3897 Driftwood - Light and Bright Beach Home Full of Life and Whimsy, Hot Tub
House in Carmel by the Sea, CA
7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
Sanctuary Vacation Rentals is proud to present "Driftwood"! This home sleeps up to 7 guests.
Full of amenities and artful details to delight, this bright, beachy 1800 sf home is the perfect getaway when you want to visit Carmel.
Located in a Carmel Point neighborhood close to Carmel River Beach, this single-level home has everything you need to make your vacation special. Walk to the beach and happy hour at Mission Ranch. Just a short drive away are the natural wonders of Point Lobos State Reserve and Big Sur. All the restaurants, boutique shops and attractions of Carmel-by-the-Sea and the entire Monterey Peninsula are nearby. Enjoy world class golf, Car Week, Bach Festival and other events from this perfect home-away-from-home.
Living Spaces
Open concept living room with high vaulted ceiling and skylights faces the enclosed front courtyard, making a great indoor-outdoor flow. A large Smart TV with streaming options and a wood burning fireplace are part of a large wall of built-in shelves. A comfy sofa with chaise and nearby armchairs are a great place to settle in for a movie or conversation. Beautifully finished wood floors glow and area rugs further warm the space visually.
A detached bonus room is located in the backyard. It has a large wall-mounted Smart TV, a cushy sofa and ottoman as well as a desk space.
The home has several Smart features like Google TVs, remote controlled outdoor fountain, key-less entry, reliable, speedy Starlink internet and solar power with 2 Tesla power walls providing consistent power for days if a winter storm blows through the area.
Kitchen and Dining
The gourmet kitchen has stainless steel appliances including a large refrigerator, a 5 burner gas stove, a wall oven and a separate warming drawer. A large window over the sink looks out on the private, verdant back yard.
The Great Outdoors
An enclosed front yard space features multiple comfortable seating options, a fire pit and the trickling fountain will help melt away all stress.
The private back yard is completely fenced and boasts a hot tub, propane BBQ grill, a dining table and various patio seating options connected by a stone path.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Bedroom #1 is a suite with a king bed, a twin day bed and a Smart TV viewable from either bed. The room features high ceilings, skylights, a four-poster bed and direct access to the back yard and patio with a hot tub.
The en suite bathroom has a decadent deep soaking tub with a view of the garden, a separate standing shower with smooth stones and custom tile, and two vessel sinks at the large vanity.
Bedroom #2 has a queen bed and a desk and chair.
Bedroom #3 has a twin daybed with a pull out trundle which can be made up as one or two singles. An ingenious fold-down desk with driftwood legs and a bespoke driftwood light fixture add to the beachy vibe.
The hallway bath has a standing shower and vessel sink.
A large closet near the bedrooms holds the full size washer and dryer.
Sorry, Driftwood is not a pet friendly home.
Off-street parking for 2 cars is available in the driveway. Street parking in front of the home is often available.
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!
Full of amenities and artful details to delight, this bright, beachy 1800 sf home is the perfect getaway when you want to visit Carmel.
Located in a Carmel Point neighborhood close to Carmel River Beach, this single-level home has everything you need to make your vacation special. Walk to the beach and happy hour at Mission Ranch. Just a short drive away are the natural wonders of Point Lobos State Reserve and Big Sur. All the restaurants, boutique shops and attractions of Carmel-by-the-Sea and the entire Monterey Peninsula are nearby. Enjoy world class golf, Car Week, Bach Festival and other events from this perfect home-away-from-home.
Living Spaces
Open concept living room with high vaulted ceiling and skylights faces the enclosed front courtyard, making a great indoor-outdoor flow. A large Smart TV with streaming options and a wood burning fireplace are part of a large wall of built-in shelves. A comfy sofa with chaise and nearby armchairs are a great place to settle in for a movie or conversation. Beautifully finished wood floors glow and area rugs further warm the space visually.
A detached bonus room is located in the backyard. It has a large wall-mounted Smart TV, a cushy sofa and ottoman as well as a desk space.
The home has several Smart features like Google TVs, remote controlled outdoor fountain, key-less entry, reliable, speedy Starlink internet and solar power with 2 Tesla power walls providing consistent power for days if a winter storm blows through the area.
Kitchen and Dining
The gourmet kitchen has stainless steel appliances including a large refrigerator, a 5 burner gas stove, a wall oven and a separate warming drawer. A large window over the sink looks out on the private, verdant back yard.
The Great Outdoors
An enclosed front yard space features multiple comfortable seating options, a fire pit and the trickling fountain will help melt away all stress.
The private back yard is completely fenced and boasts a hot tub, propane BBQ grill, a dining table and various patio seating options connected by a stone path.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Bedroom #1 is a suite with a king bed, a twin day bed and a Smart TV viewable from either bed. The room features high ceilings, skylights, a four-poster bed and direct access to the back yard and patio with a hot tub.
The en suite bathroom has a decadent deep soaking tub with a view of the garden, a separate standing shower with smooth stones and custom tile, and two vessel sinks at the large vanity.
Bedroom #2 has a queen bed and a desk and chair.
Bedroom #3 has a twin daybed with a pull out trundle which can be made up as one or two singles. An ingenious fold-down desk with driftwood legs and a bespoke driftwood light fixture add to the beachy vibe.
The hallway bath has a standing shower and vessel sink.
A large closet near the bedrooms holds the full size washer and dryer.
Sorry, Driftwood is not a pet friendly home.
Off-street parking for 2 cars is available in the driveway. Street parking in front of the home is often available.
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
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Carmel by the Sea, CA
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Reviews
10.0
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 house had a great layout with fenced front and back yards. The kitchen had new appliances. There was plenty of closet space for a month stay with a family of four. The master bathroom was recently updated and was fantastic. The home is less than a 10 minute walk to the Carmel Valley River Beach/end of Scenic Drive and about a 20 minute walk to Ocean Avenue. We had an issue with the disposal and the management team handled it right away.Would love to stay in this house again.
10.0
We loved our stay. Cozy house and wonderful hospitality. Was so nice to have a bottle of wine and wine and cheese when we arrived after a 4 hr drive. We spent a majority of the time in the front yard just enjoying the beautiful weather by the outdoor fire pit. Beds were comfortable and the place was beautifully decorated. If there was a drawback, the ONLY drawback was that there is almost too much light. Every morning I woke up at 5:30am as so much light came into the Master bedroom. However, I always started the day with a smile. Absolutely loved our stay and would recommend highly.
10.0
Loved the place. It had lots of windows to let in the light and the front and back yards are beautiful. The third bedroom was quite small.
10.0
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 spaces to gather AND to have some privacy, house very well equipped, really nicely organized and helpful guides for how everything operates, we love to walk and could get everywhere in town, would definitely recommend to friends headed to Carmel
10.0
First time in the area good balance of “home” time and exploring the area!
10.0
Very comfortable and clean. Awesome location!
8.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Good value. It could use better lighting. Only 1/2 mi to the beach and 2 mi or less into town.lots of areas to chill outside. We didn’t cook so..quiet area. Living room couch not good dining room seating was dirty. Overall we would all stay again-6 60 yr olds!
10.0
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:
We had a really nice stay here with 7 people. The bedrooms and living spaces are as described, and the space was very clean. Next time, we would consider bringing an air mattress for the bonus room (if your group does not want to share beds). We had no trouble parking 3 large cars. The location was unbeatable. Thanks for a great stay!
10.0
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:
We had a fabulous visit to Carmel made perfect because of this property. Absolutely beautiful, clean and comfortable. Attention to every detail was evident from the moment we walked in The front door. It was an easy five minute walk to the ocean add five more minutes and we were in beautiful downtown Carmel. Once back at the property we enjoyed cocktails by the fire pit and later at night we enjoyed the hot tub.This was my fourth trip to the area in recent years and my first time at this location.. I will always choose this one in the future..
10.0
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:
Lovely home close to the beach and short drive to downtown Carmel. Lots of great amenities with comfortable beds and nice linens. The outside space was really nice. I have stayed at a lot of Carmel rentals and this one is one of the best.
8.0
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 were so grateful to find this home in Carmel for a last minute itinerary change. The home is so full of natural light, and an easy 5-7 minute walk to the beach and 20 minute walk to Carmel-by-the-Sea shopping and dining. The kitchen was well-appointed, the outdoor spaces were serene, and the beds were comfy. Only disappointment was the mildew around the hot tub and primary bath skylight.
10.0
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 house was amazing. Just like photos. Such a great location, well stocked. very warm, cozy and home like. great outdoor space. could walk anywhere - downtown, the point, etc.
6.0
I wanted to share our recent experience with this home and Sanctuary Rental Management during our stay from November 5-7, 2023.
While the house itself had a great location and was charming, our overall impression was significantly dampened by several issues. The housekeeping, which was priced at $500, left much to be desired. Stains on the furniture and noticeable dust detracted from the overall appeal. Additionally, the garden fountain was non-functional.
Despite Sanctuary’s effort to make an impression with a welcome gift of wine and cheese, the assistance promised during our stay was lacking when we needed it. My husband had a critical Zoom meeting, necessitating reliable high-speed internet. Although we were assured of an excellent connection before booking, the service failed. Attempts to seek assistance from the 24-hour service resulted in dealing with a rude representative and no resolution.
Our departure presented further challenges. The strict 10:00 am check-out time was complicated by the internet issues. As we attempted to enjoy the morning, a landscape crew arrived an hour before departure, causing considerable noise and disruption.
Our most frustrating experience was with customer service. After calling to express our concerns, promises of a refund and follow-up were made but never materialized. The office yielded excuses and delays, exemplifying an understaffing problem.
As frequent VRBO users, our service experience with Sanctuary was among the worst.
10.0
Loved being inside & outside, great location!
8.0
Great
10.0
The property was wonderful, with two garden areas. Clean, bright, and lots of light. We were very comfortable and enjoyed the hot tub and eating area in the back yard and the garden patio with the fountain and gas fireplace up front. Walking distance to both the shops and beach areas, as well as the Carmel Mission and the Mission Ranch. Highly recommend.
10.0
This house was so well appropriated from the kitchen to outdoors. We loved being there. We had a slow drain and someone was there very quickly to fix the problem. The manager was thoughtful, kind and considerate. This trip was fabulous. We will be back
10.0
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 was a great rental - well stocked and beautiful outside space. We will definitely be back!
10.0
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:
We just spent a long weekend in this property celebrating a 60th birthday. The house was very cute and was spotless when we arrived. The house has several comfortable spots to hang out and relax both inside and out when you’re home. The location is perfect. It’s a short walk to a beautiful beach and a very easy walk into town. We walked to the Mission Ranch resort one night and had a great time having dinner on their patio. We loved our time at this property!
10.0
Great service no issues
10.0
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:
My daughter, and a few of her friends I had a wonderful stay there. Everything was well equipped, and furnished very nicely.
10.0
Our recent stay at this VRBO property was absolutely fantastic! From start to finish, everything about this rental exceeded our expectations. The attention to detail and the thoughtful gestures made our experience truly unforgettable.
First and foremost, the communication with the host was exceptional. They were prompt, friendly, and incredibly helpful. Any questions or concerns we had were addressed promptly, making us feel valued and well taken care of even before our arrival.
Upon entering the property, we were blown away by its immaculate cleanliness. It was evident that the hosts put a great deal of effort into maintaining a pristine environment. It felt as though we were the first guests to ever set foot in the house. The attention to cleanliness and hygiene provided us with peace of mind and allowed us to fully enjoy our stay.
Furthermore, the thoughtful touches and amenities provided by the host truly made us feel welcome. From the bottle of wine left for us to enjoy to the abundance of towels and toiletries available, we felt like every detail had been carefully considered. It's these small gestures that go above and beyond that truly set this VRBO apart from others.
The house itself was beautifully appointed, with a comfortable and stylish interior. The furnishings were of high quality, and the decor created a warm and inviting atmosphere. Every room had its own unique charm, maki
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 $350 per night. This rental is $1,169 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 3897 Driftwood - Light and Bright Beach Home Full of Life and Whimsy, Hot Tub. 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 3897 Driftwood - Light and Bright Beach Home Full of Life and Whimsy, Hot Tub pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at 3897 Driftwood - Light and Bright Beach Home Full of Life and Whimsy, Hot Tub?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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