Sweet, Historic Cottage on Carmel Point

Carmel, California
$481 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to the cozy, wonderful Cottage of River Winds, a unique and wonderful all-heart redwood cottage designed by early California architect Julia Morgan! This 103-year-old cottage is the heart of our family's memories for 3 generations--and soon to be yours, too. Step back in time in this wonderfully preserved, immaculate home, truly a historic gem of old Carmel. Open beams, all-heart redwood walls, many original features, a stone fireplace, large sunny patio, antique furniture and original oil paintings of the area.

We are happy to share this family treasure with you. Our cottage stands amid a large garden on Carmel Point, just two blocks from Carmel Beach and three from Carmel River Beach. It is close to everything--just one mile to Carmel Village, about 1/2 mile to the Carmel Mission, and easy access to Hwy 1.

We have 3 bedrooms: 2 with queen beds that share a full bath (tub/shower) down a small hallway. The third bedroom is quite small and has 1 full bed with private access to a tiny full bathroom (with shower) in the main part of the house.

Fully supplied kitchen; all linens provided; cable TV, DVD player, iPod player, secure wireless internet, and everything you need for a comfortable stay.

We mostly rent by week or month; shorter stays in wintertime. If the simple peacefulness of bygone times speaks to your heart, you will fall in love with the Cottage of River Winds.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock 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
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • 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 : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Lucinda M.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2026

    Stayed Dec 22, 2025

    We love the way the owner works with us to work things out!ings out!

  • Adeline G.

    Submitted Dec 14, 2025

    Stayed Nov 23, 2025

    This place is pure magic! It felt like going back to a simpler, happier time. We all left looking at our calendars, wondering when we could return!

  • Leah S.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2025

    Stayed Nov 4, 2025

    Great host! Wonderful home! Very comfortable. Highly recommend. You'll have a wonderful experience.

  • Barbara O.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 9, 2025

    The cottage is a historical classic, right in the heart of Carmel. The place is close to the best of everything that Carmel has to offer but the place is so cozy you'll find it hard to leave.

  • Randy H.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    We stay every year and it feels like home. It's perfect for our family. The location is great, we have rooms for the kids, the beds are comfortable, and everything we need is there. The home has a lot of history and the interior is so typical Carmel. The owner and property manager are very responsive.The front yard allows for outside seating and the garden is so pretty and spacious. We'd recommend for anyone looking to stay in Carmel.

  • Lucinda M.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Great place to stay in this cozy cottage in this beautiful garden!!

  • William N.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    Great experience

  • Steve and Susan B.

    Submitted May 5, 2025

    Stayed Apr 26, 2025

    This is a historically significant home with modern appliances, much space, a beautiful garden, and a short walk to the ocean. This is our second stay and, if in the future we plan to spend time in Carmel, we'll try for a third.

  • Susan R.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 5, 2025

    This charming, eclectic cottage with a beautiful garden surrounding the entry. We woke up with the sunrise and fell asleep to the sound of the ocean. It is a mile walk into town with easy access to Carmel Beach, only a 5-7 minute walk away, depending on your route. My only caution is that the beds are somewhat soft. My husband and I prefer much firmer beds for our backs. We would rent again. If you like old charming cottages, then this is definitely the place for you.

  • Andrew M.

    Submitted Jan 16, 2025

    Stayed Dec 30, 2024

    A great mix of the old and the new. 100 year old redwood house with a few quirks you would expect e.g. no heat in the bathroom! And antique bureau drawers that can be tricky to open. But also upgrades to the current times: gas range, tiny little dishwasher and microwave in the sweet galley kitchen. Big washer & dryer. Beautiful garden outside with a lovely patio table perfect for sunny day lunches, of which we enjoyed several. You can watch the birds in the garden while you have your breakfast. Beautiful rugs. Very comfy. It was clean and very inviting and comfortable. If we come back to Carmel, we would definitely see if this lovely spot were available for another stay.

  • Lucinda M.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    It was just wonderful to see beautiful garden and historic place. It was perfect for our family and has everything we needed to get comfortable

  • Sharen G.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 23, 2024

    its so great to be back at our cottage

  • Beth G.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2024

    Stayed Oct 29, 2024

    Lovely, charming, well kept.

  • Dr Robert D W.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2024

    Stayed Oct 21, 2024

    This was our third year in Carmel and it is just the greatest place to stay at for the three visits but it seems next year has already been booked by others so we are disappointed to not return for 2025. But for those who have not experienced ‘The Cottage’ it is great.

  • Bill N.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 13, 2024

    Very relaxing and peaceful

  • Randy H.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Aug 11, 2024

    We love staying here. We can escape the heat back home, enjoy the walks to the beach, sit inside or outside for meals or walk into Carmel for a meal at a restaurant. The beds are comfy, the place has everything you'd need and we have no complaints. We'll be back next year.

  • Michael H.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    We’ll be back over and over again!

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$481+
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