Here's Travel for Kids list of best family vacation rentals in and around Carmel, all styles and price ranges, near to fun things to do with kids.
A vacation rental has lots of advantages for families – a full kitchen and refrigerator, so you don't need to eat all your meals in restaurants, room to spread out all your stuff, washer and dryer, and more. Rental policies can change, however, so be sure to check at the time you make your reservation to be sure your desired family amenities are still available.
- SurfSong – Rental home one bedroom, one and half baths (sleep 4); king bed in bedroom, Murphy bed in living room; full kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator; washer and dryer; garden patio with gas barbeque, jacuzzi and outdoor seating; Monterey Bay Aquarium passes; beach towels and chairs; walk to Carmel Beach; "perfect leisure place for a family with children"; 2 night minimum stay.
- DragonsFyre – Rental home, three bedrooms, two and half baths (sleep 6); queen beds, two twin beds in bedrooms; fully equipped kitchen with gas stove, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher; patio with outdoor dining, jacuzzi, barbeque, fountain and firepit (perfect for smores); washer and dryer; outside shower, beach towels and chairs; walk to Carmel Beach, cafes, restaurants in the neighborhood; 7 night minimum stay.
- Sweet Historic Cottage – Historic cottage (designed by Julia Morgan), three bedrooms, two baths (sleep 6); queen, double beds in bedrooms; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave; washer and dryer; lovely garden and patio with outdoor dining; two blocks to Carmel Beach, restaurants, cafes, market close by; 7 night minimum stay in summer, 3 nights in winter.
- BeachWalk – Rental home, two bedrooms, two baths (sleep 5); king, queen beds and day bed in bedrooms; fully equipped kitchen with stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave; garden patio with outdoor dining; washer and dryer; children's toys; beach towels and chairs, walk to Carmel Beach; passes for Monterey Bay Aquarium; 3 night minimum stay, 7 nights in July.
- Charming Carmel By the Sea – Rental home, three bedrooms, two and half baths (sleep 6); bedrooms have queen beds, two twin beds; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave; patio with outdoor dining; family room, foosball, board games; washer and dryer; off-street parking; 7 night minimum stay.
- Enchanted Oaks – Rental home, one bedroom, one bath (sleep 4); queen bed in bedroom; sofa bed in living room; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, dishwasher, stove/oven, microwave; washer and dryer; wrap-around deck, outdoor dining, house is surrounded by trees; Monterey Bay Aquarium passes; 3 night minimum stay.
- Now and Zen – Rental home, two bedrooms, two baths (sleep 6); queen beds in bedrooms, futon in living room; fully equipped kitchen with diswasher, stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave; washer and dryer; 3 night minimum stay.
- Restful Refuge Guest House – Guest house, one bedroom, one bath (sleep 4); studio layout with king bed (also converts to two twin beds), rollaway bed and couch; full kitchen with stove/oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave; washer and dryer; garden patio with outdoor dining; beach towels and chairs; passes for Monterey Bay Aquarium; 7 night minimum stay. Tip: Two bedroom main house is also available for rent.
- Beautiful Home – Two story rental home, three bedrooms, two and half baths (sleep 6); king, queen beds in bedrooms; fully-equipped kitchen with Viking stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; spacious patio with outdoor dining; restaurants and cafes in the neighborhood, walking distance to Carmel Beach; 7 night minimum stay.
Carmel Valley
Tip: Carmel Valley is about 10 miles inland, but when it's foggy at Carmel-by-the-Sea, it's often sunny in Carmel Valley. Carmel Valley has a quiet village, surrounded by lovely rolling hills.
- River Bliss – Two story rental house, three bedrooms, two baths (sleep 6); two bedrooms, upstairs loft with queen, full beds; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, stove/oven; washer and dryer; gas barbeque; house is located above a creek, with wrap around deck, outdoor dining; 1 night minimum stay.
- Stunning Panoramic Views – Rental house, two bedrooms, one bath (sleep 4); bedrooms with queen bed, two twin beds; fully equipped kitchen with stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; patio with outdoor dining, jacuzzi; washer and dryer; passes for Monterey Bay Aquarium; 3 night minimum stay in summer, 2 nights in winter.