All four of us were so sad to leave this beautiful gem.The location is an easy 5 minute drive to the town of Carmel and only 10 minutes to Monterey. This beautiful house is located up high on the hills surrounding Carmel. It is overlooking a beautiful, green valley to the south and the stunning ocean coast to the east. The views are outstanding, inside and out. The house has 2 outdoor seating areas that are surrounded by many trees and colourful, vibrant gardens. The gardens make the home feel cozy and private. There is also the ability to fence in the back patio, so our furry friends were safe and able to enjoy a little outdoor freedom.The house itself is a bit dated, but that is part of its charm. It is spacious, comfortable and very well equipped, we wanted for nothing. The furniture is very comfortable and there are lots of sitting areas for everyone. The bedrooms and bathrooms were spacious, well equipped and the beds were super comfortable. We all had great nights sleep, which is rare when traveling.The laundry room was clean, bright and came in handy.We would totally recommend this rental to friends and family. We loved everything from the location, comfort and views,to golfing, touring, dining out and enjoying a spa day. Cheers and thank you,The Owen Family