Ocean View French Country Cottage, Charming & Tranquil, Beach!

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View from Kitchen Window Looking West over the Pacific Ocean

Kitchen and Ocean View Dining, First Level

Spacious Downstairs Living, Kitchen, Dining, Flat Screen, Laundry

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Amenities
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Location

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Carmel, CA

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve4 min drive
Monastery Beach6 min drive
Carmel Beach12 min drive
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)16 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

POINT OF VIEW:

IT IS STILL AS TRANQUIL AND BEAUTIFUL AS EVER HERE IN CARMEL HIGHLANDS. WE ARE EXPERIENCING WARM DAYS WHILE COOLING MOST EVENINGS. THE PROPERTY IS REFLECTING OUR MILD CARMEL WEATHER, AND WITH THE COZY, ELECTRIC FIREPLACE UPSTAIRS TO TAKE THE CHILL OFF IF THERE IS ONE, AIR CONDITIONING AND FANS UPSTAIRS AND DOWN IF IT IS WARM, AND WITH CONTINUING SPECTACULAR SUNSETS, IT'S ALWAYS A GOOD TIME TO VISIT.

Welcome to your vacation dream in the Highlands of Carmel. We answer your inquiries immediately to tell you more about Point of View. This inspired cottage offers stunning ocean views and the rustic charm of a French Country cottage retreat with a designer's touch. Appreciate the serenity among Monterey Pine and take delight in the enchanting English gardens. Listen to the quiet, breathe in the mountain air, relax and renew. Whale watch, bird watch, and take in ocean views surrounded by the ambiance of this charming country cottage. Only minutes to Carmel and Point Lobos State Reserve; approximately 30 minutes to Big Sur.

Find comfort in the beautifully- appointed, cozy and spacious interior with hard wood floors, open beam ceilings and abundant natural light. French doors open to the dramatic ocean views and wrap around deck with BBQ and patio table for al fresco dining. This unique two-story guest cottage offers a memorable getaway for a couple, a solo traveler or the small family.

A fully equipped kitchen, with adjoining living and ocean-view dining area completes the open floor plan on the first level. A separate and private bath is off entry. Upstairs, our guests will find another open and spacious level with endless views of the Pacific from the king bed and daybed (converts to king) and from the comfortable seating areas perfect for taking in views, watching flat screen tv, lounging on comfortable couch and chairs, game table for entertainment.

Only minutes to Carmel, Point Lobos, or south to Big Sur’s wild coast, we invite you to enjoy again and again this beautiful Point of View.

Keywords: Ocean Views, Two-story cottage, European Alpine style, guesthouse, quiet, tranquil, private, trees, sunsets,whale watch, romantic getaway

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Our Storybook
Cottage awaits you....two blocks from the Village of Carmel

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

1 child allowed under the age of 5 years.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carmel

Located in Carmel, this cottage is by the sea. Pebble Beach Golf Links and Fisherman's Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Carmel Beach. Check out an event or a game at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and consider making time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Carmel, CA

What's nearby

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve - 4 min drive
Point Lobos Ranch - 5 min drive
Monastery Beach - 6 min drive
Garrapata State Park - 12 min drive
Carmel Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

Monterey Station - 27 min drive
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 9 min drive
Chopstix - 10 min drive
La Bicyclette - 12 min drive
Pacific's Edge Restaurant - 4 min drive
Crossroads BBQ - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean View French Country Cottage, Charming & Tranquil, Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View French Country Cottage, Charming & Tranquil, Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View French Country Cottage, Charming & Tranquil, Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View French Country Cottage, Charming & Tranquil, Beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Gravity Garden and Point Lobos Ranch. Garrapata State Park and Garrapata Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bernard B.

11 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Beautiful place, as described, would stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle M.

16 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous view and convenient

My family and I loved staying at this comfortable barn style home with gorgeous views. It was fun to drive up and down the mountain and extremely convenient to all things in and around Carmel and Monterey. My daughters (ages 7 and 9) had plenty of space on the extra bed with trundle. Another nice perk was the washer and dryer with detergent provided by the host! The beds were comfy with nice linens. We loved opening the upstairs windows each night to take in the breeze and sleep to the sound of ocean waves. A great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

4 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carmel / Big Sur area vacation

We enjoyed our stay immensely. Great location for us to base our Carmel / Big Sur area vacation from.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

21 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great get away!

We love the area and seem to keep returning. This time we chose to stay a couple of minutes out of town up over looking the water. It was beautiful. Judy has a wonderful little paradise up there and we were glad to be a part of it. It was right after a monumental storm that left the area struggling a bit with restoring utilities, but Judy was very responsive and accommodating. We really didnt miss a beat with her attention given to us. She is a neighbor of the property so she is really on top of needs. Thanks, Judy!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

11 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular location and view!

This property was perfect! The owner was very communicative and helpful from the beginning and her space was perfect for us. It was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. The property and views, on both floors, were spectacular! We got to see whales spouting and hear the ocean crashing! I loved the location being a bit out of town. We hope to stay again when we return to Carmel. Thank you for sharing your wonderful space with us!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Your host

We moved to Carmel in 1964 and never turned back. We love our home in this special place we call Paradise. We brought up our four daughters here and moved to the Highlands twenty-five years ago to enjoy the magnificent ocean views and serenity. My husband is a writer and I'm a Coach for families of children with special educational needs. We enjoy the arts and fine dining found within minutes of our home. We walk daily in our neighborhood and are always inspired by the natural surroundings of the beautiful Carmel Highlands. Our daughters and some of our grandchildren live nearby. They stayed in this small, quaint, artistic community to enjoy the friendly ambiance and the many outdoor activities the Central Coast offers. One of our daughters and her husband have a sailboat, where they enjoy day sailing and whale watching on the Monterey Bay. From every visitor's perspective, our little corner of the world beckons vacationers to return again and again.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the Highlands and the exquisite ocean views and quiet solitude that surround us here.

What makes this property unique

Ocean views forever, quiet, private and peaceful, and close to everything: hiking, beautiful nature walks with views of the ocean and wildlife, Point Lobos, Monastery Beach, exquisite sunsets and wonderful neighbors who add to this special community. Also 6 minutes to shopping and dining in Carmel;15 minutes to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, 30 minutes to Big Sur. Easy access to everything you could want in a vacation getaway!