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Golden Rectangle Retreat | Carmel-by-the-Sea

Vacation home with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Carmel Beach

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Beach nearby
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Outdoor dining
Golf
In the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea's Golden Rectangle, Dolores House is a sumptuous retreat. Adorned with historic photographs, this property offers an intimate glimpse into the community's rich history. With world-class golf courses and Big Sur hiking trails nearby, relax after your adventures in one of our many white sand beaches or stroll through local shops and galleries.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Golden Rectangle Retreat | Carmel-by-the-Sea

A sumptuous & sophisticated retreat, located in the heart of the Golden Rectangle. A perfect starting off point for any activity. Whether you're coming to play a round of golf at the world class Pebble Beach, hiking and exploring in Henry Miller's Big Sur or perhaps you're looking to relax on one of our many white sand beaches. You’ll be surrounded by a diverse variety of restaurants, shops, galleries and tasting rooms. A great way to start or end each day. Brought to you by Peninsula Luxe.

Under continued ownership by the same family for almost a century. The walls are adorned with photographs showcasing the history of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Having just underwent a significant remodel, Dolores House is now available to the public for the first time. Offering guests an opportunity to experience the community in a uniquely special way.

*Please contact us for pricing on reservations of 31 days or longer

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 VR002200

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

161704

About the neighborhood

Map
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunset Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carmel Plaza - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 21 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Golden Rectangle Retreat | Carmel-by-the-Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Golden Rectangle Retreat | Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Golden Rectangle Retreat | Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Golden Rectangle Retreat | Carmel-by-the-Sea located?

Located in Golden Rectangle, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Sunset Center and Carmel Beach. 17-Mile Drive is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

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Golden Rectangle Retreat | Carmel-by-the-Sea Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steph c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely week celebrating our mom’s birthday! The location was fantastic- we loved being on Dolores street near town. The house was well stocked allowing us to enjoy meals at the house as well as out in town. We appreciated how well the owner’s communicated with us, responding quickly if we had any questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carmel Calm

The home was perfectly situated in the Golden Rectangle of Carmel - not too close to Ocean Ave. - not too far. Walkable to beaches, stores, churches and restaurants. The home was appointed with anything a guest could need or want. It was comfortable, elegantly decorated and recently renovated for cleanliness and safety. We loved the multiple cozy blankets throughout the home that made for the ultimate relaxing situation. Just perfect! The property mgmt. team was incredibly responsive and accessible. We had to call them a couple of times and were not the least bit annoyed or unable to contact. It’s located in a quiet neighborhood which has noise restrictions that are adhered to closely - even with the wedding reception next door at the American Legion, the celebration came to an abrupt close at 10:30p. May their lives be as fun and happy as that night. God bless them ;)
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan Marie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cannot Recommend More

This property is exactly as you see pictured, possibly even better as it is phenomenally well-stocked. The location can't be beat - close enough to be an easy walk to the beach, restaurants, and shops; but far enough away to be quiet. We also found the property managers to be unusually thoughtful and kind - we experienced an emergency and a loss just before our arrival and their response was both immediate and incredibly kind. We also found the property to be very well-priced for this area. Again, we can't recommend the property more, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! A very quaint and cozy cottage not far from the beach or downtown. My family and I would love to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luc M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideally located, a great house for a short gateway!

We stayed ten days at this great house, well appointed and ideally located at a few steps away from restaurants and boutiques as well as a few blocks from the beach! It looks like the house was originally built in the 1930s (just like many houses in Carmel) and entirely remodeled in recent years. There is plenty of room to park, which was much appreciated. We weathered two major storms; the landlord had brought us a basket of miscellaneous goodies, which was a very kind and thoughtful gesture. Cheers!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect seaside cottage for a small family

My family really enjoyed our stay at this wonderful little cottage less than 1 block from Carmel shops and easily walkable to the beach. The toughest hurdle was having a family of 4 share 1 bathroom, but after a couple days we got used to it and so it was a small sacrifice for how close the house was to the shops, restraints and bars. We did a lot of our own cooking so the fully stocked kitchen was perfect. It was nice that small things like olive oil and spices were provided so we didn’t have to go get them. My wife especially appreciated the little espresso machine complete with small espresso cups. The laundry room had all the supplies we needed and we probably used it almost daily. Unlike some barebones rentals this home really felt like we were just staying in a friends vacation house. We felt very comfortable and at home during our stay and would be recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022