Once a year we rent a house for a week for us, our daughters, and their families to stay. We look for lots of space, a kitchen we can all cook in, and a location with access to diverse activities for ages 17 to 76. This house defines perfection. We hiked, wandered the art galleries, spent time on the beach, went on scenic drives, did some wine tasting, cooked meals together, watched movies, and laughed a lot. The Steinway piano was a bonus as two of us play. Central Carmel is a 15-20 minute walk and the Mission closer.The house is pristine, the furnishings lovely, the beds comfortable, the gardens and patio beautiful. There were nice extras, such as a s'mores kit, bottle of wine, and popcorn.