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Now and Zen: Tranquility

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10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4139.4 sq m

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Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
  • Popular LocationCarmel Plaza20 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarmel Mission Basilica5 min drive
  • AirportMonterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)6 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarmel Beach8 min drive

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Now and Zen: Tranquility

About this space
Luxury, contemporary living - Featured in the Carmel Heritage Society’s prestigious 2023 29th House and Garden Tour
The space
Architect Designed, Zen Inspired mid century modern. Featured in the Carmel Heritage Society’s prestigious 2023 29th House and Garden Tour.

Nestled amongst trees, "Now and Zen" is an award winning, sophisticated and contemporary pied-a-terre in Carmel, that feels like a San Francisco or New York penthouse. Extensively renovated home, by the award winning architect, John Thodos, Now and Zen kindles the zen spirit by bringing the outside in.

Our home has been a location for various photoshoots and ads.

- Open floor plan and floor to ceiling windows and spiral staircase to downstairs bedroom
- High end Italian furnishings
- Two queen beds in separate bedrooms, Luxurious futon in living room
- Flat screen TV, Bose sound and music systems, Wireless Internet, Apple TV
- Updated kitchen with black granite counters, Gaggeneau stove, Miele oven, Kitchen aid stainless steel refrigerator, food processor
- Towels are Turkish Cotton and Linens are Hotel Brand
- Wine cellar
- Zen Garden

15-20 minutes walk to town and ocean. Maximum occupancy - 4 adults. No pets allowed. No smoking. Guests with no reviews will be required to enter a short term rental contract with the owner including ID confirmation for insurance purposes.

***Booking NOTES***

If you are willing to book this property, please be aware that there is an additional Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) required by Monterey County and calculated at 10.5% of the nightly charges.

There are no doors for bedrooms, although this home is designed in a way that allows privacy. There is a spiral stair case that leads to the downstairs bedroom. The downstairs bedroom has a door that leads outside and down the hillside.

No other guests are allowed other than what is booked. Ages of children must be disclosed at the time of booking.
Guest access
Entire home
Other things to note
Will request TOT tax (10.5%) at the time of booking.

There are no doors for bedrooms, although this home is designed in a way that allows privacy. See video for open floor plan. There is a spiral stair case that leads to the downstairs bedroom. The downstairs bedroom has a door that leads outside and down the hillside.

NOTES BEFORE BOOKING:
No other guests are allowed other than what is booked.
Ages of children must be disclosed at the time of booking.

Property manager

Shatto Rentals
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Mountain view
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Carmel

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Northeast Carmel, a neighbourhood in Carmel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach, while Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey County Fairgrounds are popular area attractions. Munras Avenue and Dennis the Menace Park are also worth visiting.
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Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 20 min walk
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 5 min drive
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 7 min drive
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 8 min drive
  • Carmel Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 12 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Vesuvio - 19 min walk
  • Stationæry - 19 min walk
  • Toro - 20 min walk
  • A W Shucks - 3 min drive
  • Little Swiss Cafe - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Now and Zen: Tranquility pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Now and Zen: Tranquility?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Now and Zen: Tranquility?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Now and Zen: Tranquility located?

Located in Northeast Carmel, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from 17-Mile Drive and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Carmel Beach. Forest Theater Guild and Carmel Plaza are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
It was super easy to get around from this location. The house itself is super funky, with a super nice kitchen. Overall comfy and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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