
Family-friendly vacation rentals in Monterey
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Magical & Romantic Beachfront Home at Pajaro Dunes
Beautiful oceanfront condominium with an unobstructed view to Monterey Bay & the Pacific Ocean; just 20 minutes south of Santa Cruz & 30 minutes north of Monterey/Carmel. Newly remodeled with granite counters, new kitchen appliances, paint, furniture, tile and carpeted floors. Electric fireplace adds to the magical ambience this home embraces. High ceilings, just steps to the beach. Convenient parking. 2 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms, 1200 sf. A great place to kick off your shoes and relax.

Santa Cruz A-Frame
This unique A-Frame cabin, in a quiet mountain neighborhood with private creek access, was handbuilt in 1965 and remodeled in the summer of 2024. Now a little slice of heaven on the creek in the redwoods. *5-10 min to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Roaring Camp Railroad, Loch Lomond Recreation Area, the Trout Farm Inn, Quail Hollow Ranch + Felton stores. *20 min to Santa Cruz, beach + Boardwalk. *1 min to Zayante Creek Market (EV charger) Find us on social: Insta @SantaCruzAFrame

Carmel Valley Home on Eclectic Farm
Our 2 bedroom guest house in beautiful Carmel Valley is close to Monterey, Big Sur, Pebble Beach and Carmel by the Sea. Sight see all day and escape to a pastoral setting five minutes from Carmel Valley Village with quaint shops, restaurants and over 20 wine tasting rooms. Visit with our alpacas, horses, giant tortoises, goats, sheep, donkey and more! Wake up to sunshine, a rooster crowing and the donkey braying for breakfast! (Due to the nature of our farm we have a strict "No Pets" policy).

CA Dreaming w/Ocean View, Fire pit and Gardens
Wake to an ocean view from a comfy Queen bed and enjoy the large granite walk-in shower w/sky window that opens to the warmth of the sun or coolness of the rain. Relax with your morning brew in the beautiful gardens and sip your evening drink by the fire pit. Take a deep breath and enjoy the forest/ ocean view followed by the quiet of a star filled sky. This is the CA/Zen blend… magical, peaceful and pure relaxation. Come renew your spirit. Don't believe it's this good? Read the reviews...

Serene Redwood Retreat w/Modern Comfort
At our Modern cabin nestled among 150 year old redwoods, we invite you to embark on a unique adventure of embracing the outdoors while only minutes from town. Wine tasting in downtown Carmel, World Class Golf at Pebble Beach or Hiking trails of Point Lobos and Big Sur. "Magical", "Amazing", "A True Sanctuary" are just a few words used by our guest to describe their stay with us. Get away and unplug in the stillness and solitude of our Serene Redwood Retreat. Please see property description.

Private romantic 1 br in Carmel Woods- love dogs
Dog friendly! Private entrance to 2 rm studio overlooking the forest w/ floor to ceiling windows. Queen memory-foam bed, bathroom w/shower & amenities, kitchenette w/ dishes, microwave/convection oven, burner, toaster, coffee.Far ocean view, sunsets, deck, gas grill. wood burning fireplace, complimentary wood, free internet, TV, DVDs, LPS, All amenities. Beach towels/mats, ottoman/cot, free parking. note: ceilings are low in spots & there are some steps. Let us know about dogs when booking.

Sunny Seaside Bungalow with Ocean View & Two Decks
Close to The Monterey Bay Aquarium , art and culture, restaurants and dining and the beach. You’ll love my place because it's a detached new unit, clean and on the Monterey Peninsula. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families with kids, and pets (Dogs only please). We consider Dogs to be part of the Family so If you would like to bring your dog (2 max), please add them as a guest. That will cover the added expense in the cleaning of the Bungalow.

Pacific Grove Mid Century Near Beach
Mid Century Pacific Grove house on 17 Mile Drive. Just a couple blocks from the Pebble Beach gate. Great area. Close enough to walk to downtown restaurants and shops, Asilomar State Beach and other sites all within minutes of our home. Private yard with a deck and outdoor furniture for entertaining. Lic. # 0289 - Our City STR Permit restricts us to a maximum of 2 adults per reservation. Any additional guests MUST be under 18 years old.

Mountain Top Yurt in the Redwoods
Peaceful, clean, spacious, beautifully decorated and quiet 24' Yurt completely surrounded by Redwoods on top of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Spend a couple days meditating, reading or writing the next chapter of your memoir. Walking distance to Mount Madonna Retreat Center (open now through reservation only). County Park hiking and horseback riding trails located within 3 miles. Ideal place for photography and mountain/road biking.

Downtown Urban Industrial Studio
***Due to the heightened concerns for travel during the COVID-19 spread, I have switched to a hospital grade sanitizer to ensure maximum protection for my guests.*** Cozy urban retreat in the heart of Downtown Salinas. Private studio with separate entrance located behind the main house. One private parking space with additional parking on the street.

No shared space! Guest suite! PGLic#0405
Our place is close to Carmel and Monterey, some of the best dining, family-friendly activities, Fisherman's Wharf, Pebble Beach, The 17-mile Drive, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Lover's Point Beach, Downtown Pacific Grove, Downtown Monterey, and Asilomar Beach. Point Lobos is about 10 mins and Big Sur is only 45 mins away!

Rustic Ranch Cottage
Make some memories at this unique and family-friendly place. Our 1 bedroom unit has a queen bed and a fold out couch. Kitchen and bath are petite, yet functional. Central location to Monterey, Santa Cruz with a short scenic drive. We are also very close to numerous State Parks as well. Happy Trails🐎
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Quick stats about vacation rentals that are family-friendly in Monterey
Total rentals
460 properties
Nightly prices starting at
€ 43 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
37K reviews
Pet-friendly rentals
190 properties allow pets
Rentals with a pool
10 properties have a pool
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270 properties have a dedicated workspace
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