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Pussy Willow Cottage.Designer's Home-European Ambiance-Near Downtown & Beach

 
 
 
Carmel house rental - Pussy Willow Cottage. The epitome of an historic Carmel storybook cottage.
Pussy Willow Cottage. The epitome of an historic Carmel storybook cottage.
 
Carmel house rental - Pussy Willow Cottage. The epitome of an historic Carmel storybook cottage.

Pussy Willow Cottage. The epitome of an historic Carmel storybook cottage.

Elegant Living Room

Elegant Living Room

Eleven foot wide French doors open onto back courtyard and gardens.

Eleven foot wide French doors open onto back courtyard and gardens.

Fully equipped kitchen with Sub-zero and Miele appliances.

Fully equipped kitchen with Sub-zero and Miele appliances.

Gustavian style dining area with antique table, plate rack and chandelier.

Gustavian style dining area with antique table, plate rack and chandelier.

Light filled dining area with views of the garden.

Light filled dining area with views of the garden.

Luxurious master bedroom with queen bed and fine linens.

Luxurious master bedroom with queen bed and fine linens.

Luxurious Master Bathroom. Extra large European shower & bench.

Luxurious Master Bathroom. Extra large European shower & bench.

Master Bathroom with additional closet space.

Master Bathroom with additional closet space.

Ground floor master bedroom opens to private flagstone patio.

Ground floor master bedroom opens to private flagstone patio.

Patio off the master bedroom to enjoy morning coffee.

Patio off the master bedroom to enjoy morning coffee.

Luxury linens reflected in the windowpane mirrors of the sunny upstairs bedroom.

Luxury linens reflected in the windowpane mirrors of the sunny upstairs bedroom.

Upstairs bedroom

Upstairs bedroom

Spacious loft with daybed and desk serves as 3rd bedroom.

Spacious loft with daybed and desk serves as 3rd bedroom.

Private garden courtyard.

Private garden courtyard.

View as you enter Pussy Willow Cottage.

View as you enter Pussy Willow Cottage.

Guest House with queen bed and bathroom.

Guest House with queen bed and bathroom.

Whimsical Woodland Guest House.

Whimsical Woodland Guest House.

French doors of guest house open to this enchanting garden.

French doors of guest house open to this enchanting garden.

Curl up with a book in the cozy leather club chairs next to the fire.

Curl up with a book in the cozy leather club chairs next to the fire.

Gardens and patio around the cottage.

Gardens and patio around the cottage.

Sun filters throughout this bright, airy cottage for indoor/outdoor living.

Sun filters throughout this bright, airy cottage for indoor/outdoor living.

Design Perfect Pussy Willow Cottage - European Country Home

Design Perfect Pussy Willow Cottage - European Country Home

Walk along the silky white beach at Carmel-By-The-Sea.

Walk along the silky white beach at Carmel-By-The-Sea.

Per night (USD) $375 - $395
Per week $2,200 - $2,400
Per month $6,500 - $8,500
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps5
  • 3 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Carmel vacation house rental
Main House 3 bdr 2 baths Sleeps 5, Guest House 1 bdr 1 Bath Sleeps 2

The main house sleeps 5 with 2 bedrooms & a 3rd loft bedroom with high ceilings and plenty of space. There are 2 bathrooms in the main house.

The guest house has a queen bed and sleeps 2. It also offers a private bathroom.

The main house can be rented separately for one rate or you can also rent the guest house for an additional fee. The guest house is an optional extra if you want to sleep 7 instead of 4-5. To secure guest's privacy, I never rent the guest house to anyone who isn't also renting the main house. But if you only need the main house you don't have to pay for the guest house as well. This way the prices are fair for parties of all sizes, as guests only pay for the amount of space they need.

Places Of Interest In & Around Carmel: In addition to the quaint village atmosphere in Carmel-By-The-Sea, with impressive shops, restaurants, art galleries and beaches, you can enjoy scenic drives and choose from 12 golf courses in the area. Experience the spectacular coastline of Big Sur, take a tour of the local winery in Carmel Valley and visit Monterey, as they are all close by. Throughout the year Carmel hosts golf tournaments, jazz festivals, live theater and many other interesting events.

Luxury & Style : In the summer of 2010 I bought Dove Cottage in Carmel. As a designer my goal was to create a luxury accommodation using European antiques along with the highest quality, comfortable furnishings (leather club chair, linen sofa, beautiful bed linens, etc.) This was to be my second home and I wanted guests to feel like they were visiting a country house in Europe. In a very short time Dove Cottage was booked 6 months in advance and was never available for me to visit. So I decided to buy another property in Carmel and found this wonderful place that I named Pussy Willow Cottage. I have purchased some amazing pieces for Pussy Willow Cottage. The 11' wide and 8' high French doors in the living room and high beamed ceilings allow sunlight to fill the space. It is a happy house with great spirit.

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Carmel house rental - Pussy Willow Cottage. The epitome of an historic Carmel storybook cottage.

Pussy Willow Cottage. The epitome of an historic Carmel storybook cottage.

Elegant Living Room

Elegant Living Room

Eleven foot wide French doors open onto back courtyard and gardens.

Eleven foot wide French doors open onto back courtyard and gardens.

Fully equipped kitchen with Sub-zero and Miele appliances.

Fully equipped kitchen with Sub-zero and Miele appliances.

Gustavian style dining area with antique table, plate rack and chandelier.

Gustavian style dining area with antique table, plate rack and chandelier.

Light filled dining area with views of the garden.

Light filled dining area with views of the garden.

Luxurious master bedroom with queen bed and fine linens.

Luxurious master bedroom with queen bed and fine linens.

Luxurious Master Bathroom. Extra large European shower & bench.

Luxurious Master Bathroom. Extra large European shower & bench.

Master Bathroom with additional closet space.

Master Bathroom with additional closet space.

Ground floor master bedroom opens to private flagstone patio.

Ground floor master bedroom opens to private flagstone patio.

Patio off the master bedroom to enjoy morning coffee.

Patio off the master bedroom to enjoy morning coffee.

Luxury linens reflected in the windowpane mirrors of the sunny upstairs bedroom.

Luxury linens reflected in the windowpane mirrors of the sunny upstairs bedroom.

Upstairs bedroom

Upstairs bedroom

Spacious loft with daybed and desk serves as 3rd bedroom.

Spacious loft with daybed and desk serves as 3rd bedroom.

Private garden courtyard.

Private garden courtyard.

View as you enter Pussy Willow Cottage.

View as you enter Pussy Willow Cottage.

Guest House with queen bed and bathroom.

Guest House with queen bed and bathroom.

Whimsical Woodland Guest House.

Whimsical Woodland Guest House.

French doors of guest house open to this enchanting garden.

French doors of guest house open to this enchanting garden.

Curl up with a book in the cozy leather club chairs next to the fire.

Curl up with a book in the cozy leather club chairs next to the fire.

Gardens and patio around the cottage.

Gardens and patio around the cottage.

Sun filters throughout this bright, airy cottage for indoor/outdoor living.

Sun filters throughout this bright, airy cottage for indoor/outdoor living.

Design Perfect Pussy Willow Cottage - European Country Home

Design Perfect Pussy Willow Cottage - European Country Home

Walk along the silky white beach at Carmel-By-The-Sea.

Walk along the silky white beach at Carmel-By-The-Sea.

Nearest Motorway : Route 1 at 0.2 Miles
Nearest Beach : beach at 0.4 Miles
Car: recommended

Upon entering Pussy Willow Cottage you will be welcomed with a sophisticated but relaxed European ambiance. Being a designer I have furnished both the main house and guest house with fine furniture, French antiques, reclaimed architectural elements and quality design throughout. After many years of living abroad I decided to create the experience of residing in a friend's European country home. And what better place to do it than in Carmel-By-The-Sea.

Other Activities: Vineyards & wine tasting.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Carmel, California

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Apr 1 2013 - May 31 2013
$375
$395
$2,200
$6,500
3 Nights
 
 
Jun 1 2013 - Jun 30 2013
$375
$395
$2,400
$7,500
5 Nights
 
Notes: Monthly rentals for July or Sept. are $8500 per mo. There are no monthly rentals in August.   
 
Jul 1 2013 - Aug 31 2013
$375
$395
$2,400
$8,500
1 Week
 
 
Sep 1 2013 - Oct 31 2013
$375
$395
$2,400
$7,500
3 Nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning $175

Notes

  • $2000 - $2400 per week.$6000-$8500 per month. (The guest house is an extra $75 per day,$500 per wk)
  • The main house can be rented separately at the rates above, depending on the season. It sleeps 5 people.

    The guest house can also be rented by the same guests who are in the main house, for an additional $500 per week, $75 per night mid week or $95 per night on weekends. The guest house has a queen bed that sleeps 2 and a private bathroom, with windows and French doors opening onto the garden courtyard. There is an additional $75 cleaning and linen fee for the guest house.

    The guest house will only be rented to the guests who have rented the main house. No one else will be on the property.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Carmel, California

Property Type:
  • house

Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card

Accommodation Type:
  • Guest House

Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals

Floor Area:
  • 1500 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • Town
  • Beach
  • Near The Ocean
  • Village
  • Downtown

Theme:
  • Luxury
  • Away From It All

General:
  • Basic Soaps
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Alarm Clock
  • Gas Heating
  • Telephone
  • Laundry Soap
  • Paper Towels
  • Wireless Internet
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Heating
  • Washing Machine
  • Local Maps
  • Parking
  • Linens Provided
  • Activities Guide
  • Iron & Board
  • Parking Off Street
  • Hair Dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels Provided
  • Fireplace
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Toilet Paper
  • Internet
  • Filtered Water

Kitchen:
  • Oven
  • Grill
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice Maker
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Toaster
  • Freezer
  • Blender
  • Pantry Items
  • Coffee Maker
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Refrigerator

Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
    Bathroom 3 - toilet , shower
  • Main House: 2 bathrooms. Guest House: 1 bathroom.

Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 2 - 1 double
    Bedroom 3 - 1 twin/ single
    Detached Guest House & Bathroom - 1 queen
  • Main House: 2 bedrooms and a loft with a single daybed. Sleeps 5. Guest House: Queen bed sleeps 2 and has private bathroom with shower. Whimsical garden room decor with high pitched ceilings. French doors open onto the reclaimed brick patio.
Entertainment:
  • Satellite / Cable
  • CD Player
  • Books
  • Television
  • Stereo
  • DVD Player
  • Radio

Outside:
  • Outdoor Entertainment Area
  • Terrace
  • Courtyard
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Fully Fenced Property
  • Patio
  • Beach Towels
  • Barbecue
  • 8 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • not suitable for children
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets not allowed
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm

Attractions:
  • restaurants
  • forests
  • winery tours
  • cinemas
  • library
  • festivals
  • marina
  • live theater
  • churches
  • synagogues
  • museums

Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • photography
  • eco tourism
  • scenic drives
  • bird watching
  • antiquing
  • beachcombing
  • sight seeing
  • whale watching

Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • hospital

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • hiking
  • cycling
  • snorkeling
  • golf privileges optional
  • surfing
  • swimming
  • fishing
  • golf
  • surf fishing
  • deepsea fishing
  • equestrian events
  • pier fishing

Notes: At Pussy Willow Cottage you will be welcomed with a bottle of wine to make you feel at home.You will find a booklet to aquaint you with places to visit, restaurants, food markets, a local winery that offers free tours including complementary wine tasting, a local corner market on Junipero St., a local fish market, a walking tour of Carmel and much more. Or curl up by the fireplace with a book or sit outside of your bedroom in the sunshine with a cup of morning coffee. Wireless internet connection is provided as well as dvd, two televisions, speakers for your ipod, a cd player and radio. There is an outdoor table and chairs for al fresco dining, a grill and two chaise lounge chairs for you to relax. My goal is to provide you with exceptional comfort and style and hope you will return many times to this home away from home.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Carmel, California

Pussy Willow Cottage.Designer's Home-European Ambiance-Near Downtown & Beach
average rating of 5.0 based on 30 reviews
business
Pussy Willow Cottage.Designer's Home-European Ambiance-Near Downtown & Beach
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p394502
(818) 980-2119
Carmel Central Coast California
Wisconsin
5

Satisfied guest from Wisconsin

5 of 5
Submitted: October 12, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
We recently spent four nights at this cottage and found it every bit as nice as advertised. It has a very homey feel, in part due to the layout but also because Amy has done a great job of decorating it. Lots to do within easy driving distance. One right turn onto Ocean Avenue and you're in downtown Carmel. Easy to get used to the lifestyle; we kept going back to Katy's Place, Bruno's Market & Deli, and the Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company. It's a busy community during certain times of the day so you might need to get a bit lucky to nab one of the many free parking spaces. We've advised Amy that we'll go out of our way to rent it again.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
business
Pussy Willow Cottage.Designer's Home-European Ambiance-Near Downtown & Beach
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p394502
(818) 980-2119
Carmel Central Coast California
5

The Best place to Stay when in Carmel

5 of 5
Submitted: October 4, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
From the moment my wife and I stepped in to Pussy Willow Cottage we new we were going to have a great vacation.
The house was perfect. Comfortable, beautifully decorated and every thing you would need for a fantastic stay
It is a 15 minute walk to town which has good restaurants for all tastes.
We spend many hours just visiting all the many different art galleries and stores then stopping a nearly every coffee store in town
Just great
I would highly recommend this house and we hope to return again
Bruce & Sally
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Pussy Willow Cottage.Designer's Home-European Ambiance-Near Downtown & Beach
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p394502
(818) 980-2119
Carmel Central Coast California
Malibu, CA
5

Second Time Around

5 of 5
Submitted: October 1, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
This was our second visit to Pussy Willow Cottage, what a pleasure to walk through the door and enter this lovely home again. Everything was as nice as we remembered and Amy's recommendations for dining and siteseeing were spot-on. Thank you for a wonderful week, looking are already looking forward to returning next August.
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
business
Pussy Willow Cottage.Designer's Home-European Ambiance-Near Downtown & Beach
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p394502
(818) 980-2119
Carmel Central Coast California
Houston
5

Wonderful stay

5 of 5
Submitted: August 4, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
We rented this cottage for a month and had a wonderful stay. The decor in the cottage is so comfortable, neutral colors with grays and taupes that are so current. I have been renting houses in Carmel for years and have found that so many rentals are tired and have not been kept fresh. The optional cottage in back makes this so flexible and it is as charming as the house. The back patio is perfect for having guests for dinner.. The only negative is that it is not an easy walk to town or rather it is not an easy walk back from town because of the hill. However, that was not a problem for us, but people should be aware of it. Amy was wonderful to work with, very accommodating. I would highly recommend this rental.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Pussy Willow Cottage.Designer's Home-European Ambiance-Near Downtown & Beach
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p394502
(818) 980-2119
Carmel Central Coast California
San Francisco, CA
5

Perfect Carmel Getaway

5 of 5
Submitted: May 6, 2012 Stayed: April 2012
We stayed at Pussy Willow Cottage in April while we were visiting for the Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival. The cottage was a perfect home base and set the tone for a very fun and relaxing long weekend. Not only is it beautifully decorated, but it is very functional as well. We felt giddy arriving, greeted by white lights on the gate, a cobblestone pathway to the front door and a goody bag with wine included as we entered the cottage. We appreciated that there were two bedroom suite areas that were separated (one downstairs and another upstairs) which allowed for privacy. Also there are several seating areas, allowing for everyone to have their own space - some chosing to curl up with a good book, others watching TV and also space for those that had to catch up on work. We love the option of the guest house, providing opportunities for us to return with a larger group. We also would love to return so we could spend more time in the lovely backyard which has great lounging furniture and a BBQ. There really was so much to love and would not bother looking anywhere else for future visits to Carmel. Thank you Amy for providing such a lovely place for us to stay!
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
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