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Quiet & Private Guest House with Gorgeous Valley Views

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A wooden deck with two Adirondack chairs and a small table, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A balcony with a view of a mountainous landscape.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee machine, and a window with a view of greenery.
A single-story house with a porch, surrounded by trees and hills.
A room with two leather sofas facing a large window, a small table, and a view of mountains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home accommodates 2 guests with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It offers mountain views and features a deck and patio for outdoor relaxation. Adventure activities include hiking, biking, and kayaking, while nearby attractions include Garland Ranch Regional Park and Carmel Valley Community Park. Golf options are also available nearby.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio
  • Living area
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Carmel Valley, CA
  • Place, Garland Ranch Regional Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Carmel Valley Community Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bernardus Winery Tasting Room
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Dining area

About this property

Quiet & Private Guest House with Gorgeous Valley Views

Our quiet, peaceful, and secluded guest house lies less than 1/4 mile above Bernardus Lodge. It was completely remodeled in 2006. It is spacious yet cozy for two people at 600+ square feet. It has beautiful views of Garland Ranch Regional Park and Garzas Canyon.

The guest house is minutes from Leguna Seca (5), Monterey (15-20), Pacific Grove (25), Garland Park (2), Wine Tasting and Carmel-by-the-Sea (10-15). It is approximately 45 minutes to Big Sur.

Enjoy all the Monterey Peninsula has to offer or just relax and rest in the sun, fresh air, and gorgeous views from the deck!

A great value - please read some comments in the guest book below.

Click the links below for 25+ photos of the guest house and some customized Google maps for our area (recreation, dining, wine tasting).

Garage parking available upon inquiry.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 157453vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Carmel Valley

Carmel Valley is home to this holiday home. Fisherman's Wharf and Pebble Beach Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carmel Beach and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Check out an event or a game at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and consider making time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Carmel Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Garland Ranch Regional Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Carmel Valley Community Park - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Bernardus Winery Tasting Room - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Folktale Winery and Vineyards - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course - 11 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 23 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corral de Tierra Country Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bear + Flag California Roadside - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sunny Bakery Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cruiser Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Toro Place Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet & Private Guest House with Gorgeous Valley Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quiet & Private Guest House with Gorgeous Valley Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet & Private Guest House with Gorgeous Valley Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet & Private Guest House with Gorgeous Valley Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet & Private Guest House with Gorgeous Valley Views located?

Situated in Carmel Valley, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Garland Ranch Regional Park, Carmel Valley Community Park and Chock Rock Vineyard Tasting Room. Boekenoogen Winery Tasting Room and Joullian Vineyards are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Mold in the shower Only a few windows with screensBugs flying around while trying to sleep No Kleenex or paper towel available The bed seemed to be a foam mattress
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Dear Laurie, I'm sorry your stay was less than a 5 star experience. We have ordered a screen for the bedroom window and the dry rot (not mold) on the shower window sill is being addressed. Had we been aware of the lack of tissues/paper towels we would have delivered some immediately. The mattress is a medium firmness memory foam, I'm sorry it wasn't too your liking.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great weekend get-away

lovely space, clean, easy check in- very private spectacular view hope to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Cute little guest house with absolutely stunning views of the valley. Easy check in. Quick drive to Carmel by the Sea for shopping and eats. Great access to Big Sur. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

We just finished a wonderful 3 day / 2 night stay. It was exactly as advertised - amazing views, exceptionally clean, private and comfortable. Would definitely recommend and hope to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice rental

Small,but comfortable. Beautiful views with great hiking trails near by. Close to Carmel and Monterey.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely retreat

Enjoyed my quiet time in the guest cottage. It was warm without ac but so beautiful. I wish the bedding was more upscale and hotel like. Other than that, it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome House and Location

This was the third time I have stayed here - and have loved it each and every time. Easy access to all we need while in the Carmel Valley - private and secure - phenomenal views and love the bathroom and shower! Clean, well appointed, loved sitting on the deck in the AM with a cup of coffee and evenings with a glass of wine! Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very quiet and relaxing weekend

We stayed over the weekend at this guest house with beautiful view, it is very quiet and relaxing. The house is clean and has everything you need to make coffee or dinner. There are many good but a bit pricey restaurants around the corner. We also liked gorgeous living room with so much light and spacious bathroom. We would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As described but….

The photos are accurate. But the property is pretty dirty (outside). Cobwebs everywhere. The deck and railing are old, the lights barely illuminate the steps. Directions are incomplete - there are two low stone walls. Inside is as described. Two windows are pretty stuck and without screens.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

6/10 Okay

Perfect location...in need of TLC

The charming cottage built on the top of owner’s 3-car garage is quiet and private, and has great views. It is a perfect place for a short vacation, well-appointed, with very nicely decorated living room and a modern bathroom also w. view. Unfortunately, everything looks tired and worn-out; cleanliness lets a lot to desire, especially in the bedroom. Wi-Fi and cell phone reception are excellent. The highlight of the cottage is the wrap-around terrace w. gorgeous views of the valley (and of the main house), but the outdoor furniture has reached the end of its life, especially the cushions. Roger gave misleading info re. issues mentioned in previous reviews: none has been fixed by mid-April, the kitchenette is very poorly equipped and it is BYO even for minimal meal prep. It is hard to understand the glowing reviews – the place has tons of potential, its location is splendid, but it is a far cry from 5-star.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
We love our guest house and sharing it with guests. This is clear from our history of hosting hundreds of guests with overwhelmingly positive reviews since we opened its doors in 2007. Unfortunately, as the reviewer pointed out, we had let a few things slip in terms of monitoring the cleaning crew and some of the décor. Since the above review was posted, we have replaced the outdoor furniture (new Adirondack chairs w/ covers and table), welcome mat, comforters and pillow shams. We have re-stocked the kitchenette. We have also taken the sofa upholstery to the dry-cleaners and have scheduled a carpet cleaning for the area rug (both of which will be done on a regular basis going forward). I will be posting photos reflecting these changes within a week. While you can see parts of the main house through multiple oak trees, the orientation of the guest house is predominantly towards the mountains of Carmel Valley. We look forward to accommodating you and getting back on track with our positive review record. Sincerely, The Hawleys
Archival

8/10 Good

Hikers

The guesthouse is charming and peaceful, the views and oak trees are lovely, and the furniture comfortable. Before booking, I would inquire whether some needed repairs have been made. The sliding door to the bathroom is jammed, resulting in lack of privacy. The bedside lamps both have broken switches, so the only operable switch is by the door. There is no light over or near the dining table. If you intend to cook, you will need to bring your own cooking equipment, as only one tiny saucepan and a scratched Teflon skillet are provided. The small refrigerator has only a tiny freezer compartment. There is a nice two-burner cooktop, a small microwave, but no oven at all. The "toaster oven" is really a slot toaster with a compartment just big enough for a couple of bagels or croissants. The coffee maker is only 2 cups. There are only a few dishes and no serving bowls. The wifi works great and cell phone reception is good. The TV is small, the CD player doesn't work, and the "music library" consists of 7 CDs. There is no provision for playing DVDs. The hosts were pleasant people to deal with. I feel confident that they will address these concerns.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you for your feedback. We are constantly trying to improve the guest house experience. Please know we are in the process of addressing the aforementioned issues. We are going to replace the CD stereo system with a docking station/wireless speaker system, hopefully something with a video output to the TV. We will also add a lamp for the living/dining room and increase the selection of utensils and pots/pans in the kitchenette. I hope we may accommodate you in the future!
Archival

6/10 Okay

Nice updated guest house but some issues need to be addressed. Would give 3.5 stars if allowed.

Overall the place was nice, but we had some disappointing issues. The guest house is updated and has beautiful views. I emailed the owner the day of to let him know that we were looking forward to our stay. He immediately responded stating he was looking forward to accommodating us. With that said, when we arrived everything was closed up and uninviting. The rental was a little musty with lots of cobwebs and spiders. Once we opened it up and got some fresh air and cleaned up cobwebs, it was much better. The biggest problem was the rodent in the wall at night. It woke me up at 2 am on the first night and kept me up until 3 am on the second night. It was horribly loud. It was squeaking, chewing and digging all night in the bedroom. I notified the owner that morning and have not received any response since. The bathroom is very nice and updated. The bed is comfortable. Pillows are flat as pancakes. If you like fluffy pillows, you may need to bring your own. We rented the house to go to a wedding. We had dresses and suites and the closet has a shelf in it that does not allow you to hang a dress or suite. The living space is comfortable and provides amazing views. The kitchenette is nice and clean. Bring your own coffee. There is a coffee maker but limited amount of coffee grounds in a jar. It's a great location. It's a quick drive to the restaurants and wineries in the village. It's also a short drive to get a massage and breakfast at the Carmel Valley Ranch. I have rented dozens of homes on VRBO all over the country and out of the country. 99% of the time I have given extremely positive 5 star reviews. I was disappointed that I did not receive a response in regards to my sleepless nights due to the loud rodent in the wall. Had I received a response, I would have given a higher rating. I wish I could have given a higher rating and a better review.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
I apologize for not having responded regarding the rodent issue. My wife and I welcomed premature identical twins to our family this year and I haven't been on top of my inbox as much as usual. The rodents haven't been an issue for our guests in the interim so hopefully they have left. That said, I take guest comfort and communications very seriously - I apologize for not exceeding your expectations in this regard.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous

We stayed here on our trip down the coast and were blown away by the view. An incredibly peaceful and beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carmel valley views

We had a great stay here for an impromptu trip to Carmel. Rogers was great about accommodating us on short notice. House is exactly as listed. Except the view is even better in person. We woke up and had tea outside and did yoga on the deck. Not even 5 minutes from Garland reserve which was a great hike, 25 from Point Lobos, 20 from Carmel by the sea. I would gladly book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet getaway in Carmel Valley

We enjoyed our stay - amazing views, nice property and very quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a great time. The house feels secluded and far off in nature, exactly what we wanted. Would gladly return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carmel valley guesthouse rental

Expected to have at least coffee and paper products to start stay. Large window in walk in shower lacked feeling of privacy. Heater / exhaust fan extremely noisy. Small screen television. Bed linens were well used. Nice location , perfect space and amenities for a couple. Would be perfect with a few upgrades. We would consider renting here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2021
Thanks for your feedback Christopher! I apologize that coffee and paper towels weren't provided, that definitely shouldn't have been the case. I'll see if I can get the bathroom heater to quiet down.. We will swap out the worn linens and consider upgrading the TV.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view!

We had a great stay in this cottage for a weekend get away. It’s comfortable and cozy, and the views of Carmel Valley off the deck and from the living room are amazing. Quiet and private, we enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway.

Lovely location, clean and in a quaint neighborhood. My only complaint would be that the Orange Wine Bottle Opener has seen better days lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway

Lovely property, quiet and well maintained. Gorgeous mountain views. My husband and I had a great stay, and would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Gorgeous views, very quiet and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Spouse Retreat

Perfect rental for weekend spouse retreat. Property is clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous guesthouse with stunning view

We loved the view on the mountains! Unforgettable experience! The location is incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

We very much enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Getaway, Helpful Owners!

My friend and I had a great time during our stay! We were provided with very intricate directions to the guest house because the neighborhood in general is very secluded. It is a beautiful area and I was able to take in the area by going on some nice morning jogs. The owners live on the property in the main house, and are very accessible if need be. We ran out of soap our first night, and they made sure to leave a replacement bottle outside of our door in the morning. Super responsive and kind! Would definitely recommend!

About the host

Hosted by Rogers

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Hello! We look forward to accommodating you at our wonderful spot in Carmel Valley. Our son, Rogers helps us manage the guest house so he'll be your primary point of contact when coordinating your stay.

Why they chose this property

Carmel Valley is known for its great climate, rustic feel, and beautiful scenery. We actually reside in the main house which sits lower on our property. There are no direct sight lines between the two houses and often times we don't even meet our guests (although we most certainly enjoy when we do). It has great southern exposure and views onto Garland Park, the eastern part of the valley, and the Santa Lucia Mountain Range.

What makes this property unique

There are a quite a few nice things about the guest house. Please read the guest comments in our online guest book and view the photos as they best describe the benefits and amenities that our guest house has to offer.

We completely remodeled the guest house in 2005/06, and many guests have told us how much they like the 'feel' of the place. We've been on VRBO since late 2007 and have been excited ever since at having guests enjoy the beautiful place we call home.

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English, Spanish

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