Title: Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town Holiday home with kitchen, near 17-Mile Drive ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33969000/33968972/cc1914ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33969000/33968972/0ca1c778.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33969000/33968972/def9d311.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33969000/33968972/fc28a413.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33969000/33968972/834014ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a picturesque Carmel neighborhood, Elegance & Serenity offers a charming retreat. Roast marshmallows by the roaring fireplace or enjoy an afternoon of croquet on the lush lawn. With high-end appliances and Ralph Lauren linens, this 2-bedroom home feels just like your own. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town This updated and charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with roaring fireplace, breakfast nook, and remodeled kitchen is on a 7500 square foot lot perfectly located in Carmel. With it's grassy back-yard, bluejay's playing in the bird-bath's, croquet in the afternoon, downtown Carmel By The Sea and the ocean just minutes away, you can park the car and pack the picnic basket. Close to a winding path to town with tennis courts and a darling kid park close by, this sweet home is in a real neighborhood where trees and story-book Carmel cottages abound. Parking for 3 cars and furnished with Ralph Lauren linens, high end appliances, this is as good as it gets. Owners know the area, the wineries, the places to go and they make all that information available to you. Whether you're attending the Concours d' Elegance, AT & T, Bach festival or a favorite friends wedding, this is a spot you'll return to year after year. Just like home.. stress melts away at Elegance & Serenity. Please note, rates may be subject to change to reflect updates & improvements made to the property. Rates for future bookings are also subject to change, so please contact there owners for rates when attempting to book a year in advance. Car week and Concourse d' Elegance is a 7 night minim stay. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95400000/95397000/95396972/677d6cc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3897 Driftwood - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 001180 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Elegance Serenity A Short Walk To Town Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town Carmel ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.56321%2C-121.91803&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MXipGtMhb8PAfimMrt3EedvkYZk=) Carmel, CA #### What's nearby - 17-Mile Drive - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Carmel Plaza - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Sunset Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Carmel Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Carmel Mission Basilica - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles #### Getting around - Monterey Station - 16 min drive - Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 7 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Vesuvio - ‬13 min walk - ‪Edwins Kaona - ‬14 min walk - ‪Jeju Kitchen - ‬15 min walk - ‪A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar - ‬15 min walk - ‪Pangaea Grill - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town located? > Located in Northeast Carmel, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. Carmel Plaza and Blair Estate Tasting Room are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Elegance & Serenity and A Short Walk To Town Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 85 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff H. 8 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay Beautiful and comfortable home in a great location walking distance to Carmel and the beach. ##### Jeff H. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Norah W. 20 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice place It was a nice place to stay while visiting Carmel ##### Norah W. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt L., Lisle USA 31 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place. Michael and Jan were wonderful Great place and very convenient. ##### Matt L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Elizabeth A. 14 Jan 2018 #### Great place Just close enough to town to be an easy walk, but still quiet. Everything we needed, and very helpful hosts. ##### Elizabeth A. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherry S. 30 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Carmel We had a wonderful time in beautiful Carmel. The Elegance & Serenity house is so nice & very well appointed. The owners checked on us & made sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We definitely recommend this home if visiting Carmel by the Sea! ##### Sherry S. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allen s. 19 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location for Monterey Car Week We stayed at this lovely home during Monterey Car Week 2024. It was perfectly located for easy access to Carmel, Monterey and Laguna Seca. The home is well stocked with everything you need, and the backyard space is great for relaxing after a day out. We will stay here again! ##### Allen s. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris L. 18 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great location in downtown Carmel We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Michael & Jan's lovely home; it's proximity to town and the meticulous upgrades throughout the house are two of the many pluses of this little gem! ##### Chris L. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Jim & Marsha Great stay, great home.. a must stay in Carmel!! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George M., NAPA, California USA 12 Feb 2019 #### Everything was perfect, loved the place. Would like to stay again next year d ##### George M. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy M., Anderson SC 18 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect house and location Perfect weekend stay for 2 couples! Enjoyed all the special touches in home as well as easy communication with the owners. Within easy walking distance to town and a quick drive to Monterey, Pebble Beach and Big Sur. We totally recommend and will put on our list of places to stay again. ##### Nancy M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara T. 16 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Carmel Cottage Loved staying in this charming Carmel cottage. The owners had nice touches like fresh flowers, water, a great audio system. The house was comfortable and in a great location. ##### Barbara T. Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russell H., San Mateo, CA, USA 5 Mar 2019 #### 5-Star!! Great location, updated kitchen and baths. A pleasure to call it home for President's Weekend! Would definitely return! ##### Russell H. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 23 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely perfect! Cozy, charming home in a picturesque neighborhood, walking distance to town, large beautiful yard, and the home was equipped with everything we could imagine, including a nice bottle of wine and fresh flowers in nearly every room. We plan to come back and stay longer next time. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie M., Camas, WA 20 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home! Wonderful, cozy home walkable to downtown Carmel. Many touches to make guests feel welcome, including coffee and wine waiting for us when we arrived! We also had a scheduling conflict that required rescheduling, which Jan and Michael graciously accommodated for us. Will definitely be back! ##### Valerie M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon P. 25 May 2019 #### Wonderful stay Excellent stay in Carmel and the perfect setup for two couples (bedrooms were not directly adjacent and we each had our own bathrooms). Home is well-designed, very clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. Great communication from the owners before arriving. The backyard was a lovely sunny place to sit in the mornings. We only stayed in for breakfast, and the kitchen was perfectly equipped for those meals. Thank you for your hospitality! ##### Sharon P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave F. 5 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Better than we hoped! The pictures of the property did not do it justice. By that I mean, we felt it was going to be a warm nice place but also had a small amount of concern that it would show wear and tear and be beach “clean” which is often different than what we consider clean. The property was very clean, in excellent shape, well stocked and had a nice upper scale comfortable decorative vibe to it. We will be back! ##### Dave F. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia E. 28 Nov 2018 #### This home is perfectly designed and maintained for a delightful getaway in Carmel. The owners of this property have made every effort to create a beautiful and comfortable home for their guests. Every detail has been thought of, including the fresh lilies and bottle of wine! The information in the listing is completely accurate. We cannot give this a higher recommendation. ##### Cynthia E. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### S P. 1 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and enjoyable We enjoyed our stay in Carmel and the house was clean and comfortable. It is within walking distance to Carmel and the beach, but if you plan to bring things to the beach I would recommend driving. Jan and Michael left plenty of brochures and free wine tasting cards in addition to recommendations for restaurants. We appreciated the Nespresso pods and wine that they had available to us when we arrived. Little touches to make our stay more enjoyable. The check-in and check-out process was simple and easy. In sum, we would definitely stay here again. ##### S P. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Duke R., Kansas City 10 Nov 2018 #### Exactly as Described, Great Location, Great Home We were looking for something nice that was walking distance to Carmel. Michael & Jan's home was perfect for 2 couples. So nice, equipped with everything you need for a stay; everything was super, super clean and the outdoor living area is very nice. We did enjoy a few bean toss games while sipping a wine or two. The communication before we arrived were A+, Michael met us when we arrived, and was more than willing to assist, appreciated the walking directions. Would recommend this home without reservation. ##### Duke R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robbie B. 5 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Above and beyond Jan and Michael provide the total package: a well appointed home, soothing artwork, great suggestion of things to do and see and places to eat. They were super responsive to my sole request (more coffee). My brother and sister in law drove over for two nights, and they also found serenity and elegance, as advertised. Perfect location to see Carmel and surrounding areas. I don't want to say more because I don't want to find myself unable to get in when we return. ;) ##### Robbie B. Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig B., Patchogue, NY 20 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quintessential Carmel Experience As long-term VRBO users, we are pleased to offer a 5-srar review. Actually, it is important to note that this is actually two reviews. Clearly 5-stars to the property, which was clean, well-equipped, delightfully comfortable, and exactly as described in the listing. The location is convenient, and we felt very much at home. But further, 5-stars to Jan & Michael for being such gracious and personal hosts. Based on our description of the trip when we booked, the hosts anticipated all our needs and left us a number of pleasant surprises that were over and above anything we typically expect from a VRBO host. So for a couple, or small family, or two couples, we recommend this property highly. You will not be disappointed staying at this lovely home. ##### Craig B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne A. 27 Apr 2019 #### Great Choice! Our family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay in Carmel. The Homeowners were appropriately attentive and available as needed. The property is very well maintained, spotless and with upgraded/updated amenities. Peaceful, well furnished backyard. The neighborhood was friendly and quiet. The home is a lovely 10 minute walk to where we were headed in town. And from there, another few minutes to a spectacular beach. So many great restaurants, La Belena, Cultura, Casanova and 5th Ave Deli (opens earlier than most; great for picnic salads/sandwiches) especially. It was a wonderful home base as we visited Big Sur, Point Lobos (had to walk to China Beach to see the pupping sea lions:) and Pebble Beach. Happy to have stayed there! ##### Anne A. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 22 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### A Cozy Carmel Getaway Michael was very hospitable, and the welcoming gifts (water, wine, and coffee!) were much appreciated. The property was very clean and comfortable. A wonderful outdoor space to lounge and drink coffee in the morning or wine at night. A note on the location - the property is north of the intersection at Santa Fe and 1st. It looks to be positioned at Torres and 3rd on VRBO, so it is a bit of a further jaunt to town. It was fine for us, but it is not walkable for all. One additional note - there is a unit downstairs and when items are cooked in the kitchen in the lower unit, the smell wafts upstairs throughout the unit when the windows are open. Save for the extra distance to town and the ventilation in the unit, this property would be five stars. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa W. 24 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place and quiet We like to walk and this place is 10-15 min walk into town. Not close to the beach but not a problem as we walked down to it. Nice size for 2 couples. Updated. It’s on a second floor, about 15 steps up outside w railing. ##### Lisa W. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### denise d. 1 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect! Jan and Michael are wonderful, thoughtful hosts. Besides providing a beautiful, immaculate home for us to enjoy, they did extra things for us, such as supplying our preferred Nespresso capsules for our morning coffee, a delicious bottle of wine for an evening at home and beautiful fresh cut flowers for many of the rooms. They also were very careful re Covid, which was an extremely important consideration for us. Their house is spectacular and it has everything that you need. The neighborhood is fun to walk and it is an easy walk to the shops and restaurants in Carmel. It is also close to Whole Foods and Monterrey. We've stayed at a lot of places over the years through VRBO and we rank this house and our total experience at the very top. We can't imagine anyone not being thrilled to stay in Jan and Michael's house. ##### denise d. 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