Northwest Carmel stay.A stay at this Northwest Carmel apartment places you within half a mile (1 km) of 17-Mile Drive and 2 miles (3 km) of Carmel Beach. Carmel Plaza and Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room are also within 2 miles (3 km).
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Quiet wooded Guest Cottage
Behind a charming garden gate, through your own private entrance is a cozy retreat conveniently located just 1 mile from the village of Carmel-By-The-Sea. Our very spacious studio is a pleasant walk or quick drive to exceptional restaurants, shops & galleries and beautiful beaches and all that Carmel and that the Monterey Peninsula has to offer.
Our studio is tastefully done with warm Provencal colors. The king size bed is so cozy with alpaca pillow top and down comforter. You'll enjoy a quiet & peaceful night's sleep and wake up rested for a great day's adventure.
Enjoy having your own favorite coffee or tea on the patio bistro table with some great pastries from the popular local bakeries.. In the late afternoon a glass of wine from from the own local award winning wineries along with some cheeses.
Enjoy a perfect get-away for a birthday, anniversary or special week-end or week. We have a combination lock for cottage :C128Z Our internet is:Carmel...Password is :Amelia67 When you arrive please Wallk down DRIVEWAY as cottage is in back of our home
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
General
Garden
Property does not allow children
Unit size: 500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children.
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 first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
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Quiet wooded Guest Cottage Reviews
Reviews
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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 469 out of 493 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 493 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 493 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 493 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 493 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Anne S.
Aug 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little quiet spot. Well equipped and super comfy. A few internet issues. Lovely hosts.
Anne S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
De J., Henderson, NV
Jul 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We LOVE Barb's Cozy Cottage!
Carmel is one of our favorite places on the planet, and Barb's backyard cottage is the perfect place to come home to after a day of exploring. Amazing snacks, the coziest bed ever, a cute little blue couch for relaxing, a great shower, and more! I am scent sensitive (due to migraines), and we made a personal request in advance this time about fabric softener, which Barb graciously handled without question. Excellent communication, a gorgeous location, and a memorable vacation. What more can you ask for?
De J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ann C., Portland, Oregon
Jul 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay!
Comfortable cottage in an excellent location for exploring the area! We enjoyed our walks to downtown Carmel, and Big Sur was stunning!! We will be back! Thank you!
Ann C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anthony H.
Jul 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and comfortable and charming
The "Quiet Cottage in the Woods" is perfect for couples who want to stay a few minutes from Carmel's center and enjoy stillness within a local neigborhood. Our host has thought of every comfort to ensure her guests have the best experience possible - fluffy towels, the softest sheets, 3 kinds of coffee makers, decent toilet paper and some treats to welcome us. The patio is lush with well maintained trees, plants and even orchids. Barb is warm, caring and responsive. The cottage has been furnished in a non stuffy French Country style and books on the area are provided for guest use, The only issue we had was with our internet service. TMobile didnt cooperate with us in the cottage or even on the hill.Overall we would enthusiastically recommend this place to stay and Carmel in general!
Anthony H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jill B.
Jul 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
The owners were wonderful & so welcoming! The perfect place to stay, highly recommend!
Jill B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa B.
Jul 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet cottage and host thought of everything
Wonderful quiet and perfect location!
Melissa B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen P.
Jul 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Carmel Cottage
We enjoyed our 2-night stay at this quiet Carmel cottage. All the amenities of home were included-- a comfortable bed, fully-stocked kitchen and beautiful shady patio with a garden. Our hostess Barb was kind, and answered our questions promptly. We were in the area to enjoy the Monterey and Carmel beaches, and Laguna Seca.
Karen P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bridget B.
Jul 2, 2025
Bridget B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Holly P.
Jun 16, 2025
Holly P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julie S.
Jun 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and quaint
We loved Barb’s place so much. Very clean and cozy. Perfect for my husband and I to visit Carmel and surrounding areas. Comfy bed and nice amenities. All of Barb’s restaurant recommendations were spot on. Favorite being Dametra Cafe and least being Misson Ranch. Cooler weather than I expected in June, and always windy so needed jackets daily. Fog doesn’t burn off till noon sometimes so plan sight seeing accordingly. Gorgeous sunsets from beach. Love the charm and lovely feeling you get from Carmel and Barb’s place!
Julie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deb L.
May 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely gardens
Charming property in Carmel. Quiet yet close to all the things you want to see! Very nice host, too!
Deb L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Janet M.
May 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great host!
Enjoyed staying at the cottage. The amenities that Barb provides her guests are exceptional. And she is equally as lovely. Great location close to everything. Got to hike Point Lobos, go to the aquarium, take some beautiful beach walks, antiquing, and do a e-bike tour of the 17 mile drive. One issue for me was that the internet is a bit sketchy in the cottage. I had a few things I needed to do for work and had to move around and sometimes go outside to get connected. But not a huge issue. Just be aware if it is important to you. Overall, great experience.
Janet M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donald B.
May 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Wonderful cottage!
The cottage is large with a comfortable bed, nice bathroom, functional kitchen, sitting couch for tv plus an outside beautiful table next to a garden, very peaceful. Wonderful & nice owners who are very quick to help & friendly, but leave you alone unless needed for something. It is a very nice place to stay in Carmel by the Sea.
Donald B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly F.
Apr 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet
Sweet cottage right near everything around Monterey. I rented for the Big Sur Marathon and it was the PERFECT location! The owners Barb and Terry are amazing people!
Kimberly F.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen O.
Apr 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage
So very comfortable to have the Cottage each day as we traveled around the peninsula hiking around. Everything we needed was there for personal care and cooking. Quiet and secluded. A great place.
Kathleen O.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patti M.
Apr 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
Great and comfortable cottage. Love the location. Easy walk to downtown if your a walker. Owner was always available if you had questions. Definitely coming back again. Highly recommend you stay here
Patti M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sabrina S.
Feb 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
The cottage had everything you needed, the hosts were friendly and a good source of info if needed. The space was well laid out and we would definitely stay again.
Sabrina S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Branson D E.
Feb 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint cottage
It is a lovely property with a beautiful yard and nicely appointed accomodations. The bed is extremely comfortable. The property owners are very sweet and welcoming. We will definitely be back.
Branson D E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kamala D.
Jan 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
This cottage is so cozy and quiet. Perfect place to rest . I love the couch and armchair. The kitchen has all you need to cook a meal. There is an assigned parking space too. It’s close drive to downtown. The owner is very thoughtful and communicative if you need anything. I highly recommend.
Kamala D.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle B.
Dec 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Holiday Stay
We stayed over Christmas and were greeted with a bottle of wine, a basket of snacks and several other sweet treats. The cottage had everything you would want or need in a home away from home. The location is in a nice neighborhood close to all the coastal activities. We did them all! The outdoor patio was so well done. We highly recommend a stay here!
Michelle B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barb Z.
Dec 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Carmel-by-the-Sea Cottage
As per all the reviews, this property did not disappoint. It is a very cozy stay in a great area and a quiet neighborhood. The cottage is well stocked with everything you need to make you feel at home. We loved Carmel as well and highly recommend this cottage if you are planning a trip to the area.
Barb Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Nov 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Stay
We loved the place and the neighborhood. Only problem was the Wi-Fi was very poor. The place is very well stocked with all that you’d need, and Barb is a charming hostess.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
charlene w.
Nov 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Blessed!!!
Lovely, peaceful, and little surprises throughout the cottage and property - a true gem.
Great communication and an overall comfortable stay. Highly recommended for couples wanting a quieter stay away from downtown Carmel, but still close enough to walk into it. The walk back uphill will be tough, but rideshare options are always available and pretty affordable too. Can't stress enough how sweet and helpful the property owner was. Haven't ever encountered that with any B&B's. Can't wait to come back and stay again!
Audie
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carrie S.
Oct 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and cozy!
Located in a very quiet neighborhood near downtown Carmel, very convenient location. Host was great and very friendly. Very comfortable bed and nice bathroom shower!