3771 Serenity in the Woods ~ Unique Architecture, Like Being in a Tree House!
4.7
Outstanding(32 Reviews)House in Del Monte Forest, CA
6 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
Sanctuary Vacation Rentals is proud to present "Serenity in the Woods"! Sleeps up to 6 guests.
A wood-pole-construction home becomes one with the sky and native pine forest in Pebble Beach®, backed by greenbelt in a tranquil setting.
The 3-bedroom, 3-bath cabin-like home designed by architect David Allen Smith has been featured in architectural books, Sunset Magazine, and the L.A. Times, and features floor-to-ceiling south-facing windows and skylights that face the Del Monte forest and allow generous amounts of natural light to flow through the entire house. The Homeowners have chosen to maximize the views by excluding window coverings throughout the home.
Built in 1971, the 2,068-square-foot split-level home is designed to bring the outdoors inside, with decks off the main living area and the primary suite, the perfect spots to enjoy sunsets and starlight. The home incorporates both mid-century modernist styling and a rustic feel with its unique design featuring wood planks and poles.
The home features vaulted ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, an open floor plan and hardwood floors in the kitchen, dining area and living room, and cozy bedrooms with built-in storage spaces.
Despite feeling away from it all, it’s just a few minutes by car from the best that Pebble Beach® has to offer in dining, shopping, golf and other recreational activities. It’s just 10 minutes by car to downtown Carmel, charming Pacific Grove, or popular attractions such as Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
The home offers a carport on the street level with a convenient entryway, making it easy to bring in groceries and other items. There is parking for two small vehicles in the carport and additional parking on the street.
Living Spaces
The living room features a TV mounted above the wood-burning fireplace surrounded by comfortable seats, an ideal setting for conversation, board games or reading a good book.
Kitchen and Dining
The galley-style kitchen has a distinct mid-century vibe and offers a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a combination microwave-convection oven, and a four-burner gas cooktop, in addition to custom-made wooden cabinetry, solid surface countertops and a double sink with a pull-out faucet.
An adjacent dining area has seating for five around a wooden table adjacent to the wall of windows that looks out among the trees. A long built-in buffet provides ample space for a bar area or for buffet-style meals. The deck also provides additional space for entertaining or enjoying the view.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
All the bedrooms also have expansive views of the nearby forest through floor-to-ceiling windows which are not encumbered with window coverings of any kind.
Bedroom #1 is located on the main/lower level and includes a king bed with wooden headboard, a private deck, an en suite bath with shower and built-in storage space.
Bedroom #2, also on the main level, has two extra long twin beds that can, alternatively, become a split king with foam topper as needed and an en suite full bathroom.
Bedroom #3, upstairs, has a queen bed and is next to the full hallway bath which has a combination tub/shower and pedestal sink.
Also upstairs in a lofty mezzanine area is the media room with cozy seating, small library, queen sofa bed, and HDTV. This space cantilevers over the lower living room space and has low, open walls that look down on the rooms below.
A stacked washer-dryer unit is located in a closet on the upper level.
There is also an exterior entrance from the upper level that exits onto the carport area.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome with pre-approval, an additional pet fee and a signed pet addendum.
This vacation home is professionally managed by Sanctuary Vacation Rentals. With over 15 years of property management experience, Sanctuary strives to provide environments that nurture and inspire with all the comforts of home. Each home has beach towels, shower and bath amenities and spa-style robes. Our team is available 7 days a week to assist you. We look forward to hosting you!
A wood-pole-construction home becomes one with the sky and native pine forest in Pebble Beach®, backed by greenbelt in a tranquil setting.
The 3-bedroom, 3-bath cabin-like home designed by architect David Allen Smith has been featured in architectural books, Sunset Magazine, and the L.A. Times, and features floor-to-ceiling south-facing windows and skylights that face the Del Monte forest and allow generous amounts of natural light to flow through the entire house. The Homeowners have chosen to maximize the views by excluding window coverings throughout the home.
Built in 1971, the 2,068-square-foot split-level home is designed to bring the outdoors inside, with decks off the main living area and the primary suite, the perfect spots to enjoy sunsets and starlight. The home incorporates both mid-century modernist styling and a rustic feel with its unique design featuring wood planks and poles.
The home features vaulted ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, an open floor plan and hardwood floors in the kitchen, dining area and living room, and cozy bedrooms with built-in storage spaces.
Despite feeling away from it all, it’s just a few minutes by car from the best that Pebble Beach® has to offer in dining, shopping, golf and other recreational activities. It’s just 10 minutes by car to downtown Carmel, charming Pacific Grove, or popular attractions such as Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
The home offers a carport on the street level with a convenient entryway, making it easy to bring in groceries and other items. There is parking for two small vehicles in the carport and additional parking on the street.
Living Spaces
The living room features a TV mounted above the wood-burning fireplace surrounded by comfortable seats, an ideal setting for conversation, board games or reading a good book.
Kitchen and Dining
The galley-style kitchen has a distinct mid-century vibe and offers a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a combination microwave-convection oven, and a four-burner gas cooktop, in addition to custom-made wooden cabinetry, solid surface countertops and a double sink with a pull-out faucet.
An adjacent dining area has seating for five around a wooden table adjacent to the wall of windows that looks out among the trees. A long built-in buffet provides ample space for a bar area or for buffet-style meals. The deck also provides additional space for entertaining or enjoying the view.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
All the bedrooms also have expansive views of the nearby forest through floor-to-ceiling windows which are not encumbered with window coverings of any kind.
Bedroom #1 is located on the main/lower level and includes a king bed with wooden headboard, a private deck, an en suite bath with shower and built-in storage space.
Bedroom #2, also on the main level, has two extra long twin beds that can, alternatively, become a split king with foam topper as needed and an en suite full bathroom.
Bedroom #3, upstairs, has a queen bed and is next to the full hallway bath which has a combination tub/shower and pedestal sink.
Also upstairs in a lofty mezzanine area is the media room with cozy seating, small library, queen sofa bed, and HDTV. This space cantilevers over the lower living room space and has low, open walls that look down on the rooms below.
A stacked washer-dryer unit is located in a closet on the upper level.
There is also an exterior entrance from the upper level that exits onto the carport area.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome with pre-approval, an additional pet fee and a signed pet addendum.
This vacation home is professionally managed by Sanctuary Vacation Rentals. With over 15 years of property management experience, Sanctuary strives to provide environments that nurture and inspire with all the comforts of home. Each home has beach towels, shower and bath amenities and spa-style robes. Our team is available 7 days a week to assist you. We look forward to hosting you!
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Del Monte Forest, CA
Reviews
4.7
Outstanding(32 Reviews)4.7
We covered a lot of ground on our whirlwind California family vacation, Sausalito, Napa, Yosemite, Carmel/Monterey. The last leg of our journey was spent at the Tree House in the Pebble Beach community, what a spectacular way to finish our vacation. Comfortable, clean, quiets with easy access to all the Monterey Peninsula and South to Big Sur. Last supper enjoyed at Pebble Beach Golf Club overlooking the 18th green a stones throw from the Tree House.
4.7
Great
4.7
The house was perfectly located. The house was perfect for our stay.
4.7
As advertised! Clean. Well equipped. Beautiful house and setting. We very much enjoyed our stay and will book again. Thanks.
4.7
Well appointed, plenty of supplies including paper products, covered parking, welcoming greeting at the gate. Loved the table, large enough to accommodate eating and a jigsaw puzzle.
4.7
It's just a quant, simple well cared for home. I couldn't have been happier.
4.7
We loved this home. Great location with easy access to all things Carmel, Pebble Beach and Monterey. We would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend.
4.7
The house is as pictured and was comfortable for our family of five. The view looking out into the woods was lovely and it was very light and airy inside. The only issue we had was the dining room table was a tall table and the quality of the chairs/bench was not the best. They were loose and rickety which was a concern for my 85 year old mother. Due to the height of the table, we couldn’t swap out chairs, so that presented a problem. Also, the single beds in the downstairs bedroom were VERY creaky, I think due to the quality of the bed frames. Other than that, the house was well stocked and wonderfully located off the 17 mile drive so it was easy heading into Carmel and Monterey. Note: there are no window coverings in the downstairs bedrooms - not a issue for us but something that should be known to guests who prefer dark bedrooms and assured privacy.
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Home was located close to everything. Loved the view! House had everything we needed to cook and relax. We wish there had been more available outdoors on the patio (cushioned seating/gas fire pit). Loved the house!
4.7
We enjoyed this tree house like home in the Del Monte Forest with it's large deck and serene forest view just a short drive to Carmel and within the beautiful 17 mile drive boundaries. With all the large windows and tree views we felt surrounded by nature even when indoors. Enjoying the cozy fireplace at night after dinner was another pleasure.
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great place to relax. Neighbor seemed to use trash cans and there was no space for our garbage from the weekend. We had to pack our trash and take it home to throw away. I mentioned this to management twice via text and once on a call. I was told someone would be by to make space in the outside dumpster, but no one stopped by.
4.7
The amount of windows facing the forest in back made me feel like I was staying in a tree house.
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Every year we rent a Sanctuary Vacation home in November to celebrate our Family Holiday as we live on opposite coasts. This house suited us well. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well equipped, and the setting beautiful. Proximity to everything in Carmel and Monterey just a few minutes drive. This house is a preserved 1970s mid-modern gem with a Soleri bell hanging in the foyer! Expect this house to reflect the era. The only issue is that the deck of this house is not child or pet friendly (the railing is not to code and it is well above the ground). If young children or pets are part of your entourage, you may need a different property.
4.7
The "treehouse" is a great place for a getaway. Beautiful setting amongst the trees. Soaring ceilings and glass. Nicely appointed. Close to Highway 1 and near the 17 mile drive. Easy access and close to all the major area attractions.
4.7
I stayed here for four nights with my wife, my sister, and a friend. So four adults in three bedrooms. Everything was great - beds, linen, appliances, and other amenities all thoughtfully provisioned. The living space is just magnificent - ceiling high windows, skylights, lighting, comfortable and spacious. This was a very relaxing place to hang out with family and friends.
4.7
Very good.
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
great accomodation
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This charming home captivates you with timeless architectural features like soaring volumes and hand-crafted redwood panels. Though built more than five decades ago, the feel is contemporary and comforting. The owners offer experienced guidance about living in their home often making use of small, tastefully framed information, for instance, about internet access. Plus, VRBO is there to respond quickly to issues that need fixing (e.g. light switch not working).
4.7
Serenity in the Woods is an apt name for this property. It has the feel of an upscale cabin in the woods with a wonderful view of the surrounding trees. It is very private and quiet with enough amenities to make it very comfortable. The floor to ceiling windows make this home very bright. The location is perfect if you want to enjoy both Monterey and Carmel. My family loved this house. We had one or two issues that were rapidly addressed by the management staff. If you are looking for a quiet place in the Pebble Beach area this is a great option.
4.7
Will come again
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed at Serenity in the Woods for the entire month of March. Everywhere you were in the house was like being outside with the comforts of inside. The entire south wall is made of glass panels as you can see from the pictures. The kitchen had everything you could want (there are many cabinets, so if you don't find something, keep looking). The oven is an unfamiliar brand (I think European), but works well. I did have to look up instructions on how to use it on the internet. The beds and furniture were comfortable. Sanctuary Vacation Rentals was prompt at responding to any requests. The location is ideal; half-way between Carmel-by-the-Sea and Monterey, close to Highway 1, and next to Pebble Beach with easy and free access to 17 Mile Dr. There was a lot of places to visit and to hike nearby. We went to the Monterey Aquarium, visited Carmel Valley, and hiked Point Lobos and Big Sur, among other things. The place was clean. The only downside were the March rains which were unusually heavy this year.
4.7
NOT MAINTAINED, APPLIANCE BROKEN DOWN, NO SHADING FOR SUN, UP TO 95 DEGREES IN THE HOUSE TWO DAYS, NO VENTILATION IN THE HOUSE OR SCREENS, MASTER BATH REMINISCENT O F A CHEAP 1960S MOTEL, BAD OVERLY SMALL KITCHEN, OVEN BROKEN, WASHER /DRYER BROKEN, ONLY ONE KEY OR ARRIVAL, HOWEVER RANDALL WAS VERY NICE AND HELPFUL--NE AT LEAST BROUGHT FANS-------NOT ENOUGH MASTER CLOSET SPACE, NO TELEVISIONS WORKED IN AN SANE WAY, NOT ENOUGH PLATES, NO SALAD PLATES--NO TV IN LIVING ROOM, APPLIANCES LISTED WERE NOT THERE-------FRONT STEPS COVERED IN BIRD DROPPINGS AND WHEN REPORTED GOT NO RESPONSE AND HAD TO MOVE IN WITH THOSE SLICK AND DIRTY STEPS------AND ON AND ON
4.7
Only ok
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Could not open windows, no screens, poor air circulation. Appliances were ok
At best.
At best.
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Could not open windows, no screens, poor air circulation. Appliances were okAt best.
4.7
Christmas In The Woods
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is a beautiful house in a great location. The pictures that you see are exactly as we found the house. The house was clean and all the furniture and beds are comfortable. Sanctuary Vacation Rentals which manages the house has great employees and are extremely polite and helpful. We had a great Christmas.
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is a beautiful house in a great location. The pictures that you see are exactly as we found the house. The house was clean and all the furniture and beds are comfortable. Sanctuary Vacation Rentals which manages the house has great employees and are extremely polite and helpful. We had a great Christmas.
4.7
nice place to stay!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The property management people are very helpful!
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The property management people are very helpful!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Del Monte Forest?
The average price for a rental in Del Monte Forest is $510 per night. This rental is $503 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 3771 Serenity in the Woods ~ Unique Architecture, Like Being in a Tree House!. 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 3771 Serenity in the Woods ~ Unique Architecture, Like Being in a Tree House! 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 3771 Serenity in the Woods ~ Unique Architecture, Like Being in a Tree House!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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