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Carmel’s Golden Rectangle. Ocean views, walk to the beach and town in minutes.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6127.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Office

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Carmel’s Golden Rectangle. Ocean views, walk to the beach and town in minutes.

Location! Located in the heart of activity for which Carmel is known, Carmel Dream home places serene beaches, fine restaurants, unique art galleries, wine tasting rooms, and scenic beauty at your doorstep.

Carmel’s famous white sand beach is only a short three block walk.

Carmel-by-the-Sea’s Ocean Avenue with world-class restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, and wine tasting rooms is a three block walk from Carmel Dream as well.

Carmel Dream a quintessential classic with an abundance of charm and a casual sophistication.
New upscale furnishings and décor, ocean views with lots of natural light throughout the home make Carmel Dream warm, inviting and comfortable. It sits on a quiet street with little tourist traffic giving you serenity and privacy.

Master Bedroom: Ocean view, king bed, gas fireplace, flat screen tv, two spacious closets with built-in closet organizer and drawers.
Tastefully appointed with 100% cotton high thread count bedding.
Connecting master bathroom with shower/tub.

2nd Bedroom: King bed that can be converted into 2 twin xl beds, flat screen tv, built-in closet organizer with drawers.
Tastefully appointed with 100% cotton high thread count bedding.

Living Room: Comfortable quality down slipcovered sofas, gas/wood fireplace, flat screen tv, high speed WiFi and Xfinity TV Cable.

Office: Desk & day bed with twin trundle that sleeps an additional 2 guest.

Dining room table seats 4-8 people comfortably.

Kitchen has all the amenities including a Nespresso coffee/expresso machine, standard coffee maker, electric tea kettle, microwave, dishwasher and cookware and dinnerware for a gourmet meal.

Washer/Dryer in hall closet.

Front Yard: Enjoy the sound of the ocean with comfortable outdoor seating and fire pit.

Back Yard: Gas Grill, Bistro Seating for two and fully fenced.

One car garage, off street parking and street parking.

Quiet & private location with little tourist traffic.

Our home has all the amenities you would expect from a five star vacation rental. We have also included amenities to enjoy the outdoors with beach chairs, blankets, towels, picnic basket and cooler.

We abide by Carmel's vacation rental ordinance, which only allows one rental party in a 30 day period. Please contact us for more information.

Property manager

TERESA HALLIN

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carmel

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Golden Rectangle, a neighbourhood in Carmel. Pebble Beach Golf Links and Fisherman's Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carmel Beach and Monterey Bay. Check out an event or a game at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and consider making time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA

What's nearby

  • Carmel Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sunset Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Monastery Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 23 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sade's Cocktails - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Carmel’s Golden Rectangle. Ocean views, walk to the beach and town in minutes. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Carmel’s Golden Rectangle. Ocean views, walk to the beach and town in minutes.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carmel’s Golden Rectangle. Ocean views, walk to the beach and town in minutes.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carmel’s Golden Rectangle. Ocean views, walk to the beach and town in minutes. located?

Located in Golden Rectangle, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. Sunset Center and Galante Vineyards are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kitty b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely home

everything you would want from a vacation home, great house, great location, and incredibly responsive host. Will come again.
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Thanksgiving in Carmel

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The house is in a great location and was perfect for hosting visiting friends and family over Thanksgiving. The kitchen is very well equipped with cooking, serving, and dinner ware. The beds and bedding are divinely comfortable and you can hear the waves as you drift off to sleep. Teresa is an extremely thoughtful hostess - much appreciated!
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

zella k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream Vacation

This home is great! Couldn’t ask for a better location. It is a few blocks from the beach and a few blocks into town. The house itself was spotless and very comfortable. The beds and pillows were great and the kitchen was well stocked with everything you could need. This was our third time in Carmel and this will be our go-to place. Teresa is a great hostess!
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Wonderful Experience!

Theresa, Theresa, Theresa! There can’t be many other owners so personally invested in their property and their renters’ experience. From start to finish we were always astonished and impressed by her prompt, thoughtful responses to questions or any small issue. The kitchen is perfectly equipped and works beautifully. Decor is charming. Location to beach and town is perfect. We loved every minute! Only complaint was that our month went too quickly!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house and a perfect location

We loved our stay at "Carmel Dream". The meticulously kept house is spacious and well laid out. It's bright and cheerful with nice seating areas in the front and back yards. The kitchen is great and very well equipped. Everything we could possibly need to cook for the two of us and also entertain guests. We felt very much at home. The location is perfect. It's on a quiet street 3 blocks from the beach. You are out of the hustle and bustle of Ocean Ave. but just a short walk to town. Teresa, the owner, was there to meet us when we arrived. And, she is amazing. She brought us some special treats and, even though she lives outside of Carmel, was always available via phone and text to answer questions during our stay. I will always think of her as a friend.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay.

We spent the month of September in Teresa's home in Carmel. The house was perfect for us. It was nicely decorated, clean, had all the cooking equipment we needed, and a wonderful location. Three short blocks to the beach and three blocks from Ocean Ave. Teresa met us when we checked in and walked us through the house and answered any questions we had. What a great way to escape the Texas heat.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeani D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful home!

Great location--3 blocks to the beach and 6 blocks to restaurants & shops. Beautifully furnished, and the kitchen has all you need. Teresa met us to show us around the house, and responded instantly to any questions we had. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Haile H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a dream vacation!

We had such a fantastic stay at Teresa's beautiful home! If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would! The home is charming, more beautiful than advertised and just a short walk to the beach. Teresa is lovely and attentive. She met us at the home upon arrival and had beverages and cheese and crackers waiting for us and treats for our pup! She told us to call if we needed anything during our stay. I can tell you that we didn't need one thing because she had thought of everything. The home is so well appointed, and I do want to mention the mattresses and bed linens are divine! She also has a wonderful gardener that maintains her beautiful gardens that surround her home. We enjoyed the fire pit in the evenings admiring the garden and listening to the waves. Yes, you can hear the waves from the house. Her "Carmel Dream" is a gem and I am so grateful that she shares it with all of us! We look forward to returning for a month each year!
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

rental

Beautifully decorated and clean with everything you could need on site. Ocean views from Living Room and Master are a real bonus. Great location with easy walk to beach.
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Home-Close to Everything

We loved our stay at “Carmel Dream” for a month. It is the perfect location, three blocks from the beach, and walking distance to town. Teresa is incredible. She was very accommodating and very quick to respond with any questions. Teresa’s home is great, very clean and had everything we needed to feel at home. We cannot wait to return and totally recommend it!
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mireille D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a wonderful place !!!

The house was just wonderful and we enjoyed our stay very much. It is close to the beach and the house was well equipped with everything we needed. Thanks Teresa.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation home, location and host.

This is a beautiful home, with two large bedrooms and a study that can easily be used as a third bedroom (all on one floor, which makes it very easy to move about). All the beds and other furniture are very comfortable and the home (including the kitchen) are well equipped with everything a guest might need. The location is ideal -- a short walk both to the beach and to the center of town. The host, Teresa, is extremely welcoming, kind and considerate and responds very quickly to any question. We've visited Carmel many times and this is the best vacation rental we've stayed at. We look forward to returning as soon as we can.
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

All around great place to stay

Carmel is our favorite place to walk on the beach and eat out. Perfect location to do both. House is 3 blocks from ocean and town. Very quiet, and very comfortable. Very dog friendly. Well equipped kitchen. Teresa greats you with wine and Cheese and is very responsive when there is a problem.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Digby Loved It, Too

Teresa Hallin is the kind of landlady one hopes to find: friendly and responsive. She met us when we arrived to show us what we needed to know and left with us a wonderful, homemade quiche, some cheeses and nuts and a bottle of Martinelli’s (we had told her we’d sadly given up wine). Then, she came several times from her home 45 minutes away when we had a need. Carmel Dream was just completely renovated and is immaculate. For us, the 2d bedroom with a king size bed, the separate office with a trundle bed and, oh yes, the view of the ocean from the master bedroom were the icing on the cake. Digby is our 10-year old Labradoodle. He got us to sign up for next March.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

LOUISE H.

Very comfortable and clean. Great location

This VRBO was the best we have ever rented, it has everything you need and is spacious and bright. I enjoyed looking out and seeing the ocean. I would highly recommend this beautiful home.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marsha C.

Great location for this beautiful home

We arrived late but Teresa had waited patiently to welcome us. She had even left us a quiche for breakfast ! The house is large & open with comfortable beds & bedding. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you could want. An outside seating area is perfect to enjoy a glass of wine and the stars, which are brilliant with no street lights to interfere. Close to the beach/ocean and uptown. Would definitely return.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rick B., San Jose

Beautiful decor, perfect location, all the amenities!

Teresa thought of all the details, even down to the jar of dimes for the secret local happy hour tradition (you'll have to stay to be in the know!). We've been lucky enough to spend a month each summer in Carmel, and Teresa's Carmel Dream is now at the top of our list. Best location - stroll a few short blocks to the beach or downtown, relax around the fire-pit, and fall asleep to the sound of the ocean waves. Teresa and Brian are wonderful hosts, very welcoming, and especially important to us, dog friendly! Beautiful decor, extremely comfortable. Highly recommend. Looking forward to a return visit!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

Beautiful decor, perfect location, all amenities!

Teresa thought of all the details, even down to the jar of dimes for the secret local happy hour tradition (you'll have to stay to be in the know!). We've been lucky enough to spend a month each summer in Carmel, and Teresa's Carmel Dream is now at the top of our list. Best location - stroll a few short blocks to the beach or downtown, relax around the fire-pit, and fall asleep to the sound of the ocean waves. Teresa and Brian are wonderful hosts, very welcoming, and especially important to us, dog friendly! Beautiful decor, extremely comfortable. Highly recommend. Looking forward to a return visit!

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

July in carmel

Location is perfect with a quiet location, 3 blocks to beach and 3 blocks to ocean ave. Home is a perfect getaway . Very inviting and feels like your home. Excellent
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Beautifully decorated in charming seaside theme, a comfortable easy to maintain vacation home.

A perfect location between beach and town, this home is a treat and served our needs well. The owners are great couple who were gracious and extended every courtesy and warm hospitality!
Stayed 29 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas B.

Beautiful house in the heart of Carmel

We had a great stay at Il Sogno di Teresa! The decor is really beautiful and it's perfectly located between the beach and the heart of Carmel. The house had everything we needed... fully stocked kitchen, cozy bedrooms with fireplaces, gas BBQ in a cute little backyard, really classy dining room and a big comfy couches for relaxing in the living room... Oh, and Teresa and Brian were fantastic hosts :) Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

About the host

Hosted by TERESA HALLIN

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Having a vacation home in Carmel By The Sea has long been our dream. We love that once we pull up that the car remains parked in the garage the entire visit. Waking up and taking family walks on the beach with our dogs brings us joy and is the perfect way to start the day. Walking to town for a nice lunch or dinner is stress free and we enjoy socializing in the local wine tasting rooms.
We live 45 min away so it's easy and convenient to manage.
Our dream for this home is that it bring family and friends together and it be filled with joy, love and special memories.

Why they chose this property

We have always the loved the beauty of Carmel and Central Coast.

17-Mile Drive – Travel along a picturesque road, and experience sweeping ocean views and intriguing mansions. An entrance to the route is just seven blocks from Carmel Dream home.

Golf at Pebble Beach – The stunning signature holes and breathtaking scenic beauty have led many to consider this iconic course the ultimate golf experience.

Carmel Valley - Warm and sunny Carmel Valley offers great hiking, wine tasting, golfing, incredible dining, art and more.

Point Lobos - The crown jewel of the State Park system. Walk or hike through dense groves of Cypress forest leading to hidden coves, beaches, and overlooks where the many shades of Pacific blues and greens will dazzle your senses. Enjoy great hiking, perfect picnic spots, vistas, and wildlife. 3.6 miles

Old Fisherman’s Warf - This landmark has something for everybody. Taste clam chowder, go whale-watching, explore unique shops, and experience the sights and sounds of Monterey's past. 5 miles

Monterey Bay Aquarium & Cannery Row offers more than 25 restaurants, numerous shops, historic oceanside streets. The iconic Sardine Factory is now the family-friendly Monterey Bay Aquarium, one of the leading marine life attractions in the world. 6.2 miles

Lovers Point Park and Beach in Pacific Grove is a popular spot for shoreline recreation, picnics, and more. It is also one of the only spots on the West Coast where you can watch the sun rise over the water. 6.8miles

Big Sur - Take a drive down the coast to Big Sur over the Bixby Bridge and spend the afternoon. It's as magnificent as you've heard, with majestic hiking trails at Andrew Molera State Park and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. Afterwards, linger at breathtaking hillside restaurants with panoramic ocean views, such as Nepenthe, Big Sur River Inn, or the Post Ranch Inn. 32 miles

Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - For world-class auto and motorcycle racing races throughout the year. 13 miles


What makes this property unique

Location, Location, Location!
Short easy walk to beach and town.
Private and serene setting with little tourist traffic yet very close walk to town and beach.
Ocean views.

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English
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