Artist's Treehouse Studio Apartment, 31 nite min.

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Treehouse with my art studio below.
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 340.9 sq m

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Parking available
Outdoor space
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Mountain view

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Carmel Valley, CA

Bernardus Winery Tasting Room
‪4 min drive‬
Talbotts Vineyards
‪4 min drive‬
Heller Estate Organic Vineyards
‪5 min drive‬
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The ARTIST'S TREEHOUSE is on one acre in Carmel Valley with views across the property, Carmel Valley Village and the Carmel River. It is nestled in an old oak forest with lots of light, sun and views– beyond the fog belt of the coast yet under 20 minutes from Carmel.

Minimum 31 night stay by state and county mandate.

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Easy, Big Sur, Carmel and Monterey access.

My Artist's Treehouse and Artist's Library couple-size apartments are at the top of the most popular in the Carmel/Monterey Peninsula area. Experience them.

A wide staircase winds up to the deck with table and seating (smoking allowed outside, only) and the double doors to the apartment. The all redwood building has a peaked, open beam, tongue and groove ceiling with cathedral-shaped stained glass windows on each end and screened windows throughout.

Carpeted with oak parquet in the full kitchen and tile in the full bath (shower)– the effect is light and lovely! Extremely well insulated, the Treehouse has a gas wall heater; in summer the ocean breezes come in early afternoon to cool and the days are FOG FREE.

Parking is a covered carport behind full fencing and an electric gate. Addit parking fee for a second car, by request only.

Keywords: Treehouse, studio, private, detached house, covered parking, valley views, artist residence.

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Desiree

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Permitted, but outside only, please.

No addit cars are allowed inside gate. No addit, unreserved guests are allowed on the property without you. You are not welcome to wash your car here.

No trading or adding guests. No sleeping bags. This is not a party facility Your guests are NOT welcome to use facilities, ie, showering, spending day

Use of laundry available only to guests of 7 nights+ No parking outside your covered parking space– use it exclusively, as an oak forest safety issue.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carmel Valley

Located in Carmel Valley, this apartment is in a rural area. Sunset Center and Carmel Mission Basilica are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Barnyard and Carmel Plaza. The Carmel Business Association and North Fremont Street are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Carmel Valley, CA

What's nearby

Bernardus Winery Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Talbotts Vineyards - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Heller Estate Organic Vineyards - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Carmel Valley Community Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course - 15 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

Salinas Station - 31 min drive
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Plaza Linda - ‬4 min drive
‪Trailside Cafe & Beer Garden - ‬4 min drive
‪Lodge Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
‪Corkscrew Cafe - ‬5 min drive
‪Stonepine Estate - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Artist's Treehouse Studio Apartment, 31 nite min. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Artist's Treehouse Studio Apartment, 31 nite min.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Artist's Treehouse Studio Apartment, 31 nite min.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Artist's Treehouse Studio Apartment, 31 nite min. located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Parsonage Estate Winery, Bernardus Winery Tasting Room and Boekenoogen Winery Tasting Room. Chock Rock Vineyard Tasting Room and Joullian Vineyards are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

26 Sept 2024

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

A wonderful treehouse!

We recently stayed at the Treehouse for a weekend. Everything was so incredibly clean and comfortable! The view is amazing, the location is great, and the host is very responsive and fun to get to know! She also sent tons of great restaurants and things to do before we were there, which was very helpful! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Carmel Valley and hope to return again someday. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison A.

5 Sept 2024

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

Stunning

Had an absolutely perfect stay at the Artist's Treehouse! The location is equally lovely and peaceful with a beautiful view. Our host was extremely accommodating as I was surprising my companion with a few things sent to the property ahead of our arrival. Check in and check out were seamless and our host was highly responsive and helpful. The apartment itself was very well equipped and cozy. It very much felt like home.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

30 Aug 2024

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

A memorable stay at the Treehouse

What a wonderful place. Desiree's Treehouse is charming and lovely. She provided everything needed to have a comfortable and peaceful stay in Carmel Valley Village. We cannot wait to return. She will forever hold a special place in our memories. She is an amazing artist and a really cool host! Thanks Desiree for your wonderful hospitality!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim V.

24 Aug 2024

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

Outstanding Stay

Our stay at the Treehouse Studio Apartment was exceptional in every respect. Squeaky clean, comfortable and quiet (!), it contained all of the amenities needed for our one week lodging and in an idyllic setting. Our hostess was very communicative throughout the process, greeted us upon arrival and offered "above and beyond" assistance when one of us experienced a health issue for a couple of days. We've had multiple VRBO experiences over the past few years and this one stands out as our clear favorite. An unexpected bonus to our stay was the community of Carmel Valley, just 1.5 miles from the Treehouse where we enjoyed a coffee shop with fresh from the oven baked goods and great lattes each day as well as restaurants which we enjoyed. The Monterey peninsula is a favorite destination for us and The Treehouse will be our preferred home-away-from-home for future visits.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

21 Aug 2024

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

Fabulous stay at the Carmel Valley Treehouse

This is a beautiful and unique apartment with everything needed for a pleasant stay in Carmel Valkey

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tonya r.

12 Aug 2024

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

Coast trip

Such a cute treehouse loft with everything you could possibly need for an amazing stay .. thank you so much

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya W.

11 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful, peaceful stay

4 days of peace & quiet! Lovely place, with great views. Husband & I enjoyed relaxing, taking walks, and cooking. Host Desiree is wonderful, informative & great to talk with. Can’t wait to rerurn!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer R.

7 Aug 2024

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Peacefully pleased

The house was great with a nice atmosphere. The area was peaceful with deer and turkeys that were native to the area. We overall enjoyed the house the atmosphere and the tea that was provided. Thank you for letting us stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda K.

6 Aug 2024

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

Lovely getaway spot

We had a great time in this cozy artist's studio loft. The space was quiet and decorated in a charming manner. We had everything we needed and our host was very helpful in providing information about local places to visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG S.

18 July 2024

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

Stunning Location!

Our 3 night stay was perfect in every way, a total contrast to recent properties we have stayed in. Desiree is amazing, she really looks after you and is a font of local knowledge, which comes in very handy if you don’t know the area. I would not hesitate to recommend a stay here if your in the Carmel area…we will certainly be back 👌

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

3 June 2024

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

Exceptional property and host

The Artist's Treehouse was perfect for us! The location in Carmel Valley is perfect for Carmel, Monterey, and Big Sur. And the apartment has everything you need! Host is super helpful and accomodating, and made excellent recommendations. Don't miss Point Lobos State Park!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

2 June 2024

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

Treehouse

Lovely setting.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

23 May 2024

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

Honeymoon trip

We were able to enjoy a few peaceful days in the Treehouse. The area is very safe and quiet yet close to wonderful places to visit in Monterey and Carmel. We especially enjoyed watching birds off the deck

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

20 Apr 2024

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

Peaceful and wonderful experience.

Enjoyed our stay with Desiree in beautiful Carmel Valley. Highly recommend. Wine tasting and hiking in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jill l.

19 Apr 2024

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

Perfect Getaway

Everything was just wonderful! Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jim B., Bozeman Montana

3 Apr 2024

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

Tree House

We both enjoyed our stay very much! The design of the Tree House was amazing!!! It was beautiful and private and it had everything that we needed. The owner (an artist) lives next door and she was so informative and helpful. She was a book of knowledge and had great stories, so much fun and also very creative. We loved staying in the valley so close to the village. Gorgeous area and delicious food at the restaurants. Rustica was our favorite. A highlight was the hike of Point Lobos along the coast; a "must do". We would love to come back to the unique Tree House again! Thank you to Desiree for designing it and offering it to people to enjoy! Wonderful, Pam and Jim

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick H., Santa Cruz, California

5 Feb 2024

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

Amazing Rustic Retreat

This exactly what we expected. It is a wonderful little studio that is very eclectic and art-forward. If you are looking for a place to unplug and unwind in a place that feels like it’s miles away from anywhere yet close to everything, this is your stay. The host was very helpful and commutative, and while they were onsite, they left us alone to enjoy the retreat.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K.

25 Dec 2023

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

Great spot

Conveniently close to town in Carmel valley and a brief drive to the ocean. Just what we needed. A cute shabby chic vacation getaway with a rustic feel.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

9 Oct 2023

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Perfect little gem 💎

Exceeded all expectations, you will be delighted to stay here, and it’s off the beaten path.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

2 Oct 2023

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

Carmel valley hideaway

Lovely rustic property tucked away in the trees with beautiful views. Quaint and very cozy. Looking forward to staying here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chase R.

11 Sept 2023

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

Awesome view great host!

We loved our stay at Desiree’s treehouse. The place was just as described in the listing. The view was amazing. We loved just sipping wine or coffee on the porch. Desiree was very communicative and was happy to answer any questions about the place or the area in general. She gave great suggestions and was super helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry K.

11 Sept 2023

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

Charming, Unique, Relaxed

Great experience. Quiet place to find solitude and just enjoy your surroundings. Less than 30 minutes to Carmel and less than 5 minutes to Carmel Village. The host is very helpful and knows the area very well having lived there for over 40 years. I would stay again for sure.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

23 July 2023

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

Private & Tranquil Treehouse

If a quiet & charming retreat nestled amongst oaks overlooking a serene mountain valley appeals to you, then simply book now. Very private & amazing host with great recommendations for dinning & play.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silvia G.

19 July 2023

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

Perfect!!!

Just perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

phil h goldcamp G., Sacramento, Ca US

11 July 2023

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

Great place, in great location, with great host

Idyllic spot with very nice view. Unit, inside and out, full of charm and comfort. Host was very accessible and communicative. Would stay again w/o looking for alternative.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Desiree

I'm a full time artist with my studio onsite for creating and selling my ShellShades.com pieces across the United States. But I also love to garden and especially love to water my garden– a guilty and expensive pleasure in CA. Nonetheless, this home and property have allowed me to work, play and create the perfect refuge. I think you'll enjoy it, too. Desiree

Why they chose this property

I love the outdoors and wildlife. Between here and the 3 minutes to the 'Village' watch out for deer and turkeys on the road. At the 'Treehouse' we also have turkeys and quail, gray fox, raccoons, squirrels, opossum and birdsong. At night you can hear the river running in the canyon below and birds singing a morning wake-up. Night skies are exceptionally starry and we are fortunate with our clean air to view the Milky Way most nights.

What makes this property unique

–MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM is the most popular attraction in Monterey County.
–WINE TASTING is big here because we have such an excellent wine growing appelation– ask me about the 20+ Tasting Rooms within 1 mile of the Treehouse.
–WILD TURKEYS and deer heavily populate the area and hiking trails thread throughout Carmel, Carmel Valley and Big Sur.
–FIND A MYSTERY book in the collection and read it while you're here.

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