House vacation rentals in Carmel Valley

We had a family vacation and wanted a place where we could walk to the beach and back since we had elderly and a toddler in our party. The house was perfect for that. There was a crib and toys and books which we got to use with our daughter. The internet connection was non existent (it would say connected and say no connection) but we didn’t mind much as we were just there for vacation and didn’t need constant access to internet. Overall, our family had a wonderful time and made good memories.

This place was exactly what my family needed for our beach getaway! The layout of the house is so cozy and it felt like a home away from home. The 180’ of ocean views was truly amazing. We watched a pod of humpback whales go back and forth throughout the day and got to watch a feeding frenzy of thousands of birds all from the balcony! We drove 20 minutes to Henry Cowell Redwoods State park and walked around Pacific Ave in Santa Cruz. From the spot we walked to the beach (with all our boogie boards, sand toys, towels, umbrella, etc.), took advantage of Venus’ happy hour and really didn’t need to use our car for two days! This will definitely be a spot we stay at again!

Beautiful location, very clean and place was perfect for me and my family. Will be booking again

We had a really lovely stay at Lisa's place. The setting is really beautiful and peaceful and the space is lovely and cosy. There were lots of thoughtful touches and Lisa was super friendly and easy to communicate with.

We had a lovely stay at Ken’s beautiful home in Santa Cruz. The location was an easy walk to the beach and a short drive to the Boardwalk. Ken was easy to communicate with. Overall a great spot! Will definitely be back!

A wonderful and peaceful stay! We loved the serene location and the thoughtful amenities — a perfect place to unwind and reconnect with nature. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing escape.

Love this place! Will definitely come back!

Wonderful host and an ideal place in a very quiet neighborhood with friendly and helpful neighbors. The provided area guides and home instructions were extremely helpful and the provided beach supplies were ideal to keep our personal packing nice and light! Would definitely stay here again ⛱️👍🌊

I cannot say enough about this Airbnb! I desperately needed a comfortable space because I had my two year-old granddaughter and my elder father visiting me so I needed a single level. This home was the calm away from the storm for a family reunion. It was truly a place to rest. It was immaculate! I loved the little bistro!The host was over-the-top amazing as well! The only thing I regret is not staying another week.

I found Dimitra's place from searching local spots to the Carmel area. Her reviews were exceptional from other guests and I booked based on the feedback of others. I now join that group of exceptionally satisfied guests. First, the host. Dimitra was immediately responsive and gave several options for my specific stay. I wanted a place I could trailer a motorcycle and be able to store the trailer in a safe place for the weekend. She gave me very detailed instructions on, not only that, but where we could ride, what the weather would be like, and spots around town we should check out. The "treehouse" was perfectly clean, incredibly welcoming, warm and decorated with friendly messaging, making us feel right at home. The private entrance was nice and you are greeted by two of the nicest dogs you could imagine, securely behind a fence. The living space was more than accommodating for our needs and centrally located for plenty of entertainment. We were there in fawning season too!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Hummingbird (and saw hummingbirds at the feeders in the back yard). There were 6 of us (including our 2 teenagers and my parents) and it was comfortable and peaceful. The garden in the back is a work of art! We loved looking at how beautiful everything was placed and masterfully pruned. Very lovely and reminded me of being in Japan. My 14-year old son said it was his favorite place because of the granola bars, Ramen, and hot chocolate Shiho graciously stocks for guests. And the kitchen had all the little things you wish you had when you’re away from home, like sandwich baggies and a plastic spoon for your lunch. We made all our meals and ate at home every night. She had everything we needed to make meals. Shiho is a lovely hostess and has thought through little things to make your stay pleasant. The sheets were so soft. Plenty of towels in the bathroom and everything was spotless. We felt at home and would love to stay there again.

Absolutely loved our stay at this Airbnb! In fact, my husband loved it so much that he joked that we should consider getting a place in Carmel Valley one day, just like this one! The house itself is beautifully laid out, well appointed, and impeccably designed. The views of the mountains were absolutely stunning. We brought our little one with us, and there were so many toys and books and a dedicated kids room to keep her entertained! Location was great as well - downtown was only a few minutes drive away, with access to cute wine tasting rooms and restaurants. Overall, we loved this place and would absolutely recommend!

Had a great time! Great host, great location, highly recommend!

Beautiful home to stay at close by for everything too.

great place and very beautiful

Wonderful home! Super clean and very spacious for me and my family. It was super close to everything that we were attending that day. Tanya was a very responsive host and helpful when needed. I would stay here again.

This is our second time coming back. Can't praise enough what his place has to offer. Highly recommend.

A great home with an awesome view. 10 min drive to Carmel-by-the-sea.

Amazing views and a peaceful location—waking up to the ocean and wildlife was unforgettable. This was our hub for exploring Carmel-by-the-Sea and Big Sur. A short 30-40 minute drive to Big Sur for hikes, and just 10 mins to downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea for great dinners. There’s also a handy general store at the bottom of the hill. A couple of notes: This is one of 4 units on the property. While listed as “entire home,” there’s a unit attached at the rear with a door that opens directly into your space through a hallway (for my wife’s peace of mind, we kept our bedroom door locked at night). Another unit is above, and one more is detached in front. That said, everyone keeps to themselves, and interaction is minimal besides maneuvering past their parked cars in the driveway. Also, screenshot the address and key code—cell service drops near the hill and the turnoff into the property is easy to miss in the dark the first time around. Thanks for hosting us, Emily & Mason! We loved it.

Great location. Walkable to beach & Mission. Only really good for 2 adults - not 2 adults & 2 kids. The Futon sleeper was very small and not in good shape. Pillows need replacing! Nice outdoor area for relaxing.

We had an amazing stay at Amanda’s place! The home was spotless, comfortable, and equipped with everything we needed. We especially loved the cozy decor and convenient location. Amanda was a fantastic host, and we’d definitely book again. Highly recommend!

We were so comfortable in this beautiful home. It was the perfect location and surroundings for us to throughly enjoy Carmel, Monterey and Pebble Beach. We had everything we needed and the hosts were so helpful and attentive. I would stay here again in a heartbeat and recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful, relaxing space.

This stay was perfect for our time in Carmel! We stayed 4 nights and were really cozy— loved waking up to some natural light and drinking morning coffee enjoying the beautiful view. The place was clean and bed, linens, and pillows extremely comfortable. On a map, the location is walkable to the downtown area… however what the map doesn’t show is that there are a couple of steep hills to climb to get back to the Airbnb, so I wouldn’t necessarily describe it as a leisurely stroll. Fortunately, we had a rental car so this wasn’t a problem at all to drive 2 mins into town! The entire neighborhood is picturesque and quaint— we fell in love w/ Carmel!

The home is so beautiful and had everything we needed to cook at home. Very walkable to downtown and in close proximity to Big Sur and Monterey to do little day trips there also. Ben and Julie were great hosts and left my fiancé and I flowers and chocolates on Easter and gave us great recommendations on what to do in the area. All around fantastic house, fantastic people, and a fantastic town to visit.