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

Explore the area

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Carmel, CA
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carmel

Northeast Carmel stay.Your stay at this Northeast Carmel vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. Carmel Plaza and Forest Theater Guild are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sunset Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

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

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

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 001180

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.2 mi (7-min drive) away from the Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi (7-min drive) from Carmel Beach and 2.2 mi (11-min drive) from Carmel River State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town to downtown Carmel?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Carmel.

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

Sherry S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Carmel

We had a wonderful time in beautiful Carmel. The Elegance & Serenity house is so nice & very well appointed. The owners checked on us & made sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We definitely recommend this home if visiting Carmel by the Sea!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Dave F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Allen s.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

S P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Matt L., Lisle USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place. Michael and Jan were wonderful

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Jim & Marsha

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig B., Patchogue, NY

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Norah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice place

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Robbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

denise d.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tony m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Car week

Excellent overal trip house worked perfectly
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Valerie M., Camas, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Brenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Home in nice quiet neighborhood

Highly recommend this property. Owners were in frequent communication and very considerate. The home had a warm, comfortable vibe with many amenities. We were able to walk to town…a 10 min. brisk walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A sanctuary from the everyday

Your property was better than listed, and your hospitality was beyond gracious! We had a wonderful stay, albeit too short for such a lovely part of the world. Hoping to be back, and visiting you again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Return visit

Our second visit for golfing with friends was most enjoyable. Great location, nice amenities, comfortable and clean! We will be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trish M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

What a wonderful stay in Carmel!! Fresh flowers, perfect weather, great wine and food and outstanding stay at Blue Jay. Our hosts communicated every detail from places eat and wine taste. Even detailed the best way to walk into town and provided flashlights!! Will be coming back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Placd

The property was perfect location, the hosts were very accommodating and they cottage was a perfect size! We will certainly come back
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home.

The home is as advertised and very comfortable and fully equiped. We loved staying there and will return. Good and quiet location.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin R., Clovis, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Cozy Home

My family came into town to visit my parents for thanksgiving. The home was perfect for my husband, me and our 2 kids. The yard is enormous and feels like your own sanctuary. The kids loved playing cornhole as well! Thank you again. We had a lovely time and the house is beautiful. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay in Carmel

This property is indeed elegant and serene. It's a little gem. The house was sparkling clean and convenient to town. We look forward to returning on another visit to Carmel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness

Carmel Charmer!

We completely enjoyed our stay at this property. It exceeded our expectations in every way. We can't wait to come back! We found the property to be very well managed with excellent communication from the property managers. Exactly as described in the listing and pictures. Comfy beds and linens, all appliances in good working order. Excellent kitchen with everything I needed. Wonderful gas fireplace which we really enjoyed. Extra points for lighted 10X makeup mirror in the bathroom, Nespresso machine and curtains in the bedrooms for peaceful sleep. Tip - use the owners directions in the House Rules to walk to town, not googlemaps. It is a bit of a walk but we like walking. Thanks and we hope to see you again soon!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021