Entire home

La Vita Dolce – Romantic Carmel-by-the-Sea Cottage Near Beach & Ocean Ave

Photo gallery for La Vita Dolce – Romantic Carmel-by-the-Sea Cottage Near Beach & Ocean Ave

A covered patio with wicker furniture, a round table with a bowl of lemons, and potted plants.
A wooden front door, a small outdoor seating area, and a stone wall.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and a dining area with a chandelier.
A spacious living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table with a vase, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large glass doors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near 17-Mile Drive

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

View map
Carmel by the Sea, CA
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunset Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Room

1 Double Bed

Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

Add dates for prices

Similar properties

view of deck from family room
Enjoy AT&T golf or a Family Christmas in a Spanish Villa in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Southeast Carmel
  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
Enjoy AT&T golf or a Family Christmas in a Spanish Villa in Carmel-by-the-Sea

About the area

Carmel

Located in Northeast Carmel, a neighbourhood in Carmel, this cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
View more Cottages in CarmelOpens in a new window
Map
Carmel by the Sea, CA

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 17-Mile Drive - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carmel Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 16 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chez Noir - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is La Vita Dolce – Romantic Carmel-by-the-Sea Cottage Near Beach & Ocean Ave pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Vita Dolce – Romantic Carmel-by-the-Sea Cottage Near Beach & Ocean Ave?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Vita Dolce – Romantic Carmel-by-the-Sea Cottage Near Beach & Ocean Ave on 30 December 2026 start from NZ$16,689, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at La Vita Dolce – Romantic Carmel-by-the-Sea Cottage Near Beach & Ocean Ave?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at La Vita Dolce – Romantic Carmel-by-the-Sea Cottage Near Beach & Ocean Ave?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Vita Dolce – Romantic Carmel-by-the-Sea Cottage Near Beach & Ocean Ave?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is La Vita Dolce – Romantic Carmel-by-the-Sea Cottage Near Beach & Ocean Ave located?

Located in Northeast Carmel, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Forest Theater Guild and 17-Mile Drive. Carmel Beach is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home inside and out. Comfortable beds. Kitchen exceptionally well equipped. So close to town and beach. Will be renting again.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2026
Terri was a pleasant guest during her month-long stay at La Vita Dolce. Communication was easy throughout the reservation, and neighbors commented on how quiet and respectful she was during her time at the cottage. She also left behind a thoughtful gift for us, which was very much appreciated. We would be happy to host Terri again in the future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Carmel by the Sea Hideaway!!!!

I stayed at LaVita Dolce for 6 weeks in late 2013. The home is well equipped and in perfect condition. The owner has paid attention to every detail. I have stayed at many VRBO homes during my travels but I will say this this is by far my favorite. Pack your bags and get ready for your Carmel adventures, you have found the perfect place!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thanks Leah, we loved having you as our guest and are welcome to come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Everything was wonderful. Loved the house. Only thing lacking was the accuracy of the map. We all thought it was closer to Ocean, not at least 6 blocks away. It made it difficult for my sister and husband who are in their 80s to walk to town.My husband and I would definitely stay again. We loved it!!! Very comfortable beds and furnishings.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was well stocked with essentials. 10-15 min walk to Ocean.Bit of a challenge walking back up the hills. Did lose 3 lbs from the exercise so it was worth it. Quiet street, great neighbors John and Diane, great to have some one to lean on if you have a problem. Access to the garage is also a plus. Parking any where in Carmel can be a challenge
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quintessential charming and beautifully decorated Carmel cottage in a lovely peaceful setting

We’ve been married 41 years and this is the perfect romantic setting - like an Italian villette. Beautiful amenities, lots of sun exposure plus ample bright task lighting. The home is close to gorgeous walking paths, close to Ocean Avenue shopping and restaurants, Carmel Valley retail plus Monterey. Very quiet and so safe, lovely neighbors too. We were in the home for a month, working side by side, and really lived in it, cooking as well as basking on the front patio on warmest days. John and Karen really care about their guests - evident from the attention to the lovely decor to being responsive to our routine questions.
Stayed 33 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

October Getaway

Overall this property is excellent. Wood floors throughout make cleaning easy, living room seating fairly comfortable, beds were very comfortable, bathrooms updated/excellent and access to downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea or Highway 1 is easy. Quiet neighborhood and very friendly and helpful next door neighbor! Minor items -- would like to see newer coffee maker, mirrors in two of the bathrooms were small for the ladies, I am 81 years old so the walk downtown and the return walk was a bit of a workout, but this is an issue not applicable to most people. Just comes with age. The property host was excellent. Quick response to questions and could not have been a better host.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location

This is a lovely and comfortable Carmel cottage. Great light and outdoor seating areas and all the amenities. The hosts are super responsive and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Carmel house

Very well kept up.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely Home in Great Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 month stay in this lovely home in the heart of Carmel Village. We would highly recommend the property.
Stayed 91 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you Harley, we enjoyed having you as guests and look forward to you staying with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location in Carmel

Our home was in a great location in Carmel allowing us to park our car and walk everywhere. My son and I even walked to Pebble Beach everyday for the US Open. John was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. John’s home has three very nice bedrooms and a great kitchen if you like to eat in. During our stay we had family and friends stay with and everyone felt completely comfortable. We will certainly return as Carmel is our favorite place on earth.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you for the great review Scott. It was our pleasure to have you, your family & friends as guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous!

Beautiful home, fully equipped. It is located a five blocks from the center of Carmel, so you can walk to the beach while admiring all the nice neighborhood. It is like a fairy tail. five stars for sure!
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved it

Beautiful place and excellent location.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you Mark, we are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your vacation stay at our cottage La Vita Dolce.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

QUIET LOCATION IN CARMEL

My wife and I had been renting another vacation residence in Carmel during the month of July for the past several years and this year we wanted to extend our stay through the month of August. The only vacation rental that was available for August and fit our needs for the entire month of August was “La Vita Dolce,” hereinafter referred to as the house. The photos of the house on VRBO reflect an accurate and current view. The house is equipped with every conceivable accessory you would want in a vacation rental. The house is located in a very quiet neighborhood and is a walkable distance to downtown Carmel. The master bedroom has a large walk-in closet as well as an ensuite master bathroom which has a large walk-in shower, two sinks, and a separate water closet. The master bedroom also has a large TV on the wall. The two other bedrooms have access to a full bathroom with one sink, toilet, and shower/bath combination as well as a half bath. Both of these bathrooms are down the hall from bedrooms two and three. We used the king size bed and the queen bed and they were both very comfortable. The bedroom (3rd. bedroom) with the full-size bed was not used, however, it did have a very nice large closet. The laundry area has a newer full-size front load washer and dryer conveniently located off the hallway. The family room has a very comfortable couch as well as two oversized leather type chairs to view the nice large TV or just relax by the fireplace. There are two sets of wood french doors off the family room and dining area that lead to a patio that has a gas barbecue for grilling. The kitchen is well equipped for just about any type of cooking event. The appliances include a fully-integrated, Miele Slimline dishwasher, Viking gas stove/oven, GE side by side refrigerator and a Panasonic microwave oven. There is also a nice size pull-out type pantry. There is a detached garage for your parking convenience, however, it will not accommodate large SUV’s which is what we were driving. You can park in the driveway or also in front of the house. As a bonus, there were passes for two to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. These passes can be used on multiple occasions. John and Karen, the owners of “La Vita Dolce,” were extremely helpful when a few minor issues came up during our stay. I don’t think there is too much else to add other than we can highly recommend “La Vita Dolce.” We have already booked for a portion of next summer.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paradise away from Home!

Was a get away trip to visit my Friend who was staying here and found this cottage house to be a charming beautiful place to stay at. I can say the pictures do not do justice for this home, just can't capture it a photo! Very spacious and beautifully decorated. Location was perfect from the beach, to the wonderful town and all the places around! I highly recommend this as a get away to anyone.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you for your review of our home La Vita Dolce.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We stayed in John and Kar...

We stayed in John and Karen's property during a home remodel, which took longer than expected to complete. They were very accommodating and responsive to our needs, and we found their house to be very comfortable, nicely appointed, and conveniently located. We highly recommend staying at this property.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you for the great review, we loved having you as guests during your remodel.
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback