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    In room hot breakfast delivered every morning
    Cathy N.

    This place is my go to getaway for Carmel By The Sea. What makes this bed and breakfast stand out is they are very pet friendly and breakfast is brought to the room each morning. The fireplace and jacuzzi tubs are also notable and adds a touch of luxury to the stay. The pet fee is reasonable $25 (compared to $100 at other places). The You are not allowed to leave pets unattended which is a rule at manyother establishments. They offer pet strollers, towels and a rinse station for the dogs. My dog Boba is remembered by name and is welcomed with a treat. His picture is taken for their yearly album and our stay is personalized with his name on the welcome board. My dog likes to bark and I do my best to keep it down. But never have I had to deal with complaints because they get it - and the other guests seem to understand also. Snacks for humans and pets are available in the lobby throughout the day . The staff is super friendly and go above service to have our room ready for our stay - with accommodating early check ins when possible. They offer goodies to take home during check out. Breakfast choices include quiche, oatmeal, baked goods, fruit and yogurt. It's best enjoyed out on the patio or inside where dinner trays are provided. My favorite rooms have a patio and Jacuzzi tub. The rooms are spacious and bedding is soft. The price is very reasonable for their amenities. The location is 5 min walk to Carmel shops and restaurants. The beach is a few minute drive too. So location, breakfast, spacious rooms and dog friendly staff is why ai choose to stay here every time we visit Carmel and Monterey.

    Relaxing
    Deron R.

    A the quintessential boutique B and B in Carmel by the Sea! Great service, wonderful staff and so friendly! This is a super dog friendly place so bring em! Great breakfast spread each morning and tons of snacks throughout the day. All the staff is super nice and very helpful. Wonderful stay, can't give them enough praise!

    kimberly d.

    We've tried a lot of places in Carmel. With or without fur babies Carmel Country Inn is a hidden gem ! If you have fur babies and are looking for an excellent dog friendly place to stay, you have to stay at Carmel Country Inn. Walking distant to the beautiful beach, shops, restaurants and charming little grocer store Bruno's. The cottages are very clean, comfortable and quiet. They serve beautiful breakfast daily, have a dog wash on site and parking. Our dogs LOVE staying here and we do too. Staff treat everyone like family. We will never stay anywhere else in Carmel.

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    Chris W.

    We stayed at CCI for our babymoon and enjoyed the visit. We were about 3 blocks from the bustling Ocean Ave. and in close proximity to shops, restaurants, etc. We stayed in a 1 bedroom king which felt very spacious for us and our big ol yellow lab. The hotel truly is dog friendly and even have a welcome sign to welcome the new arrivals each day. The bathroom was also large with a separate jacuzzi tub for two and a standing shower. They offer breakfast in the morning and have fresh coffee ready. The staff is very friendly and walked me through how breakfast works, where to find trays if we want to dine in-room, and even warmed quiche for us. My favorite part of the experience was the overall customer service. They were so warm and welcoming which really made us feel at home. Everyone from the welcome desk to the house cleaning staff would see Buddy (our dog) waiting for pets and would gladly walk out of their way to show him some love. Note that dogs are not allowed unattended, even in a crate! Not a huge deal as they do provide a list of suggested sitters if needed. I had to knock a star because the walls are rather thin so having a corner room made the stay rather uncomfortable during the mornings. The room above us would play fetch with their dog (or child) early in the morning which limited our ability to sleep in. Being on the ground floor, dog also had trouble settling once he heard other people and dogs walking past our door on the way out of the property. WHEN we return, we'll be asking to stay on a high floor.

    Such cute windows that look out!
    Suzette C.

    For our anniversary we wanted to celebrate near the coast. Due to uncontrolled circumstances our previous reservations were canceled and we had to find another place to lodge. Talk about stress, especially at the last minute! To our relief we stumbled upon the Carmel Country Inn and they happen to check out all our boxes. There is a first for everything and that includes staying at a bed and breakfast. First things first is the parking lot is a tad small. If none available, there is street parking in the neighborhood. We were in luck and found parking! If you were to venture into downtown Carmel or the local beach I suggest walking the short distance to keep your spot. This establishment is very pet friendly. There is grass turf specifically for your furry babies. My pups thought it was real grass! They do provide trash bags that are located adjacent on the wooden deck. It's always the details that get me. Upon checking in they had a chalkboard with all the names of the fur babies! Dog treats were offered. The room had a cute place mat where we could put their food and water bowl. Not to mention "VIP" dog sheets that were helpful to place on the bed and furniture! Luxury King Studios "Treetop" was our home for the night. An open room that had french doors leading to a spacious deck with lounging chairs and tables. It was our favorite to lounge outside with the pups in the late afternoon when we first arrived and in the morning with breakfast. Mother nature is going to do her thing and we can't do anything about it! Nobody's fault. That particular night it was uncomfortably hot. That is unusual for them in comparison to their cool breezy days. There are temperature thermostats, but there is no actual air conditioning. It is placed for the future if they were to install air conditioning. The fan does work at very low speeds or so fast that if you left it on you would probably get sick. Having the windows open is not ideal when there were a lot of mosquitos out that evening. If possible I would check prior what the weather would be for your stay. The room itself was very clean including the sheets and towels which are top priority! Not a deal breaker, but the air purifier was completely covered in collected dust. Next to our bed on the floor was a vent that had thick dust and dirt in the vents. A little dusting would remedy those two. Breakfast is provided each morning. A hearty spread of warm oatmeal, fruit, pastries, yogurt, and delicious quiches. They even let you bring breakfast to your room which we definitely did as we enjoyed the fresh morning air! Hands down they do their absolute best to accommodate you and your furry pups throughout your visit. We are happy to have found such a wonderful place as Carmel Country Inn!

    Deluxe King Studio. Love the ceiling!
    Lina W.

    Stayed here this past week and I truly enjoyed it. The staff was very nice and welcoming when I came to check in. She explained breakfast and office hours with us, and showed us our room. The room was very clean and you definitely do not get that pet smell leftover from previous guests. Carmel overall is pretty pricey no matter where you stay, but CCI was worth it, because it's a bit further away from the downtown noise. Most of the restaurants and shops were still walking distance and the beach was a quick drive away which we loved. We stayed in the Deluxe King Studio which was plenty of room for the two of us. The soaking tub was awesome and one of the main reasons why I chose this place. My husband loves soaking tubs lol. The bathroom also had a separate shower with decent water pressure and shampoo & conditioner provided. The only minor issue for me was the thin walls and the talking and noise you can hear from neighbors or anyone walking by. At times I kept thinking someone was knocking on our front door. I loved all the natural light that came in, but also a bit weird when we had our curtains open up, because anyone staying across from us can see in lol, so we kept it closed during our stay. The rooms do not have AC which they do state on their website, but they do provide floor fans if it gets hot. The evening felt wonderful with the windows slightly open and the cool air coming in though. The bed was so comfortable, I knocked out for nine hours straight! Check-out was a breeze. I ran into another guest with the same great experience and I got to pet her dog which made me super happy! Also, don't forget to show love to the house cat!! Overall, I would stay here again, because of the cleanliness and friendly service. We were able to leave our car parked in the lot when we checked out and left for breakfast. Housekeeping was also nice enough to leave my husband's phone charger on top of our car, because he forgot it in the room.

    Complimentary breakfast
    Iris C.

    We stayed here one night during spring break just to experience the vibes of Carmel. I wanted a place nearby downtown but away from the noise. We got it. The one bedroom suite was spacious for my husband, I, my 10 year old and a puppy. Parking could be an issue. One Tesla charger is available on site for registered customer with no fee. However, the space for charging is extremely narrow. Another issue was noises from neighbor. Although everyone tried their best to keep volume low during quiet hours. The wall between rooms is very thin. I could hear my neighbor open and close closet door, sneezing and talking in my bedroom. Tea and coffee, dog treats and human snacks available throughout the day till 8pm. Beach towels and sand bucket also available to check out there during office hours. I walked in multiple times for questions and treats. The staffs were very friendly and informative. Complimentary breakfast starts 8am. They still use physical key. Lost key fee is $5.

    Ralo enjoying the view
    Eve Y.

    We decided to come visit Carmel by the sea for my partners birthday and we decided to stay here because it's a pet friendly hotel for our fur babies. First expression super cute cottage at a great location! Most restaurants are walking distance & Carmel city beach 5 minutes away in car. All host are great! Enjoyed the complimentary breakfast and snacks they offered. I would definitely come back and stay here.

    Welcome to all the dogs
    Tiffany H.

    I seriously love this lil bed and breakfast! I've stayed here twice now (back in 2018 and recently about a few weeks ago) The staff is super friendly and I love that they welcome my dogs as guests as well. There was even treats and a welcome sign for them too They keep a log of all their furry visitors and i found my dog in one of their photo albums from our previous visit in 2018! The rooms are clean, spacious and comfortable and I love that they serve breakfast in the morning and snacks in the afternoon. It's situated well and about a 10-15 min walk to the beach and few mins to restaurants! 10/10 Highly recommend staying here

    On vacation
    Charlene C.

    My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights with our 3 Shih Tzus for my birthday. We stayed the same weekend as the Big Sur marathon (Big Sur to Carmel) so a lot of the other places were fully booked. Many rooms here were booked as well and we ended up with a Luxury King Studio on the second floor. When we checked in, our dogs' names were written on their chalkboard welcoming them! How cute. They also had treats for them. Note that during breakfast time, dogs are not allowed inside the dining area but that's the only time. Our room came with a fireplace, whirlpool rub, TV, French doors leading to our own private balcony. The room itself wasn't as big as I was expecting, but it was adequate.The room itself was cozy and we left the French doors open in the evenings for a nice cool breeze. They do have a fee per pet, per day. Since our dogs are small, they only charged us for 2 pets instead of 3. They gave us an extra sheet to use in case our dogs wanted to sleep with us on the bed. Although small, they do have a dedicated parking lot and we've never had an issue finding parking. They provide you with a very helpful map of all the nearby shops and restaurants (many dog friendly restaurants). Breakfast is included which is fairly simple; oatmeal, fruit, quiche, scones, croissants etc. Overall, we had a very enjoyable stay, encountered friendly staff, were able to walk our dogs to nearby restaurants and were a short drive away from Monterey Bay as well. My bday weekend was successful and we wouldn't hesitate staying here again in the future.

    She liked the way breakfast smelled.
    Judy L.

    Blue says thank you for her stay. She really loved the comfortable room, the nice fire place, King bed and breakfast in bed. Blue also liked that downtown was only two blocks away! Also- thar carmel by the sea's 17 mile Drive was around the tiny corner. Literally. We would happily come back. Parking was awesome. Everyone was really nice. Thank you.

    Loved the personal touch of having our dog's names on this welcome board
    Alison D.

    We stayed here one night for our dog's 18th birthday and it was GREAT! We stayed in a deluxe king studio and I now want to model our master bedroom off of that room because it was so nice. We are locals so we asked if we could check in as early as possible. They called when our room was ready and we came on down. We were greeted by Lacey who was amazing our whole stay. They had written our dogs names on a little chalk board welcoming them and had cookies, peanut butter pretzels and trail mix for us to take to our room. The room was really spacious and so quiet. It felt really isolated and private which I loved. We didn't hear anyone else our whole stay. The bed was comfortable. Breakfast was great! The quiche were tasty and the almond croissants were the best. Lacey was so friendly and really made our stay as enjoyable as it could be by taking an interest in our dogs. We're talking about coming back once a month now. So worth it!!! Short walk to downtown Carmel.

    Dog-friendly Carmel Beach
    Leslie R.

    Great experience at dog-friendly Carmel Country Inn! We booked the Deluxe One Bedroom King Suite, which was very comfortable and cozy, especially with the fireplace and balcony! The room had a living area with a separate bedroom and massive bathroom. The large jacuzzi tub was amazing and the heater under the vanity was an especially nice touch for the chilly mornings. The hotel is also conveniently located from the downtown area, so it's in walking distance to several cute shops and delicious restaurants (the best of which is The Pocket btw), plus beautiful Carmel Beach! The hotel offers daily breakfast, which we didn't partake in and should have because the bakeries we tried instead were subpar. We especially appreciated how thoughtful the hotel is: our pooch received a treat upon check-in (and so did his hoomans!) and a list of local dog-friendly restaurants was provided in our room. There was also a designated dog wash station (hose + Burt's Bees dog shampoo), which I've never seen offered by a hotel before (smart!). The room itself was also well-stocked with kitchen supplies, extra bedding, and plenty of towels and toiletries. The walls are a little thin, so you might hear your neighbors, plus a nearby hotel or cottage had a lot of kids playing and yelling during the day, which may have been a one-time situation. However, none of that took away from our overall experience. We would definitely book Carmel Country Inn for our next visit to Carmel, especially if we bring our dog again. He loved hanging out on the balcony in order to get pats on the head from other guests, chillin' on the patio at local restaurants, walking along the beach, and ending his days by napping by the fire. Dog days of summer for sure! Tip: Be prepared for traversing the steep hills and jagged sidewalks around Carmel!

    Breakfast in our private patio. Oatmeal with brown sugar and raisins, yogurt with granola and berries, the best quiche, and pastries!

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