Cottage vacation rentals in Carmel-by-the-Sea

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Cottage in Pacific Grove

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviews

"Mainstay Cottage" Just Steps To Beach & Town!

License #0379. Open plan, single level 1300 ft. Sleeps total SIX. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full baths. Ideal for small family, 3 couples, 4 singles. 4 beds: 1 King, 1 Queen & 2 Twins. Quality beds/linens & furnishings. Cozy fireplace, all new appliances. Dining for six. Private patio off kitchen with BBQ. Walk to park, beach, town, water sports, bike rentals, public kids pool! Stroll to amazing Aquarium & historic Cannery Row! Free street parking & EV charging nearby. AVAILABLE FOR WORLD FAMOUS CAR EVENT!

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Cottage in Carmel Valley

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviews

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.

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Cottage in Carmel Valley

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 483 reviews

Carmel Valley Village Cottage

Spectacular views of Santa Lucia Mountains from the large deck. Star gazer's paradise. Complete kitchen with gas range and apartment size refrigerater. Tub/shower. Quiet, private. TV has movie channels + music. Washer/dryer. Dble bed (antique solid walnut). Area has 25+restaurants and wine tasting No infants or children under 12 LGBTQ friendly Cross-Cultural hosting 5 min - Garland Park 15 min - Carmel Beach 20-25 min - Pt Lobos 45 min - Big Sur Please read the house rules before booking.

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Cottage in Carmel Valley

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 304 reviews

Perfect Hideaway in Carmel Valley Hills

Nested within the ‘hidden hills’ of Carmel Valley this unique and stylish private quarters retreat is great for your next visit. Enter the space through your private deck and spacious sunroom which gives a relaxing vacation feel. The remodeled rooms offer a private bedroom with fireplace, cal-king bed. A private full bathroom and a separate private spa. Space includes a kitchenette with fridge and microwave, fully stocked and an orange juice / breakfast bar for an excellent start of the day!

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Cottage in Morgan Hill

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 211 reviews

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 the first Sat & 3rd Weekend of every month from 11:30-4:30. We usually have live music, wine tasting is in the same vicinity as the Cottage. When your stay is on those weekends you get a comp tasting for two.

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Cottage in Monterey

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews

Great Monterey Peninsula Cottage, Close to All!

Location! Approximately 1.5 miles to the Pebble Beach gate, less than 5 miles to the Pebble Beach Lodge and 1 mile to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Enjoy all that is the Monterey Peninsula in this 1 bedroom/1 bath cottage. The cottage has a peek of the Monterey Bay, a private front yard, a fully stocked kitchen, a comfortable double bed in the bedroom, as well as a lovely living room with a wood burning fireplace. Plenty of free parking with designated parking space within steps of back door.

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Cottage in Carmel-by-the-Sea

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 204 reviews

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 5 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.

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Cottage in Carmel Highlands

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 291 reviews

Cathedral Redwood Studio with loft

Our guests frequently describe our space as magical. "Incredibly peaceful and restful with nature all around." We are at the end of a lane, completely private. Our 1800 square foot studio/loft sits on the edge of a canyon and forest. We are 3 miles south of Carmel, off Highway One. Floor to ceiling windows look out onto bird life and to the rocks, seabirds, and sunsets over the Pacific . Sleeps 4, upstairs in loft and downstairs in main room. Used by writers, painters, dancers.

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Cottage in Santa Cruz

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviews

Surf Cottage in Pleasure Point

Tucked into a tree lined corner of charming Pleasure Point you'll find the Surf Cottage, a relaxing escape from the everyday hustle. Located just a short walk from ocean views, sandy beaches and world famous surf, the home is decorated in a coastal-modern style which includes rare vintage finds, Moroccan rugs, and a collection of found objects and artwork from around the world. Come feel the breeze, slow down, and enjoy all that the Surf Cottage and Santa Cruz have to offer.

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Cottage in Pacific Grove

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews

Beach Cottage - walk to ocean and restaurants

This 1,100 sq. ft. single level cottage is one block to Lovers Point beach. Comfortably sleeps five in the peaceful town of Pacific Grove California. Close to Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf, Pebble Beach, 17-Mile Drive, Pacific Grove Golf Links and all the 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

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Cottage in Pebble Beach

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 670 reviews

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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Cottage in Santa Cruz

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 412 reviews

Sea Otter Cottage in Santa Cruz!

This quaint cottage, just a block and a half from the beach, was built in the early 1900's yet lovingly updated to maintain Old World Charm. Take a short stroll to the beach, quaint restaurants, shopping or the harbor. Enjoy provided paddle boards, cruiser bikes & boogie boards or have a bonfire in the backyard before ending your day with a relaxing soak in the hot tub!