3795 The Artist's Way - Adorable Downtown Flat

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
$559 avg/night
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Bath 1

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Sleep 3

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Sanctuary Vacation Rentals is proud to present “The Artist’s Way”! Sleeps up to 3 guests

A romantic rooftop apartment with a private balcony overlooking downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea is just steps away from Ocean Avenue and all of the galleries, restaurants and shops that make the town such a distinctive vacation destination.

Old World charm is the hallmark of this newly remodeled 1-bedroom, 1 bath flat with a comfy pull out couch, with many unique and vintage accents that artistic souls will love. A renowned artist-owned gallery, Carmel Art Association, is directly across the street and features works by local painters and sculptors. From this location, it’s easy to park your car and go on foot to many different attractions.

The 425-square-foot residence is on the upper floor of a courtyard that includes numerous businesses, including the popular Toro Sushi Bar, and is also just steps away from the Hog’s Breath Inn, formerly owned by Clint Eastwood, as well as a variety of other well-known restaurants within a few blocks. In addition, the apartment is just a few minutes by car from the beach, and just 10 minutes to the world-class golf courses and restaurants of Pebble Beach®, to monarch butterfly sightings in Pacific Grove, or to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row. Other attractions within a half hour’s drive are the natural wonders of Big Sur and wine tasting and dining in Carmel Valley Village.

Hardwood floors, whitewashed vaulted ceilings, and handcrafted plaster walls are among the attractive features, as well as vintage built-in cabinets that provide plenty of storage space. A color scheme in soothing tones of white, gray and blue reflect the nearby ocean environment, and eclectic décor captures the creative spirit of Carmel.

Guests enter through a shabby chic door that leads into the living room, where large windows let in generous amounts of natural light, but with curtains if privacy is desired.

A private balcony off the living room features bistro seating and wrought iron railings, a perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening.

The living room includes a 50-inch HDTV and comfortable seating that includes a full-size sleeper sofa. A kitchen with deep sink, built-in storage and a gas stove are available next to a dining area that seats two.

Bedroom and Bathroom
The bedroom features a queen bed and an en suite bath, with a pedestal sink, a tub/shower combination, large sunflower shower head and a built-in cabinet and drawers with ample room for storing personal items.

An additional sleeping option is located in the living room where there is a full/double size sleeper sofa. Please note that guests sleeping in the living room will need to pass through the bedroom to get to the bathroom.

Laundry service is available but there are no laundry facilities in the building.

Cars may be parked on the street - no parking spaces are provided. The City of Carmel has several downtown parking lots with unlimited timing, including one near the flat on Torres and 3rd.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome with pre-approval, an additional pet fee and a signed pet addendum.

This vacation home is professionally managed by Sanctuary Vacation Rentals. With over 15 years of property management experience, Sanctuary strives to provide environments that nurture and inspire with all the comforts of home. Each home has beach towels, shower and bath amenities and spa-style robes. Our team is available 7 days a week to assist you. We look forward to hosting you!

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 425 Sq Ft (39 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    No Onsite Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Concierge Services Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 3

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Cathy F.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2026

    Stayed Jun 9, 2026

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This flat was amazing! I will recommend these accommodations to my friends. The size was perfect! We were expecting a smaller place, but it was a perfect size for two. The flat was central to everything we wanted to see. The village is set on a hillside, so be prepared for some hill walks. Parking requires a hike up the public parking lot. Carmel is wonderful village! Our accommodations added to our enjoyment! Wonderful art and food!

  • Bruce E.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2026

    Stayed Jun 1, 2026

    Cute place, perfect for two. There's everything you would need if you're cooking in. But, with all the great restaurants nearby, why would you. Sitting on the balcony and sipping our wine and eating cheese and crackers was awesome. The bed was comfy as well as the furniture. We couldn't of had a better experience staying downtown, walking the sidewalks and visiting the shops. The host was quick with replies when we had questions. Thank you for a great vacation!

  • TARA S.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2026

    Stayed Apr 4, 2026

    This is in an amazing location. You can walk to all the restaurants and shops - and stroll to the beach. Butttt bring your own linens unless you like sleeping on polyester (plastic). And if you don’t mind taking cold showers and seeing someone else’s urine in the toilet, this is perfect! The property manager was useless, they responded to my complaints about the cold shower with: “someone from our operations team will reach out”. Well that was two days ago and I’ve already left the property. Disappointing for how expensive this was.

  • Veronica M.

    Submitted Feb 12, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    Right in the middle of beautiful downtown Carmel! Our dogs were happy in the space and we were able to take them on walks easily. The apartment is right above some businesses making it easy to get exploring right away. The space itself was so cozy and a great vibe! Would definitely recommend to friends if they want to experience the heart of downtown Carmel! If you’re worried about it being too close to the restaurant/businesses, everything closes early or around 9:30pm in that area so it gets quiet by 10:00pm and the locals were always so friendly to us. We would love to come back and stay here again!

  • Chris M.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    I just love the quaintness of this cottage. This is my second time staying there. And I will definitely stay again. I really love it.

  • Heidi S.

    Submitted Dec 10, 2025

    Stayed Nov 22, 2025

    Everything was wonderful. It felt like I was staying in a loft in Europe. I loved listening to the people at the restaurant bellow from the little balcony. The customer service was excellent. I did need there help finding it when I first arrived after. I was tired and it was dark. Someone answered the phone right away and helped with walking directions from my car. It had everything for a cozy getaway. I would definitely stay there again.

  • carey g.

    Submitted Nov 24, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved staying in this cute and convenient location right in the heart of the town. It was quaint, clean, cute, and the welcome gifts were an unexpected treat. Happy to recommend this place to all of our friends.

  • Doreen J.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2025

    Stayed Oct 30, 2025

    The property is accessible to everything that downtown Carmel offers. There are restaurants just outside its doors and the interior of the space is welcoming and darling. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony and people watching and enjoying the beautiful weather.

  • Anne D.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 18, 2025

    Charming and a great location!

  • Joseph B.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 12, 2025

    The walls are thin and parking was difficult (always a problem during car week), but none of that prevented us from having a great stay! It’s a charming little spot in a prime walkable location. If you are familiar with Carmel, this place really epitomizes the town. If you’re not familiar, everything is historic and full of personality.If you’re looking for the Four Seasons, this isn’t the place for you. If you want the local experience in a clean house that’s easy to stumble home to, it’s perfect!

  • Amy C.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Lovely location. We walked all over town.

  • megan f.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    The Artists Way was one of my favorite rentals I have ever stayed in. It is so cute and in such a great location for walking downtown. I highly recommend anyone coming to Carmel to stay here. I would absolutely stay here again!

  • Kevin S.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2025

    Stayed Jun 4, 2025

    The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend booking one of their properties.

  • Joey H.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    Great location, my wife and I walked every where. The unit was clean and worked perfectly for us. I would highly recommend staying here

  • Mark A.

    Submitted Mar 27, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    Could not ask for better location. Right in the heart of downtown Carmel, steps away from great shopping and dining. The suite itself was spacious, comfortable, and beautifully updated without losing that Carmel charm. Will absolutely return.

  • Shea A.

    Submitted Mar 18, 2025

    Stayed Mar 16, 2025

    My husband, son and I enjoyed our stay in this quaint, adorable space. Its nestled in the heart of Carmel, and I loved enjoying a glass of wine on the cute balcony. I was concerned about parking but it wasn’t an issue at all. This is a great space for a couple to stay. Very clean!

  • Chris M.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2024

    Stayed Nov 23, 2024

    I had a great time. Very accommodating. Great communication. The location was perfect and the cottage was perfect as expected and will definitely stay there again. A few steps from the main streets.

  • Mark P.

    Submitted Nov 24, 2024

    Stayed Nov 18, 2024

    We had everything we needed. Nice location.

  • Lori A.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed many times in Carmel and this is one of the coziest places you will ever find. The location is perfect and the layout of the flat is perfect for a long weekend or even a longer stay.

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