3734 Avrio by-the-Sea ~ Walk to Downtown and Beach

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
$955 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 9

Max Sleeps

Sanctuary Vacation Rentals is proud to present Avrio by the Sea! Sleeps 8 adults & 1 child.

Enjoy the Carmel lifestyle at one of the world’s premiere vacation destinations, where guests can enjoy the ambiance from the home's two beautifully landscaped patios and from inside a one-of-a-kind home that blends contemporary and vintage elements.

The 2,500sf home, designed by John Thodos, an award-winning architect known for mixing minimalism with Mediterranean openness andlight, is at the end of a very private cul de sac just a 10-minute walk to downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Distant ocean views through the treetops can be seen from the upper floor through large picture windows. The comfortable décor mixes contemporary furnishings with vintage nautical items such as an antique diver’s helmet and a coffee table made from a ship’s wheel.

The home is walking distance to downtown Carmel and a 5 minute walk to the beach as well as just 10 minutes by car from golf and dining in Pebble Beach®, or from Pacific Grove’s famed butterfly trees. It’s also just 15 minutes from the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row, or a half-hour from the natural wonders of Big Sur.

A vine-covered arch is the entry to a curved walkway that leads to a flagstone patio that surrounds the front door. The sheltered patio, which has a built-in bar with sink, generous seating and a gourmet gas grill, features heaters so that the space can be enjoyed year-round. A special sliding door can be opened so that it’s easy to move between the kitchen and the patio, bringing the outdoors inside.

The front door opens into the upper level, which includes an open floor plan with kitchen, dining area and living room, ideal for entertaining. The fully equipped kitchen includes a four-burner gas stove with built-in griddle, built-in water spigot above the stove, stainless steel appliances, and marble counter tops and back splash. Seating for three is available at the kitchen counter.

The adjacent living room with an open beam ceiling offers comfortable upholstered furniture around a gas fireplace with marble surround, a perfect spot for conversation, playing games or watching the 40-inch HDTV. A bar area is available next to the dining room table, which seats six. Well-equipped for extended stays!

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Bedroom #1 is upstairs, with a queen bed, a built-in writing desk, 32-inch HDTV and large west-facing windows. The en suite bathroom features marble countertops and floors, dual sinks, a deep tub, and separate shower with dual showerheads and pebbled floor.

Bedroom #2, also upstairs, includes a queen bed, built-in writing desk and 28-inch HDTV, and direct access to the adjacent hall bath with marble countertops and flooring, and a shower. This room has a private patio with bistro seating.

A spiral staircase leads downstairs to the lower level, where a bonus room offers a 28-inch HDTV, DVD player and DVD library, a writing area and queen sleeper sofa. The bathroom on this level is accessed via either bedroom #3 or Bedroom #4 and there is a bathroom upstairs with hall access that is shared with bedroom #2.

Bedroom #3 - Queen bed and 28-inch HDTV and a separate entrance.
Bedroom #4 - Bunk Room - 4 built-in twin beds that can sleep four (2 up, 2 down).
Bedrooms #3 and #4 share a Jack and Jill style bathroom with a shower and heated floors.

A gated outdoor corridor leads to an outdoor shower. Three designated parking spaces are available.

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.

Monterey County Short Term Rental Permit #250160, TOT #0744
Notice: Monterey County quiet hours are 10pm-7am as set forth in Monterey County Code 10.60.040
Maximum overnight occupancy: 9; Maximum daytime occupancy: 14
Monterey County Code Chapter 7.120, Sections 20.64.290 and 21.64.290 regulate Vacation Rentals; violation of the Monterey County Code may result in penalties.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2500 Sq Ft (232 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Griddle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Furnished Patio Garden Gas Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    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 : 9

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Maria B.

    Submitted May 26, 2026

    Stayed May 22, 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: Really lovely to be so close to downtown Carmel & the beach. This gave our group the opportunity to go to and from the house without a car & to not always have stay together as a group! The view from the living room & master bedroom was so beautiful! We also enjoyed sitting on the upper patio on the lounge chairs. House was very clean & had more than enough room to accommodate us!

  • Autumn A.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2026

    Stayed Mar 28, 2026

    Wonderful trip and beautiful home close to everything and still felt we had privacy.

  • Jim P.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2026

    Stayed Feb 10, 2026

    Fantastic home. Comfy! Well appointed!

  • Susan B.

    Submitted Jan 15, 2026

    Stayed Jan 9, 2026

    Eautiful home with view of the ocean over the treetops. Fully equipped kitchen and all the amenities you’d expect. Lots of stairs so not handicap accessible. Great for a family with children.

  • Submitted Oct 25, 2025

    Stayed Oct 22, 2025

    Great place for families with a bunk room for 4 kids. Location is excellent…walk to beach and town as advertised. We were four adults in a golf group so sharing bathrooms was a bit challenging as it was for the one who pulled the short bunk room straw. Kitchen perfectly equipped for indoor and outdoor cooking. The patio has built in heaters and has a beautiful view of the ocean when the fog lifts. All I all a good stay.

  • Sheryl D.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed Oct 6, 2025

    The house was so cozy and perfect for our group of 4.The exterior and garden is so pretty and relaxing. It was very clean. We had a rental car and drove everywhere, but this property is in very close proximity to all restaurants, shopping and activities! Highly recommend this property!

  • marlo s.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2025

    Stayed Sep 8, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: the four of us enjoyed our stay immensely. We all love to cook and found the kitchen to have nearly everything we needed, except foor a large. wooden salad bowl. We hope to make it a yearly event.

  • ken c.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2025

    Ad gives you the impression that you are closer to the water, but you can barely see a sliver through the trees. Overall, fantastic place.

  • Dani W.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 27, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was a 10-minute walk to both the beach and downtown Carmel. It is a beautiful home with plenty of living space for large families. It does not have air-conditioning, but for most of the year it isn't necessary anyway. I would recommend the home to anyone looking to vacation in Carmel.

  • Amy S.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    This was probably the best home I’ve ever rented! From the decor, coziness, the thorough explanations of how to use all the amenities…there was no detail missed! I certainly hope to stay at this home again in the future.

  • simin G.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 8, 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 had a great time with our family

  • Maura K.

    Submitted May 14, 2025

    Stayed May 11, 2025

    We gathered family to attend the funeral of my brother. Everything was perfect and we had a very nice stay.The cottage was immaculate and very well appointed. There were outside heaters to calm the cold coastal weather. Contact with the Sanctuary team was quite easy.My only complaint was that there were no kitchen towels. There were paper towels but I searched long and hard for kitchen towels to dry the hand washed dishes.

  • Mary F.

    Submitted Apr 24, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    This home was fantastic, especially for our extended family trip. We had a set of grandparents, and sibling with his spouse, another sibling, and 4 kids aged 1 to 9. The home worked great! It’s walking distance to the town center and beach. Our kids did it just fine, even with some hilly stretches. It was a wonderful property and we are thankful to have had the use of it.

  • Josie P.

    Submitted Apr 17, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    Great property, clean and within walking distance to shopping, restaurants and beach.

  • Marcos E.

    Submitted Mar 3, 2025

    Stayed Feb 25, 2025

    I brought my large family of 8 kids to this place and it was a great experience. Beautiful neighborhood and great place to stay. Views of the ocean from our bedroom window. My kids loved the playroom and the bunkbeds downstairs. We will definitely be back.

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