Is The Vagabond's House pet-friendly?

Yes, The Vagabond's House allows pets (limit 3 total). There's a fee of USD 30.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Vagabond's House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Vagabond's House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Does The Vagabond's House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Vagabond's House located?

Located in Northwest Carmel, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach. 17-Mile Drive is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

The Vagabond's House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

3 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We loved the area!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pier

7 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was a perfect vacation spot got our needs. Our small dog loved it to.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Briana

3 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Overall I enjoyed my stay. The room was beautiful and it was walking distance from the downtown area/beach.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devon

19 June 2024

Nice

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rita

5 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

It was a comfortable stay but for the price point I expected more. The breakfast was mediocre and the service folks were not friendly. Will not be staying here again.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

22 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Cozy spot in a great location

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

16 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great stay at the Vagabond. Easy walkability to beach and town. Lovely fire pit and waterfall in common area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

jinho

12 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

정말 예쁘고 친절하고 깨끗하고 훌륭한 숙소. 꼭 다시 갈 예정입니다.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

13 December 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Better than the Ritz Carlton in San Francisco

Although this property does not have an onsite restaurant/ so no room service… I can honestly say this hotel has nicer accommodations than the Ritz Carlton in San Francisco!!! The bathroom was absolutely fantastic - huge stand alone bathtub, giant shower with a bench, heated floors!!! Separate toilet of course The room had its own Fireplace… beautiful and functional when it was cold and two very comfortable classy leather recliners to relax in after a day of walking around Carmel. I didn’t want to go back to our room at the Ritz it was so good. They also offer to deliver some fruit and croissants and coffee/tea/juice to your room in the morning. Just enough to help get you going. Great comforter/duvet and soft sheets… and the farm doors were so much fun and perfect for the weather. My kids loved to keep the top part open with the bottom closed and play in the courtyard with the beautiful water fountain and around the communal fireplace. Really great spot!! You won’t regret it.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

15 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Carmel

Starting with the text, saying that we could check in anytime on arrival day, the whole stay was terrific.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

16 April 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We LOVED staying here and didn’t want to leave!! It was quaint and quiet and the everything was so thoughtfully complete (breakfast, the room layout, check-in process, etc). The rooms were immaculate and newly renovated, the communication from the staff was top notch, and the service was incredible. Vagabond’s House is positioned closely to the “happenings” in Carmel, but far enough away where you weren’t disturbed or bothered. I’m a few words, this place is a little slice of Heaven. We LOVED our stay and cannot wait to come back!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tatsuro

30 March 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good enough, Superb

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Ellen

8 January 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property is quiet and quaint with a charming, somewhat old-fashioned design. The rooms surround a cobblestone courtyard with lots of greenery, an outside fireplace with a table and some very low-seating chairs. Technology was up-to-date with Wifi, big-screen TV, texting communication with staff and charging ports on the lamps. Breakfast was also very nice with fresh fruit and fresh bagels - as well as other options like cereal, eggs, cream cheese, jam, coffee and/or tea. The staff were mostly very helpful and friendly with the exception of one person (the manager/owner I think). What I didn't like was the inconvenient parking down a steep hill away from the property - and the lack of consideration for accessibility. There was no place to unload except on the steep hilly street - no mention of any of this on the website. For someone with disabilities, it was very challenging. The staff did offer to help with unloading, which was nice. But I would think twice about staying there if you are physically challenged. The cobblestone grounds make walking with a cane or walker very difficult.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nichol

5 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super cool place!

One of the best converted motel/apartment inn's I've ever been to. Very well appointed, great service, and super hip without being snotty. Super close to everything you'll want in Carmel, but also feels a little off the beaten path.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

4 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I stayed here with my two teenage kids (ages 17 and 19) for 3 nights last week. I choose The Vagabond’s House after doing extensive research on places to stay in Carmel and I can truly say it was the best decision! It is a small quaint “inn” with a bed and breakfast feel. The courtyard and fire pit with garden and trickling fountain was an amazing spot to have coffee in the morning and wine in the afternoons. There is a self-serve barista in the “office” which is a charming room with fireplace and someone is always at the desk for any of your needs. Breakfast is brought to your room every morning at the time you choose. Wine, cheese and crackers start at 4:00 each afternoon. We stayed in Room 3 which is on the first floor right by the fountain which I could see and hear from my bed. No air conditioner, but we were very comfortable with the windows open at night. There was a king size bed with a twin with trundle in a window nook, perfect for the 3 of us. The bathroom was huge with a beautiful soaking tub and separate shower with heated tile floors. And along with all of these amazing things were Randall, Thomas and Ian, who were the ultimate hosts—so welcoming and friendly and someone always available to take care of your every need. I highly recommend and will definitely be back one day!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

16 March 2021

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

I received a text upon checking that said: Just checking in on how your stay went. Please reply back with a score of 1-10 (10 being excellent) and any notes we should be aware of. Have a wonderful day! -Guest Services I replied promptly with: 4. Thanks for checking in. It was below expectations for the price point to be honest. The room felt old and tired needing some maintenance or updating. The windows were old single paned windows that leaked cold air and several panes were cracked. The blinds did not keep the sunlight out in the morning even though I had them shut all the way. The mattress felt very old and I could feel springs through it and it sagged into the middle. The breakfast was nice but the tea was forgotten this morning but was brought the first day. Just didn't meet expectations for over $300 per night. Disappointing Never received a reply from anyone. Disappointed that a hotel asks for feedback to improve presumably and doesn’t even bother to even reply. I would avoid.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D

25 October 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our Second Stay in Carmel

I selected the Vagabond's House because it had the highest rating on Hotels.Com. The service was excellent; breakfast very good, and the room was immaculate. Only complaints: A bit noisy with people climbing stairs outside our window; parking was not too convenient, and the queen bed too small for the two of us. Overall, an excellent stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

12 November 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxurious but still cozy hotel great for long wknd

Amazing— my girlfriends have been going and staying here for past couple of heads and love it!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

MAmick, Rockwall TX

14 October 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This was the cutest little place in a quiet spot of Carmel. The staff was awesome...so friendly and helpful. We loved our short stay and will be back!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

James

12 October 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location!!

Great location with fantastic staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

28 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fabulous place to stay, very quaint lovely room close to centrr

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Kristle

24 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Room comfort

Beautiful hotel but horrible bed

The hotel was amazing, loved the location, courtyard with the fire pit, complimentary wine and cheese at 4pm every day and the staff was great. The only down fall was the bed, it had a huge dip in it and made the loudest noise everytime one of us moved. If they replaced the beds I would be back everytime I came to Carmel, but unfortunately the bed is so uncomfortable that our 2 night stay was quite sleepless.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

10 May 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Liked the breakfast, location, great comfortable bed. It had a kitchen, which we did not use. We would stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

4 January 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pampered guests

We were pampered with breakfast in bed, cream sherry and a fire, and fresh fruit.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

18 November 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The receptionists are very nice and hospitable. The room is clean, big and modern. The location is quiet. If you need anything, just ask from the front desk. We will definitely stay at this hotel again! 總而言之，我非常推薦～

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

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