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Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
Exterior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town

This updated and charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with roaring fireplace, breakfast nook, and remodeled kitchen is on a 7500 square foot lot perfectly located in Carmel. With it's grassy back-yard, bluejay's playing in the bird-bath's, croquet in the afternoon, downtown Carmel By The Sea and the ocean just minutes away, you can park the car and pack the picnic basket. Close to a winding path to town with tennis courts and a darling kid park close by, this sweet home is in a real neighborhood where trees and story-book Carmel cottages abound. Parking for 3 cars and furnished with Ralph Lauren linens, high end appliances, this is as good as it gets. Owners know the area, the wineries, the places to go and they make all that information available to you. Whether you're attending the Concours d' Elegance, AT & T, Bach festival or a favorite friends wedding, this is a spot you'll return to year after year. Just like home.. stress melts away at Elegance & Serenity.

Please note, rates may be subject to change to reflect updates & improvements made to the property. Rates for future bookings are also subject to change, so please contact there owners for rates when attempting to book a year in advance.
Car week and Concourse d' Elegance is a 7 night minim stay.

Property manager

Michael & Jan

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 001180

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Elegance Serenity A Short Walk To Town
Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town Carmel

About the neighborhood

Map
Carmel, CA

What's nearby

  • 17-Mile Drive - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Carmel Beach - 7 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 16 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪A W Shucks - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town located?

Located in Northeast Carmel, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. Carmel Plaza and Forest Theater Guild are also within 15 minutes.

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Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Amazing stay

Beautiful and comfortable home in a great location walking distance to Carmel and the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norah W.

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

Very nice place

It was a nice place to stay while visiting Carmel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt L., Lisle USA

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

Great place. Michael and Jan were wonderful

Great place and very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen s.

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

Perfect location for Monterey Car Week

We stayed at this lovely home during Monterey Car Week 2024. It was perfectly located for easy access to Carmel, Monterey and Laguna Seca. The home is well stocked with everything you need, and the backyard space is great for relaxing after a day out. We will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth A.

Great place

Just close enough to town to be an easy walk, but still quiet. Everything we needed, and very helpful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

great location in downtown Carmel

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Michael & Jan's lovely home; it's proximity to town and the meticulous upgrades throughout the house are two of the many pluses of this little gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Jim & Marsha

Great stay, great home.. a must stay in Carmel!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

George M., NAPA, California USA

Everything was perfect, loved the place. Would like to stay again next year

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Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M., Anderson SC

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

Perfect house and location

Perfect weekend stay for 2 couples! Enjoyed all the special touches in home as well as easy communication with the owners. Within easy walking distance to town and a quick drive to Monterey, Pebble Beach and Big Sur. We totally recommend and will put on our list of places to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

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

Better than we hoped!

The pictures of the property did not do it justice. By that I mean, we felt it was going to be a warm nice place but also had a small amount of concern that it would show wear and tear and be beach “clean” which is often different than what we consider clean. The property was very clean, in excellent shape, well stocked and had a nice upper scale comfortable decorative vibe to it. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

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

Carmel Cottage

Loved staying in this charming Carmel cottage. The owners had nice touches like fresh flowers, water, a great audio system. The house was comfortable and in a great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Russell H., San Mateo, CA, USA

5-Star!!

Great location, updated kitchen and baths. A pleasure to call it home for President's Weekend! Would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Absolutely perfect!

Cozy, charming home in a picturesque neighborhood, walking distance to town, large beautiful yard, and the home was equipped with everything we could imagine, including a nice bottle of wine and fresh flowers in nearly every room. We plan to come back and stay longer next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

S P.

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

Comfortable and enjoyable

We enjoyed our stay in Carmel and the house was clean and comfortable. It is within walking distance to Carmel and the beach, but if you plan to bring things to the beach I would recommend driving. Jan and Michael left plenty of brochures and free wine tasting cards in addition to recommendations for restaurants. We appreciated the Nespresso pods and wine that they had available to us when we arrived. Little touches to make our stay more enjoyable. The check-in and check-out process was simple and easy. In sum, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M., Camas, WA

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

Lovely home!

Wonderful, cozy home walkable to downtown Carmel. Many touches to make guests feel welcome, including coffee and wine waiting for us when we arrived! We also had a scheduling conflict that required rescheduling, which Jan and Michael graciously accommodated for us. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Wonderful stay

Excellent stay in Carmel and the perfect setup for two couples (bedrooms were not directly adjacent and we each had our own bathrooms). Home is well-designed, very clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. Great communication from the owners before arriving. The backyard was a lovely sunny place to sit in the mornings. We only stayed in for breakfast, and the kitchen was perfectly equipped for those meals. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia E.

This home is perfectly designed and maintained for a delightful getaway in Carmel.

The owners of this property have made every effort to create a beautiful and comfortable home for their guests. Every detail has been thought of, including the fresh lilies and bottle of wine! The information in the listing is completely accurate. We cannot give this a higher recommendation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Duke R., Kansas City

Exactly as Described, Great Location, Great Home

We were looking for something nice that was walking distance to Carmel. Michael & Jan's home was perfect for 2 couples. So nice, equipped with everything you need for a stay; everything was super, super clean and the outdoor living area is very nice. We did enjoy a few bean toss games while sipping a wine or two. The communication before we arrived were A+, Michael met us when we arrived, and was more than willing to assist, appreciated the walking directions. Would recommend this home without reservation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robbie B.

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

Above and beyond

Jan and Michael provide the total package: a well appointed home, soothing artwork, great suggestion of things to do and see and places to eat. They were super responsive to my sole request (more coffee). My brother and sister in law drove over for two nights, and they also found serenity and elegance, as advertised. Perfect location to see Carmel and surrounding areas. I don't want to say more because I don't want to find myself unable to get in when we return. ;)
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig B., Patchogue, NY

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

Quintessential Carmel Experience

As long-term VRBO users, we are pleased to offer a 5-srar review. Actually, it is important to note that this is actually two reviews. Clearly 5-stars to the property, which was clean, well-equipped, delightfully comfortable, and exactly as described in the listing. The location is convenient, and we felt very much at home. But further, 5-stars to Jan & Michael for being such gracious and personal hosts. Based on our description of the trip when we booked, the hosts anticipated all our needs and left us a number of pleasant surprises that were over and above anything we typically expect from a VRBO host. So for a couple, or small family, or two couples, we recommend this property highly. You will not be disappointed staying at this lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

Great Choice!

Our family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay in Carmel. The Homeowners were appropriately attentive and available as needed. The property is very well maintained, spotless and with upgraded/updated amenities. Peaceful, well furnished backyard. The neighborhood was friendly and quiet. The home is a lovely 10 minute walk to where we were headed in town. And from there, another few minutes to a spectacular beach. So many great restaurants, La Belena, Cultura, Casanova and 5th Ave Deli (opens earlier than most; great for picnic salads/sandwiches) especially. It was a wonderful home base as we visited Big Sur, Point Lobos (had to walk to China Beach to see the pupping sea lions:) and Pebble Beach. Happy to have stayed there!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A Cozy Carmel Getaway

Michael was very hospitable, and the welcoming gifts (water, wine, and coffee!) were much appreciated. The property was very clean and comfortable. A wonderful outdoor space to lounge and drink coffee in the morning or wine at night. A note on the location - the property is north of the intersection at Santa Fe and 1st. It looks to be positioned at Torres and 3rd on VRBO, so it is a bit of a further jaunt to town. It was fine for us, but it is not walkable for all. One additional note - there is a unit downstairs and when items are cooked in the kitchen in the lower unit, the smell wafts upstairs throughout the unit when the windows are open. Save for the extra distance to town and the ventilation in the unit, this property would be five stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Nice place and quiet

We like to walk and this place is 10-15 min walk into town. Not close to the beach but not a problem as we walked down to it. Nice size for 2 couples. Updated. It’s on a second floor, about 15 steps up outside w railing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

denise d.

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

Perfect!

Jan and Michael are wonderful, thoughtful hosts. Besides providing a beautiful, immaculate home for us to enjoy, they did extra things for us, such as supplying our preferred Nespresso capsules for our morning coffee, a delicious bottle of wine for an evening at home and beautiful fresh cut flowers for many of the rooms. They also were very careful re Covid, which was an extremely important consideration for us. Their house is spectacular and it has everything that you need. The neighborhood is fun to walk and it is an easy walk to the shops and restaurants in Carmel. It is also close to Whole Foods and Monterrey. We've stayed at a lot of places over the years through VRBO and we rank this house and our total experience at the very top. We can't imagine anyone not being thrilled to stay in Jan and Michael's house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jim g.

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

Sharp, spotless house

We stay in MANY rental houses every year and have for decades over a wide range of pricing. This house is as sharp and clean as they come. Windows, plumbing, electrical, paint, doors, linens, all first class. Location speaks for itself....moderate walk to and from town.....did it several times a day. Prepared a number of meals in the kitchen and always found what we needed to do that. Fine space in the back yard for enjoying the weather. Parking below and in front of the house is spacious and easy. We also loved the details in the furnishings and accessories, as well as the house instructions and other documentation! We'd stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022