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Barefoot Comfort in Carmel - Steps to Town & Beach

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Beach
Pool
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Barefoot Comfort in Carmel - Steps to Town & Beach

WELCOME TO ONE OF CARMEL'S MOST CHARMING GETAWAYS. This 1BR/1BA studio cottage sits on a rare oversized lot, secluded from the bustle of town yet only three blocks from the main thoroughfare of Ocean Avenue with its myriad of restaurants, galleries and tasting rooms. It exudes a feeling of barefoot luxury in every detail offering modern amenities while maintaining the authenticity and character of the original home, including pine plank floors, thumb latch hardware, and wavy glass windows.

Property manager

Barry, Owner at Carmel Retreats

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 450 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
We try to minimize any clean up requirements so you can enjoy all of your time in Carmel! :)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

724282
Steps to Town Beach. A Quiet Private Retreat. Ideal Location
Steps to Town Beach. A Quiet Private Retreat. Ideal Location.

About the area

Map
Carmel, CA

What's nearby

  • Carmel Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sunset Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 21 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sade's Cocktails - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Barefoot Comfort in Carmel - Steps to Town & Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Barefoot Comfort in Carmel - Steps to Town & Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barefoot Comfort in Carmel - Steps to Town & Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Barefoot Comfort in Carmel - Steps to Town & Beach located?

Located in Golden Rectangle, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room, 17-Mile Drive, and Carmel Beach. Wrath Winery and Carmel Plaza are also within 10 minutes.

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Barefoot Comfort in Carmel - Steps to Town & Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Peaceful Retreat

Great vibe, great host.Close to everything.A big thumbs up from the both of us.Thanks Barry!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

Wonderful cottage.

Clean, quaint and private. The host has thought of everything. I would definitely book again .
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

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

California Dream’n

The cottage was quaint and romantic! Our host suggested a variety of activities & restaurants in the Carmel area and all were exceptional!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Amazing Trip!

My wife and I came stayed in this VRBO for our planned elopement in the Big Sur. When we booked the stay, Barry called us to introduce himself, to learn about us, and the reason for our stay. Barry did a great job communicating with us about the place and even made an adjustment on the length of our stay seamless. Barry knew we were coming for our wedding and wrote us a handwritten card and gave us a cheese and cracker plate with a bottle of wine. It was very thoughtful! He had a few other really nice things he did but I don't want to ruin the surprise for anyone staying here. Just know that Barry really cares about the people that stay at the cottage. We plan on returning in the future to revisit our ceremony location and won't stay anywhere else!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic stay in Carmel

We stayed for a week in Barry’s Starfish cottage. It was cozy, very clean and comfortable. What a treat to find a charcuterie tray, chocolates and a bottle of wine! Loved the location. It was so convenient to walk to restaurants and all of the shops in Carmel. We would definitely stay again. Thank you Barry for taking care of us!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annalisa G.

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

Impressive

Great place in a great location. Walkable to downtown area, shops, restaurants. Nice walk to beach. Host is easy to reach and goes the extra mile to make you feel at home and provides little extras which are a nice touch. Well stocked and immaculately clean. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Where do I start..

The only aspect better than our charming cottage, amazingly comfortable bed and linens, perfect location (easy walk to everything in town and to gorgeous beach), sensational location to route 1 drive and Big Sur, as well as to Monterey for aquarium, 17 mile drive, etc., was the absolutely supreme host, Barry, with whom we felt an instant kinship. He knows all of the best hideaways as well as the "musts" for first-time visitors, and i know it will get even better as we continue to visit bc once isn't even close to enough! We have already signed up to stay again next year. We are two western New York special education teachers who really are not annually able to take such a vacation, but Barry's place is reasonable for what you get in return and very worth the sacrifice and savings in the interim. We couldn't be more impressed! And more eager to return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheetal P.

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

Excellent Location

Great Place, Great Stay, close to the town and the beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Darling cottage

Loved every minute!!!! Cheese platter and wine was a treat!!! Bed was so comfortable and location could not be better!!! Thank you Barry for all you did to make it an absolutely lovely visit!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

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

Beautiful

We spent a beautiful week here. Fabulous place and location. Highly recommend. Barry was an exceptional host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Wonderful

Cozy, close, complete, clean. Quaint, quiet, quality. Wonderful place, wonderful town, wonderful beach.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Couple retreat

We have enjoyed staying at the cottage. Barry had everything set up and ready for our stay. Very walkable to the village with shops and restaurants, and beautiful walks to the sea through the streets with beautiful homes. We would recommend staying here if you plan to visit Carmel.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Heavenly Carmel

Wonderful stay in a beautiful location, in a wonderfully designed cottage, with a thoughtful, helpful host. Couldn’t ask for more, and was still delighted.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan W.

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

Great stay, would come back

Clean, bright, nice
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

Wonderful

Wow, our trip to Carmel was beyond expectations. The property is beautiful and very clean, comfortable and is perfectly located. We had a great vacation there.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

A very sweet place and wonderful host!

A charming little place perfectly situated in Carmel. And Barry couldn’t be a better host! We loved it!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Serenity in paradise

Barry on top of game as usual. Awsome place will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Wonderful stay in Carmel

Barry is a gracious and attentive host. Thank you for welcoming us to your beautiful property! We loved walking into town and exploring the region from this fantastic location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Little place in heaven

The cottage was just as perfect as you could ask for. Has a great location and quite setting in a little town of Carmel by the Sea.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

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

A lovely cottage

Wonderful. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devin A.

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

Honeymoon Getaway!

We had an amazing time during our stay at this beautiful property! Barry is an amazing host and we never had to ask for anything. Everything we needed was already provided! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Romantic Escape to Carmel

We were on our 40th Anniversary trip and stayed at this dreamy little place. It is so quaint. Very clean and comfortable. Small but doesn’t feel small because every detail is perfect. From the start, our host, staged a romantic atmosphere. The lights turned down low and music on the tv as we entered along with a nice note and treat on the table welcoming us. It was a lovely surprise and set the tone for our trip. Barry is an excellent host. He was a wealth of knowledge of things to do and see, not just tourist spots but unique places. He had little surprises throughout our stay that were so thoughtful but not intrusive. You will love this place!! We will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Winning combination

Think of this as staying in an exceptional hotel room or cruise ship suite with a complete kitchen, and surrounded by trees and gardens. Perfect for one or two, super convenient location and extremely well-managed.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

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

Carmel Dream

The Cottage was a magical place to stay. The host anticipated everything and had wonderful surprises during our stay. The cottage was extremely cozy and comfortable. The location was perfect to explore the area. Cleanliness was exceptional. The gardens were adorable. Definitely highly recommend and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect

Starfish cottage is clean, nicely decorated, perfectly located and very well set up. It is small, but has everything a person could need. The garden is a joy in the mornings.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020