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3765 Serenbe ~ Walk to Downtown and the Beach! Available for Extended Stays!

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Welcome to "Serenbe"!
Perfect Carmel-by-the-Sea Cottage
Living Room with Gas Fireplace
Living Room with Gas Fireplace
Living Room with Fireplace and HDTV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

3765 Serenbe ~ Walk to Downtown and the Beach! Available for Extended Stays!

Sanctuary Vacation Rentals is proud to present "Serenbe"! Sleeps up to 8 guests.

An enchanting Carmel-by-the-Sea cottage with terraced patios and garden areas. Fully renovated and enhanced in Old World style but with all the modern convenience, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers a beautiful setting.

This spacious property offers peace and privacy, yet is close to everything that is best about this area: a 5-minute walk to shopping and dining in downtown Carmel and to the Sunset Center; easy access to the beach, the Mission; and only a few minutes’ walk from the renowned outdoor Forest Theater, home of the annual Carmel Shakespeare Festival.

10 minutes by car to golf and sightseeing in Pebble Beach, vintage Victorian homes and monarch butterflies in Pacific Grove, historic Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and nearby wine tasting in Carmel Valley.

A sophisticated rustic ambiance greets visitors entering the beautifully decorated 2,100-square-foot residence, with hardwood floors, rich plaster walls and high open-beam ceilings, and original photography and art. Renovated by acclaimed master builder Al Saroyan, no detail was overlooked - the home retains the cottage style charm that is characteristic of Carmel while adding quality craftsmanship, space and functionality.

A mature garden frames the flagstone walkway to the front door, opening to the living room, which features luxurious velvet sectional seating around a gas fireplace with Carmel stone surround--the perfect place to gather for conversation, games or viewing the 50-inch HDTV.

An adjacent dining area with seating for eight around a round wooden table looks out on the garden and patio outside. French doors from the family room open onto a brick patio with seating for four, a gas grill, along with a stunning outdoor fireplace--an ideal spot for afternoon barbecues or to enjoy an evening cocktail.

The kitchen features tile countertops, alder wood cabinetry, a four-burner Viking gas range with hood, a deep sink with pull-out faucet, and counter seating for two. A sound system throughout the entire home is controlled from the pantry.

The kitchen area opens into the family room, which also has a unique Carmel stone gas fireplace, 55-inch HDTV, comfortable seating, and access to a long back deck with a stairway leading to the beautifully landscaped fenced yard, with a magnolia tree, live oaks, and a patio with seating. Well-equipped for extended stays!

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Downstairs, tucked away from the living areas and other bedrooms is Bedroom #1, a large bedroom suite that has a California king bed, garden view, en-suite bathroom and a door to the brick patio and garden.

Upstairs, Bedroom #2 is another suite with a California king bed with an upholstered headboard and luxury bedding in tones of amethyst, dark gray and cream. The en suite bath has a shower.

Bedroom #3 - Queen bed and is next to a hallway bathroom with a custom tiled tub/shower combination.

A small room with a bay window at the front of the house can be used as either an office or Bedroom #4, with a desk and twin day bed.

Also on the lower level is a wine cellar closet and a laundry room with washer and dryer.

Parking for 1 vehicle in the driveway; additional street parking in front of the home.

Well-behaved small dogs are welcome with pre-approval, an additional pet fee and a signed pet addendum.

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. Well-equipped for extended stays!

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.

Property manager

Sanctuary Vacation Rentals - Reservations
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Carmel

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Southeast Carmel, a neighbourhood in Carmel. 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 Carmel Beach and Monterey Bay. Check out an event or a game at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and consider making time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Scuba diving and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carmel Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Monastery Beach - 5 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 17 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪A W Shucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant & Patisserie - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Stationæry - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 3765 Serenbe ~ Walk to Downtown and the Beach! Available for Extended Stays! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3765 Serenbe ~ Walk to Downtown and the Beach! Available for Extended Stays!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3765 Serenbe ~ Walk to Downtown and the Beach! Available for Extended Stays!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3765 Serenbe ~ Walk to Downtown and the Beach! Available for Extended Stays! located?

Located in Southeast Carmel, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Forest Theater Guild and Carmel Beach. 17-Mile Drive is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Quaint Carmel Village Cottage

Great property located near restaurants and the beach. The house is situated at the top of the hill so walking to Carmel Village was not an option for us. Had great visit and the only issue was a broken grill which was not replaced during our expended stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

July 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Serenbe was wonderful! We loved the location but warning there is a very large hill that separates you from town. We had a stroller so this made it difficult but still doable. The house was great overall but the sofa in the family room NEEDS replacing. Feathers everywhere and doesn't keep shape at all. Also, as others have mentioned a cordless vacuum would be a HUGE help up stairs. The one provided is SO old and heavy and makes it hard to keep the floors clean. Last nit picky thing, the rugs are terrible. All of the rug pads are too large for the rugs and so they get bunched up under the rugs and get very annoying, it was a constant battle. We would love to stay here again one day but do hope they are able to iron out these issues.
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4/10 Poor

paula f.

September at Serenbe

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We found the house very dark. it gets very little natural daylight, except very late in the aft. In just a few rooms. The result was it was always cool in the house and you have to run the heat too much. Downstairs bedroom gets NO heat. Laundry is in a wine room with no counter or place to hang clothes. Main BR mattress very lumpy and needs replacement. Second BR upstairs faces a wall so no light at all. Kitchen TV room sofa seats need filling. Kitch counter bar seats hard and uncomfortable. Plenty of hot water and kitchen fine. No comfortable seating outside to relax. Trees and growth need serious pruning to allow light.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Carmel Perfection

What an incredibly comfortable house with a great location. Walking into town was a breeze (a very hilly breeze, but enjoyable none the less) and Mission Trail was just steps away for great dog hikes. For the pet crowd, the house is perfect for dogs with safely enclosed front and back yards. The house was spotless and very welcoming when we arrived. Kitchen is fully equipped for serious cooks, towels all matched, and linens were fresh and well-chosen. Sanctuary Vacation Rentals were so responsive to any problems we had and they are extremely organized with how-to instructions and pertinent information that made the stay so smooth. The house is just a gem, the neighborhood is almost spooky quiet, and the proximity to trails and town makes for such relaxing and fun stay. Hope to come again soon.
Stayed 45 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rachelle F.

Peaceful getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a lovely time at Serenbe! The house was very well appointed and so cozy! I enjoyed having my coffee on the veranda every morning and looking at the beautiful landscaping. Would absolutely stay there again!
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8/10 Good

Laurie K.

3765 Serenbe - Overview

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our overall vacation experience was good. The house was walking distance to most all restaurants and the main activities in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The walk to the beach was longer but still doable. Our house was comfortable and in a quiet neighborhood with ease of travel by car to many points of interest.
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

3765 Serenbe was terrific

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice, quiet, private, well furnished. Everything was perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Carol P., Toronto, Canada

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

Serenbe Heaven

We enjoyed the house and the location very much. We would definitely return. One thing to note, the property management company was very slow to respond to a few issues we had, however, eventually things were resolved. Overall, a wonderful stay.
Stayed 47 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

suzi l.

Charming home in Carmel

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful, very clean, nice kitchen. Location was too far and too many hills to walk into town. My mother and husband went home a week early. I could never get yard lights to work in side and back yard. Had to use a flashlight for my pup to do his business in gorgeous backyard at night. TV in living room has a line down the screen (maybe tv needs repair), no dust pan, or swifters. 1 vacuum that is downstairs, need additional one upstairs would be nice. Infinity cable was excellent, many channels, great fireplaces and bbq grill. It's like living in the forrest. We really enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Great time

We had a wonderful time - daily walks to the beach! Love the home and especially the fireplace - very cozy ! One comment - the neighbor - northside - was very very noisy - their garage door went up and down in the middle of the night - it woke everyone up - not good! We tried to reach them but no one answered the door - I rated location low bc of this noise
Stayed 31 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Madeline F.

Perfect Home away from Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home met all expectations ~ great location, beautifully decorated and well appointed.
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10/10 Excellent

Debra J.

3765 Serenbe

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Serenbe home was great. The layout was perfect for entertaining and still cozy and comfortable for my husband and I to curl up in front of the fire. We had a great month in Carmel-by-the-Sea and would recommend this home to our friends and family. We will consider renting it again in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Dee C.

Excellent vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: having the 3rd bath downstairs was a very pleasant surprise & made this house perfect for our ever changing group of friends & families who came for a few days.

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

Perfect Carmel Getaway

So many wonderful aspects to this rental- where to begin?! To start, Serenbe felt like coming home. It's charming, warm, picturesque and just all around lovely. The location is wonderful, quaint Carmel neighborhood, but minutes walking distance from a busting shopping and restaurant strip, and also walking distance to the gorgeous beach! The decor inside is so well done, you don't feel like you're in a vacation rental, you feel like you're in your own wonderful home away from home. The kitchen is really well stocked to cook in, which we did quite a few times, and also experienced some amazing restaurants in town. I really enjoyed all of the artwork and photography in this home, too, was unique/worldly and beautiful. Other features we enjoyed were two fireplaces inside the home and another fireplace in the private back area with a table and chairs that makes for a cozy and romantic setting for wine and apps or a meal, too. There were two of us here, but definitely seems large enough for multiple couples or families- honestly would love to go back with more people, also! On top of the fantastic home and amenities, the weather was great, and we really enjoyed all of the offerings the location had to offer. We did some hiking in Big Sur, wine tasting in Carmel Valley, massages and an entire day of relaxing at Refuge Day Spa, felt like locals in the downtown area on Main Street steps from the home, and really enjoyed simply walking the neighborhood to the beach, and little trails minutes from the home, too. Whoever owns this home, well done and thank you so much for the amazing stay. Memories for a lifetime.

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