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Secluded Cottage on Private Estate

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Sun-loungers
Exterior
Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 255.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secluded Cottage on Private Estate

Five minutes from Carmel or Monterey, this home is a dream get-away for a couple seeking quiet beauty and charm as a way to balance all the easily accessed fun of the Peninsula. This Jack's Peak secret paradise is a discovery you won't want to miss. This cottage used to be a milking barn for a small farm. It is now part of a very exotic estate on 23 acres in Jack's Peak. It is completely secluded and the entrance to the estate is gated. It is about 575 square feet, with a combined kitchen/living area, bedroom, and a bath with a shower. It was recently remodeled and is very comfortable. The patio area is lovely (one of the most enjoyable areas) and is enclosed by sequoia redwoods that are about 20 years old. It has a gas grill and a fire pit, as well as an overhanging grape arbor.
The house is heated when necessary by a wood burning stove/fireplace. (There is plenty of wood to fuel the fires!) The passive solar from the windows on the patio are usually sufficient to heat the house, however. Space heaters that quickly warm it are also available.
There is a wonderfully comfortable King size bed. The glass-sided shower is tiled to the ceiling and the shower head with hose is marvelous with several settings. Luxury shampoos and towels are provided.
The "water closet" (toilet) has its own small private space.

Guest Access

Guests will have ample private parking and of course the private patio area.
There are beautiful Arabian horses on the property who love any extra apples you might want to share on the way to a hike in Jack's Peak Regional Park, which is an easy walk from our driveway. 900 acres to hike and enjoy the view.

Interaction with Guests

I will greet you and go over essentials. Thereafter I will be available by phone to help with any questions or issues. There are other residents on the estate who could help in an all-out emergency, but privacy for all is the rule of the day.

The Neighborhood

We love the birds! Owls, Redwing Hawks. Oh so many birds. We feed them, too. Our neighbors treasure their privacy and this is considered a rural neighborhood, with five acre minimums to build. Very quiet, and we ask our guests to be relatively quiet also.

Property manager

Peterson Conway VII

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 600 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The host will greet guests on arrival
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Cottage Carmel
Cottage Cottage
Cottage Cottage Carmel

About the area

Map
Carmel, CA

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 6 min drive
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 8 min drive
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 8 min drive
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 9 min drive
  • Carmel Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 14 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lalla Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪California Pizza Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Cottage on Private Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Secluded Cottage on Private Estate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Cottage on Private Estate?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Cottage on Private Estate located?

Located in Jack's Peak, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of 17-Mile Drive, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and Munras Avenue. Del Monte Shopping Center is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Secluded Cottage on Private Estate Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property with an interesting past
Aside from a few outdated listing pictures of the cottage, the experience was pretty magical. Location was perfectly situated between Carmel and Monterey. Access to property was seamless and the host was probably the most interesting man in the world. He was there only when we needed and got to share some great stories. Highly suggest experiencing this for yourself.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casita in Carmel
The casita is located on a23 acre estate that is five minutes from Carmel. It was unique and eccentric and beautiful. We absolutely loved it. The host, Peter, was kind and gracious,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manny W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
Loved the whole feel and atmosphere of the property. Definitely a must stay for an enthusiast that appreciates the architecture and feel of being in a different part of the world
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lolo S., Agoura Hills, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and eclectic masterpiece
This was the most interesting and gorgeous place I've ever stayed. Read the articles and booklets about the place! It was hand built by the owner over 10 years with art and architectural pieces collected from around the world over the course of his lifetime. Absolutely fascinating and incredible.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
We enjoyed the quiet solitude of our stay and enjoyed meeting our host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

brad n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and gracious host
Amazing property away from the hustle and bustle, but conveniently located near restaurants and shopping. The host was wonderful. Overall a fantastic experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Elaine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful Casita
This property is so beautiful. The aesthetics outside were delightful. We love Carmel.. we would like to see the owner update the listing, because there was no outdoor tub that was usable. We tried heating up water in a tea pot to warm up some warm water from the Spicket but when we tried to get in it, it was not usable. We also tried to use the little fireplace that they had in there as it was extremely cold at night, but the fireplace wouldn’t keep a fire going. I guess because it hadn’t been cleaned properly. We were able to borrow a space heater though, and that helped tremendously. We were also disappointed that there were not Arabian horses there the owner told us that they had to move them to a different property because of the dry dust.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben S., Parker, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and cozy
Loved our stay here….nestled up amongst the trees so it was very peaceful and secluded. Loved relaxing watching the fog roll through in the morning. Comfy bed!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful
Fabulous property and exceptional host Wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Carmel
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming!
Had a wonderful stay in a peaceful retreat. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet July 4th
I was looking for a quiet place for me and my dogs for the July 4th holiday. My cozy cabin was perfect. Peterson was a wonderful host and I felt at home while there. I would go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Casita
My husband, dog, and I had a great time in the cute little casita. Very comfy bed and beautiful surroundings. The location can’t be beat! Peterson was a great host. He even left us some wine and fresh baked bread upon arrival!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niki C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most excellent stay
This place was in te country and very quiet with an artistic and very functional house plus a huge deck. Sunny every day (above the fog line) and we mostly stayed at the place. Took some nice hikes. The host was wonderful and we want to go back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
OMG! Where to begin! Peterson was amazingly hospitable. His Casita was perfect with a fabulous patio. My Newfie, Linus was treated like royalty. The fire pit and fireplace were wonderfully cozy after a day at the beach. 2 huge screen TVs with all the amenities. My favorite thing was not hearing any traffic, just birds. It was so awesome. This property has so many artifacts and art work. You can tell much love went into this. One could easily spend hours strolling the grounds looking at everything. I want to live there! We will be back. It is also 5 minutes to Carmel and Monterey.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical!
Absolutely gorgeous and peaceful property! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay although cell reception and WiFi service was very weak which just meant more downtime and relaxation!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Beautiful property
This cozy casita and beautiful property made our stay most enjoyable. Our host, Cheryl, was very nice. The reasonably priced casita was well-equipped with everything we needed for our week's stay. Highly recommend if you're looking for a quiet private convenient location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dana Z.

Peaceful retreat
I could spend days on the back patio - so beautiful and peaceful. The cottage is very private with a separate driveway, but you can see the main house up the hill so you don't feel totally isolated. 10 minute drive to Carmel (but you may not want to leave the fire pit!). Super comfy bed, well equipped kitchen, tons of art from around the world. Everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Quiet and Quaint - Peaceful
Everything in the area is less than 10min from the property. Perfect place to relax and enjoy all views and sounds of the Monterey Coast. Katy's Place for breakfast and Mission Ranch for dinner with a walk up to Jack's Peak from the property to keep down the weight gain between eateries.

10/10 Excellent

Nita T.

Loved the house and grounds
I would come back anytime. The house is delightful and the grounds are magnificent. Flowers abound and it is really spectacular.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

William R.

It is a lovely little cottage with many amenities the host was helpful and kind.
The cottage on a large estate is secluded and private. The forest off the back deck was nice to wake up to every morning, sun or fog.

10/10 Excellent

Eric A., Plano

Wonderfully Quiet Cottage, but very close to everything!
Spent a nice long anniversary weekend here recently. The cottage was excellent in every way. Was very comfortably furnished with everything needed to be able to cook meals or just stretch out and enjoy the serenity and relaxation with a nice glass of wine and cozy fire on the patio. The house and property are incredibly relaxing and wonderful. It is also 5 minutes into Carmel by the Sea and really close to most anything in the area (Carmel Valley, Point Lobos, Monterrey, 17 Mile drive, even Big Sur). We were pretty busy but still made breakfast here every morning and typically some time in the afternoon to relax before going back out for dinner. The grounds of the property are beautiful and very peaceful! We made use of Jake's Peak (1/2 mile down the road) for a nice invigorating hike and gorgeous views of Monterrey peninsula and bay. Great hike and never saw another soul. Would visit again in a heart beat, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Cheryl was also great to work with. Thanks for the memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Rachael K.

A PERFECT rental in Carmel!
My husband and I came to Carmel for a wedding and were so pleased with Cheryl's rental. It has adorable and unique charm from the drive in to the decor within the house, to the fire pit in the back. The scenery and landscape of the property are so beautiful and interesting. Within the house itself we had everything we needed, including the perfect amount of remodeling without taking away from the authentic charm that the house possesses. We were able to effortlessly cook dinner on Friday night, and felt so at home. Cheryl was a gracious hostess and didn't disrupt us but made it clear that if we needed anything, she was available. An ideal combination for a VRBO rental! We would stay here again if we went back, and we were not ready to leave after a short weekend. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

jo k.

Absolutely Wonderful
My husband and our pups had a glorious, relaxing long weekend at Cheryl's place. We had a couple of plans to do in the area, however once we checked into her home we did not leave for a day. The view is great, the weather was perfect and the home is so quaint, charming and welcoming. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a special stay. Once we packed up to leave we spent our final day at the beach, a great dog-friendly cafe in Carmel and left with such great comfort, rest and the great feeling after a perfect weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016