Nestled in Marina, this private and gated vacation home offers a cozy retreat outside of Monterrey. Unwind with a glass of local wine in the sunken tub or read a book from the library room's vast selection. With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms on the second floor, enjoy big-screen television in the family room while staying warm by central heat.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
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About this property
Charming Vacation Home
Cozy family-oriented vacation home outside of Monterrey. Enjoy a comfortable stay in a pet-free/smoke-free mid-century/modern home. Enjoy your food in the outdoor living space step out to read a book from a vast selection in the library room. Plenty of room to spread out in the property including 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, please note that all bedrooms and bathrooms are on the 2nd floor No need for A/C @ Sumner time, for winter's months' central heat will keep you warm and comfortable while watching big-screen television in the family room. The vacation home is situated in Marina (not ocean view or beachfront) just a 20-minute drive Southbound brings you to the historical Monterey Cannery row, Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pebble Beach, the scenic 17-mile drive, the beautiful city of Carmel with its many specialty shops, restaurants, art galleries, its historical Carmel mission and the famous Carmel beach. Take a short drive to the north to enjoy the city of Santa Cruz with its beach Boardwalk and renovated downtown, the Redwood Forest and state parks. A few more miles to the north to visit the Silicon Valley and then move forward to San Francisco to enjoy all the beauty that this cosmopolitan city has to offer. A vacation you and your family will remember forever.
Complete booking only if you AGREE to the following: NO Pets, smoking, parties/events (outdoors smoking allowed) Quiet hours 10 pm-8 am, WILL EVICT if not observed, NO REFUNDS. This is a family-oriented vacation home, only registered and paid guests are allowed. Recording devices in use at entryway/driveway and parking side area.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Climate control
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: NO SMOKING penalty of up to $700. for violation
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the sea
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
An adult aged 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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: $700 violation of rule will be charged.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: your children, all ages are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
A fine of up to $700. for violation of rule
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING penalty of up to $700. for violation
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
Note from host: a fine of up to $700. for violation of rule
Long-term renters welcome
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 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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Marina, this holiday home is by the sea. Fisherman's Wharf and Pebble Beach Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Monterey Bay and Lovers Point. Travelling with kids? Make time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, or head to an event or a match at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Snorkelling and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Marina travel guide
What time is check-out at Charming Vacation Home ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Charming Vacation Home located?
This family-friendly Marina holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Fort Ord Dunes State Park, Marina Dunes Preserve and Cinemark Century Marina. California State University Monterey Bay and Marina State Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Charming Vacation Home Reviews
Reviews
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The hosts were very gracious; we had everything we needed and then some. The bathroom was stocked with toothbrushes, toothpaste, q-tips, and cotton balls. The house was clean and comfortable; thank you for a great stay.
Chrissy F.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Christopher K.
9 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Almost, gone?
Some issues with double booking via xxx, owner fixed with time to spare. Beds very comfy. Shower has plenty of hot water for multiple people.
This is a wonderful property. It is in a perfect location to get easily to Monterey, Carmel and beaches. It is easy access to places like target and grocery stores. Plenty of room for the family to enjoy. Comfortable beds and very clean. The kitchen is amazing. If you choose to stay here you won’t be disappointed. We loved it.
The house was clean and tidy. Plenty of linens and blankets. There is no bathroom on the ground floor. There is only 1 shower. The rooms are spacious.
The house is located close to shopping and the golf courses we played.
Amazing weekend getaway with family. Perfect location for aquarium and restaurant. House was very clean and quiet neighborhood. Will definitely be back
Everything was great, the beds are comfortable, the location was great, easy to get anywhere we wanted to go. The neighborhood is quiet. The Home is super clean and Griselda is wonderful, easy to work with, she went out of her way to help make our vacation great. We would stay here again when we return to Monterey Bay .
Property is close to everything. Very clean very home feel like. Griselda is amazing always checking on us to make sure we were happy and if we had any questions. The kids had a great time. Lots of took outside for them to run around and play. We will definitely come back and stay here again.
We stayed 1 night. The property worked well for us. Clean, easy to follow instructions. Responsive owner for the couple of questions we had. Very good location to Monterrey.
Carl W.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
catherine l.
4 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
things you should know
property was clean and beds were comfortable
-not adequately supplied with towels -- because there's no washer/dryer and no hooks, just towel bars -- no chance to dry towels --
-picture of linen closet doesn't look like that--children's toys and throw pillows fill that closet
-fireplace didn't work -- said previous tenant lost the key and it hadn't been replaced --shouldn't have been put in description if it doesn't work
-noisy stairs -- metal strips put on upside down so they click loudly
-poor lighting in upstairs hall -- without nightlight
-upstairs tv not set to be used by others -- set up for gaming and no way to easily change -- if it's difficult,should provide instructions
-only one side of toaster worked without holding handle down
-no fire pit outside in back as shown in picture
-even thought a phone # was listed for owner, no vm set up and only would respond to email
--we had a nice time in Monterey-and the house was pretty comfortable but comments such as mine have been left before, and the changes haven't been made
Overall a perfect property for our needs only recommendations would be to remove the soaking tub and add another shower and a bathroom on the main floor. Aside from that property was lovely.
We love this house! My wife and I along with our 2 young children (ages 3 & 7) and our best couple friends stayed for 3 nights. The kitchen is well equipped. We cooked all our meals in house. We forgot to bring coffee but luckily the hosts provide coffee and a coffee maker. The beds were luxurious. The sheets were super clean and pillow super fluffy. The house is pretty much baby proof. They have tons of games and toys for kids. The also have a well stocked library housed in a separate building. The locations is 9 minutes from Marina state beach, 12 minutes from Monterey bay aquarium and 14 minutes from Whalers Cove. Our stay was perfect!
Loved the property! It had a lot of personality and character. My family really enjoyed it but we all wished we could have stayed longer. We didnt get to enjoy the fireplace since the key to the gas was missing. The property owner was very responsive to my queries. Overall, we would definitely stay again!
This place was just perfect for our family of 6 with 4 little kids. It was spacious and had plenty of outdoor space for the kids to run around in. The host was great throughout the whole process checking in to make sure our stay was excellent. The property had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. We will definitely be returning next time we are in the Monterey area!
My brothers and I gathered to celebrate my Mom’s birthday. This was a great home. Comfy beds with cozy bedding. Nice bathrooms. Everything was very clean. We enjoyed our stay.
I booked this location very late in the process for the Christmas holiday and it worked out well. good location away in a development but close enough to get to Monterey in 15 minutes.
Matthew G.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
ERSI
25 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great home to stay, enough space for my family and had enough stuff in kitchen and bathroom. Clean, comfortable, and quite environment. We have a lovely night.
Just right for our family. Spacious enough for people to have some space if they want down time, but also designed for family interaction with a large dining room table and large living room with couches. We had three vehicles; there was plenty of parking. Clean, quiet neighborhood.