Title: Carmel Hilltop Retreat - Views, Fire Pit, Hot Tub! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Carmel Hilltop Retreat - Views, Fire Pit, Hot Tub! Vacation home in Carmel with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Carmel Hilltop Retreat - Views, Fire Pit, Hot Tub! ![Interior - Carmel Hilltop Retreat - Views, Fire Pit, Hot Tub! (Carmel-by-the-Sea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112290000/112287300/112287271/w1440h954x0y483-891f5e82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Carmel Hilltop Retreat - Views, Fire Pit, Hot Tub! (Carmel-by-the-Sea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112290000/112287300/112287271/w1440h953x0y484-e5881f7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining tables - Carmel Hilltop Retreat - Views, Fire Pit, Hot Tub! (Carmel-by-the-Sea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112290000/112287300/112287271/w1440h956x0y482-e69b13dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets - Carmel Hilltop Retreat - Views, Fire Pit, Hot Tub! (Carmel-by-the-Sea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112290000/112287300/112287271/w1440h957x0y482-1c79c4ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Carmel Hilltop Retreat - Views, Fire Pit, Hot Tub! (Carmel-by-the-Sea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112290000/112287300/112287271/w1440h954x0y483-d3de27cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A firepit, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Carmel Hilltop Retreat - Views, Fire Pit, Hot Tub!. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Carmel Hilltop Retreat - Views, Fire Pit, Hot Tub! About this space Welcome to Hilltop Retreat, a beautiful home set above Hatton Canyon overlooking the treetops. Situated on over an acre, the privacy and views will make you feel like you’re in Big Sur, yet you’re conveniently located in Carmel only minutes to downtown and all the attractions the Monterey Bay Area has to offer. This home is beautifully updated and a comfortable space for family and friends, we welcome you to stay in our zen-like retreat and hope you have a wonderful time! The space With 3 bedrooms, 2 baths in the main house, and a separate studio unit, there is ample space to sleep 8 people comfortably. A bonus space set up as a game room/den creates a fun atmosphere for the everyone to gather around after a long day of sightseeing. Prepare a gourmet meal in the chefs kitchen or bbq on the patio, and finish off your night with a soak in the hot tub under the stars. Bed/Bath Set Up: Sleeps 8 (pack n play available). Bedroom #1: King Bed, sleeps 2\. Private deck with sliding doors. Bath #1: Full bath, en-suite, stand up shower. Bedroom #2: King Bed, sleeps 2\. Sliding doors out to patio area. Bedroom #3: King Bed, sleeps 2\. Sliding doors out to patio area. Bath #2: Guest bath, stand-up shower. Studio: Queen Bed, sleeps 2\. Private entrance. Bath #3: Stand-up shower, en-suite. Living Room: Open space with views of the forest, perfect for gathering with family and friends. Dining: Dining table seats 8 people, 4 additional eating spaces at island in kitchen. Game Room: Sectional couch, ping-pong table, TV, games. Outdoor Area: Unwind on the multiple decks, or enjoy sitting by the fire-pit on the patio. A hot tub is located off the patio with views of the forest. Washer/Dryer: located in the Game Room. We take pride in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for our guests. Our home is cleaned with hospital-grade, environmentally friendly, pet- and child-safe cleaning solutions. Our primary cleaning agent kills 99.99% of all pathogens known to man, making it a sanitizer that kills 99.99% of common bacteria and a virucide that kills 99.99% of viruses, including Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2, Influenza A2, CV1 through 19, Ebola, HBV, and HIV-1, Hepatitis C. TOT Certificate #002035 Please note that Monterey County Ordnance requires us to collect a Transient Occupancy Tax equal to 10.5% of the rent. If the vacation rental website you're using doesn't support collection of T.O.T, you'll need to pay the tax directly to us before or upon arrival for all rentals shorter than 30 days. To ensure proper security for our owners, guests, and contractors, we may have electronic surveillance equipment installed on the exterior of the property. We may conduct monitoring and surveillance activities limited to locations that do not violate the reasonable expectations of privacy. We do not record confidential or sensitive information. We do not install electronic surveillance inside the home, but we may cover doors to the exterior with electronic surveillance. If you're planning on staying with us for more than 28 days, please note that monthly rental rates are discounted, but guests will be required to pay for gas, electric, and water utilities in addition to the quoted rental rate. Guest access Access to the entire home and studio. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Arcade/game room ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119500000/119494000/119493996/2bcfe87a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3981 The Aerie - Private Carmel Retreat Near Town Carmel - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=119493996&PinnedHotelID=119493996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123800000/123799800/123799732/8ffff631.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3989 The Nestle Inn Carmel - Quiet Carmel Retreat Carmel - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=123799732&PinnedHotelID=123799732&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42590000/42584700/42584686/e4de8d67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Art and Sound: Secluded Carmel Five bedroom home! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Rancho Rio Vista, a neighborhood in Carmel, is home to this vacation home. 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. Check out an event or a game at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and consider making time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. 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