This vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Carmel Valley Community Park and Heller Estate Organic Vineyards. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
Carmel Valley Community Park - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
Bernardus Winery Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
Garland Ranch Regional Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca - 20 min drive - 9.6 miles
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
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
River Retreat: 4B RiverFront Hot Tub 30 Night Min
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.
This exclusive residence requires a 30-night minimum stay
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.
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.
Other Things to Note: 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 vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.
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
Electric car charging station
Garden
Unit size: 2,243 square feet
Policies
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
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Carmel Valley, close to Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course, Bernardus Winery Tasting Room, and Folktale Winery and Vineyards. You'll also find Carmel Valley Community Park and Heller Estate Organic Vineyards within a short drive.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
Yes, there is electric car charging available.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
What do couples enjoy most about River Retreat: 4B RiverFront Hot Tub 30 Night Min?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen along with a garden.
Does River Retreat: 4B RiverFront Hot Tub 30 Night Min have a hot tub?
Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is 14.6 mi away (23 minutes by car). Another top airport is Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is located 18.8 mi away (27-minute drive).
Are there rooms with balconies at River Retreat: 4B RiverFront Hot Tub 30 Night Min?
Yes, every accommodation at River Retreat: 4B RiverFront Hot Tub 30 Night Min comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.
River Retreat: 4B RiverFront Hot Tub 30 Night Min Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Marilynn G., Pacific Grove, CA
Jan 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas holiday
This property provided many activities for two families to enjoy and enough space so people were not on top of one another
Marilynn G.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela R.
Nov 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
Thank you will def be back!
Angela R.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Janice L.
Nov 10, 2024
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!)
Janice L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Grace G.
Oct 28, 2024
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!
Grace G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah C.
Oct 15, 2024
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.
Sarah C.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jill Z.
Jun 26, 2024
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!
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!
Dawn
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen B.
Apr 25, 2024
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.
Karen B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lori S., Kernville CA
Mar 3, 2024
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!
Lori S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen B.
Jan 4, 2024
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.
Karen B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary L.
Dec 1, 2023
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
Mary L.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nadia C.
Sep 19, 2023
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
Nadia C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Teddi M.
Sep 13, 2023
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.
Teddi M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brian R.
Sep 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Reeds Wedding Trip
We stayed in Carmel Valley for our son’s wedding.
Brian R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Taz H.
Aug 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Great place right on the river. Used the hot tub !
Thanks nice place
Taz H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
Jul 22, 2023
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.
Jennifer S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Barbara S., OAKLAND
Jul 11, 2023
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!
Barbara S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sam L.
Apr 4, 2023
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!
Sam L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Evan J.
Mar 13, 2023
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!
Evan J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jamii P., United States
Mar 5, 2023
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.
Jamii P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Kent F.
Jan 14, 2023
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.
Kent F.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Larisa R., PALO ALTO
Oct 28, 2022
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.
Larisa R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Janet M., Culver City
Oct 16, 2022
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!
Janet M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
4/10 Poor
dan s.
Oct 1, 2022
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.