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.
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Tip: Fully equipped kitchen includes stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher.
- Carmel Jewel Box - Three bedroom home, king bed in two bedrooms, third bedroom has two twin beds (sleep 6); two baths; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area; washer and dryer; outdoor patio with barbeque grill; travel crib, high chair, toys.
- Vacation Rental Home - Two bedroom home, queen bed in one bedroom, second bedroom has two twin beds and queen bed (sleep 6); one bath; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area; washer and dryer; deck with outdoor dining, barbeque grill; outdoor play area.
- 3788 Sea Salt and Caramel - Four bedroom home, king bed in two bedrooms, queen bed in third bedroom, double bed in fourth bedroom (sleep 8); three baths; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area; washer and dryer; deck with outdoor dining, gas barbeque; large fenced yard; walk to the beach.
- Remodeled Downtown Cottage - Two bedroom home, queen bed in each bedroom, pullout bed in second bedroom (sleep 5); two baths; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area (table seats 6); washer and dryer, travel crib, high chair, toys, kids dishes & utensils; walk to restaurants, cafes, bakery, ice cream.
- Carmel Monterey In the Woods - Four bedroom home, king bed in two bedrooms, third bedroom has queen bed, twin bed in fourth bedroom (sleep 7); two baths; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area; dishes and utensils for kids; deck with outdoor dining; barbeque grill;washer and dryer..
- 3855 Carmel Nest - Three bedroom home, two bedrooms with king bed, third bedroom has queen bed, queen sofa bed in family room (sleep 7); four baths; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area; outdoor patio with barbeque grill.
- Carmel's Wy Knot - Three bedroom home, king bed in one bedroom, queen bed in second and third bedrooms, plus double sofa bed in living room (sleep 7); four baths; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area; air conditioning; washer and dryer; deck and outdoor dining table, barbeque grill; travel crib and high chair.
- Home Away from Home - Two bedroom home one bedroom with queen bed and twin bed, double bed in second bedroom, den with double sofa bed and inflatable twin bed (sleep 8); two baths; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area; washer and dryer; patio with barbeque grill; games, toys, dishes and utensils for kids; walk to restaurants, cafes, bakery, ice cream.
Carmel Valley
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.
- Carmel Valley Village - Five bedroom home, four bedrooms with king bed, queen bed in fourth bedroom, more sofa beds in office rooms (sleep 8); three baths; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area (table seats 8; game room; washer and dryer; games, travel crib, toys, books for kids; childcare available; patios with outdoor dining, barbeque grill; large outdoor area.
- Carmel Valley Retreat - Swimming pool and jacuzzi; three bedroom home, master bedroom with king bed, second bedroom has double bed, third bedroom two double beds (sleep 8); two baths+; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area; washer and dryer; patio with outdoor dining and barbeque grill; detached game room with ping pong and pool table.
- 3836 Hacienda on the Hill - Four bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, king bed plus two twin bunk beds in second bedroom, queen bed in third and fourth bedrooms (sleep 10); four baths; fully equipped kitchen plus kitchenette; living and dining area; washer and dryer; dishes and utensils for kids; large patio with outdoor dining, barbeque grill.
- The Lodge on Carmel River - Three bedroom home, queen bed in two bedrooms, third bedroom has four twin bunk beds, plus sofa bed in living room (sleep 8); two baths; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area; washer and dryer; outdoor dining, barbeque grill; house is located right on the Carmel River, hiking and water fun.