The Vagabond's House

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January 2025

February 2025

Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, dressing gowns, towels

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Parking included

Explore the area

4th and Dolores, Carmel, CA, 93921

Carmel Plaza
6 min walk
Carmel Beach
11 min walk
Sunset Center
12 min walk
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
9 min drive

Room options

Upstairs Queen Courtyard View, Not Pet Friendly

20 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

38 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

37 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Studio, Kitchen, Garden Area

37 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio, Ground Floor

20 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Courtyard Area

25 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Bar

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Carmel Beach

Coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services and express check-out are available at this bed & breakfast. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden and a picnic area are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.

The Vagabond's House offers 13 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary dressing gowns. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Vagabond's House, you're just a quick walk from The Carmel Business Association. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and pet-sitting services.

Free continental breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Amenities include multilingual staff, a terrace and a fireplace at reception
11 minutes by foot from Carmel Beach and a 2-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive
Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and pet-sitting services

Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Vagabond's House. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Carmel bed & breakfast.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. The bed & breakfast hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Water dispenser

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
No lift
Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

Down comforter
Extra futon (surcharge)
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

55-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
Netflix
Streaming services

Food and drink

Champagne service
Free bottled water
Refrigerator

Heating
Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

This property requires guests planning to arrive with more than 2 total guests in their party to contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
Maximum 3 pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Futon bed fee: USD 20
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 and cash

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vagabond's House Inn Carmel

Vagabond's House Inn

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Vagabond's House

Vagabond's House B&B Carmel

Vagabond's House B&B

The Vagabond's House Carmel

The Vagabond's House Bed & breakfast

The Vagabond's House Bed & breakfast Carmel

The Vagabond's House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Nick

30 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devon

19 Jun 2024

Nice

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rita

5 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

It was a comfortable stay but for the price point I expected more. The breakfast was mediocre and the service folks were not friendly. Will not be staying here again.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

15 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Carmel

Starting with the text, saying that we could check in anytime on arrival day, the whole stay was terrific.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

17 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Travelled with family

3 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We loved the area!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pier

Travelled with family

7 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was a perfect vacation spot got our needs. Our small dog loved it to.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Travelled with family

3 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Overall I enjoyed my stay. The room was beautiful and it was walking distance from the downtown area/beach.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

28 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank, San Jose

18 May 2022

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Travelled with partner

16 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We LOVED staying here and didn’t want to leave!! It was quaint and quiet and the everything was so thoughtfully complete (breakfast, the room layout, check-in process, etc). The rooms were immaculate and newly renovated, the communication from the staff was top notch, and the service was incredible. Vagabond’s House is positioned closely to the “happenings” in Carmel, but far enough away where you weren’t disturbed or bothered. I’m a few words, this place is a little slice of Heaven. We LOVED our stay and cannot wait to come back!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

2 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Le

26 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Ellen

Travelled with partner

8 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property is quiet and quaint with a charming, somewhat old-fashioned design. The rooms surround a cobblestone courtyard with lots of greenery, an outside fireplace with a table and some very low-seating chairs. Technology was up-to-date with Wifi, big-screen TV, texting communication with staff and charging ports on the lamps. Breakfast was also very nice with fresh fruit and fresh bagels - as well as other options like cereal, eggs, cream cheese, jam, coffee and/or tea. The staff were mostly very helpful and friendly with the exception of one person (the manager/owner I think). What I didn't like was the inconvenient parking down a steep hill away from the property - and the lack of consideration for accessibility. There was no place to unload except on the steep hilly street - no mention of any of this on the website. For someone with disabilities, it was very challenging. The staff did offer to help with unloading, which was nice. But I would think twice about staying there if you are physically challenged. The cobblestone grounds make walking with a cane or walker very difficult.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nichol

5 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super cool place!

One of the best converted motel/apartment inn's I've ever been to. Very well appointed, great service, and super hip without being snotty. Super close to everything you'll want in Carmel, but also feels a little off the beaten path.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

4 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I stayed here with my two teenage kids (ages 17 and 19) for 3 nights last week. I choose The Vagabond’s House after doing extensive research on places to stay in Carmel and I can truly say it was the best decision! It is a small quaint “inn” with a bed and breakfast feel. The courtyard and fire pit with garden and trickling fountain was an amazing spot to have coffee in the morning and wine in the afternoons. There is a self-serve barista in the “office” which is a charming room with fireplace and someone is always at the desk for any of your needs. Breakfast is brought to your room every morning at the time you choose. Wine, cheese and crackers start at 4:00 each afternoon. We stayed in Room 3 which is on the first floor right by the fountain which I could see and hear from my bed. No air conditioner, but we were very comfortable with the windows open at night. There was a king size bed with a twin with trundle in a window nook, perfect for the 3 of us. The bathroom was huge with a beautiful soaking tub and separate shower with heated tile floors. And along with all of these amazing things were Randall, Thomas and Ian, who were the ultimate hosts—so welcoming and friendly and someone always available to take care of your every need. I highly recommend and will definitely be back one day!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Jun 2021

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

16 Mar 2021

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

I received a text upon checking that said: Just checking in on how your stay went. Please reply back with a score of 1-10 (10 being excellent) and any notes we should be aware of. Have a wonderful day! -Guest Services I replied promptly with: 4. Thanks for checking in. It was below expectations for the price point to be honest. The room felt old and tired needing some maintenance or updating. The windows were old single paned windows that leaked cold air and several panes were cracked. The blinds did not keep the sunlight out in the morning even though I had them shut all the way. The mattress felt very old and I could feel springs through it and it sagged into the middle. The breakfast was nice but the tea was forgotten this morning but was brought the first day. Just didn't meet expectations for over $300 per night. Disappointing Never received a reply from anyone. Disappointed that a hotel asks for feedback to improve presumably and doesn’t even bother to even reply. I would avoid.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

15 Mar 2021

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D

25 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our Second Stay in Carmel

I selected the Vagabond's House because it had the highest rating on Hotels.Com. The service was excellent; breakfast very good, and the room was immaculate. Only complaints: A bit noisy with people climbing stairs outside our window; parking was not too convenient, and the queen bed too small for the two of us. Overall, an excellent stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 May 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

12 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxurious but still cozy hotel great for long wknd

Amazing— my girlfriends have been going and staying here for past couple of heads and love it!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

MAmick, Rockwall TX

Travelled with family

14 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This was the cutest little place in a quiet spot of Carmel. The staff was awesome...so friendly and helpful. We loved our short stay and will be back!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019