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Ricketts' Retreat
Booked last minute- was very pleasantly surprised! Even better than photos! Location was easy to find (drive in late at night) very easy to check in. Very walkable to everything- beach was a few blocks! Great location to get to the middle of town in no time at all. The private patio space with the hot tub was so amazing after a beach day. I will for sure be booking this place again! Also Liza was super helpful and easy to reach if I had any questions. Book here - it’ll exceed expectations!

Santa Cruz, Sanctuary w/ hot tub in bamboo garden
A magical sanctuary! We loved every minute of our stay and the only negative part was that we had to leave. The location is epic- walk anywhere, restaurants, beach, UCSC, downtown, coffee shops. The hot tub is totally private and the place has a very homey feel. The lot is beautiful. Would stay here again.

Central Coast; Meadow, Hot Tub, Polite Pets Welcom
This was the most peaceful and beautiful space I have ever been to. The view from the balcony was gorgeous. All the greenery and the deers and random dog was super gorgeous and felt really at home. The hot tub was amazing and super relaxing. Robert was very kind and responsive, Received a phone call about all the lights, hot tub, close trails, and recommended spots!! Super helpful and very kind gesture. Would 100% go back to this place

Two Bungalows, heated swim spas, gated property
David is probably the best host we've encountered so far. Very proactive, provided details for the property, sent very detailed recommendations for nearby activities. He was open to coming by and showing us everything if we needed. And he added one day stay to our reservation for free without us even asking! The location is great, quiet and beautiful, close to Carmel and Monterey and to nearby parks. Great place to stay with kids. We will be back.
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Carmel luxe, private, spotless, The Great Escape!
We loved our stay! Great location in walking distance to town, perfect & peaceful house with everything we needed, as pictured. Host was kind and responsive.

Monterey Bay Cottage
Beautiful home! First time in seaside and we enjoyed every second of it. Would definitely stay here again!

Vintage River Cottage- Carmel River Inn 40
Carmel River Inn is exceptional! I have stayed here many times and it's always an excellent experience! Beautiful grounds, beautiful, quite,peaceful with a babbling brook behind it!! you can't go wrong, highly recommend it,easy access to many great restaurants and shopping

Beach Cottage near Sunny Cove and Santa Mo's
We loved our stay at Gabriel’s cottage! It was perfect for a long weekend with our kiddo. Fully stocked kitchen and laundry room really helped make everything run smoothly for us. Beds were comfy, neighborhood was calm and welcoming, and just a quick walk down to the beach. It was exactly what we needed! We would love to stay again on our next trip down.

Studio Cottage w/ Kitchen (NEW) Carmel River Inn50
Cozy updated cabin in beautiful area. Very clean and bed was comfortable. Check in was also very easy. Would definitely stay again. :)

California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails
What a gem! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The surrounding redwoods are beautiful! The home was very cozy with attractive decor. It was both comfortable and clean. The location was great and close to State Parks, Roaring Camp redwood forest steam train and a shopping center. SC is about 20 minutes away, so convenient as well. The host Lynn was courteous and friendly which added to our positive experience. Hope to be back again sometime! Thank you!

Peaceful Sanctuary in the Redwoods
We sought out a restful and comfortable stay nestled within the trees - and Tamara's place accomplished that and more. It is a genuinely serene retreat that offers all the basics and extras you'll need or want. The location is close to nature, state parks, access to stores within a few minutes via car or few mins walking distance (hotel across the highway with a small convenience store), and is about 20 minutes from downtown Santa Cruz. Lastly, Tamara is a great host who went above and beyond. She embodies the true Airbnb spirit of ensuring a wonderful stay for guests and we appreciate all the support. It felt like a well-balanced adventure and we highly recommend the stay!
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Coastal Cottage #A
This little cottage was cozy and beautiful! It is in a more industrial area so mornings are kind of noisy but we were up and about to get hiking in the area so it didn’t bother us too much!

Pleasure Point Surf House
Great spot close to the water and easy to access, park and walk to and from.

Cathedral Redwood Studio with loft
This amazing property sits on the tip top of a lush green hill in the Carmel Highlands. The “Studio” is part of a larger property but feels completely private. The grounds are Gorgous and lush with flowers and old growth trees. In the deep gorge that the studio sits right next to, you can hear a river rushing but is covered by forest. The space is older and feels almost mission like, with its thick wooden exposed beams and wood burning fireplace. Every morning I would make myself tea and oatmeal in the thoughtfully appointed kitchen. Then eat on the big patio surrounded by nature with the blue Pacific in the distance. At night we could see stars from the skylight in the loft. Giant windows in EVERY room! It was like being outside. Everything you want is SO close! Even a general store at the bottom of the street in case you crave some Häagen-Dazs. It’s perfect. Caroline

Cozy Corralitos country cottage
Cozy Corralitos has a garden filled with a wide variety of plants. The lemon and other citrus trees had an abundance of fruit. Many different birds were on site. The house was clean and comfortable with a well provisioned kitchen . Melissa was gracious and quick to reply when I had a question. The neighborhood is very quiet.

Pebble Beach Mediterranean Cottage Retreat
From start to finish, we enjoyed every minute of our stay. Thea and Stefano were helpful and attentive hosts. We highly recommend you treat yourself to a stay with them! They have thought of every detail, so you don’t have to!

Coastal Cottage #B
We loved staying here for our family weekend getaway. The place was perfect, very stylishly furnished and decorated. A very well functioning cottage with all the amenities we needed. It was a short walk to the beach and the cafe behind the house (Sweet Elena's) was to die for. Would definitely stay here again.

Seaside cottage
Our stay in Seaside was just as anticipated. Tiffany’s home was substantial for our family. Plenty of places to sleep, comfortable living area and kitchen. The location was perfect for our weekend plans, and super close to Monterey, restaurants, etc. Highly recommend staying at Tiffany’s place. We will definitely consider it for our next time in the area!
Quick stats about cottage rentals in Monterey
Total rentals
20 properties
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$77 AUD before taxes and fees
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4.6K reviews
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10 properties are a good fit for families
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