garden views, night accent lighting and more.

Upon your arrival, follow the walkway, two steps up to the private Carmel stone patio, to your left, open the privacy gate ... the studio entrance door is to your right, two steps up ... Welcoming you to enjoy Le Petite Papillon and the surrounding area.
- IMPORTANT: Gate has handmade hardware. NOTE: Gate needs to be manually closed. Please do not slam gate. Thank you.

Le Petite Papillon (The Little Butterfly) … Indulge in comfort, enjoy enchanting garden views, evening accent lighting ... a private space to simply relax and enjoy.

Located on the “upper West side of Carmel, off Ocean Avenue, on Hatton Road”, approximately 4/10ths of a mile to downtown, “The Village” of Carmel-by-the-Sea, 9/10ths of a mile to Carmel River beach.

Enjoy accent lighting both in the interior of the studio, the private patio, the gardens as well. Private driveway parking is available, “to the left of the tree with swing”, where you may use the asphalt and or pavered driveway.

Inside the studio, we invite you to you enjoy: Al Fresco dining (bistro table with two comfortable chairs), sofa for two, 43” LG Flat Screen Smart TV, (discretely hidden in the armoire). Dyson electric space heater in studio.
- CAUTION: DO NOT Leave Dyson Space Heater On For Extended Periods of Time (Maximum 60 Minutes), This Could Lead To A FIRE HAZARD. Do NOT Leave On When Away From Studio - FIRE HAZARD.

XFINITY / Comcast Stations.

Other amenities includes: large walk-In closet, with dresser, robes and other extras, for your use.
-Wi-Fi (XFINITY) available for your convenience, with eero booster.

Additional amenities include: stainless steel microwave, small refrigerator with small freezer and ice tray compartment. Refrigerator located behind the cabinetry door. The kitchenette “does not” offer an oven nor stove top, accents do include: French press or drip coffee maker, stainless steel microwave, electric kettle for boiling water, plate-ware, utensils, wine glasses, corkscrew, bottle opener, mugs and other amenities for your use.
* Please Note: NO cook-top, NO stove, NO oven in the studio.

Indulge yourself with Queen bed “pillow top" comfort, 400 count "iron pressed linens and pillow covers", down comforter and more. May you relax and indulge!

The newly remodeled bathroom offers White tile brick accents, including: shower over tub, EO Shampoo, EO Conditioner, EO Shower Gel, EO Hand Soap, hair dryer, makeup mirror, as well as many other extra amenities, for your use and enjoyment.

* Minimum Two (2) Evening Stay. If Visiting On Weekends, Check-In Offered on Friday or Sunday. No Saturday Check-In, nor Check-Outs.

Be Healthy, Be Happy!

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed

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Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10
Outstanding(258 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Hosts David and Brenda provide exceptional hospitality at their cozy studio in Carmel, ensuring a comfortable and memorable stay with thoughtful touches like a garden oasis, welcome notes, wine, coffee, and expert communication.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Very very genuine hosts with a charming cottage. Having wine and coffee waiting for us in the room was very kind. We enjoyed having access to a private garden as well as a very convenient parking spot. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a stay in Carmel! We will be back!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
David and Brenda were very thoughtful and informative hosts. We had a relaxing and private experience. The mattress, bedding, and furniture were comfortable. Location is close to everything you need and would like to explore. A lovely place to stay in Carmel.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Comfy bed, great hot water in the shower. Easy to park. The hosts were very responsive.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
David and Brenda were great hosts! They thought of everything you could possibly need on a trip away so the room was very well stocked including coffee and a bottle of wine! Great location!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Your Carmel Destination Retreat, Close To Town.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Your Carmel Destination Retreat, Close To Town. pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Your Carmel Destination Retreat, Close To Town.?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.


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