Joie de Vivre means 'Joy of Life' and no better way to experince that but in Carmel California!!!!! ... . WE SLEEP 10.. CARMEL IS AS BEAUTIFUL AS EVER WITH OUTDOOR AND INDOOR DINING AND LIVE MUSIC THROUGH OUT THE TOWN. The minute you drive into Carmel, you can see why we adopted the name for our newest Carmel getaway! Charm is the operative word at every turn. We have and continue to add features to our home that entice relaxation and celebration! The front courtyard is peaceful, welcoming our guests with potted flowers, climbing vines, citrus trees, and outdoor furniture for entertaining. The greatest feature, is the gas fire pit to sit around during the evening hours. It is the perfect spot for a glass of wine or roasting marshmallows for s'mores! The upstairs living area is generous and perfect for gatherings. The dining table seats 8 comfortably,. The table in kitchen nook is set by the front window, and is perfect for your morning coffee. We even have a wine refrigerator equipped for chilling your local wine finds! The kitchen has new appliances. It is equipped for cooking, with an array of pots and pans, baking dishes, utensils, and dishes. We provide spices and many cooking essentials for your convenience. The Keurig coffee maker, traditional brewing and pressed coffee unit, are new as well! There is a toaster, griddle and small appliances for your needs. There are two ensuite bedrooms on the upper level. The master has a pillow top king mattress. All of the bedding is upscale and very comfortable. We use high thread count sheets on all of the king, queen and full-size beds. The master bath has a walk in shower, his and hers vanities and a water closet. The jr. master is comfortable Queen sized bed with a courtyard view. Its private bathroom includes a bright subway tile and white carrera stone shower, a furniture sink vanity and custom, frameless glass shower surround. The downstairs bedroom is quiet and secluded, featuring a king-size, body form foam top mattress for the perfect night sleep. We have appointed the room with elements of the ocean... this room can also act as a double twin room upon request. Our newly renovated downstairs bath is gorgeous, complete with natural stone, river rock, and a travertine topped furniture vanity, that gives you a spa-like experience! Our spacious bonus room is awesome! We have included a 50" flat screen television, xbox, . It is a great place to hang out, play games and relax.. we have a pull out twin option and a queen sized bed for overflow sleeping. This room has access to the back yard, with its canopy of oak and monterey pine trees. Our back yard decks and hot tub , out door dining and kitchen fire table and yes, even a play house are family favorites. A Oak tree canopy with festune lights hover, While You're sipping your favorite beverage in the decked hot tub !
Joie de Vivre deux is one of a kind! We know that guests come to Carmel to make memories.. so when we had the opportunity to own a house to share.. we made it happen! An indoor laundry, closet for extra sheets and towels and every convenience of home await you. Our garage is painted, clean and finished with epoxy floors. We can allow space for up to 3 cars at this home . We provide goodies to take to the beach. A beach wagon, an Ice chest, 2 beach chairs, a boogie board and some sand toys. Our back yard is a tierd, partially decked hill, with a large oak tree canopy, hot tub and firetable. Our large gas bbq is also in this get a way from it all spot. We take great pride in ensuring your great experience. Here are a few things to note: Our home is on a hill so it allows for street side entry buts a stairs down to the lower living , bedroom area. The kitchen, livingroom and ensuite bedrooms are on the street level. Up to 2 well behaved dogs are allowed. As to respect all renters and our home, dogs are never allowed on furnishings at any time. They recommend them to be on leash while in the yard. The front couryard is private but not fully enclosed. Dogs can never be left unattened without a crate. Carmel is very dog friendly ; please check with restaurants about their pet policies . PLEASE reach out to us within the first 24 hours with any questions or concerns; or at anytime during your stay. We are here for you! 2095187368/209 5186934
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Is Home away from Home in Carmel! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Home away from Home in Carmel!?
As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Home away from Home in Carmel! on 29 Mar 2026 start from AU$1,008, 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.
How much is parking at Home away from Home in Carmel!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Home away from Home in Carmel!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Home away from Home in Carmel!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Home away from Home in Carmel! located?
This family-friendly Carmel holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of 17-Mile Drive, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade. Carmel Beach is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.
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This home is beautiful and our hosts had it all set up with Christmas tree and decorations. The house is perfect for multiple generations and family members. The downstairs section is bigger than it looks in photos and gave everyone plenty of space. Kitchen is very well stocked! Bedding is comfortable and plenty of good quality towels. We walked to town every day- but the street is very steep so we drove our 82 year oldMother down the hill. Thank you to our hosts for showing up with extra propane for the bbq on Christmas Day!
Susan was a great host! She was communicative and the home was as pictured. She checked in with us during the stay, which was great. The house was a perfect spot for our family vacation. We cooked most dinners at the house and found the kitchen relatively easy to use. It was also great to have grill access. The location was great - we were easily able to explore Carmel, Monterey, and Big Sur.
Had a lovely time visiting Carmel and the surrounding area. The house was a great jumping off point and allowed us to walk down to the Ocean for sunsets in about 20 minutes. I would definitely stay here again.
Totally agree that it’s a home away from home! Very comfortable & roomy for our 3 families. It’s even better than the pictures show. The hosts are wonderful. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again!
Truly enjoyed our stay in Carmel by the sea. The house was beautiful as advertised. We had access to many things that you don’t normally get in most rentals. The kitchen was loaded and the hot tub was superb. Close to Carmel’s quaint downtown and a short hop to the Monterey bay Aquarium. Our family had not vacationed together in a while, but would highly recommend a stay here.
Donald R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank you so much, Donald! We loved having you and hope you will consider coming back and visiting upon your next day in carmel!
Darling home! It's nice how the sleeping areas are nicely separated, you don't feel like you are in a dorm. The kitchen is well appointed, lots of "at the table" seating too.The owners are really good to work with too! Fair warning, the street is narrow, parking is tight if you have a big vehicle.
Spent the weekend with family ranging from 6 months to 85 years old. There were several comfortable spots to eat/hang out including the patio, inside at the two dining tables, the hot tub and the two living rooms! Everyone agreed we slept better here than in our own beds! HIGHLY recommend this property and communication with the owners was easy and timely.
This was as advertised - wonderful, cozy, well equipped, great location, comfortable and warm welcoming hosts! From booking to check-out, everything was perfect. We couldn't have asked for more. Thank you so much to Susan Rob! We can't wait to come back!
Great place to stay for me and my family! Hosts were quick to respond with any questions I had. Home was lovely and clean. Great central location too as we were in town for a wedding.
Highly recommend and would stay here again.
The house was perfect for our vacation. We enjoyed all the luxuries and amenities this property offers. The host was really great and keeping in touch. We would definitely stay again.
We really enjoyed our stay. Convenient location; tastefully decorated, and lots of amenities! Host was very helpful. We would love to stay there again.
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this home. The kitchen was stocked, fire pits were incredible, spa was perfect, beds were comfortable and the owners were extremely responsive, helpful and friendly!
Stacy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
Thank you Stacy and Family for your stay with us!! We loved having you and hope to see you again soon!!
This place was amazing! It was very clean, cozy, and spacious, and the amenities were wonderful. I loved the outdoor space. It is also a very short drive into downtown Carmel which is hard to come by for an AirBnB. Great place, highly recommend!
Joanna K.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
Thank You so much!!! We loved having you!! please come back a stay soon.
Susan
About the host
Hosted by rob and susan farrens
We are Rob and Susan Farrens We moved to Carmel two years ago and sincerely fall more in love with living here every day! We have 5 children and FIVE grand babies. Our three adult children have flown the nest. Our son Robbie attended Stevenson Boarding school, for Highschool which made for an easy move to Carmel. Robbie is an avid road cyclist and National Champion. Riding on the Peninsula and into the Santa Lucia Mountain range was his passion. He is now off to Colorado and College. Stacia is our teen who just graduated from Carmel High. Rob has been in the Health club industry for more than 30 years! He has loved helping people improve the quality of their lives through good health. Susan is an interior designer. (thats me!) I have been working on projects in the Carmel and Pebble Beach area for decades. The remodeling and sharing of our homes to guests is a joy for me. When we travel, having our family and friends connected to us with a brewing coffee maker in the morning and wine around a fire.. a place to play a board game, and curling up on the couch to watch a movie is just something we can never find in a hotel setting.
Why they chose this property
The biggest draw, is the convenience. Its location gives easy access to Carmel by the sea, monterey, Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove, Carmel Valley and of course, Big Sur. The front Court yard is secluded and quiet and there is fabulous space for families to spread out! It is a quiet neighborhood with a real time feeling of home while on vacation.
What makes this property unique
Many guests who stay with us are excited about Carmel, but they carve out time to experience our home and enjoy the environment. That is the ultimate compliment as we know there are so many wonderful options. A hop in the hot tub, bbq on the patios and relaxing around the out door fire, after a big day of exploring the sites of the peninsula is exceptional!