Carmel Beauty \"The Great Escape\" In Downtown Location
About this house rental
Situated in Carmel by the Sea, this lovely house for $256 per night is a great option for your next trip. Fabulous location, close to town, with romantic interior environment on quiet tree lined street overlooking a greenbelt. Gorgeous space, practically new with large baths, limestone surfaces, copper sinks, steam shower, gas fireplace. Very peaceful setting to relax and enjoy Carmel. Keywords: A gorgeous contemporary cottage located in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea with beautiful canyon views, a romantic setting and yet very private. A loving recent restoration brought this house into the new century. Pure heart redwood, copper, limestone and Douglas Fir make this house glow in the late evening as the sun sets over the beach. If you're lucky you might get the beam of a full moon through the Living Room windows as it lights up the canyon below and makes the room glow. So romantic and peaceful. The lovely walking trail-Mission trail is right at the back of the house. One block from Ocean Ave and a 15-minute walk through Carmel's Golden Triangle brings you to Carmel Beach, one of the most iconic spots on California's Central Coast.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Carmel by the Sea, CA
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(31 Reviews)
5.0
My husband and I stayed at the Great Escape for the month of September 2023 and were absolutely thrilled with our decision to rent this home. It was exactly as described in the listing and then some. It was so warm and inviting, and in a perfect location in Carmel. The kitchen was well stocked for the days and evenings we stayed in and cooked at home. The master bedroom was very comfortable and the master bathroom was 5-star. We loved the giant windows and natural light in the home. The location was really perfect....so easy to walk or ride our bikes to everything we wanted to do. We truly lived like locals during our stay there. It did not bother us at all, but be advised that this home has multiple levels and steps, so if mobility is an issue for anyone in your party, this would be something to consider. Wendy and Frans were gracious hosts, and very responsive to any questions we had. They were so easy to work with and so accommodating. I would highly recommend this property, and look forward to our next stay at the Great Escape!
5.0
I was delighted by the house, it’s layout and location. It is on a lovely street and just a few minutes walk from Ocean Ave at the top of the center of town.
5.0
Great setting and perfect location . Beautiful views of a lush small canyon just behind the house . Very updated and comfortable house with plenty of room and huge bathrooms and closets. Our second time to stay there and we are looking forward to coming back
5.0
My wife and I recently rented the house for a month and thoroughly enjoyed it. We can echo the many other positive comments about its location, the responsiveness of the owners, off-street parking, design features, and other aspects. Since we have family in the area, we didn't use the kitchen much for cooking but it certainly appeared to be well stocked with the necessary equipment. It's a very popular rental, for many understandable reasons.
10.0
My wife and I recently rented the house for a month and thoroughly enjoyed it. We can echo the many other positive comments about its location, the responsiveness of the owners, off-street parking, design features, and other aspects. Since we have family in the area, we didn't use the kitchen much for cooking but it certainly appeared to be well stocked with the necessary equipment. It's a very popular rental, for many understandable reasons.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay for the entire month of December. Wendy and Franz even made our stay away from our own home festive at holiday time. A lighted tree and some delicious local treats greeted us on arrival.
The kitchen is convenient, well appointed, and spacious. We especially enjoyed the master bed and bath. It was a perfect place to be for our daily walks along the ocean.
Finally, please note that this house is built on a steep slope overlooking a beautiful forested space from the living room and master bedroom. For that reason, there are a series of steps to get up and down. This would be a limiting factor for anyone with mobility issues.
Again, we truly enjoyed our stay!
5.0
Everything was as lovely and welcoming as photos and description depicted. Even more so in some cases. We feel grateful to have discovered this piece of paradise in Carmel.
5.0
This house is magical, that is, if you like living in what feels like a treehouse. It starts at the top with steps down into the living room, with the master off the living room space and sporting its own balcony. You're living in the middle of a forest where we saw everything from woodpeckers to raccoon families, from owls to hummingbirds. The kitchen was well equipped, with a big gas stove, fridge, disposal, all well organized with tons of plates, silverware, and cookware. The two main bedrooms are spaced apart, and there was plenty of room with two walk in closets if you were to have visitors, or wanted to stay there with two couples. There's one additional bedroom that would be great for young children. We are thinking of reserving it again next May. Wonderful hosts!
10.0
This house is magical, that is, if you like living in what feels like a treehouse. It starts at the top with steps down into the living room, with the master off the living room space and sporting its own balcony. You're living in the middle of a forest where we saw everything from woodpeckers to raccoon families, from owls to hummingbirds. The kitchen was well equipped, with a big gas stove, fridge, disposal, all well organized with tons of plates, silverware, and cookware. The two main bedrooms are spaced apart, and there was plenty of room with two walk in closets if you were to have visitors, or wanted to stay there with two couples. There's one additional bedroom that would be great for young children. We are thinking of reserving it again next May. Wonderful hosts!
5.0
The “Great Escape” turned out to be perfect for our two-month stay. It is beautifully designed, with lots of room (some of it unexpected, like the enormous shower and huge closet), very comfortable beds, chairs, and couch, and a nicely outfitted kitchen. The owners provided a barbecue at our request, which was great, and there was a table in the smaller bedroom for my husband, who was working remotely. The location could not have been better, with a short walk to downtown and longer walks to many beautiful places (park, ocean, the mission, even the river). Oh, and the view of the forest from the “window wall” in the living room was amazing—so many birds! This place is special and will delight anyone lucky enough to stay there.
10.0
The “Great Escape” turned out to be perfect for our two-month stay. It is beautifully designed, with lots of room (some of it unexpected, like the enormous shower and huge closet), very comfortable beds, chairs, and couch, and a nicely outfitted kitchen. The owners provided a barbecue at our request, which was great, and there was a table in the smaller bedroom for my husband, who was working remotely. The location could not have been better, with a short walk to downtown and longer walks to many beautiful places (park, ocean, the mission, even the river). Oh, and the view of the forest from the “window wall” in the living room was amazing—so many birds! This place is special and will delight anyone lucky enough to stay there.
5.0
I spent January at this lovely house and really enjoyed it. The location of the property couldn't be any better in my opinion: close enough to downtown (5-10min walk) for good restaurants and wine, but away from it enough that the neighborhood is quiet and not crowded by tourists. It's only 10 min walking to
5.0
The house was well and tastefully designed and appointed. We rented for December, since Covid precluded our usual Christmas activities. Wendy and Franz had arranged for a Christmas tree, decorations and Panettone, all thoughtful and delightful surprises. We would rent again. Linda and Gary.
5.0
The house was beautiful and as advertised. Our hosts were great and very responsive. Great access to the beach and town. We stayed for a month and had a wonderful time.
5.0
Love the neighborhood and access to walking into town, as well as the beach. Mission Trail is only steps away...a real treat for walking/jogging down to the Mission, etc.
5.0
Excellent
4.0
The house involves a lot of stairs (three levels) but that’s really part of its charm and we treated it as part of our daily exercise regimen. We were pleasantly surprised to find very comfortable swivel recliners for tv watching that replaced the chairs shown in the on line listing photos. We agree with an earlier review suggesting a gas bbq in the front patio, there is no rear patio or deck. The view out the back is as advertised, very soothing, except that the expanse of glass has not been cleaned in a long time. Dirt, leaves and cobwebs abound. I appreciate that accessibility is an issue, but still ... The master suite, especially the bath, shower and closet, is huge. And the laundry facilities are the best we’ve experienced in a vacation rental.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Carmel by the Sea?
The average price for a rental in Carmel by the Sea is $350 per night. This rental is $94 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Carmel Beauty \"The Great Escape\" In Downtown Location. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Carmel Beauty \"The Great Escape\" In Downtown Location pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Carmel Beauty \"The Great Escape\" In Downtown Location?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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