Summary:
Renovated in 2024/2025, Tranquil Retreat offers Santa Lucia Mountain views, a covered heated patio, outdoor kitchen, putting green, and peaceful gardens near downtown Carmel. A quiet residential getaway: maximum 8 overnight guests, 10 people total, and 3 vehicles, with no exceptions. No parties or events. Quiet hours are 9 PM–7 AM. Please read the property rules and exterior-monitoring disclosures before booking.
The Space:
This renovated Carmel home combines classic charm with comfortable indoor and outdoor spaces for a quiet residential stay.
The covered patio offers mountain views, dining seating for 10, three ceiling heaters, and an outdoor kitchen with grill, side burner, refrigerator, and ice maker. Enjoy the recessed 75-inch TV during daytime hours at a considerate volume. The putting green, cornhole, lawn games, and peaceful gardens offer places to relax.
Inside, the well-equipped kitchen includes bar seating for five, with separate dining seating for eight. Four bedrooms feature luxury mattresses, quality linens, down pillows and duvets, TVs, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Two bedrooms open onto a Zen garden. The living and dining areas feature hardwood floors, classic Carmel-style ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace.
We welcome approved pets. Please contact us before booking; a pet fee applies, and most stays are limited to one dog unless otherwise approved.
This home is intended for quiet residential enjoyment. Seating and amenities do not increase the absolute occupancy or vehicle limits. Please review the rules under Other things to note before booking.
Guest Access:
Guests have access to the home and available outdoor living spaces, except the owner’s closet in the garage. The disconnected firepit is unavailable. Maximum 3 vehicles total, including visitors, in designated on-property parking only. No exceptions and no parking on N. Mesa Drive.
The Neighborhood:
Located just minutes from downtown Carmel, the home offers a peaceful residential setting while still being close to restaurants, shopping, beaches, golf courses, and wine tasting.
The neighborhood is primarily made up of full and part time residents, creating a quiet and relaxing atmosphere that feels tucked away while remaining conveniently located near everything Carmel has to offer.
Getting Around:
Downtown Carmel, beaches, restaurants, golf, and Carmel Valley are nearby. A Tesla charger is available in the garage. Parking is limited to 3 guest/visitor vehicles total in designated on-property spaces; larger vehicles must fit safely without blocking access. No street overflow or parking on N. Mesa Drive.
Other Things to Note:
TRANQUIL RETREAT PROPERTY RULES — PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING
OCCUPANCY AND PARKING — NO EXCEPTIONS
Maximum 8 registered overnight guests and 10 people total on the property at any time, including visitors and children. Daytime visitors require advance written approval and must leave by 9 PM. No unregistered overnight guests. Maximum 3 guest/visitor vehicles total, parked only in designated on-property spaces. No street overflow, parking on N. Mesa Drive, blocked access, or neighboring-property parking. These limits cannot be increased by an owner, manager, co-host, or guest.
NO PARTIES OR EVENTS
No weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, organized welcome events, DJs, bands, or other event use, even within the occupancy limit. Quiet meals and ordinary residential activities are welcome within these rules.
QUIET HOURS: 9 PM–7 AM
Keep sound considerate at all times. No amplified outdoor music, shouting, or disruptive activity. During quiet hours, turn off outdoor music and TV audio; move conversations indoors if audible off the property. Respond promptly to management about noise concerns.
MONTEREY COUNTY NOISE REQUIREMENTS
Guests must comply with Monterey County Code Chapter 10.60, including sections 10.60.030 and 10.60.040. The full ordinance, including its measurement methods and exceptions, governs. Our house quiet hours and conduct rules also apply. A monitor reading or alert alone does not establish a legal violation.
LIGHTING AND EQUIPMENT
Backyard and patio lights, including covered-patio recessed lights, must be off by 9 PM. Do not override timers. Required front-entry and walkway safety lighting may remain on. The disconnected firepit is unavailable.
EXTERIOR CAMERAS AND SOUND-LEVEL MONITORING
Exterior Ring cameras monitor the front door, side/secondary parking area, exterior gate/access area, and garage/front parking area. There are no interior cameras. Exterior Minut devices measure sound levels and duration; they do not record conversations or audio. Digital sound-level displays help guests manage volume. Management reviews concerns about occupancy, parking, and noise in context. Do not cover, disconnect, relocate, or disable monitoring equipment.
GUEST ACKNOWLEDGMENT
After booking, we send these property-specific rules in the booking conversation and ask you to confirm your overnight guest count, maximum daytime headcount, vehicle count, and agreement to comply. Please share the rules with everyone in your group. These are house rules, not HOA rules. They do not change the booking platform’s cancellation or refund terms. If your plans do not fit, contact us before booking.
We manage the home personally and are available before, during, and after your stay to help you enjoy Carmel while respecting our neighbors.
Interaction with Guests:
We self-manage the home to provide guests with a more personalized experience and quick communication throughout their stay. Guests will receive a private key code prior to arrival for easy self check-in, and we are always available by call or text to help with any questions, recommendations, or concerns.