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41 Best cottages in Monterey, CA
10 35 reviews
Monterey, CA
07/25 – 07/29
$1188/nighttotal: $4752 (4 )
Vacation Rental Home ~ 1 Mi To Carmel Beach!
2 3
cottage , Carmel-by-the-Sea
This charming cottage is located in Carmel Woods, a peaceful neighborhood just a mile from Carmel-by-the-Sea's town center and two miles from the beautiful Carmel Beach. Guests consistently rate this property as excellent, making it a popular choice for travelers seeking a comfortable and convenient stay. The 960 square foot cottage comfortably sleeps up to six guests in its two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, a private garden, a relaxing spa, and a spacious deck perfect for enjoying the California sunshine.
9.8 16 reviews
Monterey, CA
09/03 – 10/03
$187/nighttotal: $5610 (30 )
Newly Remodeled Ocean Hideaway In Downtown Carmel
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cottage , Carmel-by-the-Sea
This charming cottage is located in Carmel-by-the-Sea's Golden Rectangle, just a short walk from Galante Vineyards, Carmel Beach, and 17-Mile Drive. The cottage has earned an excellent rating from previous guests. This cozy retreat can accommodate two guests and includes a private fenced yard and a balcony. The cottage offers a spa tub, a fully equipped kitchen, free WiFi, and a washing machine, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay.
10 307 reviews
Monterey, CA
07/13 – 07/15
$764/nighttotal: $1528 (2 )
"Atherton Cottage Has Ocean View & Two Fireplaces!
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cottage , Carmel-by-the-Sea
Atherton Cottage is situated in Hatton Fields, a neighborhood in Carmel, overlooking green fields adjacent to the 18th-century Carmel Mission and a beach, with easy access to Pebble Beach Golf Links and Fisherman's Wharf. This charming cottage has received excellent user ratings for its unique location, eco-friendly features, and comfortable accommodations. The 600 square foot cottage comfortably sleeps 4 guests and features a king-size bed, a futon, and a Tempurpedic sofa that converts into a king-size bed. Atherton Cottage offers a fully equipped kitchen, a spa, a garden, internet access, and parking, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
9.7 315 reviews
Monterey, CA
09/03 – 10/03
$160/nighttotal: $4800 (30 )
John Steinbeck's Cottage: 30-night Minimum Stay
1 2
cottage , Pacific Grove
The Steinbeck Cottage is located in Pacific Grove, a charming coastal town just a short drive from Monterey's Cannery Row. This cottage boasts excellent user, location, and cleanliness ratings, making it a popular choice for travelers. The cottage offers one bedroom and one bathroom, spanning 900 square feet and comfortably accommodating two guests. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, a cozy fireplace, a private garden, and a charming terrace, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
10 3 reviews
Monterey, CA
09/03 – 10/03
$332/nighttotal: $9960 (30 )
Peaceful, Updated Cottage. Walk To Town & Beach.
2 2
cottage , Pacific Grove
This Pacific Grove cottage, located a short walk from downtown and the beach, is four miles from the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP). The 900-square-foot house features two bedrooms (one queen Sleep Number bed, two twin beds), one bathroom with a rainfall shower, a full kitchen, laundry facilities, Wi-Fi, smart cable TV, off-street parking, and a newly installed backyard deck; it sleeps four and includes two complimentary Monterey Bay Aquarium passes.
9.6 26 reviews
Monterey, CA
10/06 – 10/08
$710/nighttotal: $1420 (2 )
Tranquil Cottage With Fenced Garden, Fire Pit, Bbq, Outdoor Dining And Hot Tub.
2 4
cottage , Carmel Valley Village
This charming cottage is located in Carmel Valley Village, just a short walk from the Carmel Valley Ranch and its shops and restaurants. It has received excellent reviews from previous guests. This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom retreat offers 800 square feet of space and can accommodate up to 5 guests. Enjoy features like a hot tub, a gas fire pit, a BBQ grill, and a secluded garden, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors.
10 4 reviews
Monterey, CA
09/07 – 09/18
$557/nighttotal: $6127 (11 )
New Luxury Cottage Minutes To Beach & Town!
1 1
cottage , Carmel-by-the-Sea
This Carmel-by-the-Sea cottage, located in the quiet Hatton Fields neighborhood, is 0.6 miles from the Carmel Mission Basilica, 3 miles from Carmel Beach, and 3 miles from the 17-Mile Drive. This 480-square-foot getaway features one bedroom, one bathroom, sleeps two guests, and includes a kitchen, patio, garden, fitness center access, parking, and free WiFi; beach towels are provided.
9.6 4 reviews
Monterey, CA
10/19 – 10/20
$862/nightfor 1 night
Monterey Bay Cottage
3 2
cottage , Seaside
This Seaside cottage is located near the beaches, within easy reach of Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Fisherman's Wharf. This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental accommodates up to 8 guests and features a fully equipped kitchen, Smart TVs, and an EV charger, with outdoor dining available in the backyard.
9.4 116 reviews
Monterey, CA
10/19 – 10/20
$324/nightfor 1 night
Carmel-by-the-sea Escape
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cottage , Carmel-by-the-Sea
This pet-friendly cottage offers a tranquil escape in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, just a short walk from Carmel Plaza, Carmel Beach, and the scenic 17-Mile Drive. With excellent user ratings, it guarantees a comfortable and memorable stay. The cottage features a cozy layout with one bedroom and one bathroom, along with a fully equipped kitchen and a charming terrace with scenic views. Guests can enjoy complimentary WiFi, TV, coffee/tea maker, and hair dryer. The cottage also offers convenient amenities such as parking, a smoke-free environment, and access to a garden.
Monterey, CA
07/03 – 08/03
$427/nighttotal: $13237 (31 )
Carmel Charmer!! Short, 10 Min. Walk To Town Center. Close To Trail To Mission.
3 1
cottage , Carmel-by-the-Sea
This Southeast Carmel cottage is a short walk from the Forest Theater Guild and Carmel Beach, and one mile from the iconic 17-Mile Drive. This three-bedroom, three-bathroom house sleeps eight guests and features a fireplace, a full kitchen with microwave and dishwasher, a washer, a Smart TV, and is conveniently located near Carmel's attractions.
Monterey, CA
08/20 – 08/23
$611/nighttotal: $1833 (3 )
Seaside Vacation Rental W/ Patio Near Monterey Bay
1 4
cottage , Seaside
This charming Seaside cottage is located just a short distance from Eolian Dunes Preserve and Monterey State Beach, offering easy access to scenic walks and beach activities. It's the perfect base for exploring the beauty of the Monterey Bay area. The cottage has a comfortable interior with a fireplace for cozy evenings and a well-equipped kitchen with a microwave, stovetop, and dishwasher. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi in public areas, free parking, and a garden with barbecue grills.
9.7 296 reviews
Monterey, CA
06/23 – 06/24
$514/nightfor 1 night
Sunny Seaside Cottage With Ocean View
1 4
cottage , Seaside
This Seaside cottage is located on a quiet street, just a short drive from Highway 1 and within walking distance of restaurants and a shopping center. The cottage has excellent user, location, and cleanliness ratings. The cottage has two bedrooms and one bathroom, spanning 870 square feet. It offers a range of amenities, including a fully equipped kitchen, a terrace, a garden, a spa, a fitness center, parking, and internet access.
Best Family-Friendly Cottages in Monterey, CA
With plenty of room to spread out, these family-friendly cottages in Monterey, CA are the perfect home base before a day by the water.
10 35 reviews
Monterey, CA
07/25 – 07/29
$1188/nighttotal: $4752 (4 )
Vacation Rental Home ~ 1 Mi To Carmel Beach!
2 3
cottage , Carmel-by-the-Sea
This charming cottage is located in Carmel Woods, a peaceful neighborhood just a mile from Carmel-by-the-Sea's town center and two miles from the beautiful Carmel Beach. Guests consistently rate this property as excellent, making it a popular choice for travelers seeking a comfortable and convenient stay. The 960 square foot cottage comfortably sleeps up to six guests in its two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, a private garden, a relaxing spa, and a spacious deck perfect for enjoying the California sunshine.
9.4 116 reviews
Monterey, CA
10/19 – 10/20
$324/nightfor 1 night
Carmel-by-the-sea Escape
1 2
cottage , Carmel-by-the-Sea
This pet-friendly cottage offers a tranquil escape in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, just a short walk from Carmel Plaza, Carmel Beach, and the scenic 17-Mile Drive. With excellent user ratings, it guarantees a comfortable and memorable stay. The cottage features a cozy layout with one bedroom and one bathroom, along with a fully equipped kitchen and a charming terrace with scenic views. Guests can enjoy complimentary WiFi, TV, coffee/tea maker, and hair dryer. The cottage also offers convenient amenities such as parking, a smoke-free environment, and access to a garden.
9.6 26 reviews
Monterey, CA
10/06 – 10/08
$710/nighttotal: $1420 (2 )
Tranquil Cottage With Fenced Garden, Fire Pit, Bbq, Outdoor Dining And Hot Tub.
2 4
cottage , Carmel Valley Village
This charming cottage is located in Carmel Valley Village, just a short walk from the Carmel Valley Ranch and its shops and restaurants. It has received excellent reviews from previous guests. This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom retreat offers 800 square feet of space and can accommodate up to 5 guests. Enjoy features like a hot tub, a gas fire pit, a BBQ grill, and a secluded garden, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors.
10 4 reviews
Monterey, CA
09/07 – 09/18
$557/nighttotal: $6127 (11 )
New Luxury Cottage Minutes To Beach & Town!
1 1
cottage , Carmel-by-the-Sea
This Carmel-by-the-Sea cottage, located in the quiet Hatton Fields neighborhood, is 0.6 miles from the Carmel Mission Basilica, 3 miles from Carmel Beach, and 3 miles from the 17-Mile Drive. This 480-square-foot getaway features one bedroom, one bathroom, sleeps two guests, and includes a kitchen, patio, garden, fitness center access, parking, and free WiFi; beach towels are provided.
Best Monterey, CA cottages with a garden
9.7 296 reviews
Monterey, CA
06/23 – 06/24
$514/nightfor 1 night
Sunny Seaside Cottage With Ocean View
1 4
cottage , Seaside
This Seaside cottage is located on a quiet street, just a short drive from Highway 1 and within walking distance of restaurants and a shopping center. The cottage has excellent user, location, and cleanliness ratings. The cottage has two bedrooms and one bathroom, spanning 870 square feet. It offers a range of amenities, including a fully equipped kitchen, a terrace, a garden, a spa, a fitness center, parking, and internet access.
9.4 116 reviews
Monterey, CA
10/19 – 10/20
$324/nightfor 1 night
Carmel-by-the-sea Escape
1 2
cottage , Carmel-by-the-Sea
This pet-friendly cottage offers a tranquil escape in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, just a short walk from Carmel Plaza, Carmel Beach, and the scenic 17-Mile Drive. With excellent user ratings, it guarantees a comfortable and memorable stay. The cottage features a cozy layout with one bedroom and one bathroom, along with a fully equipped kitchen and a charming terrace with scenic views. Guests can enjoy complimentary WiFi, TV, coffee/tea maker, and hair dryer. The cottage also offers convenient amenities such as parking, a smoke-free environment, and access to a garden.
10 4 reviews
Monterey, CA
09/07 – 09/18
$557/nighttotal: $6127 (11 )
New Luxury Cottage Minutes To Beach & Town!
1 1
cottage , Carmel-by-the-Sea
This Carmel-by-the-Sea cottage, located in the quiet Hatton Fields neighborhood, is 0.6 miles from the Carmel Mission Basilica, 3 miles from Carmel Beach, and 3 miles from the 17-Mile Drive. This 480-square-foot getaway features one bedroom, one bathroom, sleeps two guests, and includes a kitchen, patio, garden, fitness center access, parking, and free WiFi; beach towels are provided.
10 35 reviews
Monterey, CA
07/25 – 07/29
$1188/nighttotal: $4752 (4 )
Vacation Rental Home ~ 1 Mi To Carmel Beach!
2 3
cottage , Carmel-by-the-Sea
This charming cottage is located in Carmel Woods, a peaceful neighborhood just a mile from Carmel-by-the-Sea's town center and two miles from the beautiful Carmel Beach. Guests consistently rate this property as excellent, making it a popular choice for travelers seeking a comfortable and convenient stay. The 960 square foot cottage comfortably sleeps up to six guests in its two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, a private garden, a relaxing spa, and a spacious deck perfect for enjoying the California sunshine.
Frequently Asked Questions about cottages in Monterey, CA
When is the best time to rent a cottage in Monterey, CA?
Spring and fall are the best times to visit Monterey. The weather is mild, the crowds are smaller, and you can enjoy the beauty of the area without the summer heat or winter storms. Cottage rentals are also typically more affordable during these seasons.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf, Cannery Row, and 17-Mile Drive are all must-sees in Monterey. Each offers a unique experience, from marine life encounters to scenic coastal drives. Don't forget to visit the historic Point Pinos Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse on the West Coast.
What are the best cottages with a pool in Monterey, CA?
Why consider renting a cottage in Monterey, CA for your stay?
Cottages offer a charming and cozy alternative to hotels. They provide a sense of home away from home, often with private patios or gardens, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. Many cottages are also located in quiet neighborhoods, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.
What are the best cottages with a jacuzzi in Monterey, CA?
Can you easily explore Monterey, CA on foot or by bike?
Monterey is very walkable, especially the downtown area and Cannery Row. You can easily get around on foot or by bike, enjoying the fresh air and scenic views. There are also bike rental shops available throughout the city.
What are the best cottages for families and kids in Monterey, CA?
What are the best restaurants in Monterey, CA with nature views?
The Sardine Factory on Cannery Row boasts stunning views of the bay and offers a sophisticated dining experience. For a more casual setting, try The Fish Hopper on Fisherman's Wharf, where you can enjoy fresh seafood with an oceanfront view.
What are the best pet friendly cottages in Monterey, CA?
What family-friendly activities are available in Monterey, CA?
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a hit with families, offering interactive exhibits and a chance to see amazing marine life. For outdoor fun, visit the Monterey State Historic Park, where you can explore historic buildings and enjoy scenic hiking trails. The Monterey Bay Whale Watching tours are also a popular family activity.
What are the best cottages with parking in Monterey, CA?
Guest-Favorite Cottages with Jacuzzi in Monterey, CA
Whether you prefer a jacuzzi or a hot tub, these Monterey, CA cottages are designed for a private soak after a day by the water.
9.6 26 reviews
Monterey, CA
10/06 – 10/08
$710/nighttotal: $1420 (2 )
Tranquil Cottage With Fenced Garden, Fire Pit, Bbq, Outdoor Dining And Hot Tub.
2 4
cottage , Carmel Valley Village
This charming cottage is located in Carmel Valley Village, just a short walk from the Carmel Valley Ranch and its shops and restaurants. It has received excellent reviews from previous guests. This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom retreat offers 800 square feet of space and can accommodate up to 5 guests. Enjoy features like a hot tub, a gas fire pit, a BBQ grill, and a secluded garden, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors.
Neighborhoods and points of interest in Monterey, CA
Browse Pet-Friendly Cottages in Monterey, CA
A quality pet-friendly cottage in Monterey, CA offers dog-friendly facilities for a stress-free stay near the water.
9.2 7 reviews
Monterey, CA
10/06 – 10/08
$315/nighttotal: $630 (2 )
Two Queen Bed Cottage
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cottage , Carmel-by-the-Sea
This Northeast Carmel cottage is located less than 1.2 miles from Carmel Plaza, 17-Mile Drive, Carmel Beach, the Doud Arcade, and Sunset Center, offering easy access to Carmel-by-the-Sea's major attractions. This 360-square-foot house features one bedroom, one bathroom, sleeps four guests, and includes amenities such as a coffee/tea maker, TV, and hair dryer.