Carmel-by-the-Sea Family Friendly Hotel Alternatives

Redwood Hideaway

• 8 guests

• 4 bedrooms

Mill Valley, Marin County

It’s easy to see why this beautiful home has been featured in magazines including Martha Stewart Living – it’s stunning. The professional pastry chef homeowner has designed the kitchen as the heart of the home, and there’s a real focus on the shared living spaces.

Wine Country Rhapsody

• 12 guests

• 6 bedrooms

Sonoma County, California

Surrounded by the stunning nature of Bennett Valley, this one-acre compound is nestled between two seasonal creeks and surrounded by heritage oaks and acreage. Made up of three separate buildings with their own private outdoor spaces, this is the perfect location for large groups or multiple families to have enough room to stretch their legs while still being in close proximity to one another.

Red Robles

• 3 guests

• 1 bedrooms

San Luis Obispo County, California

This cosy abode blends comfort with outdoor living. Though within close proximity of two farmhouses, there’s nothing twee or rustic about its style; think sleek and sharp interior design.