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Charming, French-Inspired 2 BR 2 BA Apartment, 1 Block from Ocean Ave.

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Private kitchen
Living area
Exterior detail
Beach
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 669.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

2 King Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Charming, French-Inspired 2 BR 2 BA Apartment, 1 Block from Ocean Ave.

Welcome to "Cortile San Remo!"
Located in the "Heart" of Carmel-By-The-Sea, Our 2 Bed 2 Bath apartment, that sleeps up to 6 people, is in such an amazing location, central to downtown Carmel. Offering a French feeling from the exposed beams to the citron-colored, warm kitchen. The space is quaint and cozy, perfect for a beach-town getaway.

This newly remodeled apartment has a kitchen offering high-end retro Big Chill appliances including a dishwasher, gas range, and refrigerator. Cabinets are fully stocked for all of your cooking needs.

The living room, which also functions as a small dining room, has a Smart TV and a couch that doubles as a king-size pull-out bed. The primary bedroom has east-facing windows with plenty of natural lighting, a beautiful large bathroom with radiant floor heating, a walk-in shower, and a stackable washer/dryer.
The second bedroom is spacious, with a second SmartTV, a couch, and a small bathroom featuring a handmade sink vanity, beautiful tiled shower, and natural stone flooring.

The entire apartment offers a French countryside cottage feeling with its exposed beams, high vaulted ceilings with ceiling fans, and white French oak flooring.

The apartment has a split system A/C-heat unit in each room.

***The apartment does not come with parking. There is street parking.***

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Ocean view
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Place trash in trash can downstairs below Primary bedroom window
Put towels and linens on bathroom floor
Load and start DW
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 deadlock
Property Registration Number VR001249

About the area

Carmel

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Downtown Carmel, a neighbourhood in Carmel. Pebble Beach Golf Links and Fisherman's Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carmel Beach and Monterey Bay. Check out an event or a game at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and consider making time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Kayaking, sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sunset Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carmel Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 20 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Edwins Kaona - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, French-Inspired 2 BR 2 BA Apartment, 1 Block from Ocean Ave. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming, French-Inspired 2 BR 2 BA Apartment, 1 Block from Ocean Ave.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, French-Inspired 2 BR 2 BA Apartment, 1 Block from Ocean Ave.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming, French-Inspired 2 BR 2 BA Apartment, 1 Block from Ocean Ave. located?

Located in Downtown Carmel, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Carmel Plaza, 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room and Wrath Winery are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angelina O.

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

Wonderful location

Cute little apartment in a wonderful location! Property manager very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah D.

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

Charming Location

Greg and Gretchen were so kind and the place was lovely. The location can’t be beat for exploring Carmel! Wonderful experience and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great Apartment in Carmel

This place was so perfect for our family of four. The location is amazing and parking was never an issue. Didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom & Diane Z.

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

Wedding weekend

We were in Carmel for my daughters wedding and couldn't be happier with our choice in staying here. It is in a FANTASTIC location, comfortable and well appointed with everything you need for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dejon H.

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

Perfect apartment! Great location, love it

We loved staying here, the beds were comfortable, kitchen equipped with everything we could need. Showers had great water pressure. Location is ideal, easy walk to everywhere. If this apartment went for sale I would be interested, liked it that much:)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

Excellent and easy

Two adult couples and 2 kids (10/12) and we had plenty of room. Great location. Only a few blocks to the beach. Parking was almost always easy to find.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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

Great apartment with great location.

This worked perfect for our group of 4 adults. The beds and pillows were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with all the necessities. Decor was cute and modern. The location was great - walking distance to so many shops, restaurants, and wine tasting rooms and a short walk to the beach. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Location Location Location

Cute quiet place. Location cannot be beat as it is a short walk to everything in town. Everything you would need for a comfortable stay. Couple of hiccups that were addressed quickly with host. Even though there was construction going on in a couple of units around we did not even know. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Very Well-Appointed Apartment in Central Carmel

Although the property was being renovated, it was a very pleasant stay. Great, new retro appliances and very strong hot shower. One small disappointment: there's not a lot of natural light in this apartment, but it wasn't a problem for us because we were mostly outside in the spectacular Carmel natural setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt V.

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

Perfect spot in Carmel

This place has become our favorite place to stay in Carmel. It’s spacious, well-appointed, and in a perfect location. Full size washer and dryer meant we could pack light. Kitchen allowed us to have a few meals in the with kids, and to stock up on beach and hiking food. The best part was being in the middle of downtown. The hosts were great. We will definitely book this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Much needed girls getaway!

From the moment we drove down Ocean Avenue the experience began! Our apartment was just as charming as described on the VRBO site with every amenity we needed for the five day stay. The beds are so comfy, the bathroom floor so warm and everything was shiny clean. Our host, Greg, was just a text away and it felt like home. A couple of walks to and from the beach each day took care of the extra calories we picked up at the Carmel Bakery!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy W., Solana Beach

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

ONE OF THE BEST!

Everything that was advertised about this unit was accurate, and still they did not share all the fabulous things about this unit. The instructions were clear and concise; the unit was as pictured, the amenities were the best stocked that we have ever seen in a VRBO unit and with extras if what was provided was not enough. The bedding and bed were incredible....if I could have staying in bed the entire day, I would have - but Carmel was calling! The location within Carmel was perfect. Walking distance to all and everything. What a all-around fabulous experience.....thank you to the Hosts for making this one of our most enjoyable holidays!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Gary P.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

A perfect walkable location

Stayed for several days in Carmel, and were very pleased with the choice of this property. In particular, the location was ideal. It is in the center of the cute downtown area, so walkability was fabulous for meals, shopping and just enjoying Carmel. It is not a big place, but it is very charming, and opening the top portion of the 'Dutch door' in the morning for the coastal breeze was a delight. In full disclosure, there are a few quirks to note. There is no parking with the property, so a bit of hunting is required to find a spot for the car at night. Also, at the time of writing it was on the tail end of some construction, so there were a few rough edges. But overall neither of these detracted from the experience, and we would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Perfect Spot for Carmel

Amazing location. Very easy walking to all shops, restaurants, and beach. Greg and Gretchen were avaliable for anything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trista G.

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

Magical Place To Stay

This was my first time staying at a Vrbo and our experience was incredible! Gretchen and Greg our Hosts were so helpful and informative. They made us feel so welcome and would even check in with us to make sure everything was going well. Their house was so clean, well stocked with everything you will need. The location is perfect and you can walk everywhere! Such a idyllic retreat in Carmel By The Sea! I can't wait too go back! Thank You Gretchen and Greg for making our vacation a memorable one!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V., Smithers

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

Excellent stay

We really enjoyed our time in Carmel, excellent location!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dixon N.

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

Great place in carmel

Really nice place right in the middle of downtown Carmel shopping. I was worried that it would be noisy with all the downtown stuff around us but once you shut the door you hear nothing. We really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie F.

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

Incredible Value, Amazing Stay!

We had such an incredible time in Carmel & this apartment was the perfect location! It had absolutely everything we needed for a comfortable stay for my family, including my one year old twin boys. The kitchen was completely stocked with absolutely everything. The patio was perfect for enjoying meals & the bathrooms were so nice - we loved the heated tiles! it is located directly in the middle of town so you are just a step away from cute boutiques & restaurants. It's just a short walk from the beach, which is absolutely gorgeous! And the Thursday morning Farmers' Market was so fun! We had an absolute blast & cannot wait to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M., Coppell, Tx

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

Great Host, location and luxury kitchen/baths

Property is a quick walk to Ocean Ave and Beach. Host replies quickly with any questions. Luxury kitchen & baths with everything needed to prepare a meal. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianna G.

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

Amazing!

Love love love this place! This was a true gem. It was amazing, clean, well equipped, comfortable and convenient location. Love the retro (but new) appliances. King size beds in both rooms with nice bathrooms in each. Love the patio and half doors for extra air. We were in town to do the Big Sur marathon - it was a perfect location (easy walk to get the shuttle bus to the start). So many good restaurants nearby. Love walking to all the shops and of course walking distance to the beach with amazing views of Pebble Beach golf course. Street parking was a non-issue for us. Suggest using Cultura restaurant for the GPS to find the place. (and visit the restaurant - the owner was amazing!) Thank you for a perfect place to stay - would love to come back and stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

This place is wonderful!

We loved our stay here!! The location is perfect. We walked everywhere and also enjoyed spending time in the apartment. It had everything we needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David J., Richland

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

Convenient

Liked the elevator right next door. Wife liked the decor and bed. Very convenient to Ocean street and shopping and restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Lovely place

It is a great property in a great location. Owner was very responsive. Kitchen had everything we needed. There are a couple minor things, the shower in one bathroom was missing its handle, and the cold dial could not get very cold so the shower was almost too hot. There is a bunch of wiring from the walls, maybe an unfinished project? And the last petty thing was that there was only one roll of toilet paper, no Kleenex, and no dish soap to hand wash dishes. I really like when a nice property like this has shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, dish soap, Kleenex and plenty of toilet paper especially when staying for a week over a holiday. Also with the proximity to the beach, it would be nice to have a couple chairs or a bucket and shovel. We purchased an inexpensive boogie board, shovel and pail for the beach since we had fantastic weather and left them there. If you get a rental car, the unlimited parking was very close.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great stay, great place, great hosts.

A delightful month stay. Would have happily stayed longer.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Greg Schultz

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Along with our Carmel rental, we have a rental in Boulder, CO. We chose these two locations because of the beautiful settings. We love the beach and the mountains, and we love renovating buildings professionally. We spend a lot of time with our family at the Carmel property, as it is such an amazing location, and perfect beach town getaway.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property due to its excellent location. We love the town of Carmel. Restaurants and shopping and the beach are all very easily accessible from the apartment. We purchased the building because we saw high potential. We also love how close the rental is to Pebble Beach Golf Course. We've had so much fun walking on the beach over to the golf course, and even sometimes seeing pro golfers.

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