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The Acorn, set on 5 acres overlooking Carmel Bay and Point Lobos State Park, offers a tranquil retreat amidst nature. Unwind in the main house with expansive views of Pebble Beach from the king master suite or explore nearby beaches and hiking trails.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Stunning Ranch Home with Ocean Views



  • The Acorn is located 2 miles south of Carmel across Highway One from Point Lobos State Park - one of the most magnificent and picturesque areas on the West Coast. This property is located on approximately 5 acres on the top of a knoll overlooking Carmel Bay, Pebble Beach and Point Lobos. Surrounded by open space and park land, the Acorn is a very private setting yet only a 5 minute drive to a new Safeway, shopping and Carmel-by-the-Sea shops and dining. Golf, scuba diving, hiking, beaches -- all close by. Big Sur is a scenic drive just 40 minutes south on Highway One. In addition to the main house, there is a charming guest house with full accommodations.


    The Main House: The main house features a king master suite with sliding glass doors that provide romantic, breathtaking views of Point Lobos and Pebble Beach and access to the home's expansive deck. There is also a queen bedroom with separate bathroom and dressing room that also has access to the deck via sliding glass doors. Two additional bedrooms each have two twin beds.
    Guest House: The guest cottage is a charming, cozy 2-room cottage with a king bed, full bath, kitchenette and laundry. This unique cottage provides ultimate privacy from the main house should you so desire. Yet it is close enough to provide additional guest accommodations for friends or family.

    We allow a maximum of 8 guests, including infants and children.

    Please note , no Events of any kind are permitted at The Acorn Ranch Home.

    We allow up to 2 dogs for a fee of $195.


Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

3 cars max No dogs over 100 lbs. Dogs must be leashed when outdoors. 29 days maximum rental (per county permit) No Events of any kind are permitted.

Local owners monitor occupancy during stay. No weddings or events of any kind are permitted. 8 overnight guests only, including infants and children.

Additional $300 cleaning fee will be charged if the property is left in poor condition. No plastic bags in with recycling (cans , bottles only)

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Note from host: 1or 2 dogs allowed with $195 pet fee & agreement

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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
This property accepts credit cards
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 210352

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Carmel, this holiday home is by the sea. Pebble Beach Golf Links and Fisherman's Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Carmel Beach. Travelling with kids? Make time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, or head to an event or a match at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Carmel travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
    Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Monastery Beach
    Monastery Beach
    2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Carmel_GibsonBeach_553248621555836430-5
    Gibson Beach
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Point Lobos Ranch
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • China Cove
    13 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station
    26 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    5 min drive
  • Pizza Heaven
    8 min drive
  • La Bicyclette
    8 min drive
  • Sea Harvest Fish Market & Restaurants
    5 min drive
  • Pacific's Edge
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Ranch Home with Ocean Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Stunning Ranch Home with Ocean Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Ranch Home with Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Ranch Home with Ocean Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Ranch Home with Ocean Views located?

This family-friendly Carmel holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Point Lobos Ranch and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Monastery Beach and Hidden Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Stunning Ranch Home with Ocean Views Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 130 reviews
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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were blown away with how awesome the home was! Location, all of the cool things about the home itself, the view,-just everything!! It was so easy to get to so many locations that we wanted to visit--the beach, Carmel, Monterey, etc. We LOVED it, and would go back in a minute!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family location

Charming, private property with great views, very spacious, terrific overall
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream house in a dream location!

We had a delightful family stay! Plenty of sleeping options, amazing property with everything you might need whether eating, relaxing or playing. Beautiful views! The property is well maintained and the hosts were super responsive! I’d highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

This property is absolutely beautiful. Book it, you won't regret it. My family had a very relaxing and peaceful stay and will be back again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vickie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Visit

Second visit to the Acorn- good time with family and great golfing
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Didn't want to leave

The house is lovely and comfortable and the garden and views are stunning! What a special spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

This is a lovely interesting home that was perfect for a multi generational family gathering. There were so many amenities, from a well supplied kitchen to fireplaces. The location is every bit as good as the pictures.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spring getaway

We spent 5 days at the Acorn Ranch with extended family exploring point Lobos and the Big Sur area. The property is gorgeous, spacious, well stocked, and has amazing views from multiple rooms. We saw a lot of wildlife on the property as we relaxed at the home. It is the perfect base to explore the area. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing week!

Eights friend gathered at an amazing home with an amazing view of the ocean. Horses, cows, turkeys and herons roamed the hill below us. The home was roomy, comfortable and a great place to gather.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RONALD M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great ranch house for a large group of friends

Unique old ranch, very well equipped, with horse, cows and turkeys walking around for a peaceful feeling and lots of fire places for group nights. Being across from Point Lobos Park a huge plus. Our group of 8 loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good times in Carmel

We were very happy with the house. It is a very unusual house with lots of interesting and unique features. All of the amenities were high end. The horses, cattle, and turkeys roaming the pasture were enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing ranch overlooking Point Lobos & Carmel Bay

Very charming ranch with lots of comfortable furnishing and rustic charm. Overlooks horse pasture which was very cool . The views at all times of day are amazing. Close to everything … grocery , gas, Carmel sunset beach , Point Lobos tidal pools , short ride to Big Sur . Very relaxing location! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our family—A Family Tradition

We just completed our third stay at the Acorn. My wife and I, our son and his wife and our 2 grandchildren. The Acorn fits us to a T. Lots of room inside and out, a gorgeous view, great fireplaces. We play wiffle ball and soccer with the young kids out back, enjoy the spectacular Point Lobos Park across the street and visit the Aquarium. Very grateful to stay at this wonderful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven!

We had a wonderful stay at The Acorn! It was SO hard to leave! What a heavenly spot to enjoy in between fun outings. We appreciated the cleanliness, privacy, wildlife and opportunity to learn about the fascinating history of this home and surrounding property. This is a gem. We hope to return soon again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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What a beautiful property

Our family gathered at this house to celebrate a "big" birthday. The house is huge and in a peaceful and beautiful location. It was convenient to go from there to Monterey and Point Lobos and the 17 mile drive and Big Sur. Our grandkids were excited to see the horses and cows and wild turkey in the back of the house. It was so pleasant to end our day on the patio in back and watch the beautiful sunset.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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Absolutely Gorgeous

We came for Rennsport with some friends and stayed in the Acorn house! We loved having fire in the kitchen with our coffee and breakfast and the fire in the den in the evening with our wine. The house and property have so much history and we loved getting to read and see all the stories throughout the house. Thanks so much for sharing that with us. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity at The Acorn

I cannot say enough about how lovely The Acorn was. The views! The history! The peace! We saw 4 types of hawks, osprey, deer, wild turkey. Simply breathtaking. From the moment we stepped inside, we knew this was exactly where we wanted to be - the house is stocked with plenty of linens and paper products and has a nicely set up gourmet kitchen. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay M.

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Mixture of wonderful and kindness.

We happened to be at The Acorn during an atmospheric river event and gale-force winds. I cannot say enough about the support and understanding we got from all the Whislers. Even though the weather was challenging, the house was solid and warm and comfortable, especially with the two fireplaces. The view was as spectacular during the storm as it is on beautiful sunny days. It is a VERY special place and we WILL be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brynn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous home, Incredible views

We spent a week at this lovely property with five of our good friends. The home was perfect. Enough rooms, bathrooms and wonderful living/dining spaces for all of us. From lounging with our coffees in the living room, nightly card games and meals in the huge dining room to lawn games and BBQ dinners with an ocean view, this wonderful home was a treasure. Patrick and Sarah were wonderful hosts. They not only prepared us with everything we needed to have a successful stay, but keep us informed of local events that might have impacted our visit. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a wonderful home

This was our second stay at the Acorn. It is truly perfect for our family. So comfortable. We had four adults and two small children. Both the house and yard were exactly what we needed. We are from the East Coast, while our son and his family live in San Francisco. The Acornhas already become part of our family tradition. We are hoping to return many times in the future. Point Lobos state park, right across the road on the ocean, is spectacular. Sincere thanks to the Whisler family for making the Acorn available for guests!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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3 Generation Family Birthday Celebration

We celebrated our daughter and sons 35th and 32nd birthdays with their spouses, our grandsons (4&1 years) and 2 golden labs. The house was spacious, furnished with everything we needed, had the most spectacular view, close to Pt Lobos, beach and Carmel, and provided our family with the perfect setting for a fun and relaxing vacation! We loved watching the horses in the pasture as well as the coyote, bobcat, turkeys, heron, bunnies. It was truly magical for our grandsons. Hope to come again! Thank you very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All that we had hoped for.

I take an annual golf trip with 7 other men, We look for a place where we can relax, chat and eat together in a low key environment. This home really filled the bill! It easily accommodated 8 of us. The large well stocked kitchen with a table for 8 in front of a large fireplace was the perfect area for breakfast and dinner. After dinner we convened in the living room, also in front of a roaring fire. It was a bit chilly during our stay so we didn't get to spend as much time outside enjoying the grounds as we would have liked. Expansive decks with an amazing view of the California coast from Point Lobos to Santa Cruz would make for the ideal place to unwind with a glass of wine and share time with friends or family. During our stay the owners of the property were very helpful. The home is well appointed. Our group left looking for reasons to return.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend at The Acorn

Lots of space for our family of 8 to spread out. The house has a large LR, dining room, master bedroom. The other three bedrooms are small but did accommodate 6 people. We loved the outdoor spaces and the two horses who would come to the edge of the lawn (fenced) to visit. The views from the house are gorgeous and it was hard to leave them today. The fireplaces were wonderful at heating the LR and dining areas in the morning. The owners let us bring our two King Charles dogs at an extra cost. They enjoyed their stay as well. You are across the Highway from Point Lobos so it’s an easy walk for those inclined 4 of our group walked over. The three year old won’t go in a stroller so we went to the park instead. You are 2 miles from the Carmel Crossroads shops and restaurants and another 5-10 minutes into Carmel proper. There are three beaches that are a short distance away. Pebble Beach is probably 20 minutes by the time you navigate Carmel. Easy for a wonderful lunch and great views of the golf course. I can add more later Susan and Robert Crist
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an incredible time at the ranch home
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derrik E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property. Rustic charm (as an historic property should be) with everything we needed to enjoy our trip. Privacy and wonderful surroundings. We'll definately be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025