The Vagabond's House

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An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by greenery and a building with a staircase.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board

King Bed, Courtyard, Electric Fireplace | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board

Overview
Rooms
Location
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Exceptional

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi

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4th and Dolores, Carmel, CA, 93921

Place, 17-Mile Drive
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Carmel Plaza
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Carmel Beach
‪11 min walk‬
Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

398 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Studio, Kitchen, Garden Area

Exceptional

398 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
Free WiFi

Queen Bed, Patio, Ground Floor, Garden Entrance

Garden view
215 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
Free WiFi

King Bed, Courtyard, Electric Fireplace

269 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Upstairs Queen Courtyard View, Not Pet Friendly

Exceptional

215 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
Free WiFi

A desk with a lamp and a clock, positioned near a window with a view of trees.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

409 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Superior King + Twin + Twin

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

409 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Carmel

The Vagabond's House places you in Northwest Carmel, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza. This 13-room, 4-star bed & breakfast has free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

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What's nearby

17-Mile Drive - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Carmel Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Carmel Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Carmel Mission Basilica - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

Monterey Station - 17 min drive
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪Carmel Bakery - ‬5 min walk
‪Chez Noir - ‬2 min walk
‪Vesuvio - ‬6 min walk
‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬5 min walk
‪Il Fornaio - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Vagabond's House

At The Vagabond's House, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and express check-out. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with concierge services, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls and pet-sitting services. Additional amenities include a terrace, a communal living room, and a picnic area.

Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 55-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels and Netflix. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer free toiletries and bathrobes. Refrigerators are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Pool
Hot tub
Pet friendly
Restaurant

$225 nightly

Jul 19 - Jul 20

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Water dispenser

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance

2 floors
4 buildings
Built in 1929
Communal living room
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

55-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
Netflix
Streaming services

Food and drink

Champagne service
Free bottled water
Refrigerator

Heating
Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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

This property requires guests planning to arrive with more than 2 total guests in their party to contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

This property welcomes pets for USD 30.00 per pet, per night
3 total pets
Pets may not be left unsupervised
Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Up to 2 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: noon
Minimum check-in age: 25

The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
There are no elevators.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Vagabond's House Inn Carmel

Vagabond's House Inn

Vagabond's House Carmel

Vagabond's House

Vagabond's House B&B Carmel

Vagabond's House B&B

The Vagabond's House Carmel

The Vagabond's House Bed & breakfast

The Vagabond's House Bed & breakfast Carmel

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Vagabond's House?

The Vagabond's House provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Vagabond's House?

As of Jul 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Vagabond's House on Jul 12, 2026 start from $528, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of The Vagabond's House?

This bed & breakfast is situated in Northwest Carmel within a short 11-minute walk of Carmel Beach and also 18 minutes on foot from 17-Mile Drive. You'll also find Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Vagabond's House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Vagabond's House include a casino?

No, The Vagabond's House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Vagabond's House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is The Vagabond's House a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this bed & breakfast include champagne service, premium bedding, and Netflix.

Are there hot tubs at The Vagabond's House?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Vagabond's House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

The Vagabond's House offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will The Vagabond's House allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Vagabond's House for a fee of USD 30.00 per pet, per night. The property also provides pet-sitting services and food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at The Vagabond's House?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Vagabond's House?

The closest major airport to The Vagabond's House is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is 5.7 mi away (9 minutes by car). Another top airport is Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is located 23.4 mi away (37-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Vagabond's House?

Yes, some guestrooms at this bed & breakfast offer either a furnished patio and a balcony/patio where guests can enjoy garden and courtyard views.

The Vagabond's House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Jul 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Cozy spot in a great location

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Jul 3, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We loved the area!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Jul 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great stay at the Vagabond. Easy walkability to beach and town. Lovely fire pit and waterfall in common area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Feb 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Carmel

Starting with the text, saying that we could check in anytime on arrival day, the whole stay was terrific.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pier

Jul 7, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was a perfect vacation spot got our needs. Our small dog loved it to.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Jul 3, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Overall I enjoyed my stay. The room was beautiful and it was walking distance from the downtown area/beach.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Jun 19, 2024

Nice

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

Verified

8/10 Good

Rita

May 5, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

It was a comfortable stay but for the price point I expected more. The breakfast was mediocre and the service folks were not friendly. Will not be staying here again.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Dec 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Better than the Ritz Carlton in San Francisco

Although this property does not have an onsite restaurant/ so no room service… I can honestly say this hotel has nicer accommodations than the Ritz Carlton in San Francisco!!! The bathroom was absolutely fantastic - huge stand alone bathtub, giant shower with a bench, heated floors!!! Separate toilet of course The room had its own Fireplace… beautiful and functional when it was cold and two very comfortable classy leather recliners to relax in after a day of walking around Carmel. I didn’t want to go back to our room at the Ritz it was so good. They also offer to deliver some fruit and croissants and coffee/tea/juice to your room in the morning. Just enough to help get you going. Great comforter/duvet and soft sheets… and the farm doors were so much fun and perfect for the weather. My kids loved to keep the top part open with the bottom closed and play in the courtyard with the beautiful water fountain and around the communal fireplace. Really great spot!! You won’t regret it.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

Verified

4/10 Poor

jinho

Jul 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

정말 예쁘고 친절하고 깨끗하고 훌륭한 숙소. 꼭 다시 갈 예정입니다.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Apr 16, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We LOVED staying here and didn’t want to leave!! It was quaint and quiet and the everything was so thoughtfully complete (breakfast, the room layout, check-in process, etc). The rooms were immaculate and newly renovated, the communication from the staff was top notch, and the service was incredible. Vagabond’s House is positioned closely to the “happenings” in Carmel, but far enough away where you weren’t disturbed or bothered. I’m a few words, this place is a little slice of Heaven. We LOVED our stay and cannot wait to come back!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tatsuro

Mar 30, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good enough, Superb

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

Verified

8/10 Good

Ellen

Jan 8, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property is quiet and quaint with a charming, somewhat old-fashioned design. The rooms surround a cobblestone courtyard with lots of greenery, an outside fireplace with a table and some very low-seating chairs. Technology was up-to-date with Wifi, big-screen TV, texting communication with staff and charging ports on the lamps. Breakfast was also very nice with fresh fruit and fresh bagels - as well as other options like cereal, eggs, cream cheese, jam, coffee and/or tea. The staff were mostly very helpful and friendly with the exception of one person (the manager/owner I think). What I didn't like was the inconvenient parking down a steep hill away from the property - and the lack of consideration for accessibility. There was no place to unload except on the steep hilly street - no mention of any of this on the website. For someone with disabilities, it was very challenging. The staff did offer to help with unloading, which was nice. But I would think twice about staying there if you are physically challenged. The cobblestone grounds make walking with a cane or walker very difficult.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichol

Aug 5, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super cool place!

One of the best converted motel/apartment inn's I've ever been to. Very well appointed, great service, and super hip without being snotty. Super close to everything you'll want in Carmel, but also feels a little off the beaten path.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 4, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I stayed here with my two teenage kids (ages 17 and 19) for 3 nights last week. I choose The Vagabond’s House after doing extensive research on places to stay in Carmel and I can truly say it was the best decision! It is a small quaint “inn” with a bed and breakfast feel. The courtyard and fire pit with garden and trickling fountain was an amazing spot to have coffee in the morning and wine in the afternoons. There is a self-serve barista in the “office” which is a charming room with fireplace and someone is always at the desk for any of your needs. Breakfast is brought to your room every morning at the time you choose. Wine, cheese and crackers start at 4:00 each afternoon. We stayed in Room 3 which is on the first floor right by the fountain which I could see and hear from my bed. No air conditioner, but we were very comfortable with the windows open at night. There was a king size bed with a twin with trundle in a window nook, perfect for the 3 of us. The bathroom was huge with a beautiful soaking tub and separate shower with heated tile floors. And along with all of these amazing things were Randall, Thomas and Ian, who were the ultimate hosts—so welcoming and friendly and someone always available to take care of your every need. I highly recommend and will definitely be back one day!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Mar 16, 2021

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

I received a text upon checking that said: Just checking in on how your stay went. Please reply back with a score of 1-10 (10 being excellent) and any notes we should be aware of. Have a wonderful day! -Guest Services I replied promptly with: 4. Thanks for checking in. It was below expectations for the price point to be honest. The room felt old and tired needing some maintenance or updating. The windows were old single paned windows that leaked cold air and several panes were cracked. The blinds did not keep the sunlight out in the morning even though I had them shut all the way. The mattress felt very old and I could feel springs through it and it sagged into the middle. The breakfast was nice but the tea was forgotten this morning but was brought the first day. Just didn't meet expectations for over $300 per night. Disappointing Never received a reply from anyone. Disappointed that a hotel asks for feedback to improve presumably and doesn’t even bother to even reply. I would avoid.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D

Oct 25, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our Second Stay in Carmel

I selected the Vagabond's House because it had the highest rating on Hotels.Com. The service was excellent; breakfast very good, and the room was immaculate. Only complaints: A bit noisy with people climbing stairs outside our window; parking was not too convenient, and the queen bed too small for the two of us. Overall, an excellent stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nov 12, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxurious but still cozy hotel great for long wknd

Amazing— my girlfriends have been going and staying here for past couple of heads and love it!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

MAmick

Oct 14, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This was the cutest little place in a quiet spot of Carmel. The staff was awesome...so friendly and helpful. We loved our short stay and will be back!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Oct 12, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location!!

Great location with fantastic staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 28, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fabulous place to stay, very quaint lovely room close to centrr

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

Verified

6/10 Okay

Kristle

Jun 24, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Room comfort

Beautiful hotel but horrible bed

The hotel was amazing, loved the location, courtyard with the fire pit, complimentary wine and cheese at 4pm every day and the staff was great. The only down fall was the bed, it had a huge dip in it and made the loudest noise everytime one of us moved. If they replaced the beds I would be back everytime I came to Carmel, but unfortunately the bed is so uncomfortable that our 2 night stay was quite sleepless.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

May 10, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Liked the breakfast, location, great comfortable bed. It had a kitchen, which we did not use. We would stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Jan 4, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pampered guests

We were pampered with breakfast in bed, cream sherry and a fire, and fresh fruit.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nov 18, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The receptionists are very nice and hospitable. The room is clean, big and modern. The location is quiet. If you need anything, just ask from the front desk. We will definitely stay at this hotel again! 總而言之，我非常推薦～

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Jessica

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Dorothy

10/10 Excellent

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