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Big Sur Dream Home Completely private with an outdoor hot tub and fireplace.

Holiday home in Carmel with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Big Sur, CA
  • Place, Bixby Bridge
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Big Sur Dream Home Completely private with an outdoor hot tub and fireplace.

Please Note: Road closures are very far from my property and do not affect my property in the least.

Drive up to your own privately paved and gated driveway to a home with a full 365 degree view of redwood and oak ridges. Full sun all day long. Perfect for one or two people. Arrive, relax and take a dip in the hot tub viewing the beautiful mountain ridge as birds sing and red tailed hawks circle above.

Listen to the river flow as you sun bathe all day long without a soul to bother you. The deep ultimate luxury about my property is solitude and the stars at night.
This Property Was Recently Featured In Urban Outfitters.
Queen size antique bed in adjoining yurt or queen bed in loft of home.

I now have excellent high speed internet service if you are in need of having to work while on vacation. (I hope you won't have to work but I thought I'd mention this.)

* Wood Stove
* 4 Gas Burner Stove and Refrigerator
* Satellite, WIFI, High Speed Internet, Telephone, Sono Speaker
* Queen Size bed In Home Loft, and In My Spacious Yurt.
* Outdoor Hot Tub.
* Outdoor Guest Bath.
* Barbecue Grill.
* Outdoor Adobe Fireplace.
* Activities: 10 min. drive to Garapata Beach.
* Hiking books, maps, and activity guides provided.

Make the most of your stay by booking in advance; Guided Hikes, Spa Services, and Catered Meals.

Call Mary at the phone numbers listed below.
831-667-2436



Keywords: Single Country Home

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Check in Time is 2:30p.m., no later then 5:00 p.m. or please call me in regards to check in time.

Important information

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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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 189372

About the area

Carmel

Carmel is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Big Sur, CA

What's nearby

  • Garrapata State Park - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Bixby Bridge - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Carmel Beach - 22 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park - 24 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course - 31 min drive - 40.9 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 32 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Big Sur Coast Gallery Cafe
  • ‪The Ranch Club - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Rocky Point - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mertin Mekanı - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪The Nest - ‬46 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Sur Dream Home Completely private with an outdoor hot tub and fireplace. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Sur Dream Home Completely private with an outdoor hot tub and fireplace.?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Sur Dream Home Completely private with an outdoor hot tub and fireplace.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big Sur Dream Home Completely private with an outdoor hot tub and fireplace. located?

Situated in Carmel, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Garrapata State Park, Bixby Bridge and Garrapata Beach. Los Padres National Forest and Point Sur State Historic Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary is an amazing host ! The property is magical !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya P.

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

Beautiful property, great place to relax

We had a nice relaxing stay at this beautiful property. Enjoyed the hot tub and the views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke J.

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

Quintessential Big Sur Getaway

We were very impressed with the property and its private location. Perfect place to retreat and reconnect with self and nature. Thanks Mary for sharing your beautiful space.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana P.

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

Peaceful escape!

Thoroughly enjoyed the property, the area, and the weather! Very unique property, so peaceful and relaxing! Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Dream Getaway

Our stay at this property was an absolute dream. So secluded & private, it was everything we needed. Really enjoyed how the windows made you feel you were outdoors the entire time. Would definitely come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Peaceful, beautiful, and relaxing

This property is one word Amazing !! The perfect location to get away and disconnect. We celebrated my fiancés Birthday . We are local and it still felt like we were on vacation .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi B.

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

Magic in the Mountains

This place is heaven on earth! The vibe is that of love, peace, and creative freedom. The magic of this space casts a spell upon one’s soul and nourishes the psyche. Thank you for imagining, creating and sharing this amazing oasis of love ❤️ 🙏☀️.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy R.

Amazing getaway!

Best vacation rental I've ever stayed at - the pictures do not do it justice. Really interesting and artistic home with a cozy yert to sleep in. Quiet at night and look at the stars! Mary does an excellent job checking in with the guests without being nosy. I'll be coming back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

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

Secluded Paradise in Carmel

My husband & I spent an amazing weekend in the middle of April to celebrate our anniversary. It was a beautiful time! Pictures don’t do this property justice, it’s on a mountain in Big Sur and totally secluded. It was raining during our stay but still so beautiful. Check-in was easy, the property was great, you can disconnect from everything while you’re there. She definitely thought of everything! The only downside would be if you didn’t have a 4wd car, the road was kinda bumpy and a long steep driveway (we have a Subaru so we were good!) super close to the ocean and some great hiking spots. Probably 5 miles or so from a lot of shops/restaurants. I can’t wait to stay there again when we go back to Big Sur! Thank you so much for having us ❤️❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward D.

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

An incredibly beautiful place to recharge!

In this COVID season been looking so forward to this trip away in a different world! So peaceful, so romantic, so restful. My wife and I have been married 36 years, and we felt like we were honeymooners again! Full sun during the day, but no humidity, and cool nights where we had the wood stove lit and warm. Looked at a million stars as we slept in the loft with the moonroof over the bed, but spent most nights in the romantic yurt which after a dip in the hot tub and under the covers was very comfortable. Hiked the Pfeiffer ridge loop with the Panorama trail in Andrew Molera, Partington Cove, Soberanes Point, Pfeiffer beach, and some trails in Gerrapata. Point Lobos was still closed, but we found equally beautiful places to hike. Went to eat in Carmel occasionally, but enjoyed this place so much most of the time we packed a lunch for the trails, but ate breakfast and dinner here. The grill and outdoor seating area is great. We cooked steaks, salmon, and chicken on the grill. The seclusion of this place also allowed us to spend great time in conversation and reading and sunbathing. Really rejuvenated by this trip and highly recommend this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fantastic - look forward to revisiting!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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

Wonderful Stay

My partner and I had the most wonderful time at Mary's place. The home was was beautifully appointed and had everything you need. The drive getting to the property was georgous and the view from the art studio balcony was spectacular. I'd highly reccomend downloading google maps offline for the area, you will not have any service. We plan to visit again when we have the chance!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time, and the property was amazing, whimsical, and secluded.The host was so sweet and accommodating as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sanctuary

What a beautiful, calming, peaceful sanctuary for the body, mind, and spirit/soul. It took a while to notice there was something different and understood it was silence. I noticed I became more peaceful bathing in it. At night, I just looked at all the brilliant stars with all the lights turned off and it reminded me that we all traveled here from the cosmos. It was like coming home to my own body temple again and reminding me of who I am when I am at peace. Much gratitude to Mary...she was a wonderful host and had recommendation for what ever you can think of.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge G.

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

Transcendent

Where do we start? The opportunity to have moment of serenity in a world that wants to project chaos is so special and Mary provided that. From the drive to the place, to cultivating our own roots there for a brief time that we had is a moment and an opportunity that neither one of us will forget anytime soon. Thank you Mary for the moment of solace and being willing to share your beautiful space with us. It was properly honored.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha A.

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

Magical Property

We booked a two night stay on the property. The second day a tree fell in the road and took down the powerlines so we had no power. There was a generator and plenty of propane on the property to get us through the power outage. We loved the property so much, We stayed an additional night.The property owner Mary was fantastic and a great artist! The property is filled with love and character! We will be back for our next stay in the near future!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

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

A cozy and private getaway with a beautiful view

Staying at Mary’s property was an absolute delight! The cozy yurt was the perfect blend of comfort and rustic charm, making for a truly unique getaway. Waking up to breathtaking views right outside the door was a highlight, and the sense of privacy made the experience feel like a secluded retreat. The outdoor fireplace was a great spot to unwind in the evenings, adding a warm and inviting touch to the whole stay. Mary was a gracious host and easy to communicate with before and during our stay. If you're looking for a peaceful escape with incredible scenery, this is the place to be!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Christmas getaway

Lovely and relaxing! Couldn’t have asked for a cuter secluded spot for a Christmas getaway. Very comfortable and functional! I couldn’t believe how well the internet worked as well. Awesome stay, hope to enjoy this place again sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda L.

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

Dreamy setting and artfully crafted cabin

I want to start by saying that the cabin was very special. The setting was magical and the artistry of the architecture was very cool. On the other hand, the interior designer in me was dreaming of the updates and furnishings I would use to polish the place up a bit :) ... All to say it was indeed magical AND at the same time, for the price, I found it to be a bit rough around the edges/dated. I was prepared and excited for the rustic side of the experience, understanding that I would need to walk outside to get to the bathroom, that the sleeping options were a loft bed with a ladder to access it or a yurt across a path from the main space structure, but I was a little surprised by the mismatched, piecemeal furnishings and the general wear and tear, and need for some TLC. Communication was good. The cabin is well organized with all pertinent info available and left easily accessible. The drive in is windy and narrow but the pay off of the privacy and peaceful setting was well worth it to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

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

Big Sur Dream Home

This property is fantastic!!!Very comfortable and extremely private. Perfect for rest and relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

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

Secluded getaway

This majestic spot is the perfect hideaway between Big Sur and Carmel. It’s pretty easy to find in the day time or at night. The hot tub was perfect on a chilly November night. The yurt stayed at the same cool temperature in the heat of the daytime or at night. It was cozy and fun. The loft sleeping space has a really cool skylight that will give you star views on a clear night. My partner and I cooked a few meals and found that there’s just enough space for a couple people to work in the kitchen. The surrounding woods are gorgeous and quiet. It was easy to take day trips to locations at Big Sur and Carmel. Most of the best Big Sur destinations we wanted to visit were within 45 minutes of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Boo N.

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

Beautiful spot

We very much enjoyed out stay. Gorgeous beautiful location in the redwoods. Great place to enjoy the woods. The cabin and sleeping quarters are great. However, for the price charged, it is overdue for some renovation. There is no heating in the sleeping area, the heater in the pictures is only decorative.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine W.

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

Wonderful getaway

Mary's property is a lovely getaway, it's beautifully handcrafted and in a stunning location. Lighting the indoor fireplace in the mornings and evenings kept it cozy and the views out the skylight in the loft are perfect for stargazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

alice m.

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

Sweetness on the mountain top

We loved loved loved this property . The different indoor and outdoor species to hang out and even choices where to sleep. There are so many beautiful state parks and places nearby to explore ( which we did) but then we were so happy to get back to this spot and relax. The hot tub was perfect after the hikes and the indoor space with so much natural light just felt like an extension of the outdoors. So many sweet artistic touches and while I didn’t get enough time to make use of the art studio, it was another space with good light and energy. We hope to return in the future. Mary could not have been more responsive or helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian G.

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

Even better than imagined

Private, beautiful, comfortable, clean, easy. Great communication. Enjoyed the sound of the creek, even from the pleasant hight of the ridge-top.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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