Ocean & Sunset view retreat with hot tub

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amazing sunsets and ocean view from the house and deck

Living and dining room with open floor plan

Kitchen with granite counters and commercial cooktop and high end appliances

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4185.8 sq m

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Beach view

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Carmel, CA

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
‪3 min drive‬
Monastery Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Carmel Beach
‪11 min drive‬
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

This beautiful modern home sits on one acre of land, facing the Pacific Ocean and has beautiful water and sunset views. The main floor has a high open beam ceiling, dining and living room, white oak wood floor, big gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops and commerical gas cook top and double oven, half bath, open floor plan, large deck with ocean and sunset views and big table and new BBQ.
The master bedroom has a new king bed and an electric fireplace, the second bedroom has one queen and one single bed and there is a double bed in TV room.
There is a separate outdoor spa area with privacy, ocean and sunset view, large hot tub and enclosed outdoor shower with on demand hot water.

The house is in a quiet location where you can hear the waves and the sea lions. There is great walking and hiking in Big Sur and directly from the house; shopping and dining in Carmel,only 10 minutes away. Whale watching along the coast or take tour from Monterey Harbor.
The world famous Monterey Aquarium is 20 minutes, Monterey airport 15 minutes, San Jose airport 1 1/2 hours and San Francisco 2 hours.
Hearst Castle is 2 hours south; Highlands Inn Hotel with oceanview restaurant is 2 minutes away.

Great location, ideal for a romantic getaway, fun to share with another couple or for a small family, or small family gathering or for local events.

Retreat setting with peace and quiet, ocean and sunset views and hot tub.

Discount for longer term rental. Please ask!

Property manager

Karin Twohig

Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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Hot tub

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Dryer

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No parties or events

No more than 4 guests total, including 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carmel

Located in Carmel, this holiday home is on the beach. 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 Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Carmel Beach. Travelling with kids? Make time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, or head to an event or a match at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Carmel, CA

What's nearby

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Monastery Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
Garrapata State Park - 9 min drive - 3.3 km
Carmel Beach - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
China Cove - 23 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

Monterey Station - 28 min drive
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
‪Bagel Bakery - ‬9 min drive
‪La Bicyclette - ‬11 min drive
‪Mission Ranch Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Crossroads BBQ - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean & Sunset view retreat with hot tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean & Sunset view retreat with hot tub ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean & Sunset view retreat with hot tub ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean & Sunset view retreat with hot tub located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carmel holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Gravity Garden and Point Lobos Ranch. Weston Beach and Hidden Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Reuben B.

19 Mar 2025

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

Great private location that's close to everything!

Everything was great! The view is amazing! The Kitchen and all amenities are very thoughtful. Everything we needed was right where it was expected. The hot tub is private and secluded. Hope to stay again some day!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa W.

28 Feb 2025

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

Absolutely Fabulous!

We had a wonderful stay here! The house is on a large, lush and quiet property up on a hill and has a great view of the ocean. We saw some of the most beautiful sunsets from the large deck. The house is darling and is so clean, comfortable, and well appointed. The beds are really comfortable with nice bedding and pillows. Close to hiking locations and to the shopping and restaurants at Carmel-by-the-Sea. Check in was simple and the host was very accessible for any questions we had. We will absolutely be returning! Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

24 Feb 2025

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

Amazing

I spent 3 nights with my mom and daughter. The house is beautiful, perfectly comfortable, and lots of little touches to help you enjoy it thoroughly: flip flops of all sizes provided to get to the spa area, tons of towels, robes, binoculars and Audubon guide, and more. I also appreciated the beautiful container plants all around the property. Well done!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

17 Feb 2025

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

Incredible weekend in spacious beautiful place

Karin’s place is beautiful. The kitchen is well stocked and the views from the house and hot tub were stunning. The beds were really comfortable. Communication was great. Be mindful that smaller cars may struggle to drive up the steep road to the house but otherwise great!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geneen H.

3 Feb 2025

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

Highlands Retreat

View of the ocean was even better than advertised!Very clean well appointed home in a lovely quiet neighborhood. Karin’s comfortable and cozy home had everything we needed for our stay. Easy communication with the host. Check in was a breeze. The hot tub with ocean view was a bonus! I would definitely recommend this property.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

9 Dec 2024

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

Breathtaking view

Wonderful long weekend. Big Sur, Point Lobos, Carmel are all close. Hot tub at daybreak. Superior house. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard I.

5 Oct 2024

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

Pictures were great actual location and stay were better

The property itself is incredible. Too many great things to list them all but I’ll start with a couple. #1 Outdoor warm shower right next to the private fenced in spa that has lounge chairs and a great view. #2 The deck on the main house has views And sunsets to die for. #3 A great kitchen with very upscale of appliances and every cooking utensil you can think of to prepare gourmet meals. #4 Very close to downtown Carmel, but far enough out where you feel very secluded. #5 The host was incredible. Gave us tips on hiking restaurants, and anything that we needed. I could go on and on, but all I will say is it’s one of the best VRBO we’ve ever stayed in and we stay in a lot.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mahesh l.

27 Sept 2024

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

Carmel weekend

Amazing property, attention to minute details, best appointed kitchen ever , prompt service whenever there was a challenge I am planning on rebooking this for next year

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Vacation

Pleasant property.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila T.

8 Sept 2024

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

Beautiful home

Great stay, property had a beautiful view and was quiet and peaceful. Would have liked a second full bath but otherwise was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

TL W.

18 July 2024

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

great place

very nice house with a great location. Really enjoyed our stay here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

5 July 2024

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

Beautiful Escape

Wonderful views! Very comfortable beds and even more specious than we expected. We loved our stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron K.

6 June 2024

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

Incredible vacation

This was the perfect house for our vacation. The house is well appointed and user friendly. Beautiful fireplace. Incredible views. The outdoor shower and hot tub were a wonderful bonus. We would choose to stay here again without question.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

14 May 2024

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

Wonderful vacation

This place was amazing!! Beautiful spot, close to town, and the house had everything you could imagine. We spent a week here. Peaceful, quiet and some amazing sunsets with gorgeous views. Would highly recommend to everyone who wants a awesome getaway!!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arni T.

29 Apr 2024

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

Quiet place to get away.

Me and my Wife stayed here for a week and we had a great time. The owner communicated everything with us. It just a little past the main city which was nice it made the stay nice and quiet.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

25 Apr 2024

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

Awesome Property

We really enjoyed the main floor with the wonderful ocean view. Loved the wood paneled vaulted ceilings and all the windows and sky lights that let the light pour in. Enchanting. Beautiful artwork and decor as well with live plants and orchids. Weather during our stay did not allow for using the nice outside space on the deck. We didn't cook any meals, but the kitchen was well equipped. Bathroom supplies were abundant. We were surprised the bedrooms and main bath were all downstairs from the main level. The bedrooms were basic but comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Apr 2024

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

Incredible Place

We absolutely loved this amazing house in Carmel! The view, the hot tub, the fireplace. the well appointed kitchen.. it was all really fantastic! Mahalo for sharing your home with us! I highly recommend for anyone looking for a luxury get-away. Sue from Hawaii.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri V.

7 Apr 2024

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

Lovely home with a great view of the ocean!

This home was super clean and very well appointed with everything you could want or need during your stay. The decor was tasteful, the beds were comfortable and had nice featherbeds. The hot tub with robes provided and wood fireplace were nice on those chilly nights. The kitchen was a dream to cook and prepare family meals in. We enjoyed the abundant light throughout the upstairs and the view of the ocean. The living room was comfortable to read by the fire or play games with family. Overall, it was an enjoyable vacation home and we would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne M.

28 Mar 2024

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

Beautiful views

Wonderful, very private property. Kitchen has everything you would ever need. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Chris W.

26 Mar 2024

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

Hillside home

Nice house, lots of greenery

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex T.

6 Jan 2024

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

Wonderful stay

This is a lovely, well maintained and comfortable place with a beautiful view. We had a wonderful vacation here celebrating my wife’s birthday.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine B.

25 Nov 2023

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

Peaceful hideaway

We celebrated Thanksgiving here and found the kitchen a perfect place for cooking with every needed utensil. The views of the oceans from the large windows and from the decks truly made the experience extra special. I appreciated the separation of living spaces. There is a table in the kitchen that was perfect for playing cards and doing puzzles, while the dining room overlooking the backyard offered another large table. The beds were located downstairs and this was nice for people who get up and go to bed at different times. The bedding was comfortable with different types of pillows and plenty of towels. Everything was very clean. I appreciated having a laundry room as well. My favorite times here were the mornings. The deck for the hot tub is located down a short pathway from the house and has lounge chairs. Sitting on that deck made me feel like I was in a treehouse because all I could see were the ocean and tree tops. Very peaceful place to enjoy a cup of tea. There is another deck right off the side of the house and we enjoyed meals and snacks there often while watching the sky change colors over the ocean. The ocean is a short drive away- the nearest beach is probably about a mile away, but our favorite beach was in Carmel about 4 miles away. This is a nice place to stay if you want to get away from the hustle and relax for a while.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

5 Nov 2023

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

Quiet place

We had a good stay here. Quiet and inviting property, owner communicated well with us. No internet but otherwise great amenities.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

27 Sept 2023

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

Perfect View, Location, and Relaxation

This is the perfect place for those looking for amazing views and relaxation. The home was spotless and the online pictures are spot on. You will not want to leave the house, opting to spend your time out on the back deck drinking your coffee and eating meals... not to mention spending time in the separate private deck that has a hot tub and an outside shower. Bonus for birdwatchers - there are hummers, woodpeckers and stellar jays everywhere. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Sept 2023

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

Incredible!!!

The home is like a designer showcase! Beautiful art, lovely plants and nice comfortable furnishings, both inside and out. The deck is wonderful with the view of the ocean. The kitchen has state of the art appliances and filled with everything you need. We also loved the location of being close to Carmel, Monterrey and a nice drive to Big Sur!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karin Twohig

I have been living on this property in the Carmel Highlands for over 30 years. I love the views out to the ocean; the sunsets are amazing and even more so, I love watching the moon set and reflect on the ocean. It is a quiet and peaceful retreat to come back to.

Why they chose this property

This property is in a quiet and serene setting just minutes south of Carmel and on the coast. You can walk from the house to the ocean and do a 60 minute loop. No ocean or beach access. Monastery beach is on the way to town with a level walking path to the Carmel River mouth. Walking on the white sand beach of Carmel is only a 15 minute drive away.
Whale watching during whale season from the house and the coast highway.
Owner/caretaker on the property living in a cottage with separate entrance. House, Spa and deck are very private.

What makes this property unique

The spa area is totally private and seperate from the house. There is a large hot tub, chase lounges, sun umbrella and changing area. Ideal for rest and relaxation, a glass of wine, sun bathing, napping or watching the stars and the moon.

Languages:

English, German

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

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