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The Vagabond's House

4.0 star property

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Courtyard
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Deep-soaking bathtub
Interior
Interior
Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$909
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July

Explore the area

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4th and Dolores, Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Place, 17-Mile Drive
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio, Kitchen, Garden Area

Studio, Kitchen, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio, Ground Floor

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio, Ground Floor

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Courtyard Area

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Courtyard Area

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Upstairs Queen Courtyard View, Not Pet Friendly

Upstairs Queen Courtyard View, Not Pet Friendly

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room | Bathroom shower

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Carmel

The Vagabond's House puts you in the heart of Carmel, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. Highlights at this B&B include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Other amenities include a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and pet-sitting services. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Northwest Carmel B&B include Cannery Row and Monterey Bay.
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What's nearby

  • 17-Mile Drive - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Golden Bough Playhouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carmel Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 17 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chez Noir - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Vagabond's House

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.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1929
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
The Vagabond's House offers 13 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. 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.

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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 self 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1929
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • 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

More

  • 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 within 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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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 10.0 per stay.

Payment types

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
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 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

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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
Vagabond's House Carmel
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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Vagabond's House?

The Vagabond's House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Vagabond's House?

As of 9 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Vagabond's House on 9 Jul 2026 start from NZ$909, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Vagabond's House?

Yep, The Vagabond's House has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Vagabond's House?

Yep, The Vagabond's House is a short 11-minute walk from Carmel Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and fishing.

What makes The Vagabond's House a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Vagabond's House.

Does The Vagabond's House serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental breakfast is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Vagabond's House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Vagabond's House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Vagabond's House?

Furry friends are welcome at The Vagabond's House, with pet-sitting services and food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 3 pets.

The Vagabond's House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy spot in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the Vagabond. Easy walkability to beach and town. Lovely fire pit and waterfall in common area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pier

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Briana

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rita

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Better than the Ritz Carlton in San Francisco

Although this property does not have an onsite restaurant/ so no room service… I can honestly say this hotel has nicer accommodations than the Ritz Carlton in San Francisco!!! The bathroom was absolutely fantastic - huge stand alone bathtub, giant shower with a bench, heated floors!!! Separate toilet of course The room had its own Fireplace… beautiful and functional when it was cold and two very comfortable classy leather recliners to relax in after a day of walking around Carmel. I didn’t want to go back to our room at the Ritz it was so good. They also offer to deliver some fruit and croissants and coffee/tea/juice to your room in the morning. Just enough to help get you going. Great comforter/duvet and soft sheets… and the farm doors were so much fun and perfect for the weather. My kids loved to keep the top part open with the bottom closed and play in the courtyard with the beautiful water fountain and around the communal fireplace. Really great spot!! You won’t regret it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

jinho

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
정말 예쁘고 친절하고 깨끗하고 훌륭한 숙소. 꼭 다시 갈 예정입니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tatsuro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good enough, Superb
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ellen

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichol

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MAmick

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Excellent location!!

Great location with fantastic staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous place to stay, very quaint lovely room close to centrr
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kristle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Beautiful hotel but horrible bed

The hotel was amazing, loved the location, courtyard with the fire pit, complimentary wine and cheese at 4pm every day and the staff was great. The only down fall was the bed, it had a huge dip in it and made the loudest noise everytime one of us moved. If they replaced the beds I would be back everytime I came to Carmel, but unfortunately the bed is so uncomfortable that our 2 night stay was quite sleepless.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the breakfast, location, great comfortable bed. It had a kitchen, which we did not use. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Pampered guests

We were pampered with breakfast in bed, cream sherry and a fire, and fresh fruit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The receptionists are very nice and hospitable. The room is clean, big and modern. The location is quiet. If you need anything, just ask from the front desk. We will definitely stay at this hotel again! 總而言之，我非常推薦～
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018