3897 Driftwood - Walk to Beach & Mission, Hot Tub

Carmel, California
$1357 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Sanctuary Vacation Rentals is proud to present Driftwood! This home sleeps up to 7 guests.

Full of amenities and artful details to delight, this bright, beachy 1,800 sf home is the perfect getaway when you want to visit Carmel.

Located in a Carmel Point neighborhood close to Carmel River Beach, this single-level home has everything you need to make your vacation special. Walk to the beach and happy hour at Mission Ranch. Just a short drive away are the natural wonders of PointLobos State Reserve and Big Sur. All the restaurants, boutique shops and attractions of Carmel-by-the-Sea and the entire Monterey Peninsula are nearby. Enjoy world class golf, Car Week, Bach Festival and other events from this perfect home-away-from-home.

Living Spaces
Open concept living room with high vaulted ceiling and skylights faces the enclosed front courtyard, making a great indoor-outdoor flow. A large Smart TV with streaming options and a wood burning fireplace are part of a large wall of built-in shelves. A comfy sofa with chaise and nearby armchairs are a great place to settle in for a movie or conversation. Beautifully finished wood floors glow and area rugs further warm the space visually.
A detached bonus room is located in the backyard. It has a large wall-mounted Smart TV, a cushy sofa and ottoman as well as a desk space.
The home has several Smart features like Google TVs, remote controlled outdoor fountain, key-less entry, reliable, speedy Starlink internet and solar power with 2 Tesla power walls providing consistent power for days if a winter storm blows through the area.

Kitchen and Dining
The gourmet kitchen has stainless steel appliances including a large refrigerator, a 5 burner gas stove, a wall oven and a separate warming drawer. A large window over the sink looks out on the private, verdant back yard.

The Great Outdoors
An enclosed front yard space features multiple comfortable seating options, and the trickling fountain will help melt away all stress.
The private back yard is completely fenced and boasts a hot tub, propane BBQ grill, a dining table and various patio seating options connected by a stone path.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Bedroom #1 is a suite with a king bed, a twin day bed and a Smart TV viewable from either bed. The room features high ceilings, skylights, a four-poster bed and direct access to the back yard and patio with a hot tub.
The en suite bathroom has a decadent deep soaking tub with a view of the garden, a separate standing shower with smooth stones and custom tile, and two vessel sinks at the large vanity.

Bedroom #2 has a queen bed and a desk and chair.

Bedroom #3 has a twin daybed with a pull out trundle which can be made up as one or two singles. An ingenious fold-down desk with driftwood legs and a bespoke driftwood light fixture add to the beachy vibe.

The hallway bath has a standing shower and vessel sink.

A large closet near the bedrooms holds the full size washer and dryer.

Sorry, Driftwood is not a pet friendly home.

Off-street parking for 2 cars is available in the driveway. Street parking in front of the home is often 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. We look forward to hosting you!

Monterey County Short Term Rental Permit #250148, TOT #1687
Notice: Monterey County quiet hours are 10pm-7am as set forth in Monterey County Code 10.60.040
Maximum overnight occupancy: 7
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
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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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1800 Sq Ft (167 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

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

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas 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 : 7

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Sascha

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    Stunning home and close to everything. Communication was super clear. The house was well stocked and everything worked perfectly. We would absolutely recommend this house!

  • Kirsten W.

    Submitted Apr 9, 2026

    Stayed Apr 3, 2026

    A lovely home, well equipped for entertaining a group. Open kitchen, plenty of seating and walking distance to the beach. Our family loved it.thank you!

  • Stephanie C.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2026

    Stayed Feb 27, 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: Stayed here for a long weekend in February, and it was perfection! The home is very cutely decorated, and has both a hot tub AND fire pit. It feels very private, yet also in walking distance of downtown Carmel and all its restaurants and shops. There was even a bottle of wine and some yummy crackers and cheese to enjoy. Would 1000% stay here again!

  • Lily Rhys

    Submitted Mar 30, 2026

    Stayed Mar 21, 2026

    This house was amazing! It was perfect for a birthday trip with my bestfriends. The location is great, and the house is super beautiful and cute. It fits the beach vibes perfectly, and the backyard is so nice. The front patio is perfect to sit and eat breakfast on! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful and peaceful stay in Carmel!

  • Lynn S.

    Submitted Mar 19, 2026

    Stayed Mar 14, 2026

    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: Our family of 7 spent 5 days here and loved it! We enjoyed the rear yard especially...hot tub every morning, games each evening. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms were very nice.

  • Rachel A.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2026

    Stayed Mar 8, 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 house was perfect for our family of 7! Everyone had plenty of space and we loved all the amazing amenities! The hot tub at the end of a long day of hiking was perfect and the fully equipped kitchen made for easy family meals! Walkable to the beach and the cutest town in the world! Clean neighborhood and friendly locals! Lots of good books to read on your stay and so many great places to cozy up to read them (my favorite was the big round chair on the front patio)! Thank you for a great time away with my family!

  • Dinah C.

    Submitted Mar 11, 2026

    Stayed Mar 5, 2026

    Had everything we needed for our girls trip!

  • Christine A.

    Submitted Feb 9, 2026

    Stayed Feb 4, 2026

    This is a very nice and well maintained house that is very close to the Beach and Mission Ranch. The house is comfortable and well appointed. The yard and hot tub are handy.

  • Alexandria M.

    Submitted Jan 11, 2026

    Stayed Dec 31, 2025

    Very responsive team! The location was PERFECT for all things around. And a great house layout and set up.

  • Melissa M.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2025

    Stayed Dec 25, 2025

    We were a family of six that loved our stay at your home. Sanctuary made it easy for us and answered our many questions. The town was out of power for a few days but lucky us that the home still had power. We only lost power for a very brief time at night We loved the close proximity to the beach and the twenty minute walk into town. Thank you

  • michelle o.

    Submitted Dec 16, 2025

    Stayed Dec 6, 2025

    The house was in good condition, all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay, at a home away from home. We loved the hot tub and outdoor fire pit and seating. I especially appreciated the keypad door code when we would leave and return at different times not having to think about a house key or a lock box was so much easier.

  • Stephen L.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2025

    Stayed Oct 27, 2025

    Clean home, well equipped kitchen, good location, responsive host, good value

  • Sue G.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 15, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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 is lovely. However, the home can just accommodate 4 adults, or a family with small children. 7 adults is misleading. The second bath needs better lighting--no hairdryer provided. Microwave didn't work and standalone mic was put away so we didn't see it. Oven didn't work--reset needed--that was unclear. More flatware needed--had to wash after each use. Kitchen cabs/drawers need to be cleaned out--crumbs, etc. Tracks for windows/ sliding doors are really dirty. Not 7 sets of wine glasses, flutes. No backup paper towels, no paper napkins, only 4 cloth napkins, no scissors. Toaster was hidden in upper cab. Welcome platter appreciated! Google speaker wasn't functional for house tasks--light switching was complicated.

  • Susan F.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 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 visit to Driftwood this past weekend! The location is perfect and so quiet.

  • Maryann G.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 5, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: They need better beds, better pillows, and buy a new couch. The appliances were all state of the art but furniture and most importantly beds were hard and sheets were cheap, not soft. Location isn’t walkable to DT. I could never get anyone from Sanctuary to answer nor call me back. Disappointing.

  • Geoffrey C.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 26, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Overall great experience. Wonderful place to stay. Location near Mission Ranch and Scenic Drive. Short drive into the main part of town. I highly recommend this property.

  • Submitted May 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 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 did a girls' weekend at Driftwood, and had a great experience. The home is beautiful, with a lot of great outdoor space. It's walkable to Carmel Plaza, quiet and serene. We loved it.

  • Pauline K.

    Submitted May 9, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Perfect home for a gathering of 7 lifelong friends celebrating a milestone year! House was comfortable and spacious with everything we needed for the stay. Super quiet neighborhood convenient to walking on the beach and walking into town! Don't miss the self guided walking tour of the fairytale homes and an ebike tour of 17 mile road. Can't wait to come back!

  • Sarah H.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 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 had a great visit to Carmel at this lovely home! It's a great location, the rooms are sunny and bright, and the hot tub and patio areas are wonderful.

  • Mary Jo V.

    Submitted Apr 8, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 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 enjoyed our stay at Driftwood. The outdoor areas were lovely and very comfortably furnished. The location is wonderful, easy walk to beaches and not far from downtown. Management was very responsive and helpful. We hope to be back.

  • Nancy A.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 25, 2024

    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: Lovely home. Wonderful stay!

  • Eleanor M.

    Submitted Dec 9, 2024

    Stayed Dec 2, 2024

    I had a great experience at Driftwood last week. The house is in a quiet neighborhood, and it's a five minute walk to the beach. Driftwood is bright and sunny. I loved the outdoor spaces - both the front yard with the fire pit and backyard hot tub. I cooked every night in the lovely, well-equipped kitchen. It was a perfect stay and I look forward to returning soon!

  • Julie W.

    Submitted Nov 28, 2024

    Stayed Nov 24, 2024

    This house was a perfect place to stay with our family of 4. The house was comfortable, clean and in a great location. The kitchen was well stocked and the furniture and decor was comfortable. Can’t wait to come back.

  • Casey n.

    Submitted Nov 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 had a great stay with our four kids. close to the beach and town and the property was very well equipped with a nice welcome package of wine and some snacks.

  • Brian G.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 24, 2024

    Loved the house and location

  • John K.

    Submitted Aug 1, 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: The house had a great layout with fenced front and back yards. The kitchen had new appliances. There was plenty of closet space for a month stay with a family of four. The master bathroom was recently updated and was fantastic. The home is less than a 10 minute walk to the Carmel Valley River Beach/end of Scenic Drive and about a 20 minute walk to Ocean Avenue. We had an issue with the disposal and the management team handled it right away.Would love to stay in this house again.

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$1,796+
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