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Home in Castroville

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 373 reviews

Explore Monterey Bay from a House on an Artichoke Farm

Create family meals in a stunning chef's kitchen with soaring ceilings and fresh white tiles. Feed the gang around a custom table for eight or outdoors on a sunny terrace. This newly built house is positioned like an oasis on a family artichoke farm. If your dates aren't available, check out our other listing right down the road: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/7501040?s=51 PLEASE NOTE: the garage portion of the home is an occupied studio with one full time tenant and a dog. This area of the home doesn’t have a door to the main part of the home and guests have complete privacy. Our house is located on our family artichoke farm. We are surrounded by the beautiful agriculture that Monterey County and Salinas provide. Drive just three miles down the road to a secluded beach! We also own a produce store and artisan market that is 100 yards from the house. There you will find many local vendors' products, some of the freshest produce that you can find, and also some of the most delicious french fried artichoke hearts there are. The house is a 1700 sq. ft. 3 bedroom/2 bathroom house with a 560 sq. ft. deck overlooking our farm. The living room, dining, and kitchen are all one big open room with two large sliding doors that open out to the deck. Lots of natural light and a very comfortable indoor/outdoor vibe. In the living room there's a gas fireplace that turns on/off with a remote. Next to the fireplace is a 58" smart TV that has apps such as Netflix, Hulu, HBO...etc. We don't provide login information for these apps but if you have your own you can login and access these. In the house you will find: Large comfortable living room with a television and fireplace. Kitchen that is perfect for cooking big delicious family style meals in. Dinning room with a dinning table that seats 8 and has views out to the deck and fields. Master bedroom with a queen bed and full spacious bathroom. Guest bedroom #1 with two queen beds. Guest bedroom #2 with two full beds. Guest bathroom with rainfall shower head. Patio/deck area with propane grill, outdoor dining table, lounge area with fire pit and couches and views of the vegetable fields. PLEASE NOTE: We will be staying in a studio apartment that is connected to the house but we have our own bathroom and entrance/exit so guests will have complete privacy. We will also be out working on the farm and in our artisan market most of the time but we will always be available for any questions or assistance. Guests have private access to the entire house and patio area. We will give our guests complete privacy but can also be there for any information about the area and how to live like a local. The house is on a family artichoke farm surrounded by the beautiful agriculture of Monterey County and Salinas. The family also owns a produce store and artisan market 100 yards from the house. Drive three miles down the road to a secluded beach. As this is an active farm, every now and then there will be tractors running around the house or workers in the fields maintaining and harvesting crops.

14 – 21 Feb

$6,424 AUD total

Guest favourite

Apartment in Carmel-by-the-Sea

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 826 reviews

Private romantic 1 br in Carmel Woods- love dogs

Dog friendly! Private entrance to 2 rm studio overlooking the forest w/ floor to ceiling windows. Queen memory-foam bed, bathroom w/shower & amenities, kitchenette w/ dishes, microwave/convection oven, burner, toaster, coffee.Far ocean view, sunsets, deck, gas grill. Quiet, fireplace, complimentary wood, free internet, TV, DVDs, LPS, All amenities. Beach towels/mats, ottoman/cot, free parking. Peaceful. Let us know about dogs when booking. note: ceilings are low in spots & there are some steps.

25 Mar – 1 Apr

$1,495 AUD total

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Guesthouse in Prunedale

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 671 reviews

The Lodge at Tangled Oaks

The Lodge at Tangled Oaks is a superbly converted barn on a six acre property on Monterey Bay. Positioned half way between Monterey and Santa Cruz, Tangled Oaks is directly inland from Moss Landing at the center of the bay. The stand alone 1000 square foot Lodge is finished in shiplap walls and tongue and groove ceilings. It has a full kitchen and bath as well as a fenced back yard suitable for dogs. The Lodge is regarded as a warm, welcoming place in a beautiful California country setting.

12 – 19 Feb

$2,304 AUD total

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Apartment in Carmel Valley

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 537 reviews

Luxury Apartment Over Barn in Carmel Valley

Visit D'Jango Hill Farm! Stay in a tastefully decorated large apartment over a luxury 6 stall horse barn. The apartment has a complete kitchen, a separate bedroom, as well as a queen size Murphy bed in the large livingroom. Some windows look down into the horse stalls below, while others look over pastures full of horses, goats and alpacas. In addition to sunshine, you may wake up to the sound of our donkey" hehawing" for breakfast! (Due to the nature of our farm, we have a "No Pets" policy).

27 Apr – 4 May

$3,445 AUD total

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Apartment in Carmel

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 280 reviews

HawksPerch Haven Studio DO NOT REQUEST, CONTACT US

READ THIS FIRST then contact us with the answer to our questions. In order to do that, read everything about this sanctuary, also go to bottom of page to House Rules, expand all windows to get to “Additional rules.” After reading all, select the “Contact host” link, NOT the red “Reserve” or “Check Availability” link. As soon as you contact us Airbnb will prompt you to Reserve. DON’T DO THAT! Please wait until we have replied and we will send you an invitation to book. DO NOT REQUEST TO BOOK.

15 – 22 Apr

$2,472 AUD total

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Home in Salinas

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 264 reviews

The Highlands House at Pessagno Winery

The newly renovated Highlands House is located in the heart of the River Road Wine Trail. The stunning backdrop of the Santa Lucia Highlands and breathtaking views of the Salinas Valley farmland promise an unforgettable getaway. The surrounding vineyard along with the adjacent Pessagno Winery & Tasting Room will complete your wine country experience. Driving proximity to beautiful Carmel / Valley and Monterey with great dining and attractions provides the best Monterey County has to offer.

26 July – 2 Aug

$3,353 AUD total

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Guesthouse in Carmel

4.8 out of 5 average rating, 1458 reviews

Carmel Rustic Cabin Like a Treehouse + Dog

Stay in our Carmel Rustic Cabin along with your dogs (see dog fee below) while shopping, visiting local wineries and restaurants or just walking your dog off-leash along Carmel's white sandy beach. Hidden in the woods, our rustic cabin is like a treehouse with all the amenities and minutes from downtown and the beaches. FYI the coast drive is now accessible between here and LA, but may be shut down during stormy weather, so be sure to follow local weather reports or just call Caltrans.

16 – 23 Sept

$2,192 AUD total

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Guesthouse in Seaside

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 660 reviews

Sunny Seaside Bungalow with Ocean View & Two Decks

Close to The Monterey Bay Aquarium , art and culture, restaurants and dining and the beach. You’ll love my place because it's a detached new unit, clean and on the Monterey Peninsula. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families with kids, and pets (Dogs only please). We consider Dogs to be part of the Family so If you would like to bring your dog (2 max), please add them as a guest. That will cover the added expense in the cleaning of the Bungalow.

20 – 27 Aug

$2,282 AUD total

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Home in Watsonville

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 622 reviews

Sunset Cottage

Charming ocean front cottage with views from Santa Cruz to Monterey. Located in Sunset State Park near Capitola and Santa Cruz. Path to quiet beach for great walks and glimpses of dolphins. A perfect place for a getaway or romantic weekend. TWO people maximum on the property at any time. There is only parking for ONE car. Pets are not allowed. NO SMOKING on the property-inside or outside. Two night minimum. Certified vacation rental property with Santa Cruz County.

14 – 21 Mar

$2,870 AUD total

Guest favourite

Guest suite in Del Monte Forest

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 669 reviews

Pebble Beach Guest House

Pebble Beach guest house located in the quiet Del Monte Forest, a golf destination and gated community. 650 sq.ft. 1 bedroom with queen bed, living room, gas fireplace, WiFi, TV, kitchenette, private deck with fire pit and hot tub. 7 min walk to the ocean. 3 min drive to The Inn at Spanish Bay. 5 miles to the Pebble Beach Lodge. Portable crib available. No pets. No smoking on property.

17 – 24 July

$3,993 AUD total

Guest favourite

Guesthouse in Monterey

4.8 out of 5 average rating, 1122 reviews

Sparkling Clean Beach-Hike-Dive-Bike Private Sunny

Enjoy a the beautiful, large tiled patio gardens. Closest beach is 5 minutes drive! There's a kitchenette/breakfast bar, with microwave, coffeemaker, hot water kettle & under-the-counter fridge w/separate freezer. BYO coffee. Teas provided. NOT a full kitchen. (Please see full listing for all amenities.) We are a legal, licensed short term rental: Reg. #: DROSTR-009.

20 – 27 Jan

$2,075 AUD total

Guest favourite

Guest suite in Carmel

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 534 reviews

The Cottage Room in Carmel

This charming, quiet and comfortable studio is located in Monterey County. Within walking distance to downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel beach, restaurants, galleries, bakeries and boutiques. Pebble Beach, 17-mile-Drive and Monterey are within 5 minutes, and Big Sur and Laguna Seca are 30 minutes away. DUE TO OWNER'S ALLERGIES, WE CANNOT ALLOW PETS OR SUPPORT ANIMALS.

19 – 26 Oct

$2,971 AUD total