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Serenity: Beautiful Updated Three bedroom home with Hot Tub

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Interior
TV, fireplace, books, offices

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

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

Serenity: Beautiful Updated Three bedroom home with Hot Tub

Summary:
Welcome to “Serenity by the Sea” in Carmel, California.

There’s only one Carmel-by-the-Sea, and its magic is undeniable. Vogue called it the “West Coast destination of the moment” in 2023, and Travel & Leisure rated it the “#3 Best City for Romance in the World.”

Nowhere will you find this legacy of beauty and excellence more fully embodied than at “Serenity by the Sea."

The Space:
This two-story dwelling exudes charm from the moment you drive up and see a long dark-brown railing fronting a balcony that runs the entire length of the second floor. The home’s façade is a sandy beige with mossy green accents. You’ll enter “Serenity by the Sea” through a door on the ground level into an open space, where, for a split second, an exhilarating wave of color will consume your field of vision from one of the bedrooms in front of you. Then you’ll feel compelled to look upward at the ceiling towering above both stories. Light shines down upon you from a window far above.

Once upstairs, find yourself in an inviting living room with a vaulted white wood ceiling and rich hardwood floors supporting two leather easy chairs and a plush sectional sofa. Imagine the nights you’ll spend here with your friends and family, curled up on the couch as the fire flickers in front of you and a favorite film plays on the flat screen Smart TV above the fireplace. Grab a book or a game from the built-in bookshelf behind you, or take in some fresh air on the back balcony overlooking your private garden sanctuary.

The living room flows easily into a formal dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows that grant more garden views to those gathered for a meal. The adjacent chef’s kitchen is a masterwork of rich, creamy hardwood cabinetry, sage-colored countertops, and state-of-the-art appliances, including a Wolf oven and gas range, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. Pass through the kitchen to find an informal dining table in front of a window – the perfect spot to savor a hearty breakfast or your morning coffee. Alternatively, take your coffee out to the front balcony – the long one you saw upon your arrival at "Serenity by the Sea." It’s dotted with red geraniums, and it features a little table with a few chairs for you to sit in quiet contemplation of the splendor around you.

The primary bedroom suite is on the second floor. It offers an ensuite bathroom and private balcony access. The remaining bedrooms are downstairs on the ground level. Remember that wave of color we mentioned earlier? The particular bedroom in question opens onto a thriving fairytale garden awash in brilliant light and dizzying impressions of green and fuchsia. Secluded in this enclosed, fully private space alive with the beauty of nature, hear nothing except the soft trickling of a fountain, the chirping of birds, and ocean breezes playing in the trees overhead.

As others in your group warm themselves by the fire pit, sink down into the soothing hot waters of a spa tub surrounded by wild foliage. When you chose to visit Carmel-by-the-Sea, perhaps you thought it would offer an escape from the ordinary. And, in a sense, you were right. But what you realize now, sitting amidst the succulents at “Serenity by the Sea,” is that, here on the Monterey Peninsula, the extraordinary is – quite splendidly – ordinary.

The Neighborhood:
Coast Estate invites you to experience the beautiful Monterey Peninsula and California Central Coast. The are is world renown for spectacular coastlines, unique coastal communities, and rich marine life. Coast Estate specializes in Luxury Vacation Rentals in Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Monterey and Seaside.

The village of Carmel-by-the-Sea charms visitors with forested streets and the old English inspired architecture of Hugh Comstock that looks as if it would be at home in the pages of a Fairy Tale. Carmel City Beach is famous for its beautiful white-sand, dog-friendly beach and surfing. The performing arts are alive and well, with concerts and plays at the Golden Bough Theatre, Sunset Center and outdoor Forest Theatre. Dare we mention the hundreds of shops, art galleries and restaurants? The historic Carmel Mission offers daily tours. Point Lobos State Park, offers miles of hiking trails. It’s rich underwater habitat is often referred to as the crown jewel of the State Park system.

Should you travel twelve miles inland on Carmel Valley Road, you will arrive at the charming, provincial Carmel Valley Village. The sun always shines here, and Carmel Valley Village is home to a handful of excellent bistro-style restaurants that offer outdoor dining. A dozen or so local winery tasting rooms are clustered here within walking distance of each other. Garland Ranch Regional Park offers dozens of miles of dog friendly hiking and equestrian trails.

Property manager

Carmel Coast Estate Property Management

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and a first aid kit
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

Vrbo Property
Three bedroom home with Hot Tub
Fully Updated Three bedroom home with Hot Tub Carmel
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About the area

Map
Carmel, CA

What's nearby

  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sunset Center - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Carmel Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • The Barnyard - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 20 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bagel Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mission Ranch Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant & Patisserie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads BBQ - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity: Beautiful Updated Three bedroom home with Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serenity: Beautiful Updated Three bedroom home with Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity: Beautiful Updated Three bedroom home with Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serenity: Beautiful Updated Three bedroom home with Hot Tub located?

Located in Hatton Fields, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach. 17-Mile Drive is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

Serenity: Beautiful Updated Three bedroom home with Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara A., Prairie Village

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
Wonderful space and beautifully appointed! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Carmel Vacation
House was cozy. Great location. Everything that we expected. Management responsive.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynn k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Upscale Comfort
The most amenities ever at a rental!! There were more thoughtful provisions than I have ever seen at a rental property. The home was convenient and spacious. Nice layout for 3 couples. Beautiful details inside and out. Loved having air conditioning as it is hard to find in this area. The house was even better in person. We appreciated the ample amount of towels and beach towels, coffee, condiments.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Liked it so much i went back
Second trip to stay in this house for us. My wife had to work remotely and used the office space downstairs, very convenient. TV conveniently set up to allow for an AppleTV or Roku hookup. if you want to bring your personal tv viewing with you. Cooked multiple nights using pans/bbq provided at the house.Beds were big and comfortable. We had a great time. Thanks
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Base for Carmel/Monterey Trip
The house was great for our family stay + pup. We had visitors from OH and wanted to spend a weekend on the Monterey Peninsula, and the location was a perfect base from which to go whale watching, visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium and hang out on the Carmel State Beach. The house was very comfortable, and the yard was enjoyed by all. The hot tub was a big hit. There were also really nice amenities like popcorn and biscotti.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salwa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
I stayed at Serenity By the Sea with friends and we had such an amazing, relaxing, worry-free stay. The house is so clean and has every amenity you will need. The bedrooms and bathroom were so clean and spacious with lots of closet space. The hot tub was a perfect end to a long day out and the outdoor patio and balcony area were perfect for starting your day out in the morning dew. Our guest relations contact was so helpful and quick to respond to all our communications. The only complaint is that we were not made aware that two of the bathroom were located in the bedroom upstairs, while the two bedrooms downstairs shared a single bathroom. It was ok for our group, but for parties that may want their own privacy, this may be a larger inconvenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional property
Two couples, 70+ and we loved this property. One of the few we’ve rented that was exactly as promised. Very nicely appointed and well supplied, we enjoyed every minute. Convenient to everything, easy access, very highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family teip
This was the perfect house for our family, which included our two adult children and their partners. Beautiful house, comfortable beds, and everything that we needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William W., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for our golf trip.
Comfortable, private, all the dishes and cookware you will need. Every detail was perfect for us. I’ll stay again if ever out that way.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Sur Marathon stay
We loved our visit to Carmel and Serenity by the Sea.. we came for the marathon and stayed for the glorious ocean views and charming town vibe
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosita V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Very nice house, backyard was serene and kitchen was well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect from start to finish
We own/have owned rental properties in vacation destinations. Hawaii and Lake Tahoe. We appreciated how easy the check in process was, how well appointed the house was, and everything about our stay. We will definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Rita A., San Francisco Bay Area

Liked: Cleanliness
Carmel Reunion
We were 5 long-time college friends reuniting in Carmel from both coasts. This home was perfect in size, comfort, amenities, cleanliness and overall ambience. Its proximity to Big Sur, Carmel & Monterey provided us with lots of outdoor time in between enjoying great dining opportunities and each other's company. The only clarification that should be made in the listing is that while there are 3 full bathrooms, two of them can only be accessed by entering the master suite, which could complicate some logistics for guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving stay
Nice place for family Thanksgiving
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sharon
Well appointed home.. very clean…Marco was very quick to respond
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Carmel Dog Show
Beautiful home. Was unaware of the backyard being gravel rocks. Hard to walk on for both myself and the dogs. They seem to scatter everywhere. We loved the fact that the back yard was completely fenced in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than photos
Absolutely perfect! The layout was wonderful, the location couldn’t be better and they had every amenity possible. We will hopefully be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was clean and well equipped.
This property should be convenient for a small group of adults. Stairs could be a safety hazard for young children and older adults. It served our purposes well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Den W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Everything was perfect. Clean, very well stocked and thought out house with fun hot tub. Good location. Friendly rental management company. Very responsive property manager. You can’t go wrong!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The magic of Carmel!
Wonderful property in a great location with the perfect floor plan. We'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Carmel weekend
Lovely house, hot tub and fire pit. Nice location and novel to have two primary suite bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Robin N., Boulder, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Beautiful home is a fabulous location. Fully stocked. Great backyard, clean hot tub, the fire pit was fun. AC was dreamy. Minor issues: Primary room screen was torn and the indoor fireplace wouldn’t turn on.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Stay!
The house and yard were as pictured in the listing. It was very comfortable and beautifully furnished. The kitchen has a Sub Zero refrigerator, Wolf stove and Bosch dishwasher with dishes and utensils to match. The outdoor area is perfect for evening cocktails and very private. The location is convenient to Carmel. It’s one of the nicest short term properties we’ve stayed in to date.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby L., Godalming Surrey UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully clean and well maintained property!
We had a lovely few days in this immaculate and luxuriously fitted property. It’s like staying with a friend, so well equipped with everything you could need. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Everything about this stay was excellent the property manager Marco was an excellent communicator as well as an impeccable host with everything in the house arranged perfectly with all the needs you would want! The house was very spacious beautiful & simply decorated We would highly recommend this rental!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022