Cottage vacation rentals in Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Popular amenities for Carmel-by-the-Sea cottage rentals
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Cottage in Santa Cruz
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 382 reviewsSea Otter Cottage in Santa Cruz!
Feb 22 – Mar 1
Cottage in Santa Cruz
4.77 out of 5 average rating, 69 reviewsRicketts' Retreat
Mar 23 – 30
Cottage in Morgan Hill
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 97 reviewsPrivate Entrance Suite with Vineyard Views
Jan 14 – 21
Cottage in Santa Cruz
4.73 out of 5 average rating, 390 reviewsWalktosurf/beach/coffee PleasurePt Surf Cottage
Nov 25 – Dec 2
Cottage in Carmel Valley
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 61 reviewsCottage charm in the Santa Lucia Mountains
Jun 1 – 8
Cottage in Carmel Valley
4.75 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviewsTwo Bungalows, heated swim spas, gated property
Mar 30 – Apr 6
Cottage rentals with free parking
Cottage in Carmel
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 266 reviewsCalla Lilly Cottage
Nov 22 – 29
Cottage in Santa Cruz
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 203 reviewsSeabright Retreat: Walk to the Beach & Boardwalk
Jan 11 – 18
Cottage in Watsonville
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviewsMonterey Bay Tuscan-Style Art Studio
Oct 28 – Nov 4
Cottage in Santa Cruz
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 303 reviews1929 Spanish Casita With Bicycles For Two
Sep 30 – Oct 7
Cottage in Capitola
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 226 reviews62 steps to sand - Capitola village beach cottage
May 8 – 15
Cottage in Santa Cruz
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviewsRelaxing Modern Home|Chefs Kitchen|Private Patio
Sep 10 – 17
Cottage in Santa Cruz
4.77 out of 5 average rating, 419 reviewsBeautiful Home in Pleasure Point
Aug 7 – 14
Cottage in Aptos
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 194 reviewsSpruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach
Jul 13 – 20
Pet-friendly cottage rentals
Cottage in Santa Cruz
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviewsCottage At Pleasure Point & Capitola Village
May 9 – 16
Cottage in Scotts Valley
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 214 reviewsRyder Rancheria Cottage, Fido, Hiking, Disc Golf
Aug 2 – 9
Cottage in Pacific Grove
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviewsRomantic and Charming Getaway Cottage in P.G.
Jun 29 – Jul 6
Cottage in Carmel-by-the-Sea
4.74 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviewsNewly remodeled Carmel D'ntown Cottage - Ocean Ave
Aug 24 – 31
Cottage in Seaside
4.65 out of 5 average rating, 17 reviewsMonterey Bay Cottage
Sep 29 – Oct 6
Cottage in Carmel-by-the-Sea
4.73 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviewsVintage River Cottage- Carmel River Inn 40
Aug 20 – 27
Cottage in Capitola
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 80 reviewsArchitectural Gem in Capitola
Sep 16 – 23
Cottage in Carmel Valley
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviewsThe Summer House, Camp Carmel Valley
May 25 – Jun 1
Quick stats about cottage rentals in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Total rentals
10 properties
Wifi availability
10 properties include access to wifi
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace
Family-friendly rentals
10 properties are a good fit for families
Total number of reviews
470 reviews
Nightly prices starting at
$180 before taxes and fees
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