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River Retreat: Beautiful 4 Bed River Front w Hot Tub

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8208 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

River Retreat: Beautiful 4 Bed River Front w Hot Tub

Summary:
Welcome to Carmel Valley's River Retreat!!

Conveniently located near Carmel Valley Village Restaurants and Wineries, hiking in Garland Park, and world renowned Spa and Wine tasting at Bernardus.

Guests are welcomed to the property by a park like setting with stunning mountain views, a one acre, river front lot and a 2243 square foot four (4) bedroom home with enclosed courtyard, hot tub, foosball, pool table and large back deck.

The Space:
Imagine stepping into your backyard at night, looking up at the stars and breathing in the sensuous, earthy fragrance that forests give off in the dark. The mood is surreal, and there’s the sound of rushing water – of a river winding and cascading through the oak and willow trees right behind your private country home. Here at Carmel Valley’s River Retreat, this is precisely what life can offer you.

The single-level home sits on one acre of private riverfront land and enjoys breathtaking mountain views, modern amenities (including a game room), and proximity to excellent restaurants, shops, and wineries in Carmel Valley Village. Within a few minutes’ drive, find yourself hiking the trails at Garland Ranch Regional Park or indulging in a world-class spa treatment at Bernardus.

Enter the home through an enclosed courtyard, where a small fountain welcomes you into an atmosphere of peace amid nature and simple luxuries. In the living room, a vaulted white ceiling shelters a chic brick fireplace and two square-paned sliding doors that open onto an immense back deck with a hot tub and barbecue grill. Entertain friends and family, or feel content letting blissful hours pass on one of the outdoor chaise lounges that sit in the grass facing Carmel River.

The backyard has direct access to the living room, the kitchen, and the primary bedroom suite. So, after a full day communing with the outdoors and spending quality time with your loved ones, you can easily wind down for the night, turning on a fireplace and slipping into a plush king bed with luxurious linens.

Paradise awaits.



A circular driveway greets guests who then enter the property through an enclosed courtyard and double wide doors.

Carmel Valley's River Retreat's living room has a spacious and airy floor plan with vaulted, open beamed ceiling, great for relaxing or entertaining. A 65” UHD SMART TV provides your media experience.

Beautiful, paned sliding doors frame the brick fireplace, opening onto the 1000+ square foot back deck, perfect for entertaining or just sitting and enjoying the day, large back yard and Carmel River. Plentiful seating, a swinging love seat and new gas grill round out the back deck.

The Master suite provides a warm King Bed with luxury linens, an en suite bathroom, large walk-in closet and also provides access to the back deck and yard.

Carmel Valley's River Retreat kitchen opens to the back deck, conveniently close to the gas bbq grill, a Traeger Smoker/Grill and Hot Tub. A workstation for those who must work remotely is located by the sliding door.

A game / media room, with a large UHD TV, iFit Stationary bicycle and Foosball table may be entered from the kitchen or living room.

Carmel Valley's River Retreat also offers two bed rooms that may be made up as King Beds or two XL Twin beds. A second full bath may be accessed from the hallway. This home also offers a two (2) car garage with ample additional parking spaces.


Your hosts have provided the services of Carmel Coast Estate, Inc a locally owned and operated full service Real Estate and Property Management company. Your Property Managers are available by cellular phone, text messaging and email during your visit.

Here at Carmel Coast Estate, we take every measure to ensure the cleanliness of our fully furnished homes. We clean our homes with hospital grade, environmentally friendly, pet & child safe cleaning solutions. Our primary cleaning agent kills 99.99% of all pathogens known to man. As a Sanitizer, it kills 99.99% of common bacteria, As a Virucide it kills 99.99% of viruses, ranging from Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2, Influenza A2, CV1 through 19, Ebola, HBV and HIV-1, Hepatitis C.

County of Monterey Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate # TBD

Monterey County Ordnance requires we collect Transient Occupancy Tax equal to 10.5% of rent. Some Vacation Rental websites do not support collection of T.O.T. In those cases, the Tax must be paid directly to Property Manager prior to or upon arrival for all Rentals shorter than 30 Days.

In order to maintain proper security for owners, guests and contractors, the exterior of this property has electronic surveillance equipment and the property owners may conduct monitoring and surveillance activities.

The deployment of electronic surveillance is limited to locations that do not violate the reasonable expectations
of privacy. Electronic surveillance shall not be implemented in situations where confidential or sensitive
information is likely to be recorded and distinguishable. Electronic surveillance shall not be installed inside
the home; however, doors to the exterior may be covered by electronic surveillance.

Monthly rental rates are discounted to reflect that guests booking reservations of more than 28 days are required to pay Gas, Electric and Water Utilities in addition to the quoted rental rate.

Carmel Coast Estate specializes in Real Estate Sales, Luxury Vacation Rentals, Long Term Rental and Home Watch Services in Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Monterey and Seaside.

The Neighborhood:
Should you travel inland from California's scenic Highway One on  Carmel Valley Road, you will arrive at the charming, provincial Carmel Valley Village. The sun always shines here, and Carmel Valley Village is home to a handful of excellent bistro-style restaurants that offer outdoor dining. A dozen or so local winery tasting rooms are clustered here within walking distance of each other. Garland Ranch Regional Park offers dozens of miles of dog friendly hiking and equestrian trails.

Only twelve miles away, the village of Carmel-by-the-Sea charms visitors with forested streets and the old English inspired architecture of Hugh Comstock that looks as if it would be at home in the pages of a Fairy Tale. Carmel City Beach is famous for its beautiful white-sand, dog-friendly beach and surfing. The performing arts are alive and well, with concerts and plays at the Golden Bough Theatre, Sunset Center and outdoor Forest Theatre. Dare we mention the hundreds of shops, art galleries and restaurants? The historic Carmel Mission offers daily tours. Point Lobos State Park, offers miles of hiking trails. It’s rich underwater habitat is often referred to as the crown jewel of the State Park system.

Property manager

Carmel Coast Estate Property Management

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2243 sq ft (208 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Carmel Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Heller Estate Organic Vineyards - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bernardus Winery Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Garland Ranch Regional Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca - 18 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 30 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corral De Tierra Country Club - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Linda - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Trailside Cafe & Beer Garden - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lodge Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Corkscrew Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Retreat: Beautiful 4 Bed River Front w Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Retreat: Beautiful 4 Bed River Front w Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Retreat: Beautiful 4 Bed River Front w Hot Tub?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Retreat: Beautiful 4 Bed River Front w Hot Tub located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Carmel Valley Community Park, Heller Estate Organic Vineyards, and Talbotts Vineyards. Chock Rock Vineyard Tasting Room and Boekenoogen Winery Tasting Room are also within 3 mi (5 km).

River Retreat: Beautiful 4 Bed River Front w Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
Thank you will def be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

Liked: Cleanliness
River Retreat excellent stay
We really enjoyed our stay. Marco was very helpful with the check in process. I will say it was a little out of the way to have to check in person to the Coast Estate in Monterey, so an online signature might be more efficient in future, otherwise, the place was clean, beautiful, and we really appreciated all of the little details that went above and beyond (full stocked kitchen supplies, coffee bar, the pet supplies, and the wine and smores were all great!)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Stay!
Property was perfect for our weekend away. Super clean, well equipped, personal touches, and right on the creek! Our host was super responsive and helpful. We’ll definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large space and well stocked
Went here for our annual girls trip. 8 of us stayed and the space was very comfortable for all of us. The kitchen was well stocked and we were able to cook meals easily. They also left us a bottle of wine, chocolates and a fully stocked coffee bar which was so nice and helpful. We really enjoyed the fire pit, hot tub, and pool table it made us feel like we were really of vacation with all the extra touches. I had a question about the air unit and extra propane for the firepit and the property manager answered my call and questions right away. Also the beds and couches were very clean and comfortable. Even though you are in the valley it was easy to get Ubers if we did not want to drive. The only thing from the listing that I thought we would have easier access to the river but it actually was a steep walk down and not really right there or able to sit next too but could of just been the season or the new vegetation growth and did not affect our stay at all. I would highly reccommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home for our family!
Our family had a wonderful stay at this Carmel Valley home! My husband and I went on vacation with our two adult kids and their spouses, a 4-year old grandchild and a dog for 4 nights. The house more than accommodated all of us, had lots of great indoor and outdoor visiting spaces, a well-stocked kitchen since we cooked all our meals there, activities to keep us all occupied, and comfy places to read and take naps. The beautiful backyard was a highlight, surrounded by nature, a hammock, hot tub and a fire pit for roasting marshmallows and keeping warm in the cooler nights. It was a fun, relaxing, rejuvenating long weekend for us all!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house near river
Great place to stay—wonderful house
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The backyard area of the house was beautiful, as was the interior. Very peaceful, and the hosts were completely responsive and proactive. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend on our way to Napa Valley
Wonderful stay for our Easter long weekend getaway!! Enjoyed everything about this property. Perfect for the 6 of us. The kitchen was amazing in layout and we never felt like we were stepping on one another. Hot tub was a special bonus. Located close to everything! If in the area again, would definitely stay here!! Thank you for a beutiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S., Kernville CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, Clean and Comfortable!
Our family of 7 was in town for a wedding. The house very comfortable with plenty of room to hang out, eat, etc. The kitchen was well stocked and very clean. Our adult children and spouses appreciated the king sized beds and enjoyed the hot tub and shuffleboard. It’s a beautiful and peaceful setting. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
2023 Winter Holiday
The River Front Property in Carmel Valley couldn't have been a more perfect house and location for our holiday with our young adult children, their partners and my in-laws who are in their 80's. The home was spacious so everyone (all 8 of us) had plenty of room to spread out, the beds were all extremely comfortable and the showers had great water pressure. The house appeared to have been recently remodeled and was spotless. The backyard was an absolute dream with a jacuzzi, barbecue, smoker, gorgeous trees and plenty of comfortable chairs along the river. There was also an enclosed courtyard for our small dog which made bringing our beloved pet easy. The kitchen was a pleasure to cook in and we had plenty of space to play games, including foosball and billiards. The location was also conveniently located to Big Sur, Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Lastly, the check in process was easy and very thorough. I'm sure we'll rent this accommodation again and I will definitely recommend to my friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving
Great home in a perfect location to enjoy the best of Carmel Valley and the coast. We had a family Thanksgiving and there was everything you might need to cook up a great meal. Enjoyed by all ages from 1-68! Hope to come back again. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hideaway Haven
This property was absolutely gorgeous and very well maintained. Tucked away in Carmel valley and nestled up against the Carmel river. Already planning my next trip
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teddi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
We had a wonderful time staying here. The house was perfect for our family of 7 adults and 2 little ones. It was a quite, peaceful property. The beds were comfy, and the house was spacious. Overall, we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reeds Wedding Trip
We stayed in Carmel Valley for our son’s wedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taz H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Great place right on the river. Used the hot tub ! Thanks nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Property had all the amenities you could need and more. The beds we’re comfortable and the living areas great for family time. The backyard was great for cornhole, frisbee and a glass of wine in the evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S., OAKLAND

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property!!
Our stay at the Carmel River Retreat was fantastic! We were in Carmel Valley for a friend's wedding. There were six of staying in the house. The house is beautiful, spotless and had every amenity that one could possibly need. It was wonderful to wake up in the morning, make our coffee and sit out on the deck listening to the birds chirping, the relaxing sound of the river that is directly behind the house and greeting our day before our various activities. When we walked into the house, there was a detailed binder with information about the house, as well as, a bottle of wine and chocolates. There was also a basket with items to make s'mores by the fire pit. Such thoughtful gestures! Marco was our Guest Services Coordinator and was extremely helpful. He let us borrow his personal steamer for the weekend, which came in handy for our wedding guest attire. Marco texted me a few hours after we checked into the house to make sure that everything was ok and to let me know to text him if we had any issues/questions during our stay. When we stopped by the office on the day we arrived, Ramona was delightful and welcoming! We all commented at the end of our stay that we wished we had a couple more days just to hang out and relax as the house was so conducive to relaxing. We were quite busy with wedding activities at Bernardus Lodge and Spa that is less than five minutes from the house. We hope to stay at this property again in the future! Cheers!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had everything we needed
The house was beautiful, spacious, and we had a great time with the grill and hot tub and foosball etc. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Home
Great location and beautiful home perfect for a group. The flowing river behind the property is ver relaxing to hear. Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamii P., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Carmel Valley River Home
4 couples for a relaxing getaway. Great home to visit and catch up. The river was rolling from all the rain and it was beautiful and sounded fantastic. Loved everything about this place! Great spot for valley weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kent F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property but challenging check-in
Accurately described in the listing. One slider door in back was broken (did not lock). Did not receive access code until after 4:00 pm checkin time. We were waiting in the rain. Calls went to voicemail. Finally may daughter on her phone was able to get the code from the manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larisa R., PALO ALTO

Liked: Cleanliness
Best weekend in a long time!
We were very happy with the house. The beds were very comortable, the house was clean. The thoughtful accomodations, including the bottle of wine and smoes ingidiens left for us, made us feel welcome. We had a wondeful time, enjoying the house and beautulf yard and it's visitors - turkey family was visiting in the morning. We are sure, we'll come again next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet M., Culver City

Liked: Cleanliness
The best host and place ever!
This was the best getaway experience ever! The location was amazing! So beautiful! And the home is new, equipped with more conveniences and dishes that you can possibly use! The backyard is wide open spaces. The whole place was perfect for my mothers 94th birthday! It was equipped for my mother as well as my 2 year old granddaughter! We had 4 generations of fun! The hosts were also the most communicative, responsive and understanding I've ever met. They make sure your stay is wonderful. I cannot say enough good things about this place. We will definitely be going back here if it's available. If you're looking for a place in this area, I strongly recommend this getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

dan s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lack of air conditioning during hot summer stay was problematic
We have stayed at hundreds of vacation rentals and I have never given a poor review until now. We had initially planned a 5 nite family reunion at this property. My wife and I arrived, and the outside temp was 100+ and interior was 90 degrees. We turned on the air conditioning, but the side of the house w/ the 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms didn't cool off. I called the property management company rep, who verbally shrugged ("there is no A/C in the bedrooms but there are some fans"). I pointed out that the VRBO ad title said ""4/2 house with air conditioning" and nothing in the property description mentioned that the bedrooms/baths had no A/C (the management company has since revised the VRBO ad). After discussing w/ our adult kids, they decided to wait a few days to come to the property when the weather (forecast) was expected to cool off and the bedroom temps were expected to be bearable (my grandson is 1 years old and a baby can't nap in a 90 degree bedroom). So our family reunion was unfortunately and unexpectedly shortened. I raised the issue to Susie, who is the property management owner, and she simply didn't respond, which (as a former VRBO rental owner in Yosemite) I found appalling. So zero stars for customer service/responsiveness and for false advertising (though they have since changed the vrbo ad). Besides that, its a nice house. There is a smores kit and firepit that we enjoyed. There is a coffee station that is well stocked. It's about a 15+ minute drive to Carmel proper and the beach. There's some local Carmel Valley grocery stores and restaurants. But I would avoid this rental place during hot weather until they add A/C to the other side of the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, relaxing, comfortable
The home was welcoming, the house was spacious & everyone was able to be together without feeling squeezed in! The house was perfect for 7 people & gathering spaces, kitchen, dining and living room could fit everyone. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022