We're absolutely smitten with this Pebble Beach hideaway, which is set on the sprawling golf course of the Monterey Peninsula Country Club. It's brimming with coastal character – think whitewashed vaulted ceilings, beachy blue tones and rustic decorations. Not only that, the hotel-worthy amenities like plush bathrobes, wine-tasting passes, and a complimentary welcome basket of wine and cheese make your stay even better. Your hosts can even arrange catering or a private chef if you don't feel like cooking. While away evenings sipping cocktails on the flagstone patio, enjoying a barbecue and admiring the views – you can spot the ocean in the distance. When the chilly night air starts to trickle in, gather around the outdoor fire pit and watch the stars, or head inside and cosy up around the wood-burning fireplace for a movie night. There's also plenty to get up to during the day. Play a round of golf at one of the local clubs, browse the boutiques in Carmel-By-The-Sea (a twelve-minute drive), or pack up the car with the provided chairs, umbrellas and cooler and hit the beach – sandy Carmel Beach is a ten-minute drive, but there are plenty of scenic stretches of rocky coast in walking distance, too.

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