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Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point

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Beach nearby
Exterior detail
Exterior detail
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point

Welcome to the cozy, wonderful Cottage of River Winds, a unique and wonderful all-heart redwood cottage designed by early California architect Julia Morgan! This 103-year-old cottage is the heart of our family's memories for 3 generations--and soon to be yours, too. Step back in time in this wonderfully preserved, immaculate home, truly a historic gem of old Carmel. Open beams, all-heart redwood walls, many original features, a stone fireplace, large sunny patio, antique furniture and original oil paintings of the area.

We are happy to share this family treasure with you. Our cottage stands amid a large garden on Carmel Point, just two blocks from Carmel Beach and three from Carmel River Beach. It is close to everything--just one mile to Carmel Village, about 1/2 mile to the Carmel Mission, and easy access to Hwy 1.

We have 3 bedrooms: 2 with queen beds that share a full bath (tub/shower) down a small hallway. The third bedroom is quite small and has 1 full bed with private access to a tiny full bathroom (with shower) in the main part of the house.

Fully supplied kitchen; all linens provided; cable TV, DVD player, iPod player, secure wireless internet, and everything you need for a comfortable stay.

We mostly rent by week or month; shorter stays in wintertime. If the simple peacefulness of bygone times speaks to your heart, you will fall in love with the Cottage of River Winds.

Property manager

Krys Holmes

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Stone hearth & steps, sharp edges, antiques.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Sweet Historic Cottage Point House
Sweet Historic Cottage Carmel Point
Sweet Historic Cottage Point
Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point Carmel
Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

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Carmel, CA

What's nearby

  • Carmel Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carmel River State Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Monastery Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 23 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sade's Cocktails - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point located?

Located in Carmel Point, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Carmel River State Beach and Carmel Beach. 17-Mile Drive is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

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Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Lovely, charming, well kept.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

It was just wonderful to see beautiful garden and historic place. It was perfect for our family and has everything we needed to get comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

This charming, eclectic cottage with a beautiful garden surrounding the entry. We woke up with the sunrise and fell asleep to the sound of the ocean. It is a mile walk into town with easy access to Carmel Beach, only a 5-7 minute walk away, depending on your route. My only caution is that the beds are somewhat soft. My husband and I prefer much firmer beds for our backs. We would rent again. If you like old charming cottages, then this is definitely the place for you.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

its so great to be back at "our" cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

We love staying here. We can escape the heat back home, enjoy the walks to the beach, sit inside or outside for meals or walk into Carmel for a meal at a restaurant. The beds are comfy, the place has everything you'd need and we have no complaints. We'll be back next year.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

This was our third year in Carmel and it is just the greatest place to stay at for the three visits but it seems next year has already been booked by others so we are disappointed to not return for 2025. But for those who have not experienced ‘The Cottage’ it is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

We’ll be back over and over again!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

A wonderful historic cottage in Carmel-by-the Sea!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

Great location between two beaches on a quiet road the house has real soul and is easy to live in
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018

10/10

Beautiful gardens,comfortable and close to everything. Beds and furniture were nice. What a place to visit!!! Would like to come back soon,
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Loved the cabin! Much better than expected–pictures did not due it justice. Location, just two blocks from the miles-long Carmel boardwalk overlooking the coastline. Can walk downtown and to Carmel and Carmel River beaches. Super easy parking.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

We stayed for a month and wish we could have stayed longer. The property is just as described, a historic house with modern amenities. Both the property manager and the owner were proactive in reaching out to us during the storm and ensured we had everything we needed. Hope to stay here again soon.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Great location for walking to beaches. We were easily able to walk into town. The surrounding neighborhood is beautiful. Interior design of the house is sweet. The artwork on the walls is very enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Charming older home near beach
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017

10/10

A great mix of the old and the new. 100 year old redwood house with a few quirks you would expect e.g. no heat in the bathroom! And antique bureau drawers that can be tricky to open. But also upgrades to the current times: gas range, tiny little dishwasher and microwave in the sweet galley kitchen. Big washer & dryer. Beautiful garden outside with a lovely patio table perfect for sunny day lunches, of which we enjoyed several. You can watch the birds in the garden while you have your breakfast. Beautiful rugs. Very comfy. It was clean and very inviting and comfortable. If we come back to Carmel, we would definitely see if this lovely spot were available for another stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Very nice, cozy home. Very clean. Beautiful grounds.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10

Location - perfect! Garden - exquisite! Historical House - fascinating! Grateful for a memorable week in such a lovely area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10

We loved everything about this cottage! It’s in the perfect location and has the most beautiful gardens. We felt at home the minute we walked through the door. Highly recommend! I can’t wait to go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10

absolutely wonderful this cottage has meant so much to our family over the years. unchanged but with subtle improvements each visit. excellent owners and excellent manager. thank you so much
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

This historical gem is a well preserved treasure and the gardens are magical. Our family had such a great time here and this is a very special place that is so unique and great, I am a little worried about sharing our review, in case too many people know about it and its just booked up forever. You won't be disappointed in your stay and the owner and caretaker are top notch and very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

We were blown away by the location and the gardens. This his a charming cottage, perfect for us on our 20th wedding anniversary. You feel like you have gone back in time. I wish I could live there for the rest of my life :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Our favorite destination in Carmel
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

We have enjoyed Cottage of the River Winds during two stays and highly recommend it. It served well for four adults, a toddler, and a baby as the younger generations had their own space slightly separated from the old folks. The large garden around the cottage is beautifully kept, and there is an easy, short walk to the shoreline road. The chance to enjoy a Julia Morgan design makes the cottage extra special. Both the host and the caretaker are very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

This 1914 property is very well kept and has a lovely garden. It has a vintage feel, but is comfortable and warm. Walking distance to the Carmel Scenic Drive and (a longer walk) to downtown. It offered a very pleasant stay for three generations (80-year-old grandparents, late thirties parents, and a year-old baby). Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023