Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town
House in Carmel by the Sea, CA
4 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this house rental
This updated and charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with roaring fireplace, breakfast nook, and remodeled kitchen is on a 7500 square foot lot perfectly located in Carmel. With it's grassy back-yard, bluejay's playing in the bird-bath's, croquet in the afternoon, downtown Carmel By The Sea and the ocean just minutes away, you can park the car and pack the picnic basket. Close to a winding path to town with tennis courts and a darling kid park close by, this sweet home is in a real neighborhood where trees and story-book Carmel cottages abound. Parking for 3 cars and furnished with Ralph Lauren linens, high end appliances, this is as good as it gets. Owners know the area, the wineries, the places to go and they make all that information available to you. Whether you're attending the Concours d' Elegance, AT & T, Bach festival or a favorite friends wedding, this is a spot you'll return to year after year. Just like home.. stress melts away at Elegance & Serenity.
Please note, rates may be subject to change to reflect updates & improvements made to the property. Rates for future bookings are also subject to change, so please contact there owners for rates when attempting to book a year in advance.
Car week and Concourse d' Elegance is a 7 night minim stay.
Please note, rates may be subject to change to reflect updates & improvements made to the property. Rates for future bookings are also subject to change, so please contact there owners for rates when attempting to book a year in advance.
Car week and Concourse d' Elegance is a 7 night minim stay.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Carmel by the Sea, CA
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Reviews
10.0
We stayed at this lovely home during Monterey Car Week 2024. It was perfectly located for easy access to Carmel, Monterey and Laguna Seca. The home is well stocked with everything you need, and the backyard space is great for relaxing after a day out. We will stay here again!
10.0
We enjoyed our stay in Carmel and the house was clean and comfortable. It is within walking distance to Carmel and the beach, but if you plan to bring things to the beach I would recommend driving.
Jan and Michael left plenty of brochures and free wine tasting cards in addition to recommendations for restaurants. We appreciated the Nespresso pods and wine that they had available to us when we arrived. Little touches to make our stay more enjoyable.
The check-in and check-out process was simple and easy.
In sum, we would definitely stay here again.
10.0
Great place and very convenient.
10.0
Great stay, great home.. a must stay in Carmel!!
10.0
As long-term VRBO users, we are pleased to offer a 5-srar review. Actually, it is important to note that this is actually two reviews. Clearly 5-stars to the property, which was clean, well-equipped, delightfully comfortable, and exactly as described in the listing. The location is convenient, and we felt very much at home. But further, 5-stars to Jan & Michael for being such gracious and personal hosts. Based on our description of the trip when we booked, the hosts anticipated all our needs and left us a number of pleasant surprises that were over and above anything we typically expect from a VRBO host. So for a couple, or small family, or two couples, we recommend this property highly. You will not be disappointed staying at this lovely home.
10.0
It was a nice place to stay while visiting Carmel
10.0
We like to walk and this place is 10-15 min walk into town. Not close to the beach but not a problem as we walked down to it. Nice size for 2 couples. Updated. It’s on a second floor, about 15 steps up outside w railing.
10.0
Jan and Michael provide the total package: a well appointed home, soothing artwork, great suggestion of things to do and see and places to eat. They were super responsive to my sole request (more coffee). My brother and sister in law drove over for two nights, and they also found serenity and elegance, as advertised. Perfect location to see Carmel and surrounding areas.
I don't want to say more because I don't want to find myself unable to get in when we return. ;)
10.0
Jan and Michael are wonderful, thoughtful hosts. Besides providing a beautiful, immaculate home for us to enjoy, they did extra things for us, such as supplying our preferred Nespresso capsules for our morning coffee, a delicious bottle of wine for an evening at home and beautiful fresh cut flowers for many of the rooms. They also were very careful re Covid, which was an extremely important consideration for us.
Their house is spectacular and it has everything that you need. The neighborhood is fun to walk and it is an easy walk to the shops and restaurants in Carmel. It is also close to Whole Foods and Monterrey.
We've stayed at a lot of places over the years through VRBO and we rank this house and our total experience at the very top. We can't imagine anyone not being thrilled to stay in Jan and Michael's house.
10.0
We stay in MANY rental houses every year and have for decades over a wide range of pricing. This house is as sharp and clean as they come. Windows, plumbing, electrical, paint, doors, linens, all first class. Location speaks for itself....moderate walk to and from town.....did it several times a day. Prepared a number of meals in the kitchen and always found what we needed to do that. Fine space in the back yard for enjoying the weather. Parking below and in front of the house is spacious and easy. We also loved the details in the furnishings and accessories, as well as the house instructions and other documentation! We'd stay here again!
10.0
Excellent overal trip house worked perfectly
10.0
Absolutely perfect!
Cozy, charming home in a picturesque neighborhood, walking distance to town, large beautiful yard, and the home was equipped with everything we could imagine, including a nice bottle of wine and fresh flowers in nearly every room. We plan to come back and stay longer next time.
10.0
Lovely home!
Wonderful, cozy home walkable to downtown Carmel. Many touches to make guests feel welcome, including coffee and wine waiting for us when we arrived! We also had a scheduling conflict that required rescheduling, which Jan and Michael graciously accommodated for us. Will definitely be back!
10.0
Lovely Home in nice quiet neighborhood
Highly recommend this property. Owners were in frequent communication and very considerate. The home had a warm, comfortable vibe with many amenities. We were able to walk to town…a 10 min. brisk walk.
10.0
A sanctuary from the everyday
Your property was better than listed, and your hospitality was beyond gracious! We had a wonderful stay, albeit too short for such a lovely part of the world. Hoping to be back, and visiting you again soon!
10.0
Return visit
Our second visit for golfing with friends was most enjoyable. Great location, nice amenities, comfortable and clean! We will be back next year.
10.0
Perfection
What a wonderful stay in Carmel!! Fresh flowers, perfect weather, great wine and food and outstanding stay at Blue Jay. Our hosts communicated every detail from places eat and wine taste. Even detailed the best way to walk into town and provided flashlights!! Will be coming back!!!
10.0
Great Placd
The property was perfect location, the hosts were very accommodating and they cottage was a perfect size! We will certainly come back
10.0
Wonderful home.
The home is as advertised and very comfortable and fully equiped. We loved staying there and will return. Good and quiet location.
10.0
Beautiful and Cozy Home
My family came into town to visit my parents for thanksgiving. The home was perfect for my husband, me and our 2 kids. The yard is enormous and feels like your own sanctuary. The kids loved playing cornhole as well! Thank you again. We had a lovely time and the house is beautiful. :)
10.0
Wonderful stay in Carmel
This property is indeed elegant and serene. It's a little gem. The house was sparkling clean and convenient to town. We look forward to returning on another visit to Carmel.
10.0
Carmel Charmer!
We completely enjoyed our stay at this property. It exceeded our expectations in every way.
We can't wait to come back!
We found the property to be very well managed with excellent communication from the property managers.
Exactly as described in the listing and pictures.
Comfy beds and linens, all appliances in good working order. Excellent kitchen with everything I needed. Wonderful gas fireplace which we really enjoyed. Extra points for lighted 10X makeup mirror in the bathroom, Nespresso machine and curtains in the bedrooms for peaceful sleep.
Tip - use the owners directions in the House Rules to walk to town, not googlemaps. It is a bit of a walk but we like walking. Thanks and we hope to see you again soon!!
10.0
Fantastic stay in a lovely home :)
Really great property. Clean and organized, great back yard and a quiet location. Near Carmel by the sea but not IN IT so it's a great combination of location but quiet. Fireplace is cozy also! Thanks for a great stay.
10.0
Always cool in Carmel
Large, well furnished, great
location and considerate hosts. We go back just about every year.
8.0
Totally a special experience - again!
The property is very nice, well maintained and met our needs and wants as a place to stay. It was further than we like from Ocean Avenue and the beach, but, we knew this to begin with. We like to walk from/to the venues and didn't find walking worked well for us.
10.0
Elegance and Serenity
The title accurately describes this home. It was also comfortable and had lots of extra touches that you don’t normally get with vacation rentals. Pretty expensive, but worth it.
10.0
Beautiful Home - Excellent Location ❤️
What a beautiful home in an excellent location. The house is beautifully decorated with all the amenities that you would need for your stay. It is a great walk to downtown Carmel with so many great restaurants and wine tasting rooms. We were two couples who appreciated having king beds in both bedrooms and two bathrooms. The kitchen is fully stocked. The hosts also include a bottle of wine and coffee pods, what a wonderful addition to this great home. The backyard has many places to sit and enjoy a glass of wine or to relax and read. Jan and Michael were extremely helpful with answering any questions or suggestions. We would love to return to this beautiful home for another get away to Carmel ❤️ Thank you for sharing your home!
10.0
Home lived up to its name - Elegant and Serene!
Beautiful home and it is a short walk to the town. The amenities were great and the backyard was an extra bonus. The place was very clean and beautifully designed. We loved our stay at your home. Thank you!
10.0
Lovely home
Lovely home and yard, good communication with host.
10.0
Nice place
We enjoyed this VRBO house and the location. Very clean.
10.0
ELEGANCE & SERENITY AT BLUE JAY WAY
The perfect title for this charming Carmel property. The home was in a great neighborhood; close enough to downtown but not right on top of the hustle bustle. The owners were extremely responsive, the home was very clean, the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed and the living area was cozy (we loved the fireplace). A great home away from home. We would definitely return.
10.0
great location in downtown Carmel
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Michael & Jan's lovely home; it's proximity to town and the meticulous upgrades throughout the house are two of the many pluses of this little gem!
10.0
Wonderful getaway🥰
Had a great few days with spouse and friends at this lovely Carmel cottage. As pretty as the pictures show, a short walk to town. Will come back again! Owners Jan and Michael went the extra mile to make our stay extra special - thank you!
10.0
Wonderful little house in Carmel!
We really enjoyed our stay at Blue Jay Way. A great little house in a quiet neighborhood only a short walk from town. It was obvious how much care Michael and Jan put into the place and thoughtfulness about their guests. We will absolutely stay here again.
10.0
Lovely Home - Great Location
Jan and Michael have a lovely home in a great location.
10.0
Great location, cozy and quiet with wonderful outdoor space.
Wonderful. It was chilly so we used the fireplace and cozy living room, but the outdoor patio was lovely. Kitchen fabulous and everything comfy and spotless. We will be back!
10.0
Carmel golf trip
Outstanding accommodations and location with super attentive hosts.
8.0
Great location adorable property
The property is very close to both the exit from town and many of the great places to go in town. The yard is really sweet. The kitchen well stocked with coffee and spices. Lots of places to relax after golf. It was hotter than expected, one room had a fan, the owner sent another the next day. The only drawback was from the heat everyone was outside to cool off. Their are very small children next door who were quite loud. This was a direct issue of the heat. We understood we were in a residential neighborhood but for some people it might be an issue. The house is just charming. Thanks to the owner for the lovely bottle of wine.
10.0
Fabulous House and Wonderful Hosts
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed an extended weekend here. The house was sparkling clean, well appointed, and in a quiet, beautiful part of Carmel. It's an easy walk to downtown and an enjoyable walk to the beach. And, Jan and Michael were wonderful hosts: communicative, caring and flexible (they were kind enough to give us an early check-in). We will definitely be back!
8.0
A Cozy Carmel Getaway
Michael was very hospitable, and the welcoming gifts (water, wine, and coffee!) were much appreciated. The property was very clean and comfortable. A wonderful outdoor space to lounge and drink coffee in the morning or wine at night.
A note on the location - the property is north of the intersection at Santa Fe and 1st. It looks to be positioned at Torres and 3rd on VRBO, so it is a bit of a further jaunt to town. It was fine for us, but it is not walkable for all.
One additional note - there is a unit downstairs and when items are cooked in the kitchen in the lower unit, the smell wafts upstairs throughout the unit when the windows are open. Save for the extra distance to town and the ventilation in the unit, this property would be five stars.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Carmel by the Sea?
The average price for a rental in Carmel by the Sea is $551 per night. This rental is $667 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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