The grounds were quiet and quaint, and Desiree was an amazing host. We will surely stay again someday.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the library. The location was perfect for our needs with a quick drive into Carmel Valley Village, and then into Carmel and beyond. Thank you to Desiree for the stories and suggestions. Café rustica is a great choice and will have to come back for the pizza. Maybe next time in the tree house.

We had a lovely stay at Desiree’s Library Apartment. The location is wonderful - close to the village for places to eat and across from a nice meadow trail access point for morning or evening walks. There was a great selection of books to peruse and a nice sitting areas inside and outside in the garden. We hope to return soon.

Very considerate owner

Very pleasant and the grounds are beautiful. If you can book the Treehouse room.

We enjoyed our time in the artists library. Very peaceful.

We were looking for something affordable and relaxing and we got both. The property is nestled in the hills of Carmel Valley. The weather there was also amazing as we were escaping the heat in the Midwest. Our host, Desi, was excellent. Would stay again.

My partner and I had a wonderful time staying at the library. We found the spot to be very clean and cozy. Desiree was a kind host who provided lots of information about the area. We would definitely return!

Lovely rental on a beautiful property.

We enjoyed the location and quiet of the unit but decided to shorten our 4 day stay by one night due to the uncomfortable bed in the Artist Library apartment. The overall amenities were nice but an essential element of an enjoyable stay is a good night's sleep. We communicated our dissatisfaction on day 3 along with a request for a refund for leaving a day early and the owner rejected our request. While she offered a free 3rd night for a future stay in her other more expensive unit if we rented it for 2 days (with it's "top of the line Hilton bed'), this offer did not address our concerns. We ended up leaving Carmel Valley early, having to absorb the cost of the loss of the 4th night stay. This experience unfortunately impacted the quality of our vacation. We have never submitted an unacceptable review before in any of our other rentals and regret that we needed to do so in this case.

Accomodations were perfect for our visit to the area for a wedding. If we're in the area again, we would definitely come back!

It was obvious the owner takes a lot of pride in her property and wants her guests to truly enjoy their stay. Very fun, clean, and comfortable unit. Loved sitting on the porch listening to the wind in the oaks. Thank you for providing such a lovely spot for us to unwind.

My husband and I had the most lovely stay. The property is beautiful and the house is cozy and comfortable. 10/10 would stay again!

The artist’s library is a great location for people that want to stay somewhere incredible but are planning on spending most of their time out and about. The property is beautiful. Beautiful homes, beautiful views… Desiree made the check in/out process very easy and she was also very knowledgeable about the area. There is a mini-fridge (no full kitchen), a cute shower, a comfy bedroom, and a nice sitting room. There are also a bunch of interesting books to peruse and some outdoor seating. The location ended up being perfect for our trip that went North into Monterey and South to San Simeon.

this property is truly a gem. Desiree is the most amazing host, and this place is so quiet and clean. You will not be disappointed if you chose this quaint place to stay in lovely Carmel Valley!

Very nice place to stay.

This has to be one of the best places we have ever been to. It is magical, peaceful and just so relaxing! I slept better than I have in months. The property is gorgeous and the host is an absolute joy! She is very accommodating and responds quickly to any need. She is very knowledgeable about the area and a wonderful artist! I can't wait to return!

1st of all, Desiree is a great host! Very fun & easy to talk to. Extremely easy to reach out to and available if needed. Desiree is also very thorough in the description of the property, guidelines, and supplying of suggestions, recommendations, etc. to make your stay even more interesting, fun, and/or relaxing. The Artist Library was an excellent choice for me and my wife. It was a perfect space to be cozy and comfortable and offered a great opportunity to recharge with a good book, listen to nature while sitting on the front deck under the big oaks, or even catch a glimpse of some deer passing by. Nearby 5 minute drive to Carmel Village shops offer a great selection of wineries and restaurants to sample and a scenic 15-20 minute drive leads to Carmel by the Sea if you want a little beach time & shopping. Overall, one of our best little getaways and our hats go off to Desiree for being such a great hostess and providing such a great getaway option. On a side note: you will never want to leave the comfort of the bed in the Artist Library. 2 nights of possibly the best sleep I've ever had in the past 10 years :)

We absolutely loved this little library cottage. It’s cute, comfortable, excellent selection of books, and it’s very quiet. Desiree is so nice! She has a great book for anything you’ll need. We will absolutely book here anytime we come to the Monterey area. We’re already talking about when we’d like to come back for a diving trip!

The property was advertised. So cute, welcoming and peaceful. This artist’s library cottage was a great place to rest between coastal sightseeing and hiking… and of course the perfect spot to unwind with a good book!

My husband and I have been going down to this area each year as a tradition for many years now without ever staying in the same place twice. We hadn’t found anywhere that we wanted to return to. That has now changed. This was just right for us. Great location and accommodation, and the host is wonderful!

Perfect place to hideaway and read a good book. Desiree is an interesting and accommodating host and conversationalist. Couldn’t ask for more beautiful surroundings.

Desiree is an awesome host, the place is charming in beautiful hillside Carmel Valley. She gave me great tips for exploring the area.

The Artist's Garden Apartment was everything we wanted and more. It was a super cozy and comfortable spot in such a sweet, quiet town. Desiree went above and beyond as a host, offering so many great options for dining, sightseeing, etc.

Easy access, comfortable accommodation, and to top it off, Desiree is very a true American West Treasure.

My husband and I were looking for a little getaway. This was our first stay in Carmel Valley, and it didn’t disappoint! We were looking to get away from the hustle and bustle. This property was just what we needed! It was quaint, beautiful and peaceful! Grab a book from the many that lined the bookshelves. Take it outside and listen to the squirrels, and all the wonderful outside sounds, as you delve into another world. When we were ready to dine, we would take the quick 5 minute drive to the base of the mountain where we found some amazing restaurants! Desiree was a dream to work with. She was very kind and gracious!

We had a fabulous stay here. It was close to the activities we wanted to experience without being in the middle of all of the hustle and bustle . Desiree is an absolute gem and it was wonderful to meet her. I would definitely stay here again !

Landlady extremely attentive and accommodating. Absolutely charming property in idyllic surroundings. One of the bedside lamps was extremely difficult to use - would recommend she change that.

My husband and I stayed here for four nights while visiting Big Sur. It was perfect for what we needed.

I loved Desiree’s Artist’s Library space: comfy and cozy and a great place to land at the end of a long day touring the sights! :) I was solo this time, but would love to return with my partner or a friend and enjoy the space even more, playing board games and perusing the library more throughly. Desiree provided excellent recommendations for meals and sightseeing. Dinner at Café Rustica was fabulous, and I enjoyed breakfast at Jeffrey’s and sandwiches to go from Lafayette Bakery for my drive down the PCH. I did as she said and stopped at Nepenthe to enjoy a glass of wine on the deck at Café Kevah (plus took a walk through The Phoenix Shop) and hiking at Point Lobos. And I throughly enjoyed the opportunity to see Desiree’s studio and gallery and learn more about her craft—take her up on that offer! I can’t wait to return and visit again :)

amazing amazing, would recommend again and again. will be back!!

Desiree was the most incredible host with a perfect property. Very easy to contact. My stay was incredible! I can’t wait to go back.