Beachfront vacation rentals in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Amazing stay! Perfect location. The bikes were a fun way to get around. House was very clean and modern. Hosts quick to respond to questions. Best air bnb I’ve ever stayed in. I would give more than 5 stars if I could!!

Overall a great stay! Clean, nice unit! Great host.

Erin’s place was perfect for our family. It is very comfortable, had amazing amenities (bikes, games, hot tub, nice backyard for the kids, tv, etc), easy parking, and the location is right where we love to be. I would move in if I could 😁

We stayed at Ovr’s for a gals weekend and it was a perfect mix of relaxing at home with the hot tub and walking down to the ocean. A close drive or Uber ride to local restaurants, bars and cafes. Would definitely stay here again!!

We loved our stay here! It was cozy and perfect, would definitely stay again. The bed was very comfortable, off street parking was convenient, excellent location, full kitchen to cook anything you need, and a bonus outdoor tub which was unique. Phillip was an excellent host and we left with very happy memories. Thank you again!

We were happy with our stay for 2 nights. Great spot, great location, you can see the ocean from the window. Very quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Very clean and pleasant inside. The bed was super comfortable so we got some good sleep. The hot tub was nice and hot. Really cool bathroom design on the walls. Love that they provided robes and other thoughtful touches. It did get chilly but the space heater helped. Bring ear plugs if you’re a light sleeper because you can hear the people upstairs but it wasn’t a big deal for us and it’s understandable. Would recommend this place to others.

Matthew is a great host. It was very easy to park in front of his property and the check in process was straightforward. His place is private and away from the crowd while it is only 10 mins of beautiful walk along the coast to get to the boardwalk. I'd stay at his place again when I visit Santa Cruz. Highly recommend!

This was a great place to stay. Everything was as described. Will definitely stay here again next time we go to Santa Cruz

Sara was the one of the most welcoming and generous Airbnb hosts we’ve ever had. The home was immaculately clean, her instructions were detailed and gave us all the info we needed, her communication with us was kind and prompt, the hot tub was clean and cozy. Sara gave us lots of referrals for local shops and restaurants, and she provided a thoughtful welcome gift. We were also impressed with/grateful for Sara allowing our dogs to relax on the couches! We were particularly appreciative that Sara was completely understanding about/accommodating of our reactive dog, which put us at ease and helped us enjoy our stay. The neighborhood was quiet and cute, and we were very close to a beach for our dogs. Thank you Sara for an excellent weekend getaway! We can’t recommend you and your home enough!

Confortable cozy place with a beautiful patio. Very close to the beach and restaurants. Quiet neighborhood. We loved our time in this cottage and would definitely come back again!

Ian was communicative and super accommodating during a hard time for my family. Very much appreciated.

We had a fantastic family getaway and did not want to leave; we will definitely book again. The location is absolutely perfect, the house is exactly as described, super clean, fully stocked, and very comfortable. Ann was great and super responsive....5 stars all the way around.

Jeremy’s place was great for a weekend getaway with a few friends! The location was great, plenty of parking and space to spread out inside the house and in the backyard. The koi pond was lovely and relaxing, I felt like I was at a spa! Jeremy was very responsive and answered our questions ahead of time. The kitchen had everything you need to cook, with oil and spices available. We walked to Verve coffee multiple times and it was easy to get to Capitola and Santa Cruz. It was a comfortable spot and a lovely stay!

Beautiful property, very dog friendly, location was unbelievable. House was stocked with everything you need, snacks, drinks, food, etc... Highly recommend this place

Laura’s place was spot on for our short stay. Beach was a stones throw away, which is where the kids wanted to spend their time. The place was perfect, it was clean, spacious, and well equipped. Detailed instructions for the apartment to go alongside the stay and useful local information.

Great place! Location is perfect for the boardwalk. The host was super accommodating. Fast internet for working remotely. Kitchen had everything we needed for a week. Would stay here again!

My family had a wonderful time staying at Joanne's place in Seascape! This was a Christmas gift for my parents, and they absolutely loved it. The location is fantastic—just a short walk to the beach, and you can see the ocean from the condo. The space was very comfortable for our group of five adults, with room to relax in the living room and eat together at the dining table. The kitchen was relatively well-stocked, which made it easy to prepare meals. One standout feature was the projector, which was a great addition for movie nights. The only downside was that the WiFi connection for the projector was a bit spotty. Joanne was super helpful and accommodating throughout our stay, making sure we had everything we needed. We look forward to staying here again in the future!

Where do I start ... I tried to escape the fires in LA as I live in Calabasas, right over the hill from Malibu. Bad air and smoke had me congested and coughing, so I took off up north to breathe. I got so sick, went to the emergency clinic near by in Santa Cruz , and had caught Influenza A that was headed towards pneumonia. I was stuck in David's beautiful space, but looking out at the water helped me heal. I never made it to the beach, but can say that David is the best host ever! Fortunately, the condo was avail, and I stayed a few more days until I could have someone drive me back home. I want to come back when I can take advantage of everything the area has to offer. But wow, David is the best host ever! Holly

We stay at Seascape a couple of times a year, we love the location: beautiful beach walks, pools and hot tubs, walk to the market, and then just a quick drive to Capitola, downtown Santa Cruz, or even the boardwalk. This particular rental was lovely and very homey. The beds are comfortable, the bathrooms are clean, the kitchen is well appointed, there are two nice balconies- one with a great table that is perfect for cocktails or coffee. There are two pullout couches, which made the living room so fun to watch movies with the teenagers. More than anything, we appreciated the very accommodating host, who was kind enough to let us check in early so that we could leave our bags while we went shopping downtown. It was really a lovely stay. I recommend both Seascape, and this particular rental, very highly.

The Seascape villa was very beautiful and comfortable in a place we really love to visit. Would love to come back and stay again.

Our priority was proximity to the beach and this home was perfect for that. Erin was proactive and available for any questions. I would return!

Staying at Seascape was the perfect kid-friendly vacation. The pool was easy to access from our condo and the views were beautiful. The condo's set-up with two bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs and a half bath downstairs was great for our family of 5. The private beach was beautiful - we saw otters, whales, and my son found two perfect sand dollars walking down the beach. It was a little bit of a trek to get down to the beach with three little kids and all the beach gear, but once we were there no one wanted to leave. Several near-by restaurants were delicious, especially the newly opened Dos Pescados. It was fairly easy to get into Santa Cruz too, but we did have to time traffic or it would double the drive time (to almost 45 minutes).

Fantastic secluded condo community. The unit is right on the beach with a big picture window looking out on the Pacific with ever-present sounds of the surf. One of the best places for a quiet family vacation. Monterey/Cannery Row/Aquarium are only a 20-munite drive. Would stay there again.

The place is great! Beautiful location and great access to private beach. It’s one room as described, equipped kitchen and dining. Although it says for 4 people, 2 people have to use the sofas to sleep. Good for couple and 2 children. I would definitely recommend this place and location.