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Relax by the river & sea! Remodeled Mid-Carmel Valley cottage retreat

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Photo taken 4.5.23. New Buckthorn trees planted.
Sept 17, 2023. Healthy Buckhorn trees growing.
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Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroomSleeps 255.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Relax by the river & sea! Remodeled Mid-Carmel Valley cottage retreat

Follow the path of overarching trees to this self-contained guest house steps from the Carmel River. It's undergone a loving makeover. The farm-style cottage has everything needed for a peaceful, tranquil retreat, yet is conveniently close to shopping as well as spa and dining, visits to the Refuge, Carmel Valley Ranch and Bernardus Lodge. With no traffic, it takes about 12 minutes to downtown Carmel-by-the Sea and 8 minutes to downtown Carmel Valley.

The thoughtfully designed kitchen features a full-size refrigerator, chef’s gas stove, microwave, dishwasher and built in reverse osmosis water system. Double pane windows brighten the dining area. The living room features a 65-inch TV, Wi-Fi and electric fireplace. Step into the bedroom (with 55-inch TV) and discover a California king-size bed enrobed in Egyptian cotton linens.

Everything has been thought of, from easy parking to blackout shades on the windows. And the cottage environment is hypoallergenic in almost every way. Situated just beyond the fogline, the cottage can serve as your base for experiencing the beautiful Monterey Peninsula.

*** Please excuse the unfinished but private front yard (not landscaped). The main house is rustic and waiting for a makeover. Please be aware of (possible) two dogs, greeting you on your arrival. Mizuno; yellow lab, 9 years. Wilson; white with black spots, 4 years. Owners live on site. You may or may not see them during your stay.

*****This home is a monthly rental and we request that all nights of your stay are within the same calendar month. Some exceptions may be possible, with the approval of the homeowner.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
The swimming pool/back patio is not available to our guests. Guests have access to the front porch and to the Carmel river, back of property.
No pets allowed. We maintain a hypoallergenic environment for our hypoallergenic, sensitive guests.

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 001978

About the area

Carmel Valley

Located in Carmel Valley, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Pebble Beach Golf Links and Fisherman's Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Carmel Beach. 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 mountain biking and hiking.
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Carmel Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 18 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Carmel Beach - 18 min drive - 15.8 km
  • WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca - 20 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 28 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 37 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tarpy's Roadhouse - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Wizard Ranch - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Woody’s At Del Mesa - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Relax by the river & sea! Remodeled Mid-Carmel Valley cottage retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Relax by the river & sea! Remodeled Mid-Carmel Valley cottage retreat?

As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relax by the river & sea! Remodeled Mid-Carmel Valley cottage retreat on 3 Mar 2027 start from AU$343, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Relax by the river & sea! Remodeled Mid-Carmel Valley cottage retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Relax by the river & sea! Remodeled Mid-Carmel Valley cottage retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax by the river & sea! Remodeled Mid-Carmel Valley cottage retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax by the river & sea! Remodeled Mid-Carmel Valley cottage retreat?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Relax by the river & sea! Remodeled Mid-Carmel Valley cottage retreat located?

Located in the heart of Carmel Valley, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course and within 3 miles (5 km) of Folktale Winery and Vineyards and Garland Ranch Regional Park. Joullian Vineyards and Boekenoogen Winery Tasting Room are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our cozy little cottage for our 2 week getaway in the Carmel Valley. The cottage was stocked full of every amenity you could need. Very clean! The location was perfect to everything we wanted to do. Hiking. Sightseeing along US 1. The hosts were next door and so welcoming and full of great recommendations. The neighborhood was super quiet and private.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay for the birthday get away. The cottage was clean and comfortable. Thank you very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenay T.

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

Wonderful Stay!

The home and property were beautiful, clean and perfect for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
Thank you so much! Glad you had a wonderful stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

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

Great Stay For Honeymoon

The place was a wonderful cute cottage for my wife and I. Lived how close it was to attractions. The Crabbe’s were great hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! Please come stay at our cottage again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect rental...perfect space, location and owner. I could list where it checks all the boxes but my review would be too long! Suffice it to say, its a must stay if you are in the Carmel Valley.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review. We had perfect guests. Come stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful & peaceful stay in Carmel Valley and this place had everything we needed!! The sounds of nature and the comfort of the house made it an exceptional experience. It was located close to everything we needed while feeling remote and removed from the hustle of daily life, which is exactly what we were looking for. I highly recommend this spot and hitting up Folktale winery & Earthbound farms which are right down the road!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Wonderful stay

We really enjoyed our stay in the beautiful littl cottage. The owners were very kind, the property was adorable and very clean, and the location was quiet, relaxing, and centrally located.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing stay

Absolutely lovely stay and better than advertised. Hosts were incredibly welcoming and helpful. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 2023
Thank you for the great review. Please come back and stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Lovely Stay

Relaxing and beautiful stay. Would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2024
Thank you so much for the nice review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria V.

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

Super Cozy Cottage

We loved our stay here! Super cute cottage in the beautiful Carmel Valley. Hosts were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2025
Thank you for the nice review. Come back and stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicki S.

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

Hidden gem

This cottage was beautifully decorated, extremely comfortable and tucked away in a private, quiet setting in the valley but close enough to all the activities. The hosts were extremely attentive and just good people. We loved everything about it and would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice K.

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

Quite Cottage

Very comfy stay for 4 nights. Very clean and nice quite location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2024
Thank you for your kind review... AGAIN:-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro F.

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

Awesome

It was a delightful stay here especially with nature and the sounds at night amazing the owners were very nice and courteous with us every time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

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

Wonderful stay….

The location is excellent….Jung & David were incredible hosts, lots of privacy and all you need in a modern interior…. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you for the great review. Please come stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

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

Retirement trip

Great location! Amazing little cabin with everything that you will need.. Enjoyed our vacation very much!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2022
Thank you! We'd love to have you back. All the best!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla R.

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

Wonderful cottage

My husband and I loved our 4 night stay in this beautiful cottage nestled in Carmel valley! It’s a beautiful and private area and is about a 15 minute drive to downtown Carmel. The cottage has everything you could need and is very nice and comfortable. It was the perfect spot to spend our 10 year anniversary. There are lots of great restaurants nearby, gorgeous views, and wonderful hiking spots!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very nice home.

We had a great weekend stay and the accommodations were lovely. Jung was very nice and the house was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2022
Thank you for the wonderful review. Please come back and stay with us again:-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig N.

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

Wonderful Little Cottage

Great location near the end of a cul-de-sac. Quiet and pretty…just as advertised. Comfortable and attractively furnished, and the kitchen is well equipped.If I ever build a county cottage, I’ll copy this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2025
Thank you for the awesome review :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor T.

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

The perfect getaway

My girlfriend and I could not be more happy with how wonderful our stay in this cottage was. The hosts Jung and David were unbelievably gracious and kind. The location was stunningly beautiful and perfect for exploring Carmel and Monterey. The cottage itself was spacious and had everything we needed for our stay. We loved it and would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for the great review!!! We'd love to have you stay at our cottage again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

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

Perfect Carmel Valley Cottage

Beautiful, comfortable cottage with amazing hosts. This was a relaxing, delightful place. Excellent launching pad for adventures to Carmel by the Sea, Carmel Valley Village, Monterey, Big Sur.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2024
Thank you so much Kelly! Loved meeting you both! Please come stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia A.

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

Great!

The little cottage was so cute, clean and quiet. The hosts are very kind and accommodating. We had everything we needed during our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review. Please come stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lina M.

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

Beautiful, Quiet Cottage

Beautiful and quiet cottage near Carmel Valley Ranch. The property was beautifully maintained and perfect for a relaxing weekend. The owners, Jung and David are fantastic! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2023
Thank you for the lovely review. We look forward to having you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan C.

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

A perfect getaway

Everything was fantastic. The location is idyllic. The cottage has everything we needed and more. Cooking in the kitchen was a joy. Sitting by the river was beautiful and so relaxing. Well be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2025
Thank you for the fantastic review! Glad you had a wonderful time! Come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing property. Sitting in an Adirondack in the middle of a creek. What a special place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason N.

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

Fantastic unit!

Fantastic unit and great host, would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you Jason, please come back again!

About the host

Hosted by Jung Crabbe

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My husband and I both grew up on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula. We've been married 23 years. We are raising 3 strong, intelligent and beautiful daughters. Our oldest is a Sr at University of Hawaii, middle daughter is a Jr at USC and our youngest is a sophomore at Carmel High. We are an active family who enjoys hiking, playing beach volleyball and traveling. My husband has been a Realtor for over 20+ years and has his license with Sothebys. And I work for a local newspaper. We love living in mid-valley due to the warmer weather and we're not too far from Carmel Beach.

Why they chose this property

Recently re-modeled. Almost everything is new. Our property is on a dead-end street, so it's very private and quiet. And we're about 8 minutes to Carmel Valley Village. And only about 12/15 minutes to downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea.

What makes this property unique

Minutes away from luxury resorts such as Bernadus, CARMEL VALLEY Ranch Resort, and Quail Lodge... where fine dining is offered.

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English

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