3897 Driftwood - Walk to Beach & Mission, Hot Tub

Top rated by guests
Living Room with Wood Fireplace and Smart TV
Living Room is Spacious and Light-Filled
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Outdoor Living Space with Gas Fire Pit
review stars
9.6Outstanding
(42 Ratings)
"Clean home, well equipped kitchen, good location, responsive host, good value"
Stephen L.
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9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(42 Ratings)

House in Carmel by the Sea, CA

7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

Sanctuary Vacation Rentals is proud to present "Driftwood"! This home sleeps up to 7 guests.

Full of amenities and artful details to delight, this bright, beachy 1,800 sf home is the perfect getaway when you want to visit Carmel.

Located in a Carmel Point neighborhood close to Carmel River Beach, this single-level home has everything you need to make your vacation special. Walk to the beach and happy hour at Mission Ranch. Just a short drive away are the natural wonders of Point Lobos State Reserve and Big Sur. All the restaurants, boutique shops and attractions of Carmel-by-the-Sea and the entire Monterey Peninsula are nearby. Enjoy world class golf, Car Week, Bach Festival and other events from this perfect home-away-from-home.

Living Spaces
Open concept living room with high vaulted ceiling and skylights faces the enclosed front courtyard, making a great indoor-outdoor flow. A large Smart TV with streaming options and a wood burning fireplace are part of a large wall of built-in shelves. A comfy sofa with chaise and nearby armchairs are a great place to settle in for a movie or conversation. Beautifully finished wood floors glow and area rugs further warm the space visually.
A detached bonus room is located in the backyard. It has a large wall-mounted Smart TV, a cushy sofa and ottoman as well as a desk space.
The home has several Smart features like Google TVs, remote controlled outdoor fountain, key-less entry, reliable, speedy Starlink internet and solar power with 2 Tesla power walls providing consistent power for days if a winter storm blows through the area.

Kitchen and Dining
The gourmet kitchen has stainless steel appliances including a large refrigerator, a 5 burner gas stove, a wall oven and a separate warming drawer. A large window over the sink looks out on the private, verdant back yard.

The Great Outdoors
An enclosed front yard space features multiple comfortable seating options, a fire pit and the trickling fountain will help melt away all stress.
The private back yard is completely fenced and boasts a hot tub, propane BBQ grill, a dining table and various patio seating options connected by a stone path.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Bedroom #1 is a suite with a king bed, a twin day bed and a Smart TV viewable from either bed. The room features high ceilings, skylights, a four-poster bed and direct access to the back yard and patio with a hot tub.
The en suite bathroom has a decadent deep soaking tub with a view of the garden, a separate standing shower with smooth stones and custom tile, and two vessel sinks at the large vanity.

Bedroom #2 has a queen bed and a desk and chair.

Bedroom #3 has a twin daybed with a pull out trundle which can be made up as one or two singles. An ingenious fold-down desk with driftwood legs and a bespoke driftwood light fixture add to the beachy vibe.

The hallway bath has a standing shower and vessel sink.

A large closet near the bedrooms holds the full size washer and dryer.

Sorry, Driftwood is not a pet friendly home.

Off-street parking for 2 cars is available in the driveway. Street parking in front of the home is often available.

This vacation home is professionally managed by Sanctuary Vacation Rentals. With over 15 years of property management experience, Sanctuary strives to provide environments that nurture and inspire with all the comforts of home. Each home has beach towels, shower and bath amenities and spa-style robes. Our team is available 7 days a week to assist you. We look forward to hosting you!

Monterey County Short Term Rental Permit #250148, TOT #1687
Notice: Monterey County quiet hours are 10pm-7am as set forth in Monterey County Code 10.60.040
Maximum overnight occupancy: 7; Maximum daytime occupancy: 11
Monterey County Code Chapter 7.120, Sections 20.64.290 and 21.64.290 regulate Vacation Rentals; violation of the Monterey County Code may result in penalties.

Amenities at 3897 Driftwood - Walk to Beach & Mission, Hot Tub

Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Garden
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Ironing facilities
Towels
Desk
Hairdryer

Map of Carmel by the Sea, CA


Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(42 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2025
Clean home, well equipped kitchen, good location, responsive host, good value
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Jul 2025
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property is lovely. However, the home can just accommodate 4 adults, or a family with small children. 7 adults is misleading. The second bath needs better lighting--no hairdryer provided. Microwave didn't work and standalone mic was put away so we didn't see it. Oven didn't work--reset needed--that was unclear. More flatware needed--had to wash after each use. Kitchen cabs/drawers need to be cleaned out--crumbs, etc. Tracks for windows/ sliding doors are really dirty. Not 7 sets of wine glasses, flutes. No backup paper towels, no paper napkins, only 4 cloth napkins, no scissors. Toaster was hidden in upper cab. Welcome platter appreciated! Google speaker wasn't functional for house tasks--light switching was complicated.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2025
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful visit to Driftwood this past weekend! The location is perfect and so quiet.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Jun 2025
Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: They need better beds, better pillows, and buy a new couch. The appliances were all state of the art but furniture and most importantly beds were hard and sheets were cheap, not soft. Location isn’t walkable to DT. I could never get anyone from Sanctuary to answer nor call me back. Disappointing.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at 3897 Driftwood - Walk to Beach & Mission, Hot Tub. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is 3897 Driftwood - Walk to Beach & Mission, Hot Tub pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at 3897 Driftwood - Walk to Beach & Mission, Hot Tub?

We found 23 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, non-smoking, tv, coffee/tea maker, and refridgerator.


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