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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 256 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Carmel, CA
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

Carmel

At this cottage you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Jacks Peak County Park and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from 17-Mile Drive. .Accommodation features a washing machine, a fireplace and a balcony or patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
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What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Carmel Beach - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 10 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 19 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪California Pizza Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kona Hawaiian Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stationæry - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Secluded Cottage on Private Estate 23 acres. Hiking and parks nearby.lovely deck

Five minutes from Carmel or Monterey, this home is a dream get-away for a couple seeking quiet beauty and charm as a way to balance all the easily accessed fun of the Peninsula. This Jack's Peak secret paradise is a discovery you won't want to miss. This cottage used to be a milking barn for a small farm. It is now part of a very exotic estate on 23 acres in Jack's Peak. It is completely secluded and the entrance to the estate is gated. It is about 575 square feet, with a combined kitchen/living area, bedroom, and a bath with a shower. It was recently remodeled and is very comfortable. The patio area is lovely (one of the most enjoyable areas) and is enclosed by sequoia redwoods that are about 20 years old. It has a gas grill and a fire pit, as well as an overhanging grape arbor.
The house is heated when necessary by a wood burning stove/fireplace. (There is plenty of wood to fuel the fires!) The passive solar from the windows on the patio are usually sufficient to heat the house, however. Space heaters that quickly warm it are also available.
There is a wonderfully comfortable King size bed. The glass-sided shower is tiled to the ceiling and the shower head with hose is marvelous with several settings. Luxury shampoos and towels are provided.
The "water closet" (toilet) has its own small private space.

Guest Access

Guests will have ample private parking and of course the private patio area.
There are beautiful Arabian horses on the property who love any extra apples you might want to share on the way to a hike in Jack's Peak Regional Park, which is an easy walk from our driveway. 900 acres to hike and enjoy the view.

Interaction with Guests

I will greet you and go over essentials. Thereafter I will be available by phone to help with any questions or issues. There are other residents on the estate who could help in an all-out emergency, but privacy for all is the rule of the day.

The Neighborhood

We love the birds! Owls, Redwing Hawks. Oh so many birds. We feed them, too. Our neighbors treasure their privacy and this is considered a rural neighborhood, with five acre minimums to build. Very quiet, and we ask our guests to be relatively quiet also.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 600 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The host will greet guests on arrival
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Cottage Carmel
Cottage Cottage
Cottage Cottage Carmel

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Secluded Cottage on Private Estate 23 acres. Hiking and parks nearby.lovely deck?

The closest beach to Secluded Cottage on Private Estate 23 acres. Hiking and parks nearby.lovely deck is Carmel Beach (3.5 km).

Does Secluded Cottage on Private Estate 23 acres. Hiking and parks nearby.lovely deck have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

What luxury perks are available at Secluded Cottage on Private Estate 23 acres. Hiking and parks nearby.lovely deck?

This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a fireplace and a living room.

What makes Secluded Cottage on Private Estate 23 acres. Hiking and parks nearby.lovely deck a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, fireplaces, and private balconies all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Secluded Cottage on Private Estate 23 acres. Hiking and parks nearby.lovely deck.

Is Secluded Cottage on Private Estate 23 acres. Hiking and parks nearby.lovely deck family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, laundry facilities and travel cots, it's no surprise that Secluded Cottage on Private Estate 23 acres. Hiking and parks nearby.lovely deck is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Secluded Cottage on Private Estate 23 acres. Hiking and parks nearby.lovely deck?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Secluded Cottage on Private Estate 23 acres. Hiking and parks nearby.lovely deck?

No, Secluded Cottage on Private Estate 23 acres. Hiking and parks nearby.lovely deck does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Secluded Cottage on Private Estate 23 acres. Hiking and parks nearby.lovely deck?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Reviews

Secluded Cottage on Private Estate 23 acres. Hiking and parks nearby.lovely deck Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Michael S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Looks nothing like the photos. Very dirty - the dishes were dirty, the floors were filthy, you can't open the windows. There were horrible stenches. The Garbage disposal didn't work and it smelled like mildew. It smelled like cat pee.The owner is in full denial of any of the issues. Save yourself the hassle and stay somewhere else. We ended up cutting our stay short due to the smell and filth to stay in our van. I wouldn't stay here even if it were for free.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jake W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was completely different than the listing. What you see in the picture is a carefully curated escape with nice furnishings and linens and a place you could spend a week relaxing and enjoying quiet. What we found was just subpar in every way. Furnishings in the photos are entirely different; old worn couches with shabby blankets, rugs cut in half spread on the floor; visible dirt and soil on the floor; bed frame different; linens mismatched and dirty looking; hot tub that was green and had a 3 foot wide spider web built on top of it indicating it hadn’t been open in months; no gas grill, no tv, no WiFi password submitted. The lock was a rudimentary latch with master lock. This place was just gross. We had bought a car load of groceries to stock for the week that we had to drive around town returning at 600pm because we could not stay in such abjectly bad conditions. We contacted the owner and VRBO. Owner did not want to recognize the completely different reality of the casita relative to the listing, offering less than half of the rental back as resolution, which we declined to accept. Never have had such a misrepresentation with a VRBO before. Hopefully the owner takes measures to ensure accuracy of the listing in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, private cottege!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flo F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Carmel Stay

This is one of the most unique places that we have ever stayed at and we thoroughly enjoyed the serene vibe that it brings. The architecture, vintage artifacts, gardens, statues and design is extremely enchanting and dreamy! The only downfall was the hot tub; it wasn't what we expected and no instructions were provided on how to operate it or if it worked at all? Otherwise, the secluded cottage is a phenomenal place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Casita del Hacienda Aguajito

Very fine. Furniture inside could’ve been smaller to fit the space, more Persian. And the butcher block for eating table could be replaced by a table where you can fit your knees under. But otherwise, unique and delightfully offbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property with an interesting past

Aside from a few outdated listing pictures of the cottage, the experience was pretty magical. Location was perfectly situated between Carmel and Monterey. Access to property was seamless and the host was probably the most interesting man in the world. He was there only when we needed and got to share some great stories. Highly suggest experiencing this for yourself.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Casita in Carmel

The casita is located on a23 acre estate that is five minutes from Carmel. It was unique and eccentric and beautiful. We absolutely loved it. The host, Peter, was kind and gracious,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manny W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

Loved the whole feel and atmosphere of the property. Definitely a must stay for an enthusiast that appreciates the architecture and feel of being in a different part of the world
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lolo S., Agoura Hills, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and eclectic masterpiece

This was the most interesting and gorgeous place I've ever stayed. Read the articles and booklets about the place! It was hand built by the owner over 10 years with art and architectural pieces collected from around the world over the course of his lifetime. Absolutely fascinating and incredible.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

We enjoyed the quiet solitude of our stay and enjoyed meeting our host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

brad n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location and gracious host

Amazing property away from the hustle and bustle, but conveniently located near restaurants and shopping. The host was wonderful. Overall a fantastic experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay

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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Elaine H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful Casita

This property is so beautiful. The aesthetics outside were delightful. We love Carmel.. we would like to see the owner update the listing, because there was no outdoor tub that was usable. We tried heating up water in a tea pot to warm up some warm water from the Spicket but when we tried to get in it, it was not usable. We also tried to use the little fireplace that they had in there as it was extremely cold at night, but the fireplace wouldn’t keep a fire going. I guess because it hadn’t been cleaned properly. We were able to borrow a space heater though, and that helped tremendously. We were also disappointed that there were not Arabian horses there the owner told us that they had to move them to a different property because of the dry dust.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben S., Parker, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and cozy

Loved our stay here….nestled up amongst the trees so it was very peaceful and secluded. Loved relaxing watching the fog roll through in the morning. Comfy bed!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful

Fabulous property and exceptional host Wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Carmel
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming!

Had a wonderful stay in a peaceful retreat. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A quiet July 4th

I was looking for a quiet place for me and my dogs for the July 4th holiday. My cozy cabin was perfect. Peterson was a wonderful host and I felt at home while there. I would go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Casita

My husband, dog, and I had a great time in the cute little casita. Very comfy bed and beautiful surroundings. The location can’t be beat! Peterson was a great host. He even left us some wine and fresh baked bread upon arrival!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niki C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Most excellent stay

This place was in te country and very quiet with an artistic and very functional house plus a huge deck. Sunny every day (above the fog line) and we mostly stayed at the place. Took some nice hikes. The host was wonderful and we want to go back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

OMG! Where to begin! Peterson was amazingly hospitable. His Casita was perfect with a fabulous patio. My Newfie, Linus was treated like royalty. The fire pit and fireplace were wonderfully cozy after a day at the beach. 2 huge screen TVs with all the amenities. My favorite thing was not hearing any traffic, just birds. It was so awesome. This property has so many artifacts and art work. You can tell much love went into this. One could easily spend hours strolling the grounds looking at everything. I want to live there! We will be back. It is also 5 minutes to Carmel and Monterey.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariette B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical!

Absolutely gorgeous and peaceful property! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay although cell reception and WiFi service was very weak which just meant more downtime and relaxation!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Beautiful property

This cozy casita and beautiful property made our stay most enjoyable. Our host, Cheryl, was very nice. The reasonably priced casita was well-equipped with everything we needed for our week's stay. Highly recommend if you're looking for a quiet private convenient location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dana Z.

Peaceful retreat

I could spend days on the back patio - so beautiful and peaceful. The cottage is very private with a separate driveway, but you can see the main house up the hill so you don't feel totally isolated. 10 minute drive to Carmel (but you may not want to leave the fire pit!). Super comfy bed, well equipped kitchen, tons of art from around the world. Everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Quiet and Quaint - Peaceful

Everything in the area is less than 10min from the property. Perfect place to relax and enjoy all views and sounds of the Monterey Coast. Katy's Place for breakfast and Mission Ranch for dinner with a walk up to Jack's Peak from the property to keep down the weight gain between eateries.