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Carmel luxe, private, spotless, The Great Escape!
RELAX & ENJOY in our beautiful, private, spacious, SPOTLESS & peaceful "Homestay" in beautiful Carmel. Lovely furnishings, wonderful queen size bed and luxury linens. Fully equipped mini-kitchenette! A private gated entry to a small garden awaits...a large wide staircase leads you up to a spacious, light filled 1000 sq. ft. fully-equipped 1-bedroom private homestay W/private deck w/seating. Walk to village, river & wineries! Short scenic drive to Carmel by the Sea, Pebble Beach & Big Sur.

Cheerful Cottage 2 bdrm, 2 baths, Ocean 2 blocks
Cheerful 2 bdrms, 2 baths, cottage, modern amenities throughout. Smart TV, internet, wifi, decorative fireplace, washer/dryer & kitchen features new appliances & dishwasher. Two blocks from Pacific Ocean with a beach that encircles the beautiful Monterey, CA bay. A variety of delectable cuisine from fine dining overlooking the ocean to the unique foods offered at quaint intimate settings & the best burgers. Activities Aquarium, swimming, boating, cycling, golf, hiking, jogging & relaxing.

The Capitola Cottage - Your Dream Beach Getaway!
Sunny historic cottage was built in 1918 and completely remodeled in 2015. Steps to the beach and surf. In the heart of Capitola Village. Surrounded by restaurants and boutiques. Short get-away from Silicon Valley Best small beach town in California. Self Check-In Quality Furnitures Fully Equipped Kitchen for Guests to cook their meals Plush Towels Salon Bath Products Beach towels Beach Chairs & Umbrella Boogie Boards Board Games Nintendo Switch Dock Instant Pot Coffee and Tea Weber BBQ Grill

1929 Spanish Casita With Bicycles For Two
Enjoy a high-touch, yet private casita near UCSC. Curl up with a book in your red leather armchair in the beautiful living room featuring down, Restoration Hardware furnishings and a gas burning fireplace. In the evening, take a seat on your private patio beneath a leafy pergola and enjoy a glass of wine at this historic, Spanish-style casita. Some of the BEST bakeries, natural grocery stores, wine tasting, shopping, beaches and restaurants are all a short walk/bike ride or drive away xx

Fairytale Cottage on Ocean Avenue, Downtown Carmel
Sades Loft is located in a fairytale cottage in the heart of downtown Carmel-By-The-Sea. The upstairs loft has its own private entry on Ocean Avenue. Open your front door and explore downtown Carmel or take a 10 minute stroll down to the beach. Once a VIP room where Hollywood & local legends gathered late into the night, today, the Loft is a relaxing spot where you can listen to soft music from the restaurant below or watch passerby's buying old fashioned candy from the Cottage of Sweets.

Beach Cottage - walk to beach and restaurants
This 1,100 sq. ft. single level cottage is one block to Lovers Point beach, downtown Pacific Grove and the AT&T Pro-Am Golf shuttle. Comfortably sleeps five in the peaceful town of Pacific Grove California. Close to Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf, Pebble Beach, 17-Mile Drive, and all Monterey Peninsula activities. Cottage includes a family room and living room to watch a movie, play board games or read a book. Private backyard with comfortable seating. City license #0479

Fully renovated cottage on Carmel Point!
Carmel beach cottage sits on a peaceful and private street off Scenic Drive called Carmelo. A newly remodeled Carmel cottage 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom home, it feels like a comfortably appointed beach house. It has 2 backyard patios with fireplace, built in grill and comfortable furniture. You can sit and enjoy the sound of the waves while relaxing. It is a 1 minute walk to Carmel River Beach and just a mile to downtown Carmel, Ocean Avenue, with its unique shops and galleries.

Surf Cottage in Pleasure Point
Nestled in a tree-lined corner you'll find the Surf Cottage at Pleasure Point, a lovingly curated home by a California native who lived in NYC and Paris. Stay in surf-shack style with vintage finds, Moroccan rugs, and a collection of objects and artwork from around the world. You'll be just steps away from breathtaking ocean views, sandy beaches and world-renowned surf spots. Come for some coastal vibes and experience all that Santa Cruz has to offer.

Coastal Architectural Gem in Capitola
A nantucket-inspired cottage in Capitola was designed by award-winning architect Tobin Dougherty. This iconic beach house has been showcased in many publications, including Sunset Magazine, Fine Homebuilding, and Better Homes and Gardens. It is a true architectural gem that I am honored to share with you and your loved ones. Conveniently located just a .3 miles/6 minute walk to Capitola Village, Gayle's Bakery, and the Beach.

Cozy Cottage, plenty of parking, ocean view!
Great for family or group. Sunny Seaside cottage in walking distance to shopping, dining, and bakeries. This cottage feel's like real home. Read the reviews. TV with ROKU and Blu-ray DVD in living room for families and kids to watch movies which we also provide. Please enjoy. My home features a king sized bed and in the master bedroom. The second bedroom has a Queen sized bed. Living room has queen size pull out sofa.

Amazing Country Setting at Cottage Creek Vineyards
Lovely 1000 Sq. ft. Cottage in the heart of wine country. A 400 sq. ft. delightful back patio with fire pit, full kitchen and bathroom makes this the perfect home away from home. Amenities include queen bed, wifi, TV's, fire place, & parking. We are a live winery and have wine tasting two weekends and two Friday evenings a month. We usually have live music, wine tasting is in the same vicinity as the Cottage.

Cottage on 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach. Tesla Charger
(Tesla charger available!) Nestled in the enchanting forest directly on the famous Pebble Beach 17-Mile Drive, this romantic guest house cottage has sweeping ocean views from your bedroom. With 50 miles of forested hiking trails (including a Forest Reserve in walking distance), the nearby Poppy Hills golf course and restaurant, you can enjoy quiet, restorative nature while enjoying luxury amenities.
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When is the best time to visit Monterey?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | £117 | £110 | £117 | £118 | £135 | £131 | £141 | £158 | £126 | £129 | £138 | £117 |
| Avg. temp | 11°C | 12°C | 13°C | 14°C | 15°C | 16°C | 17°C | 18°C | 18°C | 17°C | 13°C | 11°C |
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Monterey holiday rentals start at £44 per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
10 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

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10 properties have a dedicated workspace

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20 of Monterey holiday rentals include wifi access

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4.9 Average rating
Monterey stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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