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Ocean view suite in a restored barn - walkable to Pt. Lobos and Monastery Beach!

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Welcome to the BrownBarn!
Private beer garden with firepit and BBQ
Horseshoes and Corn hole with a view of the Pacific!
The expansive property (only green in the winter & spring)
Beautiful Monastery Beach a short walk away

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
  • Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Monastery Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

+1
2 Queen Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ocean view suite in a restored barn - walkable to Pt. Lobos and Monastery Beach!

Escape to a slice of Central Coast paradise in this enchanting, beautifully restored barn in Carmel.

Perfectly suited for families of 2 adults and 2-3 children, this unique getaway offers a harmonious blend of rustic charm and modern comfort.

Wake up to breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, with the world-renowned Pebble Beach beyond. This coastal haven is reminiscent of a luxurious hotel suite but infused with authentic Central Coast character.

Inside, you'll find:
• A sleeping area for adults, ensuring tranquility and privacy
• Ample space for children, making it an ideal family retreat
• A well-appointed cooking/bar/dining area for culinary adventures
• Three TVs for entertainment, keeping everyone happy

Step outside to your own private beer garden, complete with a cozy fire pit – perfect for stargazing and making lasting memories. The property also features a full bathroom and convenient on-site parking.

Nature enthusiasts will delight in the proximity to two local treasures: Point Lobos State Reserve and Monastery Beach, both just a short stroll away. Immerse yourself in the area's stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich history.

Whether you're seeking a peaceful family getaway or an adventure-filled vacation, this Carmel gem offers the best of both worlds.

Book now and experience the magic of the Central Coast in unparalleled comfort and style!

Property manager

Rich Larsen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space
Breakfast available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Advance coordination & pricing needed for events.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Hypoallergenic pets preferred
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Advance coordination & pricing needed for events.
This property uses solar energy
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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Carmel

Located in Carmel, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. 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 Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Carmel Beach. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

What's nearby

  • Point Lobos State Natural Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Monastery Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Carmel Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 23 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bagel Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mission Ranch Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads BBQ - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean view suite in a restored barn - walkable to Pt. Lobos and Monastery Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Ocean view suite in a restored barn - walkable to Pt. Lobos and Monastery Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean view suite in a restored barn - walkable to Pt. Lobos and Monastery Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean view suite in a restored barn - walkable to Pt. Lobos and Monastery Beach! located?

Located in Carmel, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Point Lobos Ranch and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Monastery Beach and Weston Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry B.

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

Wonderful location and host

Our family loved our stay at the barn. Excellent space and amenities. Superb location. Wonderful hosts! 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

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

Perfect Getaway with Amazing Hosts and Fun Amenities!

Our stay was absolutely perfect! The property was amazing, both inside and out. Rich and his wife were incredibly kind and welcoming hosts, making us feel right at home. The location was unbeatable—convenient and surrounded by beautiful scenery. Our family especially loved the open floor plan, the pool table, foosball table, and the outdoor grill. We would love to go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Fantastic, unique property in prime location

We loved our stay in the restored barn. Very cool, open space that our 5 year old loved to explore. Gorgeous views and prime location. We look forward to staying again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

It was awesome!!

Great location was able to see ocean from living room! Accommodations were fantastic, couldn’t ask for better hosts. Will be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigid L.

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

The very best!

Wow, our stay was perfect! Rich & his family are the nicest hosts, the property is so beautiful inside & out, and the location can’t be beat! We loved every minute of our stay, and look forward to coming again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonora G.

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

Lovely barn in a great location

We enjoyed our stay. The barn was more spacious than the photos show. Very clean, with all you would need for your stay. A great location, close to the beach and beautiful hikes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madilyn F.

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

Lovely stay!!

Such a wonderful space in the perfect location for exploring Big Sur and Carmel. Comfortable beds and pool table made it so exciting to get back after a long day of adventures!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jackie e.

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

Beautiful spot for a family getaway

We couldn’t have been more comfortable or relaxed, and enjoyed the beautiful property and views. The space was fun for my 10 year old son and in walking distance to great beach views and hikes, and a short drive to Carmel’s village. Wonderful hosts and an excellent property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

teri t.

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

Fantastic Carmel Stay

What a great place and location! The remodeled barn was spacious, comfortable, stylish and unique! Perfect for our family of five. My husband and I did beautiful morning walks while the teens slept in. One day we explored Point Lobos and saw breathtaking views of bird island and the next day we walked through the nearby beach and found an ocean trail to Carmel River Beach. It's just a few minutes drive to downtown Carmel as well. The hosts were wonderful and even brought us some hay to feed the adorable cows before we left. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo P.

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

Great family place!

Our young family of six had a great time staying at the brown barn. The kids loved it and so did we. Perfect location, clean and family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce L.

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

Carmel Birthday

The property is a large, comfortable, nicely decorated informal single space in a pastoral setting. Interior featured a kitchen area with counter, all the necessary appliances, dining table, lounging area and large flat screen TV (total of 3), separate bathroom with shower, electric piano, pool table and foosball table, and has large windows/sliding glass doors facing HWY 1 and ocean in distance. Location is great with easy access to all areas without feeling the closeness of city living. Minutes to grocery store, Carmel Mission, and restaurants, beach, and scenery of Point Lobos and Carmel Highlands. Adjacent cows and geese were great company.Rich was a superb host, and took an interest in us enjoying our stay. We had a great time and look forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara P.

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

Fantastic property in fabulous location

We really enjoyed our stay! This property is just as described and it is wonderful. The owner is responsive, friendly and helpful; and the property is everything that it promised to be. The location is perfect!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

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

Great place, great location

Rich was so nice and the place was perfect. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Beautiful accommodations

Great for a family, with the wide open floor plan. Easy walk to beautiful beaches and trails. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly Y.

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

A Dream Property

This was an amazing and unique property. Really great space for the entire family. It does not offer privacy for parents but neither does a hotel room. Beautiful view, fun family time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin r.

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

Brown Barn !

Exactly like listing Great spot to explore from
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dirk d.

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

Wonderful barn

We enjoyed our stay very much. Lots of space. Wonderful owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

West Coast Heaven

Great place to stop and recharge your batteries while exploring the California cost. Great host, Great property, in an ideal location it enjoy all the area has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staying at the barn is such a unique experience. We were able to enjoy S’mores overlooking the ocean, feed and pet miniature highland cows and enjoy everything Carmel and Monterey have to offer. Plus, playing pool kept and foosball kept the kids entertained during any downtime. We’ll definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maire S.

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

Beautiful location

We had a great stay at the Brown Barn! We loved the location near Point Lobos and downtown Carmel. The hosts were kind and friendly and helpful. We also loved the highland cows on the property and would visit them twice a day. We would love to return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robbyn S., Phoenix, AZ

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

Fabulous stay!!!

The brown barn is all as described and more. It is large, comfortable and has an ideal location. One couldn’t ask for better hosts. The kitchen is limited but does the trick. I highly recommend a stay here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mora O.

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

Great Location

This property is beautiful. Very tastefully appointed. The hosts are very attentive and accommodating. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hieu H.

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

Perfect pair

Fantastic barn paired with a fantastic host. We definitely recommend Rich’s barn and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ZiZi W.

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

Big Sur Race weekend

Amazing location with incredible views. Close to stare park and Carmel. Rich and Daryl are great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophora A.

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

3 day wedding stay

Stay for 3 days while my sis got married. Beautiful place, and they let us have a small gathering for a rehearsal dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rich Larsen

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What makes this property unique

https://e-digitaledition.com/carmel_magazine/Summer-2024/98/

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests