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Five Acre Retreat, Great Location!

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5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathrooms297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Carmel, CA
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

Carmel

With a stay at this vacation home in Carmel (Jack's Peak), you'll be a 5-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and 7 minutes from Monterey Bay. .This vacation home is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Cannery Row.

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Carmel Beach - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Cannery Row - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 9 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 16 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lalla Grill Del Monte - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 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.

Five Acre Retreat, Great Location!

Our special and spacious five-bed / five-bath ranch-style home is located on five-acres in the estate area of Carmel commonly known as Jacks Peak. Although secluded and quiet, it is conveniently and centrally situated between Carmel and Monterey. You will be just minutes from anywhere on the entire Monterey Peninsula, yet surrounded by majestic oak and pine trees, with a huge yard in which to play.

Built in the 40’s, remodeled in the 60’s and recently updated, this home is perfect for family vacations, corporate retreats, and other special occasions. It is a wonderful place to gather for a family reunion, anniversary or important birthday celebration.

If you are interested please be aware that our property, while centrally located, is surrounded by five-acre estates with neighbors who appreciate this unique natural setting. In consideration of our neighbors, we have limits on the size and nature of parties, loud music or noisy activities (especially outside) and on anything that may disrupt the neighborhood. The property is not a venue for large parties or events.

All five bedrooms have queen beds and each bedroom has its own bathroom with shower. The house sleeps 10 comfortably. There is ample floor space and we have a couple of airbeds and mats to accommodate more, especially children, if needed.

Amenities include a cozy hot tub for two on a large deck off the master bedroom, with a custom-built in-ground hot tub for larger groups just a few steps away. Croquet, basketball, badminton, volleyball, bocce ball and Frisbee equipment are all located on-site and there is plenty room to play. There is a large front lawn that is seasonally green when rain is available. There is also a large brick patio with tables, chairs and fireplace that can be used in the winter. No outside fires are permitted during fire season (generally April - Nov).

Both the large living room and master bedroom have fireplaces. The living room has a vintage piano, two sofas, two club chairs, a corner TV and stereo. The French doors in the living room open onto a welcoming, bright, brick-floor enclosed Lanai with skylights.

The dining room has a table that is made for eight but will easily seat 10. Many a family gathering has led to improvised (yet cramped) seating for up to 12. French doors lead to a large backyard deck, which features a large table with six chairs, a small table with two chairs, a built-in bench and two lounge chairs. There is a five-burner gas grill and two propane heaters.

Off the dining room is a modest fully stocked kitchen with a large work island and windows to the wooded backyard. There is also a kitchen nook (host to many beautiful sunrises), with a small dining table, bench and four chairs.

The four bedrooms on the main floor, the living room, dining room, and hallways all feature oak hardwood floors. The kitchen floor is refinished fir. Area rugs are mostly oriental. Each bedroom has an attached bathroom, with shower.

The daylight downstairs has recently been renovated with new carpet and tile. It features a large, bright bedroom with a built-in desk and views of the garden, a bathroom, small 11 X 13 play area and laundry facilities.


Keywords: House, family
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private furnished patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Piano
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Used towels go in laundry chute above stairs. Please close all windows & doors and turn off heat.
Please leave a note if house is out of supplies. Thanks!!

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Not child proof for safety

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 Registration Number VR240002

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Five Acre Retreat, Great Location! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful and relaxing stay in this beautiful, charming and spacious home. It was the perfect spot for our large family attending a wedding in Monterey. The home is well appointed with an interesting vintage vibe along with all the modern comforts you would ever need. The property is truly stunning with hot tubs, decks and patios along with several acres of beautiful vistas. Great pride and care of ownership shine throughout this home and property. Thanks again and we do hope to return in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness
All. went well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brynn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow, this home was ment to hold us over until our regular Jazz Festival house was available, but we all fell in love! From the large in ground hot tub, to the most well stock home we have ever stayed in, to the timely responses to our every question or request, to the numerous places that seven of us could gather, dine or just enjoy the serenity of the home and grounds, it surpassed every expectation! We are booking our return stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

james h.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fabulous stay. Would defintly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Family Get-away

We loved this beautifully appointed home that is super well stocked with everything you need. The 5 rooms all with baths was perfect for extended family of mostly adults. We loved the scenic and peaceful "resort" like setting and the two hottubs had space for everyone. Close to Carmel and Monterey but not in the fray of the touristy parking mess made this the perfect place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

karl t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great central location to venture out. Large very private property. Good for large party with private baths on all bedrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aria K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed at this beautiful and relaxing woodland property with our extended family to celebrate my husband’s 75th birthday. He very much enjoyed the time there. Everything from the outdoor spaces and the hot tubs to the lovely, large home were well maintained. The site was centrally located for all the activities we had planned. We found the home to be very relaxing and comfortable when we were gathered together. We also appreciated how easy it was to communicate with Susan regarding questions. It is definitely a place we would enjoy returning to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large house on beautiful and a good bit of charm

A spacious house with a nice layout and furnishings that allowed our family and friends to share but also have privacy. The house has nice outdoor spaces, we managed to eat on the deck off the dining room , in the backyard and in the front bricked area. The kitchen is a little bit old-fashioned, but it definitely is equipped, but just about everything you could dream of having in the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, Central Location in Monterey-Carmel-Pacific Grove Area

The house was large and fully accommodated our extended family of 10 with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. the living room was large and comfortable, as was the dining room and kitchen (which was a popular gathering location, with its corner nook with great views). The grounds were spacious and spectacular--I have never seen landscaping as beautiful in the area and so true to the unique landscape components of the Monterey-Carmel area. Every one in the family commented daily on the beauty of the house and grounds. The interior of the house, though a bit dated (as others have mentioned), seems deliberately faithful to its provenance and was comfortable and a good experience in every way; the spacious deck was especially pleasant. And the view in every direction of the wonderfully landscaped grounds was beautiful in a way that itself became a significant part of everyone's enjoyment of our stay on the Peninsula. And the landscaping and the architecture of the place seemed to bring together the unique feel of the area in a way I had never experienced before, even having grown up there and visited many times. I have perhaps overused the word "unique", but the feeling of unique beauty lingers still. A great place for our family get-together.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion California

Beautiful house and grounds. Very confortable
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place for a family vacation

We checked out three days ago, and my adult daughter texted me today to tell me that she wishes we were still at this vacation house. So beautiful, inside and out - lovely place to connect with nature!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne H., Boynton Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Car Guy Gathering

This was our third time renting this property. Obviously, we enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property Setting & Home

We could not have been happier with our stay. What a beautiful home and the location/setting was awesome! Everything was very clean, quiet, warm and welcoming. Beds were comfortable and kitchen well stocked. We were really lucky to have had the opportunity to get enjoy some of the plums grown by the owner and I especially loved the comforts of the master bedroom!! The owner was very quick to reply to messages and very easy to work with. Thank you for letting us use your home to build some great family memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Five Star Stay!

This home is fabulous! It has so much charm and comfort! We enjoyed the gorgeous gardens and outdoor living spaces. The location was central and perfect for day trips all around the surrounding areas. The owners communicated quickly and ensured our stay was a five star experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old friends

5 couples old college friends…..great home beautiful gardens quiet and peaceful but close to Carmel Monterey and Pebble beach. Plus we drove to Big Sir and Basin Park….cool sunny weather was great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property, good for work group

This is a lovely property. We rented this house for a work event and it was very spacious with enough rooms and bathrooms for a large group of colleagues. We particularly enjoyed the hot tubs and the lush landscape surrounding them. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrys G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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Awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Celebrating Dad’s 90th Birthday

Beautiful area, we throughly enjoyed our family time for Dad’s 90th Birthday. The house was plenty big for the 9 of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Bruce Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space and location

The property served our family well. We enjoyed the five bedrooms and five bathrooms, the dining and living rooms and outdoor space including the two hot tubs. The location is away from the city, so very quiet, yet, within a 10 minute drive. The kitchen has everything needed to cook and serve a large family. The reason for my awarding of only 4 stars is that the interior of the house can use some refreshing and updating. Overall, I would not hesitate to recommend this property for a large family visiting the Monterey Bay Area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Second Stay

Enjoyed it just as much as last summer
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne H., Boynton Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Great property for our group of 5 adult friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

We stayed here with our sons and their families. They really enjoyed the big hot tub and exploring the property. Great place for large groups and the property manager was very helpful and nice
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda L., Berkeley

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious Family Retreat

Our group of 11 family members loved the comfortable and spacious family home and grounds, especially the patios, decks and large inground hot tub. Jack’s Peak Retreat provided the perfect base for all our family ladventures in Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur! We hope to visit again while the grandchildren are still young and excited by everything. We appreciated the fully equipped kitchen and the welcoming basket of fruit, cheese and crackers!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dream Stay In Monterey Bay

We stayed at this home for 12 days with our 3 adult children, their spouses and 2 grandchildren under 3 and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place for our vacation. The home is 5 minutes from grocery and dining and just 15 minutes to beaches in Monterey and Carmel. Everyone enjoyed having their own rooms and bathrooms. The kitchen had everything we needed and then some. The house is filled with charm and it was so relaxing to listen to the owls at night and see deer in the yard every morning, and to play games on the back deck at night with the standing heaters keeping us warm. The flowers and oaks and fruit trees were just gorgeous as well. We enjoyed quiet soaks in the hot tub spas most evenings and really enjoyed looking through the many antique books and newspapers in the home. The host was very responsive to anything we needed and very generous with a basket full of well known and lesser known places to see in the area. I have been to the area several times and had never been to Point Lobos. We went based on a suggestion from the owners book and it was a highlight of our whole trip. This home is a dream and we would love to come to the area again next year and stay in the same property. If you’re staying in the Monterey/Carmel area, you couldn’t find a more enjoyable stay than Jacks Peak Retreat.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023