3891 Robert R Jones House - Stunning Gardens

Carmel, California
$964 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

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Sanctuary Vacation Rentals is proud to present the Robert R. Jones House! This home sleeps up to 4 guests.

Designed by and named for a noted architect who once worked with Frank Lloyd Wright, this warm mid-century home evokes all the feelings of old Carmel but has all the modern conveniences one would expect from any well-equipped vacation home today. Built in the early 1940's the Robert R. Jones House is an example of the modernist style that influenced so much of his work. The home is still owned and cared for by the family of Mr. Jones who are artists in their own right - well-lit paintings and photographs adorn the home's walls adding to its unique character.

Located on the north side of Carmel, bordering Pescadero Canyon, guests will feel like they are just out of the fray and bustling traffic of downtown, but will be within just a few minutes from downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, not to mention a short drive to any Monterey Peninsula location like the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, numerous golfing options and a bevvy of hiking trails and parks from which to choose.

Guests will be delighted by the lush, well-cared for front garden which is an object of pride and joy of the homeowners. Upon entering the gate from the driveway, visitors pass through this feast for the eyes which is also on full display from inside the home. Floor to ceiling windows in the living room are perfectly positioned to bring the outdoors in.

Living Spaces
The 1,278 sf single-level home has a simple, pleasant layout. The carpeted living room has a corner sofa and comfortable barrel chairs in a grouping perfect for conversations, games and relaxing; the flat screen Smart TV is here as well as a decorative, candle-lit fireplace. Nearby, a small desk and office chair are situated directly in front of a large bank of windows - if you aren't careful, you may get distracted by the beautiful garden view. A dining table and credenza are on the other side of the living space closer to the kitchen.

Kitchen
Don't be concerned for an instant that a mid-century kitchen like this one might not have all the bells and whistles you are accustomed to.
All the basics including a dishwasher are present, and an abundance of light washes over the large counter-tops, making it a particularly cheerful place to prepare meals. The fully-equipped kitchen has smaller appliances like the ever essential drip coffee maker and even a Keurig single cup option. The laundry center is conveniently located in the kitchen as well.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Bedroom #1 has a queen bed and an en suite bathroom with a shower over tub.
Bedroom #2 has a queen bed.
The hallway bathroom has a shower over tub.

Outdoors
The back patio has a table and chairs for outdoor dining and overlooks a verdant landscape. The lot backs up to Pescadero Canyon and though there are neighbors on each side, there are no homes directly behind, making this a quiet, peaceful space.

Off street parking for one vehicle is available in the driveway; another car may park in front of the home next to the street. The garage is not available for guest use.

The home does not typically welcome pets at this time but if you have a particularly well-behaved small dog, ask our Reservations Agents about the possibility of bringing your buddy along.

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!

Monterey County Short Term Rental Permit #250138, TOT #0710
Notice: Monterey County quiet hours are 10pm-7am as set forth in Monterey County Code 10.60.040
Maximum overnight occupancy: 4
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

  • 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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1278 Sq Ft (119 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Includes Off-street Options
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Flat-screen TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • 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 : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Patrick F.

    Submitted Apr 9, 2026

    Stayed Mar 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: It was fantastic. The place was perfectly located, perfect size, clean, quiet, and overall, a great experience.

  • Brett P.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2026

    Stayed Feb 25, 2026

    Fabulous stay

  • Bruce R.

    Submitted Jan 26, 2026

    Stayed Jan 18, 2026

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house has great design and a superb garden, and is super quiet, all of which we loved. Also, the property management company was great, they communicated well and very quickly acted to resolve a couple of issues we reported. But I would not stay here again, nor recommend it to a friend. It's in desperate need of internal renovation. No matter how well cleaned, it looks and feels grubby and smells old. I don't know how old the bathrooms and kitchen are, but likely many decades. And the hill location means it's just possible to walk in/out of town, but there's no views and it loses evening light early. So, no real advantage in the near-Carmel location.

  • Jill G.

    Submitted Jan 15, 2026

    Stayed Jan 8, 2026

    The house itself is beautiful and clean! The neighbors are a bit overwhelming rushing over to have us turn off the outside lights by 10 pm. If you are planning to go out at night plan on coming back to a pitch black house.

  • Jennifer C.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2025

    Stayed Dec 21, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Hi there,I’m reaching out regarding a serious issue we experienced during our stay. The night before Christmas Eve, a severe storm caused a power outage at the house, which left us without electricity for an extended period of time. As a result, the house became extremely cold, and we were unable to use basic amenities including heating, lighting, and the kitchen.Because of the outage, we were also unable to make the Christmas Eve breakfast we had planned and prepared for, which was especially disappointing given the holiday and the reason for our trip. The conditions made the home uncomfortable and difficult to stay in, particularly during such a cold night.I understand that storms and power outages are outside of your control. That said, the loss of essential utilities significantly impacted our stay, and given that this occurred on Christmas Eve, I am respectfully requesting a partial refund for the affected night(s).We wanted to communicate this directly and appreciate your consideration. I look forward to your response.Thank you,Jennifer Cusanelli

  • james s.

    Submitted Dec 10, 2025

    Stayed Dec 4, 2025

    Swesome house and location

  • Wade D.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Nov 23, 2025

    It was overall a very nice place. We will contact you for our next stay

  • Joanne A.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 15, 2025

    Lovely home. Little far to walk to town as it is all uphill coming back. Just a short drive

  • Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 11, 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 Robert Jones house in Carmel gave us a peaceful and charming Carmel stay. The house was VERY clean and had everything we needed. The descriptions before we arrived were helpful and accurate and the communication with Sanctuary Rentals was very good. Dining and sitting areas were very cozy in which to relax and visit with friends. Though only just less than a mile from town, it is an up and down walk, but a delight to walk the streets and enjoy the forest...we even had two deer visit us on the street! If you do not want to be right in the middle of central Carmel, this is a wonderful, not to far away cottage.

  • Kris L.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 15, 2025

    Charming house. Very well-stocked. Beautiful grounds. Good location.

  • Heidi H.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    We absolutely loved this property! Private and quiet, with beautiful views from every window! We spent all of our down time relaxing and enjoying the house and gardens. It was a wonderful place to come home to after exploring the CA coast each day!

  • MaryLyn M.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 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: This well appointed home is a respite from todays noisy world. The location was prefect for visiting local points of interest as well as walking into Carmel (about 1 mile), just be aware it is a steep grade on the way back so wear walking shoes.The Robert R Jones home was a delight to stay for the long weekend and we enjoyed sitting outside and soaking in the birdsong and lush gardens. There were four in our group and was the perfect size for us and we found everything we needed; beds were comfortable and kitchen is stocked for any cooking you may be doing.Two things we would have enjoyed would be a gas fireplace table outside, even during the day its a bit cool and we wouldve enjoyed it, and the bedroom and bathroom doors are in need of a little tlc as they are quite noisy to open and close.

  • Meg T.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2025

    Stayed Apr 13, 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: The gardens and outdoor sitting areas are simply lovely and welcoming, the kitchen is well-outfitted, and it's a nice walk into town (uphill on the way back!). The staff were extraordinarily responsive, and maintained wonderful communication from the moment I booked this place right through check-out.

  • Danielle M.

    Submitted Apr 1, 2025

    Stayed Mar 25, 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 wonderful stay in Carmel. The home was well-maintained, and the gardens were beautiful. The house is comfortable, with two bedrooms and bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, and a spacious living area. The kitchen appointments, including adequate cooking vessels and dishes, were really nice, as many rentals tend to err on the side of not providing enough. I would recommend this place and would stay here again.One note that I shared with the property manager relates to the exterior lighting. The neighbors are quite strict about not having lights on, which makes it difficult when you return home in the evening and limits the use of the exterior space once it gets dark. The documents state that you can have the lights on until 9 PM, but the neighbor spoke to us almost immediately after we arrived about not turning the lights on at all.

  • Derrick A.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2025

    Stayed Jan 31, 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: I can’t find my receipt for the charges. Did you email it to me?

  • Kinsey M.

    Submitted Feb 3, 2025

    Stayed Jan 23, 2025

    The house is in a beautiful setting. The front and back patios are surrounded by big, beautiful trees and lush gardens. Perfect for a sisters trip! Our only issue was with the neighbor that does not like when lights are on (even inside the house) at night. We spent the rest of the trip living in the dark at night so as not to have another visit from him.

  • Lauri W.

    Submitted Dec 18, 2024

    Stayed Dec 9, 2024

    Wonderful MCM home. Great example of the MCM architecture and California style home. The home is nestled in historic Carmel By the Sea, with beautiful patios and well equipped kitchen. Easy access to town and to Highway 1 for day trips and sight seeing. The home is older but well maintained with most of the MCM features maintained while being updated.

  • Dana B.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Robert Jones home was just great for a girls’ trip to Carmel. It was clean, quiet and had all we needed as a jumping off point for shopping in Carmel, tidepooling in Asilomar, hiking at Point Lobos and going to great bakeries in Monterey. I’d definitely stay again.

  • Svetlana L.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2024

    Stayed Sep 2, 2024

    We came to see the nature of the coast, so we were in and out the entire time. We didn't spend much time at the property during the day, but the evenings were peaceful. The house was very well stocked. Had everything we needed. Beds were comfortable. The house was clean. The gardens are beautiful, so many birds and hummingbirds. Thank you, we had a lovely time.

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