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3796 The Madden Suite

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2 BR
1 BA

Large Historic Carmel Flat, Newly Remodeled, Walk Everywhere!

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Age 12 and under.
Current Specials
Location: Carmel-by-the-Sea
Sleeps 5

Beds

  • King 2
  • Sofa Bed 1

Description

Welcome to “The Madden Suite”! Sleeps up to 5. Short Term Rental.

This sophisticated apartment in the heart of downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea is just steps away from Ocean Avenue and all of the galleries, restaurants and shops that make the town such a distinctive vacation destination. Park your car and walk to everything in this unbeatable location. Newly available as of June 13, 2020 - be among the first to enjoy the new beds, furnishings and appointments in this quintessential Carmel charmer.

The 800-square-foot newly remodeled residence is on the upper floor of a courtyard that includes numerous businesses, including the popular Toro Sushi Bar, and is also just steps away from the Hog’s Breath Inn, formerly owned by Clint Eastwood, as well as a variety of other well-known restaurants within a few blocks. Once upon a time ago, the flat operated as the club house for famed football coach and Monday Night Football announcer John Madden, for whom the nightly rental is now named.

The apartment is easy walking-distance from the beach, and only 10 minutes to a variety of attractions, including world-class golf and dining in Pebble Beach, monarch butterfly sightings in Pacific Grove, or the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row. Others within a half hour’s drive are the natural wonders of Big Sur and wine tasting in Carmel Valley Village.

Vaulted ceilings with skylights and handcrafted plaster walls are among the features that make this 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment stand out, as well as a vintage Carmel stone fireplace that provides a cozy gathering point.

Upon your arrival, you will be greeted with complimentary cheese and wine or sparkling cider, wine tasting passes and a basket of local information. An assigned concierge vacation house manager is available to assist you during your stay. We have also provided spa amenities in the bathrooms, as well as spa robes, and beach gear with everything you need for a day at the beach, including chairs, blankets, towels, umbrella and cooler.

Guests enter through a door that leads into the living room, where large windows let in generous amounts of natural light, but with curtains if privacy is desired. The living room includes a large HDTV and comfortable seating around the fireplace.

A convenient kitchenette with refrigerator, small bar sink, oven and stove (no dishwasher) makes it easy to enjoy local take-out food or to prepare small meals and snacks, is adjacent to a dining area that seats four to six.

The master bedroom features a king-size bed with luxury bedding. The second bedroom has a king bed with foam topper or can be made into two twin beds. The bathroom features a tiled tub-shower combination with a large sunflower shower head and a second removable handheld shower head. The updated bathroom includes a large vanity with dual sinks, a generously sized cabinet with ample room for stowing personal items, and an additional cabinet for storage.

The unit does not have a washer or dryer. We are happy to recommend laundry facilities in the area. Cars may be parked on the street, there is no parking provided. The City of Carmel has several downtown parking lots with unlimited timing, including one near the flat on Torres and 3rd.

See also Rates Notes for additional information about this property.

Amenities

GENERAL

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Iron & Board
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room
  • Towels Provided
  • Quality Bedding & Towels
  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Parking: On Street
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wine and Cheese
  • Wine Tasting Passes for 2
  • Standard Wifi / Internet Service

Geographic

  • 10 Min Drive: Pebble Beach
  • 10 Min Drive: Spanish Bay
  • 5 Min Drive: Beach
  • Area: Close to Town
  • Walking Distance: Beach
  • Walking Distance: Carmel by Sea
  • Walking Distance: Carmel Mission
  • Walking Distance: Downtown
  • Walking Distance: Mission Trail
  • Walking Distance: Restaurants
  • Walking Distance: Forest Theater
  • Walking Distance: Sunset Center

Entertainment Systems

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Master Bedroom TV
  • More than one TV

Home Exterior/Outdoors

  • Balcony

Availability

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Rates

DatesNightlyWeeklyMonthly
10/11/21 - 10/31/21$482$3,371
11/01/21 - 11/22/21$482$3,371
11/23/21 - 11/27/21$803
11/28/21 - 11/30/21$482
12/01/21 - 12/18/21$482$3,371
12/19/21 - 01/02/22$803$5,618
01/03/22 - 01/13/22$482$3,371
01/14/22 - 01/17/22$535
01/18/22 - 01/30/22$482$3,371
01/31/22 - 02/06/22$589$4,120
02/07/22 - 02/17/22$482$3,371
02/18/22 - 02/21/22$589
02/22/22 - 02/28/22$482$3,371
03/01/22 - 03/31/22$482$3,371$14,445
04/01/22 - 04/06/22$482
04/07/22 - 04/10/22$535
04/11/22 - 04/13/22$482
04/14/22 - 04/18/22$535
04/19/22 - 04/21/22$482
04/22/22 - 04/24/22$535
04/25/22 - 04/30/22$482
05/01/22 - 05/26/22$482$3,371
05/27/22 - 05/31/22$535
06/01/22 - 06/30/22$589$4,120$17,655
07/01/22 - 07/05/22$642
07/06/22 - 07/31/22$589$4,120
08/01/22 - 08/13/22$589$4,120
08/14/22 - 08/21/22$7,116
08/22/22 - 08/31/22$589$4,120
09/01/22 - 09/05/22$535
09/06/22 - 09/14/22$482$3,371
09/15/22 - 09/19/22$535
09/20/22 - 09/30/22$482$3,371
10/01/22 - 10/31/22$482$3,371$14,445
If you are booking for a last minute stay, ask our Reservationist if there is a Last Minute Special available. Last Minute Specials typically exclude holidays, special events and the summer season; specials cannot be combined; other exclusions may apply. Please call for details.

* Holidays & Special Events may have higher rates.
*There is an additional fee for pets**
* Housekeeping, Processing and Property Protection fees and taxes are additional to the base rates.
* Guest stays of 30 days or more will also be responsible for utility charges (Electricity, Gas and Water), mid stay cleaning fees and a security deposit.
* Rates are subject to change and Owner approval.
* Total occupancy may affect rates: Rates may vary depending upon how many guests are occupying the home, including all infants and children.

Location

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Reviews

Charming, Comfortable Stay

Reviewed on 2021-08-11 by Mary H. of Stanford, CA United States
Updated on 2021-08-15
Review of stay from 2021-07-26 to 2021-07-29
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Recommend to Others
The apartment is quintessential Carmel. The exterior is something out of a storybook with the courtyard entrance and half door. The beds were super comfy. The place was spotless. The kitchenette was tight so not much cooking could be done but great for breakfast and coffee in the morning. It can be a little loud in the morning so we kept the windows closed. My only complaint is the lack of response via text messages from the rental company. If they use text messaging, they should have someone ready to respond. My text messages were also during business hours so no excuse there. Overall, a very lovely stay. We will be back.
Manager response on 2021-08-15 - Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review of your recent stay in Carmel. We are pleased you enjoyed the property overall, but will be looking at our communication response or lack thereof on the text messaging. We look forward to your next visit to the area.

Family Fun in a Perfect Location

Reviewed on 2021-07-27 by Michelle H. of Lake Forest, CA United States
Updated on 2021-07-27
Review of stay from 2021-07-19 to 2021-07-23
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Recommend to Others
The Madden Suite was very comfortable for our family of four. (We were thrilled we could have our dog with us too!) The location is incredible with great restaurants so close — loved the secret passage to Hog’s
Breath and Toro has delicious sushi right downstairs! The kitchen is well-stocked, but we didn’t end up cooking much as the sink is tiny and there is no dishwasher. We were on vacation, so that was fine with us! The beds were comfortable and everything was very clean.

We found street parking pretty easily in the 2 hour spots. It worked out fine because we were out and about most days. We felt like locals exploring Carmel-by-the-Sea staying in this rental. Just what we were looking for!
Manager response on 2021-07-27 - Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your lovely review of your recent stay in Carmel. We agree the location is ideal for wandering Carmel, walks to the beach and just enjoying the town. We look forward to your next visit.

Perfection

Reviewed on 2021-01-22 by Unknown of , United States
Updated on 2021-01-23
Review of stay from 2021-01-16 to 2021-01-19
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Recommend to Others
The unit is impeccable and it is obvious great thought was put into the needs of guests. The location is ideal as it is walking distance to town and the beach. The perfect place to get work done (wi-fi connection was fast and reliable) and also relax. It could not have been any more perfect.
Manager response on 2021-01-23 - Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review of your stay at The Madden Suite. We are pleased you enjoyed the great location as well as the setup of the home. See you on your next visit to the Carmel area.

Great place in the middle of town

Reviewed on 2021-02-22 by Brandon S. of San Francisco, CA US
Updated on 2021-02-27
Review of stay from 2021-02-16 to 2021-02-20
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Recommend to Others
We had a fantastic time visiting Carmel. The unit was very clean and a perfect size for a family.
Manager response on 2021-02-27 - Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for the review - yes the location is perfect!

Charming Apartment for Carmel Weekend

Reviewed on 2021-06-15 by Kaitlin H. of Half Moon Bay, CA US
Updated on 2021-06-17
Review of stay from 2021-05-15 to 2021-05-16
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Recommend to Others
We had a great over I stay would have gladly stayed longer. The kitchen we surprisingly well stocked for its small size. Bedrooms were comfortable - these were the best beds I’ve experienced at a rental. It was a little difficult to get upstairs past outdoor diners (due to Covid) with our bags. But otherwise this was a perfect place right downtown.
Manager response on 2021-06-17 - Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for you wonderful review of your recent stay at The Madden Suite. We are pleased you enjoyed the home and it's amazing location. We look forward to your next visit when you can stay a little longer.

Charming

Reviewed on 2020-12-03 by Unknown of Redwood City, CA United States
Updated on 2020-12-08
Review of stay from 2020-11-27 to 2020-11-30
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Recommend to Others
Overall we had a good stay here. The property feels spacious and the location is unbeatable. The housekeeping staff does not wash the dishes between guests and instead relies on the previous guest to have washed their dishes thoroughly. In our case the previous guest had not washed the dishes well and there was dried food on most of the dishes. There is no dishwasher, as advertised, but the kitchen sink is TINY, it's the size of a wet bar sink. Don't plan on doing any major cooking here because the pans won't fit in the sink. The previous guest had also opened all the coffee packets, the kind that goes in a drip basket, and then realized there was no drip coffee maker, and put the packets back. I don't get the feeling that the cleaning staff looks very carefully at the kitchen area.
The rooms are all a good size and the beds are very comfortable. The water pressure in the shower is very low and the bathroom door doesn't close all the way (1" gap) but it has double sinks and is well equipped. There are small electric wall heaters in the living room and bedrooms. You really have to crank them up to get the whole house warm due to the high ceilings. The walls to the bedrooms don't go all the way up to the ceiling so the heaters are really just trying to heat one large space and they're not quite powerful enough if it's really cold.

Overall, it's a great place to stay, just don't plan on cooking anything and order takeout from one of the many restaurants nearby.
Manager response on 2020-12-08 - Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review. The kitchen is indeed small in this apartment and the limitations are noted in our description - "A convenient kitchenette with refrigerator, small bar sink, oven and stove (no dishwasher) makes it easy to enjoy local take-out food or to prepare small meals and snacks". We do apologize for the error in having drip coffee packets placed in the home that does not require them and for the condition of the dishes upon your arrival. Our cleaning team has been made aware of your comments so that pay very close attention to these important details. Our team will look into available options that may assist with heating the apartment and repairing the bathroom door. Thank you again for your review, it is very much appreciated.

Madden Suite Visit Jan '21

Reviewed on 2021-01-18 by stacy w. of Tiburon, CA US
Updated on 2021-01-19
Review of stay from 2020-12-30 to 2021-01-02
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Recommend to Others
A wonderful couple of days in Carmel. The Madden Suite is the perfect getaway location with an unbelievably good location in the center of Carmel, yet hidden away enough to be incredibly tranquil.The suite has been beautifully fitted out and the owners have done a fantastic job of utilising space. The apartment feels cozy but there are spaces to separate from your family as required! We will be back!
Manager response on 2021-01-19 - Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks so much for your lovely review of the Madden Suite. We love the location as well with all the shops, cafes and restaurants right outside the door. We look forward to your next visit to the area!
GUESTS STAYED july 2021  ~  guest book review

"So happy to be back at The Madden Suite!  Had a wonderful time in Carmel, as always.  And delicious dinners at Toro and The Pocket.  Thank you for sharing."

~ l. littlewood  - los altos, ca

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GUESTS STAYED july 2021  ~  guest book review

"We loved our stay at the Madden Suite, it was super fun but sadly could not seem to catch the sunset. Maybe next time.  Hoping to be back." *Dylan  -   I loved our stay at this awesome suite!  My entire family got to get soooo much excercise!  It was so fun walking down to the beach with me, my family and our standard poodle Batman!  Thank you Madden Suite for an awesome vacation!" *Delphine"

~ smith-mclaughlin family - San jose, ca

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GUESTS STAYED july 2021  ~  guest book review

"What a wonderful 3-day respite we had at the Madden Suite of Carmel-by-the-Sea!  We enjoyed the suite watching the Olympics and resting inbetween our many adventures around Carmel: E-Biking thru 1t Mile Drive, a drive to Big Sur, Carmel Valley wine region, an inside tour of Carmel's Fairybook Cottages, and eating at Le Bicyclette, Contema, Yoba, and more.  We hope to be back soon!"

~ M. Rosai - San Francisco, ca

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GUESTS STAYED april 2021  ~  REVIEWED ON vrbo  ~  5 OUT OF 5 STARS

"Charming apartment with Carmel-perfect vaulted ceiling and Dutch door, nestled back in a passageway past a restaurant and gallery. Super clean, wifi worked well, walk to anything in Carmel-by-the-Sea."

~ J. Hurley - San Francisco, ca

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GUESTS STAYED october 2020  ~  REVIEWED ON vrbo  ~  5 OUT OF 5 STARS

"Beautiful retreat, right in the heart of Carmel. Walkable to everything, including the beach. It was our first time visiting and we are already planning a return trip!"

~ J. Lien - Portland , or

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GUESTS STAYED october 2020  ~  REVIEWED ON vrbo  ~  5 OUT OF 5 STARS

"When two best friends are fed-up of it all, they take a short trip by the ocean and let it all out. This little cottage is exactly what was needed. It was clean, cozy, and perfect for us. Right in the middle of downtown, walking distance from EVERYTHING and also convenient if you love sushi. Toro is right at the bottom of the stairs. Only thing we were bummed out about was the fact that there was no log in the fireplace. We couldn't enjoy the fire on a cold night. The restaurant owner was nice enough to give us a duraflame log but unfortunately that did not work either as it did not have the sleeve. I recommend that you pick up some logs coz then this place is complete."

~ C. Shah - san jose, ca

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GUESTS STAYED august 2020  ~  REVIEWED ON HOMEAWAY  ~  5 OUT OF 5 STARS

"The apartment was very clean and we appreciated the complimentary wine and snacks! There were plenty of fresh towels. The only feedback was the lock on the door was hard to lock."

~ M. Phan - san jose, ca

Bedding

Maximum occupancy: This upstairs flat sleeps up to 5 guests.
Please note that the high ceiling/loft style of the whole apartment and the bedrooms means that the ceilings of the bedrooms are not entirely closed off to the main living area.
Each bedroom has a television.
The bathroom is accessed from the hallway and is closest to the bedroom with the king bed.

Bedroom:
King Bed

Bedroom #2:
King Bed with foam topper
Or
Two Twin Beds

Other sleeping options:
Living Room
Queen Sleeper Sofa