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3974 Carmel Unwind - Lovely Updated Home in Carmel

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A beach with a large tree and ocean view.
A modern living room with a blue sectional sofa, wooden staircase, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A living room with a large window, a fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A traditional building with a thatched roof and a shop front with a red and white striped awning.
An outdoor dining area with a round table, chairs, and a vase of sunflowers.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Carmel, CA
  • Place, 17-Mile Drive
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carmel

With a stay at this vacation home in Carmel (Northeast Carmel), you'll be a 1-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and 5 minutes from Monterey Bay. .This vacation home is 5 mi (8 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Carmel Beach.
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What's nearby

  • 17-Mile Drive - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carmel Plaza - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Forest Theater Guild - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sunset Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 14 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chez Noir - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

3974 Carmel Unwind - Lovely Updated Home in Carmel

Sanctuary Vacation Rentals is proud to present "Carmel Unwind". This home sleeps up to 6 guests.

From the ocean air and sandy beaches to the forests and nearby conveniences, Carmel is the perfect place to relax and 'unwind'.
With attention paid to every detail, you can come and get away from it all at this updated vacation home-away-from-home.

Located in a quiet Carmel Woods neighborhood on a private 1/4 acre lot at the end of the street. With easy access to Highway One it will be easy to explore all that Carmel and the Central California Coast have to offer from golf and boutique shopping to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, forested hikes or daytrips to Big Sur and scenic drives through Pebble Beach®.

Living Spaces
This 1,500 sf, 2-level home has been thoughtfully updated and is freshly furnished for your comfort and enjoyment.
The spacious living room boasts stunning high vaulted ceilings, creating an airy, open feel and enhancing the natural light that pours in through large windows. Featuring refinished oak hardwood floors, new carpet in the bedrooms, and laminate flooring in the kitchen and baths, this home blends classic charm with modern updates.
A recently updated deck offers the perfect space for outdoor entertaining.

Kitchen and Dining
The sunny kitchen is fully-equipped so you can create your favorite meals at home and when you want to dine out, the nearby options are endless. The dining table comfortably seats 6 so you can gather to enjoy meals, chats and board games.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Each bedroom has a charming vintage sports theme and luxurious bedding.
Upstairs:
Bedroom #1 is the 'Tennis Room' and it has a queen bed, TV and desk with an office chair.
Bedroom #2, the 'Croquet Room', has a queen bed and a TV.
The bathroom on this level is accessed from both the hallway and directly from Bedroom #1. It has a shower-over-tub combination.
Downstairs near the living spaces:
Bedroom # 3, the 'Golf Room', has a queen bed and a TV.
The lower level full hall bathroom has a shower-over-tub combination.

Parking for one vehicle is available in the over-sized one-car garage (It is possible with skillful parking that you may be able to fit two small vehicles) and two more vehicles can fit in the driveway.

The washer and dryer are available for guest use and they are located in the garage.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome with pre-approval, an additional pet fee and a signed pet addendum.

This vacation home is professionally managed by Sanctuary Vacation Rentals. With over 15 years of property management experience, Sanctuary strives to provide environments that nurture and inspire with all the comforts of home. Each home has beach towels, shower and bath amenities and spa-style robes. Our team is available 7 days a week to assist you. We look forward to hosting you!

Monterey County Short Term Rental Permit #250140, TOT #2550
Notice: Monterey County quiet hours are 10pm-7am as set forth in Monterey County Code 10.60.040
Maximum overnight occupancy: 6
Monterey County Code Chapter 7.120, Sections 20.64.290 and 21.64.290 regulate Vacation Rentals; violation of the Monterey County Code may result in penalties.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Our comprehensive Guest Check Out List can be seen here: http://svr.homes/checkout

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

1648-272760

3974 Carmel Unwind - Lovely Updated Home in Carmel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clinton F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, well appointed, perfect place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quincy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leng V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay with our girlfriends. The living room has a lot of natural light and perfect for hanging out and staying in. Cozy and welcoming. The kitchen has everything you’d ever need. Good for dining in. Provisions are good. The bedroom spacious and decorated well. Only thing for me - bed too soft. And the bathroom, clean and bright.A great place to stay. Quiet neighborhood. And good proximity to town. We’d be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall is it worked well for is.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely home. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Open space. Need to fix the shower noise but otherwise all was as expected.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

SPENCER I.

Carmel vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Centrally located carmel rental location with all household amenities needed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Farn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely house in a great location! Very clean, very tastefully decorated, very comfortable. Unfortunately I left something behind...but Thomas at Sanctuary called me right away and walked me through the steps to get my item back. Excellent customer service!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Caramel getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Gorgeous newly furnished home with every comfort imaginable from the soft bed linens to the well~stocked kitchen.There was plenty of room for the four of us to relax separately and then gather for games and visiting.Carmel-by-the Sea was a five minute drive as well as the beach.Great location.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

kraftsow g.

Carmel Unwind

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice home. Comfortable furniture and beds. Good customer service.Some of the dishes were dirty when we arrived, and the pots and pans were not in usable condition. The team brought new pots and pans quickly - great customer service!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

DIANE M.

SEPTEMBER STAY

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house overall was very nice, clean and comfortable with good amenities. The staff ...very helpful and always available to speak with. The reason we couldn't give this property 5 stars is because it backs up to the main road and the road noise is constant. If you are noise sensitive this might be a concern.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Heike H.

Nice, well maintained house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house and grounds were exactly as described. The house was well appointed and immaculately clean. Everything was provided, like tissues, toiletries and nightlights. The people at Sanctuary Vacation Rentals went above and beyond making us feel welcome and comfortable, from the calls before and after check in to the welcome crackers, cheese and wine. We could walk to downtown in less than 15 minutes, although the walk is a bit awkward along the roads without sidewalks. There is a BBQ and outdoor furniture on the deck, and adirondack chairs in the back yard. The yard is unfortunately not completely fenced in, which would have made our stay with our dog nicer. The house is located on a quiet cul de sac, but the property borders on a busy road in the back. It was not an issue for those in our group who live in a city, but the road noise was bothersome for me.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025