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Luxury Modern Home/ Pets OK & FREE EV
Welcome to our 4 bed/3 bath 3,000 sq. ft. contemporary home built in 2022. Enjoy the luxurious amenities in this spacious two-story house: brand-new furniture and TVs, state-of-art kitchen, high-end appliances, spa-like master bath, radiant heated flooring, built-in speaker system, fiber Internet, and stunning light fixtures throughout. Tesla charger in garage. Conveniently located minutes to beach, golf, restaurants and shopping. Have fun with the entire family and guests in this stylish place.

Very Private, 3 Balconies, Jacuzzi, Espresso, King
Spacious, light-filled Carmel hilltop home with large hot tub and sweeping views of ocean & forest. 🌲🌅 With 3 balconies + generous primary suite on main floor, this highly private retreat offers an elegant tranquility with coastal charm. Spacious 🍽️ fully stocked kitchen features espresso machine + conical burr grinder 🫘☕ as well as French Press and sizeable gas range. 3 bedrooms +3 pull-outs. Chore-free checkout. Property is *not* walkable to downtown Carmel. Outdoor BBQ is electric.

Endless Summer Home Steps To Lovers Point Beach
Perfect home base to enjoy the Peninsula with family. Located on a quiet one-way street. Park in a private gated driveway. A block down to the Lovers Point beach, or up to P.G. city center. Stroll seaside bike/walking path directly to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The home is a fully restored 1930's beach bungalow with classic craftsman architecture and high ceilings. Dine while enjoying ocean views from sunroom. Outside the deck and garden get great sunlight. PACIFIC GROVE, STR license #0463

Charming, perfect location, large, super clean!
Welcome to our happy home and to Carmel, one of the most beautiful places anywhere! Our home is large, super clean, truly comfie in a great location. Perfect for up to six people with three+ bedrooms and two remodeled baths and great internet strength. The large deck and sunny living room are great places to enjoy family and friends. Charm abounds; Nestled among oak trees, the deck is a great place to watch the night sky. Walk to Carmel in 16 mins or take a short drive. Unusually all-friendly.

Beach Front Dream House! Hottub/E-Bikes/Surfboards
Permit# 231467 Incredible modern home just steps from the best beach in all of Santa Cruz! Ocean and sand views, listen to the waves as you sleep on designer beds, cook in the chefs kitchen, and soak in the hot tub. Perfect central location, less than 5 minutes to boardwalk and downtown. 5 minutes to colorful Capitola village. 9 minutes to UC Santa Cruz Campus. 4 Electric bikes, 4 surfboards, and a kayak to take out and play in the waves! Plus the beach is right out front to enjoy!

Modern and Quiet Dream Getaway
Welcome to your Carmel by the Sea dream getaway. This home was completely remodeled in 2018 by renowned architect Erik Dyar around the original Carmel stone fireplace. Enjoy the fresh, clean and open space of a modern home which is rare in Carmel by the Sea. Soaring ceilings, masterful design elements and furnished with comfort in mind. Lots of space in the back yard of this home (9600 square foot lot) for kids to roam, or your eyes to rest on the gorgeous Eucalyptus and Cypress trees.

Romantic Carmel Cottage: Ocean & Country Views
Welcome to Romantic Carmel Cottage! Located in a beautiful country setting nestled amongst large oak & pine trees. Perched up above a beautiful equestrian estate you will capture a view of the pacific ocean while being just minutes away from many attractions. 1 BED | 1 BATH - Equestrian & nature views (+ glimpse of the ocean) - Private entry and parking - * Pump operates periodically during the day for farm needs & you can hear it - Close to Carmel Beach, Monterey Aquarium, + more!

PG House: Modern Ocean Bungalow Amazing Location
Welcome to PG House, a Nordic-inspired ocean bungalow nestled along the Monterey Peninsula. Our home is an ideal blend of contemporary comfort and coastal tranquility, perfect for your rejuvenating getaway. Once here, you’ll find yourself in the heart of it all: steps from Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row with easy access to Lover's Point Beach, Carmel by the Sea, and world famous golf courses like Pebble Beach. NO PETS. * Pacific Grove City STR Permit #0483

Unique Sculptured House with Private Beach Access
Escape from the outside world to this one of a kind ROMANTIC Sculpture House. Enjoy its unique design, white rounded walls, sitting nooks, gas dome fireplace, and beautiful tranquil gardens. Sit back and relax in the rounded sunken bathtub perfect for two. This is the perfect romantic getaway and just one block away from private beach access. Named one of the most stunning Airbnb's in Santa Cruz. Enjoy more fun with zero extra Airbnb fees—we've got you covered!

Serenity Getaway - Near MRY Aquarium and downtown
Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located place. Our home is located in a prime location, just minutes away from The Beach, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Carmel, and down town! Enjoy a well thought out floor plan with modern & comfortable fully furnished home. Want to cook a family meal? Use our fully stocked kitchen to whip out some amazing meal for the full family! And see the ocean from some of our windows on the 2nd floor!

Modern Lux home by downtown Carmel, & Pool Table!
Welcome to your perfect getaway in Carmel-by-the-Sea! Nestled near downtown Carmel, this exquisite 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the ideal blend of modern comfort and convenience amidst breathtaking coastal surroundings and serenity Located 1.0 mile away from downtown Carmel where cafés, restaurants, shopping, and galleries await, our home is peaceful and spacious. A perfect getaway, we can’t wait to host you!

Charming Carmel Cottage - Close to Downtown!
Step into this charming, quintessential Carmel Cottage located close to downtown Carmel. Easily accessible and set back on a corner lot, you'll be centrally located to all Monterey Bay has to offer. You're a short walk to all the shops and restaurants in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, as well as within walking distance to the beach. Truly a zen-like experience, we can't wait for you to stay in our beautiful home.
Popular amenities for house rentals in Carmel-by-the-Sea
House rentals with a pool

Alpine Zen Retreat with heated pool, sauna and spa

2 bedroom Rio Del Mar Apt - Stunning Ocean Views

Oceanfront beach house with private hot tub

Poppy Farm

Santa Cruz Beach House with Pool & Spa

Serene Vineyard Chateau with Pool, Hot Tub, BBQ

Private Carmel Valley Retreat

Old Amesti Schoolhouse mid-bay amidst farmland
Weekly house rentals

Pacific Grove Mid Century Near Beach

Boutique Home near Monterey, Carmel STR25-00020

Sunset Landing - ocean view & hot tub

Carmel-by-the-Sea Mission Beach House

Home in Monterey Bay w/2 King Beds + 1 Twin

Mermaids & Moonlight by the Sea License #0447

Perfect Hideaway in Carmel Valley Hills

Elegant Carmel Cottage
Private house rentals

Monterey Home with a Secret Garden!

Backyard playground & 1 mile to the beach

Art Deco meets Mid Century Modern

Light and spacious Carmel cottage

Cozy Pacific Grove Post-Adobe Charmer 2/1 #0387

Pretty Entire House With Ping-Pong and Golf

Creekside Log Cabin

Sunset Cottage Vacation rental permit #111394
When is the best time to visit Carmel-by-the-Sea?
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Carmel-by-the-Sea stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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