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Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point

Holiday home with kitchen, near Carmel Beach

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Nestled in a large garden on Carmel Point, Cottage of River Winds is an enchanting 103-year-old redwood cottage with original features like open beams and stone fireplace. Unwind in the sunny patio, cook up a storm in the fully supplied kitchen or enjoy secure wireless internet amidst antique furniture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point

Holiday home with kitchen, near Carmel Beach
Laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Stone hearth & steps, sharp edges, antiques.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point Carmel
Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Carmel, CA

What's nearby

  • Carmel Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tor House - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carmel River State Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 23 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point located?

Located in Carmel Point, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Carmel River State Beach and Carmel Beach. Tor House and Carmel Mission Basilica are also within 15 minutes.

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Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

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10/10 Excellent

Barbara O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is a historical classic, right in the heart of Carmel. The place is close to the best of everything that Carmel has to offer but the place is so cozy you'll find it hard to leave.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Trip to Carmel

Great place to stay in this cozy cottage in this beautiful garden!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stay every year and it feels like home. It's perfect for our family. The location is great, we have rooms for the kids, the beds are comfortable, and everything we need is there. The home has a lot of history and the interior is so typical Carmel. The owner and property manager are very responsive.The front yard allows for outside seating and the garden is so pretty and spacious. We'd recommend for anyone looking to stay in Carmel.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June

Great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve and Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a special place

This is a historically significant home with modern appliances, much space, a beautiful garden, and a short walk to the ocean. This is our second stay and, if in the future we plan to spend time in Carmel, we'll try for a third.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Lovely, charming, well kept.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

It was just wonderful to see beautiful garden and historic place. It was perfect for our family and has everything we needed to get comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful

its so great to be back at "our" cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place!

Perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carmel week

Very relaxing and peaceful
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Wonderful unique home our family loved it

Great location between two beaches on a quiet road the house has real soul and is easy to live in
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved it!!

A wonderful historic cottage in Carmel-by-the Sea!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We stay every year

We love staying here. We can escape the heat back home, enjoy the walks to the beach, sit inside or outside for meals or walk into Carmel for a meal at a restaurant. The beds are comfy, the place has everything you'd need and we have no complaints. We'll be back next year.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

We’ll be back over and over again!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Garden Paradise

This charming, eclectic cottage with a beautiful garden surrounding the entry. We woke up with the sunrise and fell asleep to the sound of the ocean. It is a mile walk into town with easy access to Carmel Beach, only a 5-7 minute walk away, depending on your route. My only caution is that the beds are somewhat soft. My husband and I prefer much firmer beds for our backs. We would rent again. If you like old charming cottages, then this is definitely the place for you.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr Robert D W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is an Annual Golf Trip 22 years

This was our third year in Carmel and it is just the greatest place to stay at for the three visits but it seems next year has already been booked by others so we are disappointed to not return for 2025. But for those who have not experienced ‘The Cottage’ it is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Didn’t want to leave

Beautiful gardens,comfortable and close to everything. Beds and furniture were nice. What a place to visit!!! Would like to come back soon,
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bill N.

Very comfortable

Charming older home near beach
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 2020 (great during covid!)

Location - perfect! Garden - exquisite! Historical House - fascinating! Grateful for a memorable week in such a lovely area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dianne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation at historic Carmel property

We stayed for a month and wish we could have stayed longer. The property is just as described, a historic house with modern amenities. Both the property manager and the owner were proactive in reaching out to us during the storm and ensured we had everything we needed. Hope to stay here again soon.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding retreat

Great location for walking to beaches. We were easily able to walk into town. The surrounding neighborhood is beautiful. Interior design of the house is sweet. The artwork on the walls is very enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C., Charleston, SC

Beautiful cottage in the heart of Carmel!

We loved everything about this cottage! It’s in the perfect location and has the most beautiful gardens. We felt at home the minute we walked through the door. Highly recommend! I can’t wait to go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Volitta M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charm, Authenticity, Location!

Loved the cabin! Much better than expected–pictures did not due it justice. Location, just two blocks from the miles-long Carmel boardwalk overlooking the coastline. Can walk downtown and to Carmel and Carmel River beaches. Super easy parking.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic Carmel Home

Very nice, cozy home. Very clean. Beautiful grounds.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marvelous property and best location in Carmel

This historical gem is a well preserved treasure and the gardens are magical. Our family had such a great time here and this is a very special place that is so unique and great, I am a little worried about sharing our review, in case too many people know about it and its just booked up forever. You won't be disappointed in your stay and the owner and caretaker are top notch and very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023