This is our second stay and it was lovelier than ever. The gardens and outside seating areas are terrific for reading, having a meal or just relaxing. The kitchen is fully equipped so you can make meals if you decide not to visit one of the nearby restaurants. It is a short walk to downtown Carmel. The beds are super comfy and the fireplace is an added cozy touch. Hillary was also great to communicate with and very responsive. We will return!!

Loved all the spaces inside and out. Extensive gardens and quaint home. Plenty of room to relax and a minute away from everything in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Our stay was perfect. The garden was a.joy to explore, the home provides everything anyone could want. The beds are great. Thank you!

This property is a gem! It is very clean, comfortable and beautiful. It truly felt like a home away from home. The passes to the Monterey Aquarium is an added bonus. We loved our stay and hope to return soon.

We loved our stay at the Carmel cottage. It felt like we were in Europe. The gardens are exquisite and had everything that we could need. It was clean, organized, and very comfortable. We rented E bikes, and it was the perfect location to the town. We had a wonderful stay and we would definitely, again and recommend it highly. Hilary was a perfect host!

The home sits on a very large corner lot in the quiet neighborhood north of Ocean Ave. At first glance, you might think the property would hear noise from nearby highway 1. However, the well manicured and landscaped yard seems absorb the sound in a way that leaves you feeling quiet and solitude in the best ways. The house was ideal for our anniversary weekend as it gave easy access to all Carmel has to offer with extremely comfortable accommodations. The house is clean and well appointed, the gardens are even more impressive in person and the home’s furnishings are very comfortable. In short, we look forward to coming back!

We have been coming to Carmel for over 40 years and mostly staying at The Cypress Inn or The Lodge at Pebble Beach. We wanted to try a cottage this time and we are so happy we found this gem. The home is charming, gardens are spectacular for relaxing, reading and just enjoying. The kitchen was fully stocked with anything you might need. Beds were comfy. TV's in every room with Netflix. Restaurants, beach and shops are close by. The owner was very helpful and responsive, when needed. We already have a return trip planned.

I absolutely loved my stay at this beautiful cottage. The house and gardens are more than I could have hoped for. The home is very comfortable and beautifully decorated. There is so much natural light. We enjoyed many spots to read and look out in the garden. So cozy! Our host thought of everything to make our stay comfortable and just perfect for us. Her recommendations for food, clothing, and activities were wonderful and taken by us. Any questions we had were answered immediately. Our favorite meal in Carmel was a grocery recommendation that we just brought back to the cottage so we could enjoy it surrounded by all the flowers in the garden. The location is wonderful too. We enjoyed walks in the neighborhood and an easy walk into town. I can't say enough wonderful things about this cottage and host. It was such a perfect and loved stay. I am so eager to return!

This is the second time I have stayed at the cottage. It is a magical place. It is extremely well taken care of, well appointed with everything you could imagine needing, a perfect location, peaceful and charming. Hillary is unparalleled in her hosting ability. She is proactive in her communication and in assuring you have an amazing trip. I hope to be back again soon!

This was a rare opportunity to have a relaxing stay in Carmel for a few days. This home is especially lovely and comfortable. The host has thought of everything we could have wanted. The outside grounds are stunning with plenty of areas to sit and enjoy nature. We just got lucky that it was available. I can't imagine it not being booked pretty far out. It is very close to the shops and restaurants in Carmel and the beach, but is situated in a quiet neighborhood, away from noise and traffic. We loved it and the host is wonderful!

This beautiful property was our home for 3 days of combined spring break and 20 Year Anniversary celebrations. The property offered something for every family member. My wife loved the gardens, the kids enjoyed their own bedroom and the table tennis. The kitchen was equipped with more than the bare essentials and we found it easy to prepare a family dinner. Of course the great restaurants down the street in Carmel will have you leaving the house some of the time. We can’t wait to return.

..and I give that compliment having just completed 6 mos of back-to-back quality vacation rentals waiting for a California home renovation to finish. This property is exceptional but beyond what the photos illustrate, the refreshing thing is that the owner has terrific taste (the cottage/property are elegantly casual and clean!), the quality of everything in the house is superior (including bed linens and cookware) and the owner/host was available if needed and graciously accommodating (truly empathic to make sure we had a great stay: providing her personal mobile phone number, checking in with us to see if we need anything remotely from her permanent home also in the community yet respecting our privacy while we were staying there). Our stay was over Christmas and without asking, Hillary had the home and property elegantly decorated including having a Christmas tree. The entire experience there was so good that our family did not miss having the holiday at our own home- and the specialness of this Carmel place made it fun, highly recommend,

Beautiful house and gardens! Hillary was an exceptional host.

This inviting cottage is extraordinary, both inside & out! The owners provide hospitality-plus, with great attention to detail and special extras. Comfy furnishings, thoughtful decor, “heavenly” beds, a well-equipped kitchen and fabulous outdoor garden/yard added up to a comfortable, pleasant, enhanced stay… we could not have enjoyed it more!! Communication was smooth and timely in all respects. The host was available to answer questions and offered helpful tips on local restaurants, shops and activities. It was hard to leave; we hope to return for a future visit.

The house and grounds are absolutely beautiful. Any trip to Carmel is great but this elevated the experience above and beyond. It’s like staying in a fairytale. So much love, care and talent went into the creation of this unique home. Had some pretty awful travel experiences on the way home but would do it again just for this.

Hillary’s cottage was an absolute dream. The gardens are magnificent, she was incredibly hospitable, and there were several nice touches for families with young kids. Can’t wait to return. Thank you!

We loved this house. Gardens 360 degrees around the house. Bunnies and birds hanging out with us. We felt like Snow White would be coming around the corner at any minute. And Hillary is wonderful!!

My husband and I celebrated a quiet milestone birthday at this beautiful cottage and we cannot emphasize enough what an exceptional property this is in Carmel-by-the-Sea. We looked at each other and said, "This is the hands down the best vacation rental we have ever stayed at..." for the charm, details, gardens, host communication, location, EVERYTHING! We found ourselves not wanting to leave to play cards in one of the many cozy garden vignettes, and even cancelled one of our dinner reservations to "eat at home." The hostess makes the property perfect- I have never received such thorough and prompt communication from anyone else...so refreshing! We checked out and already started to plan our return. We love this fairytale cottage.

We loved everything about this house. The yard is like a botanical garden, the beds are so comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need for cooking and entertaining! We will be back!

A charming cottage home surrounded on every side by beautiful gardens with multiple seating areas. A gas fireplace in the main living area make a perfect ending to every day.

Wonderful, charming, cottage that is beyond superlatives. The cottage is in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance of the town's restaurants and shops. Hillary is an excellent hostess with lots of great recommendations. Wanted to stay longer and looking forward to a return visit.

This was our first visit to Carmel and Hillary was so helpful with places to dine or visit, all the special gems! She also so graciously arranged for a late night dinner for us as we arrived so late! She was truly our fairy godmother!! This home is beautiful and cozy, the grounds are breathtaking . The house was very well stocked and we especially enjoyed cooking in the lovely kitchen. Even a bit of rain the first couple of days only added to the romantic feel of this cottage! We can’t wait to come back, thank you Hillary!!

This was a 5 star experience all around! An incredibly thoughtful host, whose local tips were priceless. The house is as beautiful as it is comfortable. We absolutely loved our stay!

The cottage is a dream. It is perfectly decorated, the beds are super cozy and the outdoor spaces are beautiful. The kitchen is well stocked with everything one would need to create culinary perfection. Hillary is the perfect host. I felt so welcome and she made sure our family had everything we needed. The location is quiet and close to everything. We will be back. We had a magical weekend and cannot wait to return.

Very comfortable and great location.

This is truly an incredible place, right out of a story book. Hillary was extremely accommodating and a wonderful host. We will be back soon!

Wonderful and the Host Hillary was so helpful in every way!

Hillary was a wonderful host and made my stay extra special! Hillary pays attention to every detail and wants her guest to have a wonderful time. The gardens are absolutely beautiful on her property !

This cottage was built in 1925 and has been tastefully brought to the 21st century while still maintaining its original charm. It is a wonderful place to unwind and relax. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with everything from all clad pots and pans to a vita mix blender. There are smart TVs in every room and a sound system that you can pare with your smart phone. There are numerous restaurants a couple of miles away. There is also a fantastic walking path along the picturesque coastline that goes for miles.

This was a special mother/daughter getaway to celebrate a thirtieth birthday. The house surpassed all our expectations; and, Hillary could not have been easier to work with. Neither my daughter nor I wanted to leave. We both highly recommend.

This fairytale cottage was even better than we anticipated. The cottage and surrounding gardens are spectacular. Every detail of the interior and gardens were perfect. Beautiful kitchen, fireplace, fire pit, super comfortable beds and furniture and lovely bathroom. My teenagers loved the gardens and ping pong table. We honestly didn’t want to leave!

We had a wonderful time staying in this gorgeous cottage. The house was perfect, beautifully decorated, and super cozy. The cottage sits on a large property for the area, surrounded by breathtaking gardens--with many hidden areas to enjoy. Hillary was an incredible host, super helpful with information about local restaurants and things to do. She was extremely accessible and available and went out of her way to may sure that we had the best stay possible. We loved that we were able to walk into town easily. We ordered take out more that we expected because we enjoyed spending time in the house so much and did not want to leave. We hope to stay at this special cottage again!