3991 Crane House Carmel - Walk to Town and Beach

Carmel, California
$472 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 Crane House Carmel! This home sleeps up to 7 guests.

The Crane House is at a prime location within the coveted “Golden Rectangle,” and just two minutes to the beach and a few blocks from downtown restaurants, shops and a small well-stocked local market in the village center. You could go for days without getting in your car.

The house occupies a bright corner lot and is surrounded by Live Oaks and a Redwood tree. This peaceful 1,800 sf, 3-bedroom home is well-suited for a variety of travelers: families with children, a couple looking for a romantic getaway or a group of friends sharing a beach rental. This home has some equipment for infants and children: High chair, booster seat, Pack n Play, umbrella stroller and sand toys.

Living Space
This home has classic Carmel charm updated with a contemporary vibe and features the original homeowner’s art as well as the art of her grandson, the current homeowner, including mid-century woodblock prints and photographs, many inspired by the California Coast. The living/dining area features comfy furniture placed near the candlelit fireplace (no burning) and a library of books. The sofa folds out into a comfortable queen bed. The Smart TV has an Amazon Fire TV Stick and the YouTube TV app for programming, or guests can log into their own streaming accounts. A set of French doors provides access to the patio and garden.

Kitchen and Dining
The remodeled kitchen is light and airy, with a counter-height island for informal dining, a modern gas range/oven, microwave, dishwasher, large refrigerator, and coffee makers. A formal dining table seats six. Adjacent French doors provide a wall of windows facing the secluded patio area, the morning sun and a screened, private yard packed with redwood and oak trees, tree-ferns, camellias and azaleas. A bench-boulder in the front yard is perfect for lounging in the sun on warm days or for taking in the carefully planted garden. A nearby fire pit is provided for fires outside at night.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Downstairs - Main/Lower Level:
Bedroom #1 has a king-sized bed and TV. It is located next to the full hall bathroom with a shower-over-tub combination. When open, the west-facing window is perfect for listening to the surf less than two blocks away. A stacked washer and dryer are located in the closet - please note that there is very limited closet space for hanging garments in this bedroom.
Upstairs:
Bedroom #2 has a queen bed and TV. It is located on the east side of the home and looks down onto the patio area and directly out into the garden and redwood and oak tree canopy.
Bedroom #3 has two full/double beds and is located on the west side of the home and thus offers a filtered, distant ocean view on clear days.
The upstairs full hall bathroom has a standing shower.
Additional sleeping option:
The living room has a comfortable queen sofa sleeper perfect for weekend guests.

A stacked Miele washer and dryer are located in the downstairs bedroom closet (limited garment hanging space in this room) and a second stacked washer and dryer set is located in a downstairs hall closet.

One well-behaved small dog would be welcome with pre-approval, an additional pet fee and a signed pet addendum.

One dedicated off-street parking pad and space is provided. Street parking is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. (There is no garage for guest use..)

This home is a monthly rental and we request that all nights of your stay are within the same calendar month. Some exceptions may be possible, with the approval of our team and the homeowner.

There’s so much to see and do, including major events such as:
• AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Golf championship in February,
• Pebble Beach Food & Wine in April,
• Monterey Bay Blues Festival in June,
• Bach Festival in July,
• Concours d’Elegance in August,
• Monterey Jazz Festival in September,
• Carmel Art & Film Festival in October, and more.
• World class trail walks and hiking year-round at nearby Point Lobos State Reserve and Big Sur coastal trails. (Trail guide books provided.)

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
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

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) 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

    Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Sailing Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • 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 : 7

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Quinn R.

    Submitted Feb 28, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: Lovely beach house in a perfect location two blocks from the beach. Charming yard/patio area with flowers. A fantastic way to enjoy Carmel—would definitely stay here again!

  • Quinn R.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    A lovely home in a fantastic location. Would definitely stay again!

  • C. P.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2026

    Stayed Feb 14, 2026

    Location is hard to beat!

  • Alyse M.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 1, 2025

    We love staying at Matt’s place. It truly is the perfect Carmel home! The living room is spacious and relaxing, and it each bedroom is comfortable. The property is well maintained with a lovely front garden, and it is ideally located…Every night we walked down to the beach to catch the sunset, and the downtown shops and restaurants are also within walking distance. Overall we had a comfortable, relaxing stay and can’t wait to come back!

  • Kitty A.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Feb 8, 2025

    We are big fans of this spot!

  • Patricia A.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2024

    Stayed Mar 17, 2024

    This home is lovely and so close to the beach!!! Great courtyard and kitchen is so airy and great! We loved our month + and so did our family ! Carmel By The Sea is such a special place and this house is a wonderful representation of the true Carmel experience. It’s also minutes from 17 mile drive and Golf or lunch and dinner.

  • Kitty A.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2024

    Stayed Feb 17, 2024

    We have stayed in Crane House multiple times over the past 10 years. It combines charm and simple living with convenient access to all of Carmel’s attractions - beaches, restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, even a pickleball court! It’s one of our favorite places to stay in Carmel.

  • Kitty A.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2023

    Stayed Feb 18, 2023

    We have stayed here before and love this cottage and location close to the beach. Carmel is a very special place with lots of things to do - golf, hike, eat, shop, and see our west coast family. Matthew & Gloria were very attentive during a power outage we experienced for four days. Fortunately, the house has a gas hot water heater and stove. We will be back!

  • Ryan B.

    Submitted Nov 7, 2022

    Stayed Sep 21, 2022

    Perfect location with access to town & beach. We loved our stay! Thanku for sharing your family's beautiful home!

  • Grant G.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2021

    Stayed Nov 15, 2021

    Matthew was an excellent host with great communication. Lovely property and location. We had a fantastic stay!

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$497+
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