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Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point

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Beach nearby
Exterior detail
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Carmel, CA
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel River State Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Carmel

With a stay at this vacation home in Carmel (Carmel Point), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. .This vacation home is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Monterey Bay and 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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What's nearby

  • Carmel Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carmel River State Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • 17-Mile Drive - 5 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 23 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point

Welcome to the cozy, wonderful Cottage of River Winds, a unique and wonderful all-heart redwood cottage designed by early California architect Julia Morgan! This 103-year-old cottage is the heart of our family's memories for 3 generations--and soon to be yours, too. Step back in time in this wonderfully preserved, immaculate home, truly a historic gem of old Carmel. Open beams, all-heart redwood walls, many original features, a stone fireplace, large sunny patio, antique furniture and original oil paintings of the area.

We are happy to share this family treasure with you. Our cottage stands amid a large garden on Carmel Point, just two blocks from Carmel Beach and three from Carmel River Beach. It is close to everything--just one mile to Carmel Village, about 1/2 mile to the Carmel Mission, and easy access to Hwy 1.

We have 3 bedrooms: 2 with queen beds that share a full bath (tub/shower) down a small hallway. The third bedroom is quite small and has 1 full bed with private access to a tiny full bathroom (with shower) in the main part of the house.

Fully supplied kitchen; all linens provided; cable TV, DVD player, iPod player, secure wireless internet, and everything you need for a comfortable stay.

We mostly rent by week or month; shorter stays in wintertime. If the simple peacefulness of bygone times speaks to your heart, you will fall in love with the Cottage of River Winds.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Stone hearth & steps, sharp edges, antiques.

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 fire extinguisher, 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 is also known as

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Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth A., Kansas City

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was delightful and magical! We felt so at home and would had stayed longer if we could. The gardens were beautiful! Everything was well kept and clean. What a joy to have found such a lovely place.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was even better than we expected. The garden was also a pleasant surprise!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was so wonderful and fun! I felt at home immediately and just fell in love with the place! It had all the amenities we needed and was comfortable for us all. I highly recommend and want to come back for a proper vacation, as this stay was for a work trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlos N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, clean and well kept cottage. Comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen. The garden is beautiful and a great place to meditate or drink your morning coffee. Fantastic location close to the beach and everything Carmel has to offer. The host reached out promptly to check on us when we arrived. We only had a minor issue with a smoke detector false alarm and the property manager showed up within minutes to address it. He was very friendly and thorough. We would definitely stay again at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dianne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
House is charming and has everything you would need!
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love the way the owner works with us to work things out!ings out!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adeline G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is pure magic! It felt like going back to a simpler, happier time. We all left looking at our calendars, wondering when we could return!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host! Wonderful home! Very comfortable. Highly recommend. You'll have a wonderful experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara O.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage is a historical classic, right in the heart of Carmel. The place is close to the best of everything that Carmel has to offer but the place is so cozy you'll find it hard to leave.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stay every year and it feels like home. It's perfect for our family. The location is great, we have rooms for the kids, the beds are comfortable, and everything we need is there. The home has a lot of history and the interior is so typical Carmel. The owner and property manager are very responsive.The front yard allows for outside seating and the garden is so pretty and spacious. We'd recommend for anyone looking to stay in Carmel.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Trip to Carmel

Great place to stay in this cozy cottage in this beautiful garden!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William N.

Liked: Cleanliness

June

Great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry L., Woodstock, IL

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve and Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

a special place

This is a historically significant home with modern appliances, much space, a beautiful garden, and a short walk to the ocean. This is our second stay and, if in the future we plan to spend time in Carmel, we'll try for a third.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan R., Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

Garden Paradise

This charming, eclectic cottage with a beautiful garden surrounding the entry. We woke up with the sunrise and fell asleep to the sound of the ocean. It is a mile walk into town with easy access to Carmel Beach, only a 5-7 minute walk away, depending on your route. My only caution is that the beds are somewhat soft. My husband and I prefer much firmer beds for our backs. We would rent again. If you like old charming cottages, then this is definitely the place for you.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

WE loved this house!

A great mix of the old and the new. 100 year old redwood house with a few quirks you would expect e.g. no heat in the bathroom! And antique bureau drawers that can be tricky to open. But also upgrades to the current times: gas range, tiny little dishwasher and microwave in the sweet galley kitchen. Big washer & dryer. Beautiful garden outside with a lovely patio table perfect for sunny day lunches, of which we enjoyed several. You can watch the birds in the garden while you have your breakfast. Beautiful rugs. Very comfy. It was clean and very inviting and comfortable. If we come back to Carmel, we would definitely see if this lovely spot were available for another stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

It was just wonderful to see beautiful garden and historic place. It was perfect for our family and has everything we needed to get comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful

its so great to be back at "our" cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Lovely, charming, well kept.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr Robert D W.

Liked: Cleanliness

This is an Annual Golf Trip 22 years

This was our third year in Carmel and it is just the greatest place to stay at for the three visits but it seems next year has already been booked by others so we are disappointed to not return for 2025. But for those who have not experienced ‘The Cottage’ it is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Carmel week

Very relaxing and peaceful
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

We stay every year

We love staying here. We can escape the heat back home, enjoy the walks to the beach, sit inside or outside for meals or walk into Carmel for a meal at a restaurant. The beds are comfy, the place has everything you'd need and we have no complaints. We'll be back next year.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024