Summary:
Welcome to the Carmel Sea of Tranquility
Here is a special home. Once upon a time, Joan Baez and Bob Dylan gave private concerts for their intimate friends in the downstairs living room. Entranced by profound lyrics and haunting melodies, guest gazed through towering glass windows as the tranquil forest whispered back to them. The same mythical forest will envelop your loved ones in its tranquility and quietude during your stay.
This exclusive residence requires a 30-night minimum stay
The Space:
At this mid-century modern masterpiece designed by famed architect Marcel Sedletzky, “Carmel Sea of Tranquility” sits in a Sea of Tranquility on 1.3 acres of secluded hillside. It exists in total, beautiful harmony with the oak trees that surround it. In the afternoon, sunlight filters through winding, coiled branches, bespeckling the fallen leaves, the walkways, and the expansive private decks. At night, the trees will appear as shadowy silhouettes in moonlight and, no matter the hour, you’ll hear absolutely nothing except the sensual music of nature – the tiny footfall of a bird, the gentle trickle of rain on crackling leaves, the snap of a twig somewhere in the distance, whistling winds. Otherwise: utter stillness of a kind so rarely experienced in our modern world.
To envision “Carmel Sea of Tranquility” accurately, one must almost picture a glass house. To describe only its “floor-to-ceiling windows” seems entirely inadequate in light of the fact that the windows – multiple tempered windows comprising numerous walls – really stretch from the floor of the downstairs level all the way up to the pitched redwood ceiling of the main level. Naturally, the light here is exquisite.
Standing in the kitchen – an open space with light wood cabinetry, white countertops, and stainless-steel appliances – you’ll be treated to views of the wooded canyon. Enjoying a meal at the dining room table, you’ll glimpse birds playing in the trees overhead. And downstairs, gathered around a custom fireplace in the same post-adobe style living room where, decades ago, two legends found peace and solace in the company of their friends, you’ll make your own new memories.
Slide open the glass door and step onto a wraparound deck – one of several gorgeous decks at “Carmel Sea of Tranquility” – and experience the forest as one might experience the cinema. This deck has a small label on it that reads, “Meditation Spot.” Indeed, it is clear that this home was built as a place of rest and of reverence – a place of deep connection to nature, and to each other. It’s modern, yet intensely earthy.
Sedletzky himself built the hand-sewn redwood walls that feature in most rooms of “Carmel Sea of Tranquility.” On the main level, find three (3) relaxing bedrooms and two (2) full bathrooms, one of which has a stone shower. The downstairs living room, accessed by cantilevered floating stairs, is almost entirely visible from the main level, enhancing the grandeur of the windows – and the views.
If you can bear to tear yourself away from this brilliant masterwork of a home, you’ll find that, despite the sense of welcome remoteness you feel at “Carmel Sea of Tranquility,” you’re only minutes away from the conveniences of Carmel Rancho, the charms of downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, and the Pacific Ocean. Easily access the wineries in Carmel Valley, the scenic hiking trails in Big Sur, or the iconic landmarks that line 17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach.
Guest Access:
We're sorry, you may not bring your adorable pets to this home. This includes service animals as the owners are highly allergic to animals. Anyone found bringing animals into the home will incur an additional $10,000 fee for the stringent cleaning required to make the home habitable again for the property owners.
The Neighborhood:
Coast Estate invites you to experience the beautiful Monterey Peninsula and California Central Coast. The are is world renown for spectacular coastlines, unique coastal communities, and rich marine life. Coast Estate specializes in Luxury Vacation Rentals in Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Monterey and Seaside.
The village of Carmel-by-the-Sea charms visitors with forested streets and the old English inspired architecture of Hugh Comstock that looks as if it would be at home in the pages of a Fairy Tale. Carmel City Beach is famous for its beautiful white-sand, dog-friendly beach and surfing. The performing arts are alive and well, with concerts and plays at the Golden Bough Theatre, Sunset Center and outdoor Forest Theatre. Dare we mention the hundreds of shops, art galleries and restaurants? The historic Carmel Mission offers daily tours. Point Lobos State Park, offers miles of hiking trails. It’s rich underwater habitat is often referred to as the crown jewel of the State Park system.
Should you travel twelve miles inland on Carmel Valley Road, you will arrive at the charming, provincial Carmel Valley Village. The sun always shines here, and Carmel Valley Village is home to a handful of excellent bistro-style restaurants that offer outdoor dining. A dozen or so local winery tasting rooms are clustered here within walking distance of each other. Garland Ranch Regional Park offers dozens of miles of dog friendly hiking and equestrian trails.
Other Things to Note:
Your hosts have provided the services of Carmel Coast Estate, Inc a locally owned and operated full service Real Estate and Property Management company. Your Property Managers are available by cellular phone, text messaging and email during your visit.
Here at Carmel Coast Estate, we take every measure to ensure the cleanliness of our fully furnished homes. We clean our homes with hospital grade, environmentally friendly, pet & child safe cleaning solutions. Our primary cleaning agent kills 99.99% of all pathogens known to man. As a Sanitizer, it kills 99.99% of common bacteria, As a Virucide it kills 99.99% of viruses, ranging from Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2, Influenza A2, CV1 through 19, Ebola, HBV and HIV-1, Hepatitis C.
County of Monterey Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate # 001326
Monterey County Ordnance requires we collect Transient Occupancy Tax equal to 10.5% of rent. Some Vacation Rental websites do not support collection of T.O.T. In those cases, the Tax must be paid directly to Property Manager prior to or upon arrival for all Rentals shorter than 30 Days.
In order to maintain proper security for owners, guests and contractors, the exterior of this property has electronic surveillance equipment and the property owners may conduct monitoring and surveillance activities.
The deployment of electronic surveillance is limited to locations that do not violate the reasonable expectations
of privacy. Electronic surveillance shall not be implemented in situations where confidential or sensitive
information is likely to be recorded and distinguishable. Electronic surveillance shall not be installed inside
the home; however, doors to the exterior may be covered by electronic surveillance.
Monthly rental rates are discounted to reflect that guests booking reservations of more than 28 days are required to pay Gas, Electric and Water Utilities in addition to the quoted rental rate.
