Casa Serena: Stunning 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Custom Built Home
House in Carmel by the Sea, CA
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Summary:
Flowers welcome you to Casa Serena as you approach the front gate, where a rush of vibrant pinks and purples against a backdrop of warm red stone fills your field of vision. This is the beginning of an unforgettable experience at a custom-built property in the heart of Carmel. An open floor plan allows you to move freely about the gourmet kitchen, grabbing drinks from a sub-zero refrigerator and preparing a meal using state-of-the-art appliances, while watching your loved ones cozy up to the stone fireplace in the adjacent living area.
Wood beams guide your gaze along a vaulted ceiling, enticing you with panoramic views of a massive, fully private and fenced backyard that harmoniously blends stone hardscaping with lush yard space and thriving gardens. Enjoy those cool Carmel evenings around a stunning outdoor fireplace, and explore multiple patios and a newly installed turf side yard. Notice the artist’s studio. Equipped with its own kitchenette, it offers extra privacy and an additional space for tranquil contemplation.
Entering Casa Serena feels like stepping into another world. Lustrous custom finishes and wood shutters meet a sandy taupe palette throughout the home to create the sense of living in an exotic jungle retreat. Of course, this luxurious getaway is just minutes from downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea – the perfect fusion of convenience and serenity.
The Space:
Welcome to Carmel's Casa Serena!
Casa Serena offers guests a custom built Al Saroyan home with 2426 square feet of living space with exceptional quality design and craftsmanship throughout.
This property has everything going for it: a convenient Carmel location, generous square footage and exceptional finishes.
This single level home boasts an open floor plan, a large two car garage, four bedrooms in the main house and a separate studio / office complete with a kitchenette.
Casa Serena has a showcase gourmet kitchen completed in 2020.
Custom shelving, wooden shutters and fresh landscaping are just some of the other improvements.
The flat, entirely usable lot enjoys a gorgeous outdoor fireplace and dining area, multiple patios and a newly installed turf side yard.
The property is fully fenced with an electric gate and courtyard door providing ultimate privacy in the heart of Carmel.
Your hosts have provided the services of Carmel Coast Estate, Inc a locally owned and operated full service Real Estate and Property Management company. Your Property Managers are available by cellular phone, text messaging and email during your visit.
Here at Carmel Coast Estate, we take every measure to ensure the cleanliness of our fully furnished homes. We clean our homes with hospital grade, environmentally friendly, pet & child safe cleaning solutions. Our primary cleaning agent kills 99.99% of all pathogens known to man. As a Sanitizer, it kills 99.99% of common bacteria, As a Virucide it kills 99.99% of viruses, ranging from Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2, Influenza A2, CV1 through 19, Ebola, HBV and HIV-1, Hepatitis C.
County of Monterey Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate # 001326
Monterey County Ordnance requires we collect Transient Occupancy Tax equal to 10.5% of rent. Some Vacation Rental websites do not support collection of T.O.T. In those cases, the Tax must be paid directly to Property Manager prior to or upon arrival for all Rentals shorter than 30 Days.
In order to maintain proper security for owners, guests and contractors, the exterior of this property has electronic surveillance equipment and the property owners may conduct monitoring and surveillance activities.
The deployment of electronic surveillance is limited to locations that do not violate the reasonable expectations
of privacy. Electronic surveillance shall not be implemented in situations where confidential or sensitive
information is likely to be recorded and distinguishable. Electronic surveillance shall not be installed inside
the home; however, doors to the exterior may be covered by electronic surveillance.
Monthly rental rates are discounted to reflect that guests booking reservations of more than 28 days are required to pay Gas, Electric and Water Utilities in addition to the quoted rental rate.
Carmel Coast Estate specializes in Real Estate Sales, Luxury Vacation Rentals, Long Term Rental and Home Watch Services in Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Monterey and Seaside.
The Neighborhood:
Coast Estate invites you to experience the beautiful Monterey Peninsula and California Central Coast. The are is world renown for spectacular coastlines, unique coastal communities, and rich marine life. Coast Estate specializes in Luxury Vacation Rentals in Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Monterey and Seaside.
The village of Carmel-by-the-Sea charms visitors with forested streets and the old English inspired architecture of Hugh Comstock that looks as if it would be at home in the pages of a Fairy Tale. Carmel City Beach is famous for its beautiful white-sand, dog-friendly beach and surfing. The performing arts are alive and well, with concerts and plays at the Golden Bough Theatre, Sunset Center and outdoor Forest Theatre. Dare we mention the hundreds of shops, art galleries and restaurants? The historic Carmel Mission offers daily tours. Point Lobos State Park, offers miles of hiking trails. It’s rich underwater habitat is often referred to as the crown jewel of the State Park system.
Should you travel twelve miles inland on Carmel Valley Road, you will arrive at the charming, provincial Carmel Valley Village. The sun always shines here, and Carmel Valley Village is home to a handful of excellent bistro-style restaurants that offer outdoor dining. A dozen or so local winery tasting rooms are clustered here within walking distance of each other. Garland Ranch Regional Park offers dozens of miles of dog friendly hiking and equestrian trails.
Flowers welcome you to Casa Serena as you approach the front gate, where a rush of vibrant pinks and purples against a backdrop of warm red stone fills your field of vision. This is the beginning of an unforgettable experience at a custom-built property in the heart of Carmel. An open floor plan allows you to move freely about the gourmet kitchen, grabbing drinks from a sub-zero refrigerator and preparing a meal using state-of-the-art appliances, while watching your loved ones cozy up to the stone fireplace in the adjacent living area.
Wood beams guide your gaze along a vaulted ceiling, enticing you with panoramic views of a massive, fully private and fenced backyard that harmoniously blends stone hardscaping with lush yard space and thriving gardens. Enjoy those cool Carmel evenings around a stunning outdoor fireplace, and explore multiple patios and a newly installed turf side yard. Notice the artist’s studio. Equipped with its own kitchenette, it offers extra privacy and an additional space for tranquil contemplation.
Entering Casa Serena feels like stepping into another world. Lustrous custom finishes and wood shutters meet a sandy taupe palette throughout the home to create the sense of living in an exotic jungle retreat. Of course, this luxurious getaway is just minutes from downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea – the perfect fusion of convenience and serenity.
The Space:
Welcome to Carmel's Casa Serena!
Casa Serena offers guests a custom built Al Saroyan home with 2426 square feet of living space with exceptional quality design and craftsmanship throughout.
This property has everything going for it: a convenient Carmel location, generous square footage and exceptional finishes.
This single level home boasts an open floor plan, a large two car garage, four bedrooms in the main house and a separate studio / office complete with a kitchenette.
Casa Serena has a showcase gourmet kitchen completed in 2020.
Custom shelving, wooden shutters and fresh landscaping are just some of the other improvements.
The flat, entirely usable lot enjoys a gorgeous outdoor fireplace and dining area, multiple patios and a newly installed turf side yard.
The property is fully fenced with an electric gate and courtyard door providing ultimate privacy in the heart of Carmel.
Your hosts have provided the services of Carmel Coast Estate, Inc a locally owned and operated full service Real Estate and Property Management company. Your Property Managers are available by cellular phone, text messaging and email during your visit.
Here at Carmel Coast Estate, we take every measure to ensure the cleanliness of our fully furnished homes. We clean our homes with hospital grade, environmentally friendly, pet & child safe cleaning solutions. Our primary cleaning agent kills 99.99% of all pathogens known to man. As a Sanitizer, it kills 99.99% of common bacteria, As a Virucide it kills 99.99% of viruses, ranging from Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2, Influenza A2, CV1 through 19, Ebola, HBV and HIV-1, Hepatitis C.
County of Monterey Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate # 001326
Monterey County Ordnance requires we collect Transient Occupancy Tax equal to 10.5% of rent. Some Vacation Rental websites do not support collection of T.O.T. In those cases, the Tax must be paid directly to Property Manager prior to or upon arrival for all Rentals shorter than 30 Days.
In order to maintain proper security for owners, guests and contractors, the exterior of this property has electronic surveillance equipment and the property owners may conduct monitoring and surveillance activities.
The deployment of electronic surveillance is limited to locations that do not violate the reasonable expectations
of privacy. Electronic surveillance shall not be implemented in situations where confidential or sensitive
information is likely to be recorded and distinguishable. Electronic surveillance shall not be installed inside
the home; however, doors to the exterior may be covered by electronic surveillance.
Monthly rental rates are discounted to reflect that guests booking reservations of more than 28 days are required to pay Gas, Electric and Water Utilities in addition to the quoted rental rate.
Carmel Coast Estate specializes in Real Estate Sales, Luxury Vacation Rentals, Long Term Rental and Home Watch Services in Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Monterey and Seaside.
The Neighborhood:
Coast Estate invites you to experience the beautiful Monterey Peninsula and California Central Coast. The are is world renown for spectacular coastlines, unique coastal communities, and rich marine life. Coast Estate specializes in Luxury Vacation Rentals in Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Monterey and Seaside.
The village of Carmel-by-the-Sea charms visitors with forested streets and the old English inspired architecture of Hugh Comstock that looks as if it would be at home in the pages of a Fairy Tale. Carmel City Beach is famous for its beautiful white-sand, dog-friendly beach and surfing. The performing arts are alive and well, with concerts and plays at the Golden Bough Theatre, Sunset Center and outdoor Forest Theatre. Dare we mention the hundreds of shops, art galleries and restaurants? The historic Carmel Mission offers daily tours. Point Lobos State Park, offers miles of hiking trails. It’s rich underwater habitat is often referred to as the crown jewel of the State Park system.
Should you travel twelve miles inland on Carmel Valley Road, you will arrive at the charming, provincial Carmel Valley Village. The sun always shines here, and Carmel Valley Village is home to a handful of excellent bistro-style restaurants that offer outdoor dining. A dozen or so local winery tasting rooms are clustered here within walking distance of each other. Garland Ranch Regional Park offers dozens of miles of dog friendly hiking and equestrian trails.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Carmel by the Sea, CA
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely incredible home. Everything was perfect. We hope to make this trip annually and will definitely be hoping to stay in this house again.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place for family with pets as it had a big fenced yard and 4 bedrooms all with king beds. Easy walk for everyone to middle of Carmel shops and dining.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautifully appointed home in the heart of Carmel. Perfect getaway for a family.
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome property with plenty of sleeping and gathering space.
10.0 / 10.0
We absolutely loved our stay here. Everyone loved their rooms, slept so well in such a quiet space, and created great memories in the living room and around the dining room table. The kitchen was well appointed, allowing us to have fun cooking for each other. Great location. Landscaping was beautiful, creating a very relaxed outdoor space.
10.0 / 10.0
This was a perfect house for our family! Everything from the wood burning fireplace with lovely, comfortable seating to the leather couch with soft wool blankets made us feel at home!
The kitchen was the best equipped kitchen I have had! An exquisite house.
10.0 / 10.0
This rental was beautiful and the property manager is great. Spacious and comfortable rooms and stocked with everything you need. A true luxury property.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful house and property just a few minute drive from downtown Carmel. We visit Carmel every year and will definitely be looking to stay here again. Everything was clean and check in was easy. Great communication from Marco. Property as advertised! Can't wait to come back.
10.0 / 10.0
Great for three couples, plenty of room, well stocked kitchen with high end appliances and dishes. Everything was top notch, even cashmere throws in the living area. You’ll love it, just book it now! Plenty of restaurants and groceries nearby. You get garage opener and gate openers as well. Just know the gate closes after about 90 seconds so you can’t just leave it open.
10.0 / 10.0
Plenty of room across 4 bedrooms and the home was beautiful and clean and very comfortable. Great location near downtown Carmel (walkable). Quiet and easy access to the highway.
10.0 / 10.0
I have stayed in MANY rentals before, but none have been like this. First of all, the management (Marco!) is thorough, professional, friendly, and highly communicative. The entire rental process was simple and accurate. The house itself is truly beautiful. Spotlessly clean, VERY well outfitted, and exactly as pictured in every photo. It's about a 20 minute walk down to the village, which is easy (even in the pouring rain we encountered). The house, despite its relative closeness to Highway 1, is absolutely quiet (and I hate road noise). Do not hesitate to rent this gorgeous home...you won't want to leave.
10.0 / 10.0
What an absolutely perfect house for all 6 of us. Perfect bedroom/bathroom set up. Gorgeous back yard. Perfectly furnished with a kitchen that had everything we needed. Thank you for allowing us to celebrate superbowl weekend in your lovely home.
10.0 / 10.0
The property and home were absolutely beautiful! We enjoyed the cleanliness, convenience of the in-home washer and dryer, and spacious layout which left each guest with their own personal space. The hosts were very communicative, which left us feeling well taken care of. The front gate was a little tricky because we had a big vehicle, but it wasn’t because of lack of direction on the owners part. The directions made sense once we experienced it firsthand.
The only thing to be careful of is the door stops on the floor. If you’re not looking, it might be easy to stub your toes on them.
I would definitely book again next time we go back to Carmel.
10.0 / 10.0
Highly recommended for a stay in Carmel
10.0 / 10.0
Our family had an outstanding visit. The property is very comfortable -- well-appointed and well-maintained -- and had everything we needed inside and outside to enjoy a family gathering. It is in a quiet neighborhood with a reasonable walk (+/- 20 minutes) to the core of Carmel. Check-in and check-out were easy and ownership did a fantastic job making us feel welcomed. We would absolutely stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed a wonderful week with our three children, their spouses and our 2 year old granddaughter! The house accommodated all of us with four bedrooms and 3 baths. A little bit of a walk into downtown Carmel, but doable. What could improve the property? A full length mirror, robes and better internet connection. Overall a great place to stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect house for family of 4 couples and 2 babies. Location was perfect. Condition of home was exceptional.
10.0 / 10.0
Modern kitchen / upgraded amenities on a full size lot which is nicely fenced in. Property manager responsive and very helpful. Only note is that the separate ADU doesn’t have WiFi so while great for some separate space, it’s not the easiest to work from.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful family vacation home!
10.0 / 10.0
The house was beautiful, spacious and well-appointed. The location was also terrific—a short walk to Carmel's shopping district and a short drive to other area sites. We would definitely stay here again for future family get togethers.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home, comfortable for four couples.
10.0 / 10.0
We have stayed here a couple of times now. Is a great house that we thoroughly enjoyed again!
10.0 / 10.0
I highly recommend this home. It’s very nice, very well maintained and well appointed. Lots of big and little things are high quality. We enjoyed everything about it and every interaction with the team managing it was easy and pleasant. They are all very thoughtful. If being a short walk to town or the beach is important to you this may not be perfect for you (although you can walk to town and it is a pleasant walk). But it was perfect for four brothers on a golf outing and when we’re back we’ll book it again without a moment’s hesitation.
10.0 / 10.0
Two weeks before our stay we were informed we would have to vacate our home for two days for an unexpected construction event. I searched for a home that would take us-with our two dogs. We ended up staying at Casa Serena and it was WONDERFUL ! We left blistering Los Angeles temperatures and arrived in Carmel with a huge sigh of relief. My teenage son and his two friends did a UC Santa Cruz tour, my oldest son and his partner toured the Carmel Mission, and hiked and we all toured
Monterey, the aquarium and Cannery Row-with the pooches ! The house was perfect for our group-everyone had their own private space and we gathered in the living room/dining room for meals and movies at the end of our days. It was truly a great and unexpected retreat for our family. We will definitely stay here again !
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home, great location. Fantastic stay. One of the very best.
10.0 / 10.0
This lovely home is just as pictured if not better! Clean, spacious, and well located in a quiet neighborhood. Nice added touches across the entire property that make this stay well worth the price.
10.0 / 10.0
We just loved our stay here. We were in Carmel for a family vacation and the house had everything we wanted. 6 adults and 1 toddler. had plenty of space, the beds were so comfortable, and the yard was great for our grandson. Cant say enough about how great this house was. no complaints at all
10.0 / 10.0
We had an absolutely wonderful time. The house is beautiful. Sisters gathering from Maine, Massachusetts Georgia and LA. had the best gathering place. Our last night outside by the fireplace and preparing samores was memorable. Laughing, cooking and perfect togetherness in a gorgeous home.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property.
10.0 / 10.0
Our group of 8 women traveled to Carmel for the Big Sur Marathon. This property was just perfect, within 5 minutes of everything. We shopped, ate downtown, went to the beach, visited Folktale winery....and raced Big Sur! The property had everything we needed and the beds/bedding were so cozy and comfy. Loved everything about our stay!
10.0 / 10.0
lovely house, well maintained with an enormous kitchen and big bedrooms. Unfortunately, we were there during the first wave of repeated atmospheric rivers that hit the west coast. So we lost power (as did half the town of Carmel) for much of one day. And the internet also went out (for another day) Having said all that, lots of indoor activities with my grandchildren and we were able to go into town frequently, especially for meals. just a heads up for travelers to Carmel: parking downtown can be VERY difficult so if you have dinner plans, go early. One lovely, sunny, windy day where we went to the beach. visited friends who lived close and went to a wonderful bruch at Clint Eastwood's place down by the water.
10.0 / 10.0
The house was great for our family weekend. Fully equipped. Nice bedrooms. Great outdoor area. Just a few minutes from downtown Carmel and Monterey. Would highly recommend and stay there again. Thanks!
10.0 / 10.0
Nice home, nice back yard and home was well stocked. Location is a bit close to the major highway and you can hear some road traffic when you are out back, but not too bad. You can walk to town, but it is a mile to the start of downtown and the walk is hilly. Had trouble operating the heat lamps in the back yard.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful house, very comfortable, fully equipped kitchen, great location!
10.0 / 10.0
The owners do a wonderful and thoughtful job in providing the best for their guests. Outstanding stay. Wonderfully equipped kitchen and home. Walking distance to downtown Carmel is a plus too.
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice property. Works well for 4 adults or couples.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect property for our family and great location - convenient to downtown Carmel, Pebble Beach and Monterey.
10.0 / 10.0
Marco did a great job throughout the process. Highly recommend coastal estates.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay and gather with family. Would definitely stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
This trip was planned last year after our mom passed away
Mom and dad started their lives in Carmel in 1963
My sister Cathy was born there and baptized at the mission - we had a great time house was absolutely wonderful just perfect can’t thank y’all enough wonderful trip we’re so grateful for the time at casa sarena 500 stars
Thanks 🙏
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 $548 per night. This rental is $1,213 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Casa Serena: Stunning 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Custom Built Home. 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 Casa Serena: Stunning 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Custom Built Home pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Casa Serena: Stunning 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Custom Built Home?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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