Title: Romantic Cottage Guesthouse Carmel-By-The-Sea -Private Spa, Gardens, on 23 Acres - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=63714523&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Romantic Cottage Guesthouse Carmel-By-The-Sea -Private Spa, Gardens, on 23 Acres Cottage with kitchen, near 17-Mile Drive ## Photo gallery for Romantic Cottage Guesthouse Carmel-By-The-Sea -Private Spa, Gardens, on 23 Acres ![Exterior - Romantic Cottage Guesthouse Carmel-By-The-Sea -Private Spa, Gardens, on 23 Acres (Carmel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63720000/63714600/63714523/fd2b4a5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Sun loungers - Romantic Cottage Guesthouse Carmel-By-The-Sea -Private Spa, Gardens, on 23 Acres (Carmel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63720000/63714600/63714523/97e9d8d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub - Romantic Cottage Guesthouse Carmel-By-The-Sea -Private Spa, Gardens, on 23 Acres (Carmel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63720000/63714600/63714523/ea4f9ab1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Romantic Cottage Guesthouse Carmel-By-The-Sea -Private Spa, Gardens, on 23 Acres (Carmel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63720000/63714600/63714523/35087047.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Romantic Cottage Guesthouse Carmel-By-The-Sea -Private Spa, Gardens, on 23 Acres (Carmel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63720000/63714600/63714523/8197484b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the tranquil Jack's Peak area, this secluded cottage is a hidden gem for couples seeking quiet beauty and charm. With its combined kitchen/living space, king-size bed, and glass-sided shower with luxury shampoos and towels, it offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling Peninsula. Guests can unwind on the patio surrounded by sequoia redwoods or hike through 900 acres of nearby Jack's Peak Regional Park. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - 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. ### Romantic Cottage Guesthouse Carmel-By-The-Sea -Private Spa, Gardens, on 23 Acres Property Description: Five minutes from Carmel or Monterey, this secluded home is a dream get-away for a couple seeking quiet beauty and charm as a way to balance all the easily accessed fun of the Peninsula. This cottage, a secret paradise, is part of an architecturally exotic estate on 23 acres in Jack's Peak. It is a discovery you won't want to miss. The entrance to the estate is gated and the Casita cottage guest house is completely secluded. It was recently remodeled and is very comfortable. It is about 575 square feet, with a combined kitchen/living area including a twin daybed for a third person/ child. The one bedroom is ultra quiet with a comfortable King bed, privacy blinds, authentic Tibetan furnishings, and a "65 screen with WiFi. The glass-sided shower is tiled to the ceiling with limestone. The patio area is private and lovely with a covered table surrounded by sequoia redwoods. The patio has a new HotSpring spa for soaking, an outdoor shower, Weber grill, an adjacent secret garden with overhanging grape arbor and fire pit for late night star gazing. The house is heated when necessary by a wood burning stove/fireplace. (There is plenty of wood available on the deck to fuel the fires!). Space heaters are also available. Casita Cottage guests will have ample secured private parking immediate to the guest house in the driveway. Interaction with Guests and Guest Access: The Host, Peterson, will greet you and go over essentials upon confirmation of the reservation and/or before your arrival at which time the main property gate code and his phone number will be made available. Please feel free to contact him for any questions or issues. There are other residents on the estate who could help in an all-out emergency, but privacy for all is the rule of the day. The Neighborhood: We love the birds! Owls, Redwing Hawks. Oh so many birds. We feed them, too. Our neighbors treasure their privacy and this is considered a rural neighborhood, with five acre minimums to build. Very quiet, and we ask our guests to be relatively quiet also. There is also a small herd of sheep and goats maintaining the property vegetation who love any extra treats you might want to share on the way to a hike in Jack's Peak Regional Park (900 acres to hike and enjoy the view), which is an easy walk from our driveway. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### 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 - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Bed sheets changed on request - Composting - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 600 square feet - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian dining options ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking The host will greet guests on arrival You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Gather used towels Take out the trash Turn off the lights Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Note from host: Pet fee $100 per Pet ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Cottage Carmel Cottage Cottage Cottage Cottage Carmel ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.56519%2C-121.89245&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gC_OV0G4XwkimDp4w0Lh8uuP2Uc=) Carmel, CA #### What's nearby - Jacks Peak County Park \- 2 min drive \- 1.1 km - Carmel Plaza \- 6 min drive \- 4.0 km - Carmel Beach \- 7 min drive \- 4.7 km - Cannery Row \- 10 min drive \- 6.9 km - Monterey Bay Aquarium \- 11 min drive \- 10.1 km #### Getting around - Monterey Station - 19 min drive - Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬7 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive - ‪Lalla Grill Del Monte - ‬7 min drive - ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive - ‪Vesuvio - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Romantic Cottage Guesthouse Carmel-By-The-Sea -Private Spa, Gardens, on 23 Acres pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Romantic Cottage Guesthouse Carmel-By-The-Sea -Private Spa, Gardens, on 23 Acres? ### What time is check-out at Romantic Cottage Guesthouse Carmel-By-The-Sea -Private Spa, Gardens, on 23 Acres? ### Where is Romantic Cottage Guesthouse Carmel-By-The-Sea -Private Spa, Gardens, on 23 Acres located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Romantic Cottage Guesthouse Carmel-By-The-Sea -Private Spa, Gardens, on 23 Acres Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 35 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful, private cottege! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason M. Jun 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Will stay again ##### Jason M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Manny W. Aug 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing property Loved the whole feel and atmosphere of the property. Definitely a must stay for an enthusiast that appreciates the architecture and feel of being in a different part of the world ##### Manny W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Michael S. Aug 30, 2025 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Looks nothing like the photos. Very dirty - the dishes were dirty, the floors were filthy, you can't open the windows. There were horrible stenches. The Garbage disposal didn't work and it smelled like mildew. It smelled like cat pee.The owner is in full denial of any of the issues. Save yourself the hassle and stay somewhere else. We ended up cutting our stay short due to the smell and filth to stay in our van. I wouldn't stay here even if it were for free. ##### Michael S. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa K. Oct 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing stay Xx ##### Lisa K. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce J. Feb 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful We enjoyed the quiet solitude of our stay and enjoyed meeting our host. ##### Bruce J. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### brad n. Oct 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location and gracious host Amazing property away from the hustle and bustle, but conveniently located near restaurants and shopping. The host was wonderful. Overall a fantastic experience. ##### brad n. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam A. Jul 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming! Had a wonderful stay in a peaceful retreat. Highly recommend! ##### Pam A. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard M. Aug 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful Fabulous property and exceptional host Wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Carmel ##### Richard M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori W. Oct 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Casita in Carmel The casita is located on a23 acre estate that is five minutes from Carmel. It was unique and eccentric and beautiful. We absolutely loved it. The host, Peter, was kind and gracious, ##### Lori W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben S., Parker, CO Sep 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and cozy Loved our stay here….nestled up amongst the trees so it was very peaceful and secluded. Loved relaxing watching the fog roll through in the morning. Comfy bed! ##### Ben S. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mariette B. Apr 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical! Absolutely gorgeous and peaceful property! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay although cell reception and WiFi service was very weak which just meant more downtime and relaxation! ##### Mariette B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin C. Jul 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A quiet July 4th I was looking for a quiet place for me and my dogs for the July 4th holiday. My cozy cabin was perfect. Peterson was a wonderful host and I felt at home while there. I would go again. ##### Erin C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Niki C. Jun 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Most excellent stay This place was in te country and very quiet with an artistic and very functional house plus a huge deck. Sunny every day (above the fog line) and we mostly stayed at the place. Took some nice hikes. The host was wonderful and we want to go back soon. ##### Niki C. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Flo F. Nov 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Carmel Stay This is one of the most unique places that we have ever stayed at and we thoroughly enjoyed the serene vibe that it brings. The architecture, vintage artifacts, gardens, statues and design is extremely enchanting and dreamy! The only downfall was the hot tub; it wasn't what we expected and no instructions were provided on how to operate it or if it worked at all? Otherwise, the secluded cottage is a phenomenal place to stay! ##### Flo F. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin H. Jul 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute Casita My husband, dog, and I had a great time in the cute little casita. Very comfy bed and beautiful surroundings. The location can’t be beat! Peterson was a great host. He even left us some wine and fresh baked bread upon arrival! ##### Erin H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lolo S. Jul 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and eclectic masterpiece This was the most interesting and gorgeous place I've ever stayed. Read the articles and booklets about the place! It was hand built by the owner over 10 years with art and architectural pieces collected from around the world over the course of his lifetime. Absolutely fascinating and incredible. ##### Lolo S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad D. Oct 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Property with an interesting past Aside from a few outdated listing pictures of the cottage, the experience was pretty magical. Location was perfectly situated between Carmel and Monterey. Access to property was seamless and the host was probably the most interesting man in the world. He was there only when we needed and got to share some great stories. Highly suggest experiencing this for yourself. ##### Chad D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter M. Nov 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Casita del Hacienda Aguajito Very fine. Furniture inside could’ve been smaller to fit the space, more Persian. And the butcher block for eating table could be replaced by a table where you can fit your knees under. But otherwise, unique and delightfully offbeat. ##### Peter M. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jake W. Aug 24, 2025 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy The property was completely different than the listing. What you see in the picture is a carefully curated escape with nice furnishings and linens and a place you could spend a week relaxing and enjoying quiet. What we found was just subpar in every way. Furnishings in the photos are entirely different; old worn couches with shabby blankets, rugs cut in half spread on the floor; visible dirt and soil on the floor; bed frame different; linens mismatched and dirty looking; hot tub that was green and had a 3 foot wide spider web built on top of it indicating it hadn’t been open in months; no gas grill, no tv, no WiFi password submitted. The lock was a rudimentary latch with master lock. This place was just gross. We had bought a car load of groceries to stock for the week that we had to drive around town returning at 600pm because we could not stay in such abjectly bad conditions. We contacted the owner and VRBO. Owner did not want to recognize the completely different reality of the casita relative to the listing, offering less than half of the rental back as resolution, which we declined to accept. Never have had such a misrepresentation with a VRBO before. Hopefully the owner takes measures to ensure accuracy of the listing in the future. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d0f5af6e-c7b5-4d83-811f-cd502df15f53-1756068901738.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3ef01cbe-26f4-4afa-8efb-fb97b7e7e21d-1756068890049.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b9d4c3a3-3485-4fc8-bd75-9a597f1ca34a-1756068897493.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0df5a8fa-5ec0-4cb1-acf0-89fea4bc27bd-1756068899614.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jake W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendi M. May 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise OMG! Where to begin! Peterson was amazingly hospitable. His Casita was perfect with a fabulous patio. My Newfie, Linus was treated like royalty. The fire pit and fireplace were wonderfully cozy after a day at the beach. 2 huge screen TVs with all the amenities. My favorite thing was not hearing any traffic, just birds. It was so awesome. This property has so many artifacts and art work. You can tell much love went into this. One could easily spend hours strolling the grounds looking at everything. I want to live there! We will be back. It is also 5 minutes to Carmel and Monterey. ##### Wendi M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Elaine H. Oct 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### A beautiful Casita This property is so beautiful. The aesthetics outside were delightful. We love Carmel.. we would like to see the owner update the listing, because there was no outdoor tub that was usable. We tried heating up water in a tea pot to warm up some warm water from the Spicket but when we tried to get in it, it was not usable. We also tried to use the little fireplace that they had in there as it was extremely cold at night, but the fireplace wouldn’t keep a fire going. I guess because it hadn’t been cleaned properly. We were able to borrow a space heater though, and that helped tremendously. We were also disappointed that there were not Arabian horses there the owner told us that they had to move them to a different property because of the dry dust. ##### Elaine H. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon L. Aug 13, 2017 #### Beautiful property This cozy casita and beautiful property made our stay most enjoyable. Our host, Cheryl, was very nice. The reasonably priced casita was well-equipped with everything we needed for our week's stay. Highly recommend if you're looking for a quiet private convenient location. ##### Sharon L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana Z. Jun 6, 2017 #### Peaceful retreat I could spend days on the back patio - so beautiful and peaceful. The cottage is very private with a separate driveway, but you can see the main house up the hill so you don't feel totally isolated. 10 minute drive to Carmel (but you may not want to leave the fire pit!). Super comfy bed, well equipped kitchen, tons of art from around the world. Everything you need. ##### Dana Z. Stayed 2 nights in May 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### John M. May 24, 2017 #### Quiet and Quaint - Peaceful Everything in the area is less than 10min from the property. Perfect place to relax and enjoy all views and sounds of the Monterey Coast. Katy's Place for breakfast and Mission Ranch for dinner with a walk up to Jack's Peak from the property to keep down the weight gain between eateries. ##### John M.