Maison privée au sommet de la colline : vues magnifiques sur Carmel, jacuzzi, 3 balcons, espresso

Spacious, light-filled Carmel home with huge hot tub & panoramic VIEWS of ocean + forest.
• Indoor-outdoor living at its finest: 3 balconies with epic sunset views, plus patio & BBQ.
• Excellent privacy. ENTIRE PROPERTY on 1/3rd acre lot is all yours.
• FULLY STOCKED KITCHEN, with espresso machine & every spice from Anise to Za'atar.

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Primary bedroom (on main floor - no stairs needed): CAL KING bed; fireplace; two-person shower and a Japanese soaking tub; private balcony with jumbo jacuzzi & stunning ocean views.

"The Sunrise" bedroom: Queen bed, private balcony with forest views and backyard access, plus optional desk with monitor and ergonomic chair.

"The Garden" bedroom: Queen bed, optional baby crib.

Family Room (ROOM INTERIOR):
• French Doors opening to balcony with sweeping views of Carmel hills and the beach.
• Inside is 60" Smart TV with Chromecast, Netflix, Disney+, and YouTube TV subscription.

Family Room (BALCONY):
• Al fresco dining with comfortable seating for 6 people.
• Electric BBQ, all grilling utensils provided.
• Lounge area on corner sectional sofa.

Grand Living Room:
• Wood-burning fireplace
• Breathtaking views of ocean, forest, and hills.
• Expandable Chippendale dining table can easily seat 9 people.
• Optional Murphy bed in semi-private space (as the room is on its own floor).
• Additional Pottery Barn Comfort pull-out sofa bed with plush Queen-size Tempur-Pedic mattress.

Kitchen (main floor): Stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, touch-screen Breville Barista Deluxe espresso machine, gas stove, oven, microwave, double-door refrigerator with ice maker, freezer.

— Neighboring House Available —-
Need to accommodate more people? Our next-door neighbors are wonderful and they have an entirely SEPERATE property that can accommodate 9 additional people. If both our property and their property are available, together we could accommodate a total of 15 guests (9 + 6).

Link to their independently owned and managed property (posted with permission): VRBO.com/1419970 Big Sur-Style Lodge in Carmel - PANORAMIC VIEWS! Hot-Tub, Game Room/Pool & Dogs

— FAQ —

Q: Is the house walkable to downtown Carmel?
A: No, the house is not safely walkable to downtown. It is only a 3 to 5 minute drive though!
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Q: What is the coffee situation?
A: We have a very high-end espresso machine (with superb milk frothing), a conical burr coffee bean grinder, a French Press, as well as standard Mr. Coffee maker and a tea kettle. We promise satisfaction for your caffeine fixation!
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Q: What kind of coffee beans should we bring with us?
A: We provide locally roasted espresso beans *complimentary*. We also have a grinder if you prefer to bring your favorite whole beans.

Q: Do you have a Nescafe that accepts the pods?
A: No we do not, but we'd be happy to show you how you use either coffee maker or the espresso machine.

Q: What's the pet policy?
A: We allow up to 2 adult dogs of any breed or size. (No puppies!) We do have a standard Pet Fee of $200. Additional dogs may be considered on a case-by-case basis. And your dogs will our expansive backyard, with easy direct access from both bedroom balconies!
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Q: Is the backyard fully enclosed?
A: It is not (yet!) fully enclosed. We are about 90% of the way there. The issue is that we are in a Design Control District and are waiting on Monterey County to give us the green light to finish the project.

Q: Can I bring the kiddos?
A: Children ages 2-12 are generally discouraged due the fine art in the house and other breakable artifacts. However, we DO welcome babies and teenagers. For babies — we also provide a very nice crib, and a baby gate by the stairs.
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Q: Can you hear noise from Highway 1?
A: No, most days highway noise cannot be heard. There are some very rare exceptions, but day-to-day traffic is generally not audible inside the house.
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Q: Is Highway 1 within view of the house?
A: No, thankfully it is not within view. All you will see is the lovely Carmel forest, the ocean, the Carmel Valley hills, and Point Lobos in the distance.
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Q: How many cars can we bring?
A: Our driveway can accommodate up to 6 sedans. (Or, it could fit 2 large trucks or Sprinter vans + 2 sedans.) We request that you fit *all* cars in our driveway, out of respect to our neighbors.
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Q: Is the garage available?
A: Yes it is upon special request, with advance notice.
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Q: Do you have a BBQ?
A: Yes we do, but please note that it is *electric* due to the extreme fire danger in the Carmel forest.
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Q: Is it ok if we want to bring in an 8th person and set up an air mattress for them?
A: We strictly enforce 7 person occupancy cap in compliance with Monterey County STR regulations, as those are what determine a property's occupancy capacity.

{Local compliance: Monterey County TOT Certificate #002043}