Could not have asked for a better holiday. The house was fantastic. The location even better. Ongoing dialogue with the owners was great. The property included everything we needed and you are very close to town to the extent you need something else. We really enjoyed our time there with our family.

It was wonderful to return to Villa Mare a second time to unwind post-Christmas. The home is beautifully designed both inside and out. And we love its 180-degree view (mountains and ocean!), from its top floor which has a huge open plan grand room + balcony. We so enjoyed spending much of our time there. Its really a 'destination home' in the unbeatable location of Carmel Pat and Vaughn are also very gracious hosts, provisioning their home with many extras and accommodating requests for a late check out. Its on our list to return again!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Mare. The house is spacious with several outdoor balconies and indoor nooks for communal gathering, game-playing or private reading. Its elevation commands lovely views over the rooftops to the bay. The kitchen is excellently appointed for home cooking. The bathrooms are clean, roomy and generously stocked with amenities. The beds are comfortable. Pat and Vaughn are attentive, friendly hosts who remained discreet but available to answer any questions. The location is a quick drive down the hill into Carmel (or a nice walk for the hardy) and only 10-15 minutes to Monterey, with convenient access as well to a host of course options for golfers. No regrets here.

EVERYTHING WE EXPECTED

Hosts kept in excellent communication with us from start to end. So grateful they accommodated all 8 of us for my husband’s milestone bday. Met up w/ our kids & their partners (ages 21-27yrs.) came from 5 cities in Europe,Canada & the U.S.This Villa took our breath away (& we are seasoned 5-star global travellers -for business & pleasure)! High quality, custom-built Villa with superb views of ocean & mountains; lots of natural light from skylights/windows; elevator, Top quality for everything; beautiful decor; very clean; very comfy beds/bedding; open-concept living room/ dining room/ kitchen/library; large outdoor furnished terrace w bbq/fire table/heater+2 private furnished decks off 2 bdrms; well-stocked with towels (bath,beach,kitchen towels); all supplies (Ziploc bags; alum.foil; Saran Wrap; etc.);pots/serving bowls/cutlery/wine glasses; laundry chute; the outdoor shower was a hit!; 1 bathroom easy to share due to private toilet/ private shower/ double sinks.Games Rm. Located next to an easy 20min.Trail walk to Mission Ranch Restaurant, the Carmel Mission, Carmel Beach & downtown Carmel. Near Monterey/Pebble Bch/ Point Lobos. One daughter got a soccer injury 2days prior & Hosts got her a Transport Chair for her use for free! Had the best beach chairs/wheeled cooler & a Beautyrest plug in inflatable air mattress. Grocery Starter kit was great! Tip: Bring eye mask for MasterBdrm to sleep-in. Nothing else needed. Nice to add: Füssball table? Hot tub? Can’t wait to return!

We enjoyed our stay during the week of my daughter’s wedding. Great location, wonderful views, and plenty of space for our group. Highly recommend!

This is the third time we have stayed here. Love the views! Pat and Vaughn are great hosts. The house is very comfortable and well equipped.

We had a wonderful stay on this property last year and were very happy to return for a week this spring. Again, we had a wonderful time!! The property is lovely, well appointed, and located in a great spot. Hosts Pat and Vaughn are truly special people and they attend to every need with speed and grace. Staying there is like staying in an Italian villa. The main living space has glass walls and a view of the Mission and the ocean. The property sits right next to easy trails that one can take to get to the ocean in 15-20 minutes on foot. And in front of the property there is a lovely garden and fountain. We had such a relaxed time and were able to enjoy the downtown restaurants 10 minutes away by far. A big thanks again to Pat and Vaughn. We look forward to returning!