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Stunning Ranch Home with Ocean Views

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Carmel, CA
  • Point Lobos Ranch
    1 min walk
  • Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
    12 min walk
  • Monastery Beach
    18 min walk
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    13 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning Ranch Home with Ocean Views



The Acorn is located 2 miles south of Carmel across Highway One from Point Lobos State Park - one of the most magnificent and picturesque areas on the West Coast. This property is located on approximately 5 acres on the top of a knoll overlooking Carmel Bay, Pebble Beach and Point Lobos. Surrounded by open space and park land, the Acorn is a very private setting yet only a 5 minute drive to a new Safeway, shopping and Carmel-by-the-Sea shops and dining. Golf, scuba diving, hiking, beaches -- all close by. Big Sur is a scenic drive just 40 minutes south on Highway One. In addition to the main house, there is a charming guest house with full accommodations.


The Main House: The main house features a king master suite with sliding glass doors that provide romantic, breathtaking views of Point Lobos and Pebble Beach and access to the home's expansive deck. There is also a queen bedroom with separate bathroom and dressing room that also has access to the deck via sliding glass doors. Two additional bedrooms each have two twin beds.
Guest House: The guest cottage is a charming, cozy 2-room cottage with a king bed, full bath, kitchenette and laundry. This unique cottage provides ultimate privacy from the main house should you so desire. Yet it is close enough to provide additional guest accommodations for friends or family.

We allow a maximum of 8 guests, including infants and children.

Please note , no Events of any kind are permitted at The Acorn Ranch Home.

We allow up to 2 dogs for a fee of $195.


During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Point Lobos Ranch. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 13 minutes by car from Monterey Bay and 14 minutes from Monterey Bay Aquarium
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Patrick & Sara Whisler

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Bidet
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2800 sq ft (260 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: 1or 2 dogs allowed with $195 pet fee & agreement

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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Stunning Ranch Home with Ocean Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 119 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family—A Family Tradition
We just completed our third stay at the Acorn. My wife and I, our son and his wife and our 2 grandchildren. The Acorn fits us to a T. Lots of room inside and out, a gorgeous view, great fireplaces. We play wiffle ball and soccer with the young kids out back, enjoy the spectacular Point Lobos Park across the street and visit the Aquarium. Very grateful to stay at this wonderful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property!
We enjoyed our stay and would love to come back again soon. We didn’t wanna leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H., Sevierville

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family location
Charming, private property with great views, very spacious, terrific overall
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
This property is absolutely beautiful. Book it, you won't regret it. My family had a very relaxing and peaceful stay and will be back again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a beautiful property
Our family gathered at this house to celebrate a "big" birthday. The house is huge and in a peaceful and beautiful location. It was convenient to go from there to Monterey and Point Lobos and the 17 mile drive and Big Sur. Our grandkids were excited to see the horses and cows and wild turkey in the back of the house. It was so pleasant to end our day on the patio in back and watch the beautiful sunset.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RONALD M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great ranch house for a large group of friends
Unique old ranch, very well equipped, with horse, cows and turkeys walking around for a peaceful feeling and lots of fire places for group nights. Being across from Point Lobos Park a huge plus. Our group of 8 loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good times in Carmel
We were very happy with the house. It is a very unusual house with lots of interesting and unique features. All of the amenities were high end. The horses, cattle, and turkeys roaming the pasture were enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness
All that we had hoped for.
I take an annual golf trip with 7 other men, We look for a place where we can relax, chat and eat together in a low key environment. This home really filled the bill! It easily accommodated 8 of us. The large well stocked kitchen with a table for 8 in front of a large fireplace was the perfect area for breakfast and dinner. After dinner we convened in the living room, also in front of a roaring fire. It was a bit chilly during our stay so we didn't get to spend as much time outside enjoying the grounds as we would have liked. Expansive decks with an amazing view of the California coast from Point Lobos to Santa Cruz would make for the ideal place to unwind with a glass of wine and share time with friends or family. During our stay the owners of the property were very helpful. The home is well appointed. Our group left looking for reasons to return.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie M., Marblehead, MA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven!
We had a wonderful stay at The Acorn! It was SO hard to leave! What a heavenly spot to enjoy in between fun outings. We appreciated the cleanliness, privacy, wildlife and opportunity to learn about the fascinating history of this home and surrounding property. This is a gem. We hope to return soon again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 Generation Family Birthday Celebration
We celebrated our daughter and sons 35th and 32nd birthdays with their spouses, our grandsons (4&1 years) and 2 golden labs. The house was spacious, furnished with everything we needed, had the most spectacular view, close to Pt Lobos, beach and Carmel, and provided our family with the perfect setting for a fun and relaxing vacation! We loved watching the horses in the pasture as well as the coyote, bobcat, turkeys, heron, bunnies. It was truly magical for our grandsons. Hope to come again! Thank you very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mixture of wonderful and kindness.
We happened to be at The Acorn during an atmospheric river event and gale-force winds. I cannot say enough about the support and understanding we got from all the Whislers. Even though the weather was challenging, the house was solid and warm and comfortable, especially with the two fireplaces. The view was as spectacular during the storm as it is on beautiful sunny days. It is a VERY special place and we WILL be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay
This is a lovely interesting home that was perfect for a multi generational family gathering. There were so many amenities, from a well supplied kitchen to fireplaces. The location is every bit as good as the pictures.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory W.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful home
This was our second stay at the Acorn. It is truly perfect for our family. So comfortable. We had four adults and two small children. Both the house and yard were exactly what we needed. We are from the East Coast, while our son and his family live in San Francisco. The Acornhas already become part of our family tradition. We are hoping to return many times in the future. Point Lobos state park, right across the road on the ocean, is spectacular. Sincere thanks to the Whisler family for making the Acorn available for guests!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity at The Acorn
I cannot say enough about how lovely The Acorn was. The views! The history! The peace! We saw 4 types of hawks, osprey, deer, wild turkey. Simply breathtaking. From the moment we stepped inside, we knew this was exactly where we wanted to be - the house is stocked with plenty of linens and paper products and has a nicely set up gourmet kitchen. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela B., Trussville Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Gorgeous
We came for Rennsport with some friends and stayed in the Acorn house! We loved having fire in the kitchen with our coffee and breakfast and the fire in the den in the evening with our wine. The house and property have so much history and we loved getting to read and see all the stories throughout the house. Thanks so much for sharing that with us. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brynn E., Pleasanton, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous home, Incredible views
We spent a week at this lovely property with five of our good friends. The home was perfect. Enough rooms, bathrooms and wonderful living/dining spaces for all of us. From lounging with our coffees in the living room, nightly card games and meals in the huge dining room to lawn games and BBQ dinners with an ocean view, this wonderful home was a treasure. Patrick and Sarah were wonderful hosts. They not only prepared us with everything we needed to have a successful stay, but keep us informed of local events that might have impacted our visit. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend at The Acorn
Lots of space for our family of 8 to spread out. The house has a large LR, dining room, master bedroom. The other three bedrooms are small but did accommodate 6 people. We loved the outdoor spaces and the two horses who would come to the edge of the lawn (fenced) to visit. The views from the house are gorgeous and it was hard to leave them today. The fireplaces were wonderful at heating the LR and dining areas in the morning. The owners let us bring our two King Charles dogs at an extra cost. They enjoyed their stay as well. You are across the Highway from Point Lobos so it’s an easy walk for those inclined 4 of our group walked over. The three year old won’t go in a stroller so we went to the park instead. You are 2 miles from the Carmel Crossroads shops and restaurants and another 5-10 minutes into Carmel proper. There are three beaches that are a short distance away. Pebble Beach is probably 20 minutes by the time you navigate Carmel. Easy for a wonderful lunch and great views of the golf course. I can add more later Susan and Robert Crist
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing ranch overlooking Point Lobos & Carmel Bay
Very charming ranch with lots of comfortable furnishing and rustic charm. Overlooks horse pasture which was very cool . The views at all times of day are amazing. Close to everything … grocery , gas, Carmel sunset beach , Point Lobos tidal pools , short ride to Big Sur . Very relaxing location! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Feast for the eyes
Great trip. Loved the property, history and beauty. It was charming and so inviting. The owners were great communicators, there was a bottle of wine to welcome us, and every supply you’d need. The one glitch we had was having to go through the bathroom to get into the Queen bedroom. I don’t think this would bother everyone, but one of our members did not feel comfortable with this.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location, spectacular views.
This was definitely a magnificent experience. The history and pictures add to the story of this magical place. We loved seeing the horses in the pasture in front of us, as well as deer, coyotes, and wild turkeys. Great owner that is very available to contact. Highly recommend staying here. Hope to come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Thank you for sharing your home with us. We loved your home and the views were serene and Breathtaking . I am planning our next stay and will be hopefully booking with you. Bill and Jackie
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
Great experience and a uniquely beautiful property with a cool history. Friends and family want to make this property an annual rental
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Gorgeous Acorn Ranch Home
This lovely, creative, comfortable and joyfully quirky historic home has big windows and peaceful decks to enjoy the views of Carmel and the ocean. The beds are heavenly and it was nice to wake up to the turkeys and watch the horses in the pasture with breakfast. It's a quick drive into the town and Carmel Valley. It was the perfect stay for us with 3 generations of family as we celebrated my niece's wedding. A big thank you to Bud and Mary's family for sharing your family's home and history with us for a few days. We hope to be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
Very comfortable and roomy home for our extended family. With our new 4 month grand-baby the extra room kept the overnight feeding cries quiet for the rest of the family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023