Beach house holiday rentals in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Great location and space for a weekend getaway! We came up for business and pleasure (2 adults + doggo (huge plus!)). The location is centrally located. We went to Big Sur, Carmel, fisherman’s wharf, and Cannery Row. Cannery Row was a walkable distance (great for a post meal/drink walk) and also far enough away from the hustle and bustle. There is a grocery store conveniently nearby to grab anything you need. The home was tidy and had all that we needed. One bed is upstairs, the other is at the floor level. Both beds are comfy - it was chilly on the first floor but there were blankets in the laundry room that helped. The bathroom was clean and provided enough towels. On a clear day you can see the ocean - the greenery and ocean blue make for a nice view. The home was also easy to get in and out of. Having a parking space is a plus! We brought a 4Runner and it fit up the driveway fine (was kinda tight on a turn but we made it). Host is responsive. Overall, a successful stay!

Very clean and fully functional house. On the beach. Peaceful surroundings.

We had a great stay! The place was very clean, with a fully stocked kitchen that made it easy to cook meals. It’s quiet and private, with a nice layout—perfect if you’re traveling with kids who need their own space to sleep. We also loved the location, super convenient and peaceful. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend!

We are frequent air bnb travelers. Dean’s place exceeded our expectations. The location was amazing, the house clean & well stocked. There were 4 of us and one child. The sleeping situation worked well. The view out the front window was incredible. We could have sat all day and watched the ocean, but we also walked to nearby restaurants, rented bikes, ran the Big Sur Race, and checked out the Tide Pools. Thank you for sharing this incredible home. We hope to return!!

Liz's place was exactly as described and a lovely stay. We enjoyed walking to the beach. Appreciate all the shelving and storage space. Liz was extremely helpful and kind the airbnb was beautiful and definitely worth the money.

The cottage was extremely cozy and comfortable for our family of 3 (with a 5 y/o kid). 5 minutes away from a gorgeous ocean with a little private lagoon, very friendly and clean neighborhood. It is really a gem! Carolyn was super nice, sending us local recommendations and tips about the place and surrounding areas. Totally looking forward to coming there again and recommending others to check this place out!

Evan's place met our expectations. It has a great view of the many, many surfers at work right across the street as well as the steady stream of pedestrians. This is a very comfortable place. Very clean. Evan supplies a detailed list and review of coffee shops and Restaurants, and suggestions of many things to do. Evan was quick to respond to an issue with the hot tub and get it taken care of. Highly recommended.

Everything was perfect! Location was great. It was so clean and well equipped. Really appreciate the luxurious towels, linens & sulfate-free shampoo & conditioner! Elizabeth was a pleasure to work with. Will definitely return!

The place was very clean, comfortable and well located to do lots of fun stuff, near the village/ downtown and near a great walking / view area at Los lobos, as well as 17 mile drive.

One of the best air b n bs! Lots of amenities, fully stocked. We loved our stay!

Beautiful location, very clean and place was perfect for me and my family. Will be booking again

We have been coming to Pajaro Dunes for 37 years. Our family loves it. This house needs some attending to. In one of the downstairs showers, the soap dish on the wall was broken. You need to be VERY VERY careful. My nephew cut his thumb and needed to get stitches. I was told I could check in before the rain started, but the office hadn't unlocked the house on their end. I had to drive back to the check in office and ended up getting wet while unpacking the car. Not the end of the world, but a little irritating. It took quite awhile to figure out the space heaters, some did not work. Kitchen pots and pans need updating - bring your own!! We had a great time and lots of great memories continue for our family.

Our family had a great time staying here! The condo was beautiful, clean, spacious and stocked with all the supplies we needed! The bedrooms were comfortable and clean with plenty of space, the kitchen was great and we appreciated the coffee bar and pans for cooking. The living room is a fun place to chill and the condo is super close to the pool and tennis courts and the beach! Vincent was friendly and easy to communicate with and check in and check out was very easy. Hoping to stay again in the future!

Great directions from host, beautifully decorated condo, clean and great view. Thanks for the stay.

Outstanding location and great condo. Condo was just as advertised. It was clean and very comfortable. Cheshire Realty was easy to deal with.

Very nice location. Relatively remote from civilization. Very scenic views.

Loved our stay and the proximity to the beach was the best. 5 min walk and beach was great. House was clean and comfortable. Kitchen was great to cook in and bbq too. Highly recommend. Loved our time in Monterey exploring Pacific Grove and Carmel and pebble beach.

This is a great place with awesome views. The living area is perfect for reading a book or just sitting with friends and family while enjoying the beautiful 180-degree sea view. The only issue we faced was that the thermostat was already broken when we arrived. However, due to some misunderstanding, the host reached out and claimed that we had damaged it. This was the only negative experience, but I didn’t want to give a low rating because the place itself is truly beautiful.

Clean and spacious place. Quirky but perfect for us. But if a drive to anyplace except the slough and beach.

This was the perfect house for our family. The bedrooms were spacious and the beds comfy. The living room on the top floor had amazing views of the ocean. Would highly recommend for a family getaway.

We had a wonderful stay at Ian's house! The property looks exactly as the photos. We dealt with Ryan, who was amazing and really went above and beyond for us. My husband and I travelled from Australia and had never been to Santa Cruz, Ryan sent us so many great recommendations! He was very responsive and helpful with anything we needed and even offered a later check out for us. We spent 4 nights in total and would have loved to stay longer. We travelled the coast over a few weeks and wanted to end our trip someplace we could really relax. The house is so cosy, with a comfortable living area and couch if you want to lounge in the evening. We spent every night in the hot tub too and it felt very private and quiet. The place itself is in a great location, we walked everywhere we went, you can get to the wharf, boardwalk, restaurants, cafes etc very easily. We would definitely stay again if we find ourselves back in Santa Cruz to hit up a few more of the recommendations - thanks Ryan!

Stay here!! This cozy beach cottage was sooo nice. The pictures don’t fully do it justice. The location is great - just steps from the coastal walking path. It has a great kitchen — cooked several meals here. We also loved the outdoor space with the fireplace, hot tub & outdoor tv! The bed was super comfy as well. I worked during most of our stay ant the internet was super fast for that also. Would definitely stay here again!

The backyard was my favorite! Beautiful gardens and so peaceful perfect location. Plenty of clean, comfortable beds for my family. Jackie was very responsive and gave some good dinner recommendations.

Our new Santa Cruz favorite airbnb! Comfortable, great location near the boardwalk, but not too close....just perfect, quiet, tons of space, so much thought put into the furnishings, well stocked kitchen - had everything we needed. An added plus, is the accommodation for little young ones- our daughter and her grandchild came over for dinner and the highchair was perfect. The only criticism I can think of, is it would be nice to have operable windows in the living room to have some fresh air- but that's it. All in all, this is a wonderful home away from home.