Carmel, California
Location: The Crane House is at a prime location within the coveted “Golden Rectangle,” literally two minutes to the sand or our favorite bench over-looking Carmel beach. In the other direction we are a few blocks to town, restaurants and shops and small market in the village center. You can go for days without getting in the car.
House Description: The house occupies a bright corner lot and is surrounded by Live Oaks and a Redwood. This peaceful three-bedroom home is well-suited for families with children, a couple looking for a romantic getaway or a group of friends sharing a beach rental.
The recently (2018) 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. French doors and a wall of windows face the morning sun and a secluded patio area and yard packed with trees, ferns, camellias, and azaleas, perfect for lounging in the sun on warm days or by the fire pit. Another set of French doors from the main dining area provides a second access to the patio and garden, leading to the large living/dining room filled with art from the owner's Grandmother, who lived and worked at Crane House. This home has classic Carmel charm, updated with a contemporary vibe with the original owner’s art complementing that of her grandson, the current owner, mid-century woodblock prints and photographs, many inspired by the California Coast.
Bedrooms: The Master Bedroom on the ground floor has a king-sized bed and is next to one of the two full baths (bathtub and shower). Two bedrooms and a second bath are on the second floor. The East bedroom has a queen-size bed and looks down onto the patio area and directly out into the garden and redwood and oak tree canopy. The third West bedroom features two full beds and a partial, distant ocean view. It is perfect for young children or a third couple. A sofa-bed/couch in the living room extends the possibilities for additional guests.
Amenities: include:
• a new Miele washer/dryer in downstairs hall,
• off-street parking behind the house,
• beach chairs/ linens, comforters,
• Cable TV, Wi-Fi and the new Apple smart speaker system, “HomePod."
Perfect For Families and Adventuresome Adults: We have equipment for infants and children:
• infant and booster seats, high-chair
• a Pack N’ Play,
• umbrella stroller,
• sand toys.
Nearby and Things To Do: Carmel is two hours from San Francisco and an 1.5 hours from the heart of Silicon Valley. Families with children or playful adults will love the beach, seals on the pier or bike paths in the dunes in Monterey and a “must do” visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Going further afield, consult our well curated home list and trail guides for special Big Sur forest locations, waterfalls, wildflower hikes or go visit the otters, seals and hundreds of bird species on a float trip in nearby Elkhorn Slough. The Boardwalk in Santa Cruz or Hearst Castle in San Simeon are a long day trip away. Or, for less strenuous days and adult interest, visit Carmel Valley, Steinbeck’s house, galleries in Carmel or boutique wineries in the Salinas Valley along River Road.
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.
Additional Terms:
• Lease is for a minimum of thirty days. But we are open to discussing a reduced rental based on days of actual use less than 30 days. Contact the Owner.
• Non-smoking house.
• Refundable security deposit of $500; $500 non-refundable cleaning and utility fees.
• See website for additional agency fees
• Please inquire about well-behaved pets.
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!
Perfect location with access to town & beach. We loved our stay! Thanku for sharing your family's beautiful home!
Matthew was an excellent host with great communication. Lovely property and location. We had a fantastic stay!
Owner was responsive when we had a questions or needs. The location to the beach is ideal, just steps away down a secluded path. Lovely outdoor area with gardens, outdoor seating, table and two grills. Kitchen is fully stocked and comfortable with large window views to gardens. Owner has top quality baby/toddler bed stored away for use—we did and they’re great. Helpful binder with not only instructions but also good dining recommendations. Enjoyed our stay!!!
Beautiful setting with a lovely garden. Specious home for family visit. Clean with comfortable beds. Great location for beach access and walking.
This is a wonderful home, filled with art and charm. It is comfortable, well-equipped, and just a 1-minute walk from the beach. The owner, who manages the rentals, is easy to work with and helpful. We stayed here with our three children and found there was plenty of space for us all, especially with a usable yard and the beach so close by. We liked it so much we extended our stay by a month. We would definitely stay here again.
We booked this beautiful home for my parents to stay in for a 3 months 'trip of a lifetime' all the way from the UK. All the organizing and planning happened in January 2020 and Matt and Gloria were extremely responsive to all our emails and questions. Then Covid 19 hit and my parents trip was put in jeopardy because travel between the UK and USA was due to be cancelled 2 days before my parents were supposed to fly out. We managed to get them an earlier flight so they could arrive in the USA before the deadline and Matt and Gloria were amazing and basically made it possible for my parents to move in to the house 5 days early. What followed was a life enhancing 3 months of pure bliss for my parents and my family. During a time of lockdown and uncertainty we created our own little bubble. I stayed for a few nights when I delivered weekly groceries to my parents so they didn't have to go to any grocery stores. My parents are wonderful cooks and they both love preparing and making gourmet meals. They both felt right at home in the very well equipped kitchen and when using the outdoor grill. Being able to eat most of their meals outside in the garden surrounded by beautiful flowers and trees (and with the sound of the breaking surf in the distance) more than made up for the fact that all the restaurants and cafes were closed. The rest of the house was very bright and spacious with a lovely large TV room/Lounge and very comfortable sofa's and chairs. The bookshelves are well stocked with many books, photos and ornaments which give the house a very warm, homely feel. Two of the bedrooms have partial views of the ocean and you can hear waves from all of them. All of the beds were super comfy!! So I've saved the best for last - the beach!! This home is a 2 minute walk to the stairs that lead down to this world class beach. My parents walked on this beach, twice a day, everyday for their whole stay. My Mum, who has had 2 knee replacements and 1 hip replacement started off being able to walk 1/2 mile a day and ended her trip walking 4 miles everyday! Just amazing! I feel so grateful that my parents were able to stay here during this really stressful time in the world. They were safe, they were exceedingly happy and they were close to me, something I haven't had since I moved to America 18 years ago. A huge thank you to Matt and Gloria for sharing their little slice of heaven with us! We can't wait to come back again!
My husband and I planned a Carmel Thanksgiving getaway and chose this house based on location, little realizing how perfect it would be in every way! From the moment we first communicated with warm and accessible hosts Gloria and Matt, we felt pampered. (The welcome basket was an unexpected sweet and thoughtful touch.) The location is indeed perfect, a very short walk to the breathtaking beach-top path. The shops and restaurants in town are also very nearby, and Matt's tips on where to dine and shop, as well as options for outings, were quite helpful. The house is meticulously maintained while retaining its early 20th century charm and coziness. Beds and bedrooms were super comfortable. (We used the 2 upstairs rooms for our kids for Thanksgiving weekend, which was no issue for the hosts even though we had initially said we were only 2 people. ) We mostly hung out in the beautifully upgraded kitchen, but a few nights we settled into the living room in front of the big screen TV. We only had a few warm sunny days to take advantage of the country-style patio with its surrounding garden, so we will just have to come back to take more advantage of that! The house is well equipped in the kitchen and also with items one needs for young kids. Wifi and all appliances all functioned quite well. Carmel-by-the-Sea is a wonderful place to unwind in a calm and gorgeous setting. Can't wait to get back to this place with friends or family!
We feel so fortunate to have found this lovely home and to have been able to spend the month of October there. The owners, Matt and Gloria, could not have been more kind, thoughtful, considerate and friendly in their communication. Upon arrival, we were pleasantly surprised to find that the house and property are considerable larger than they appear in the photographs. The corner lot is graciously landscaped, with a variety of mature trees and flowering bushes, well-tended and maintained during our stay by the friendly crew of landscapers. We ate most of our daylight meals outside on the large patio. The house itself is spacious, bright, well-furnished and exceedingly comfortable, with a first-floor master bedroom that has a partial view of the ocean and, with its windows open, brings in the sound of the waves - an incredibly pleasurable way to wake up. The kitchen held everything we needed and more - glassware, cooking utensils, plates, cutlery, etc. The most wondrous factor is the location, the primary reason we chose this house, and a continuous source of reward and pleasure. We were a literal two-minute walk from Carmel Beach, an indescribable wonder of North America, a marvel of grace on earth, a life-giving source of joy and beauty. We did not miss a single sunset, and returned to walk it every morning. To call the beach 'dog friendly' is an understatement. It is Dog Paradise. One of our two, who is 13, and who had had some difficult recent years, became young again, seeming to be half her age. The beach is also as close to human paradise as anything I know. Town is a short stroll and there were days when we didn't need the car at all. To be able to walk back through the quiet and dark streets after dinner was a great pleasure. We are looking forward to renting the house again. It felt like home.
We recently spent a month at Crane House and the overall experience was mixed. The home is located in Carmel's Golden Rectangle within easy walking distance of both the beach and village restaurants and shopping. The location is clearly the highlight of the property. Unfortunately, the home trades on that highlight and is lacking in local management and missing many basic amenities and conveniences. It ultimately feels like a beach house that is collectively owned by a group of siblings who are not willing to invest in it. Furniture is old and mismatched, kitchen amenities were lacking, the home had no iron or ironing board, bedrooms are small with extremely limited closet space, plumbing is old and leaky, there is no true master suite, etc. There was also no check-in process or house manual.. We simply arrived with a door code...were never met by anyone..and that was it. The owner does not employ a local property manager to help with any issues so you are left with issues that go unaddressed. We reported leaky faucets and a toilet that would not stop running and it was not fixed in the weeks that followed. Upon our arrival the home had not been properly cleaned and put back together. Towels were in the washer and dryer, dishwasher was full of dirty dishes, food was left in the refrigerator. The experience could have been improved with the hiring of a property manager, a better cleaning crew, and some minor investment in updating the home.
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