We are both 93 years old. I told that to the host prior to booking. There are too many stairs for seniors, and there are no grab bars in showers. The home is well equipped, and well located in a quiet street. But, stairs from entry to kitchen and more to living area and master bedroom.

My husband and I stayed at the Great Escape for the month of September 2023 and were absolutely thrilled with our decision to rent this home. It was exactly as described in the listing and then some. It was so warm and inviting, and in a perfect location in Carmel. The kitchen was well stocked for the days and evenings we stayed in and cooked at home. The master bedroom was very comfortable and the master bathroom was 5-star. We loved the giant windows and natural light in the home. The location was really perfect....so easy to walk or ride our bikes to everything we wanted to do. We truly lived like locals during our stay there. It did not bother us at all, but be advised that this home has multiple levels and steps, so if mobility is an issue for anyone in your party, this would be something to consider. Wendy and Frans were gracious hosts, and very responsive to any questions we had. They were so easy to work with and so accommodating. I would highly recommend this property, and look forward to our next stay at the Great Escape!

I was delighted by the house, it’s layout and location. It is on a lovely street and just a few minutes walk from Ocean Ave at the top of the center of town.

Great setting and perfect location . Beautiful views of a lush small canyon just behind the house . Very updated and comfortable house with plenty of room and huge bathrooms and closets. Our second time to stay there and we are looking forward to coming back

My wife and I recently rented the house for a month and thoroughly enjoyed it. We can echo the many other positive comments about its location, the responsiveness of the owners, off-street parking, design features, and other aspects. Since we have family in the area, we didn't use the kitchen much for cooking but it certainly appeared to be well stocked with the necessary equipment. It's a very popular rental, for many understandable reasons.

My wife and I recently rented the house for a month and thoroughly enjoyed it. We can echo the many other positive comments about its location, the responsiveness of the owners, off-street parking, design features, and other aspects. Since we have family in the area, we didn't use the kitchen much for cooking but it certainly appeared to be well stocked with the necessary equipment. It's a very popular rental, for many understandable reasons.

We enjoyed our stay for the entire month of December. Wendy and Franz even made our stay away from our own home festive at holiday time. A lighted tree and some delicious local treats greeted us on arrival. The kitchen is convenient, well appointed, and spacious. We especially enjoyed the master bed and bath. It was a perfect place to be for our daily walks along the ocean. Finally, please note that this house is built on a steep slope overlooking a beautiful forested space from the living room and master bedroom. For that reason, there are a series of steps to get up and down. This would be a limiting factor for anyone with mobility issues. Again, we truly enjoyed our stay!

Everything was as lovely and welcoming as photos and description depicted. Even more so in some cases. We feel grateful to have discovered this piece of paradise in Carmel.