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15 years ago today, we took over the cottages that would become Carmel Cottage Inn! We've made a cranberry, walnut, and orange cake to mark the day. The recipe was given to me by a dear friend. I've tweaked it a little over the years, but it remains … Read more
What a perfect start to November in Carmel, CA. Check availability at Carmel Cottage Inn in Carmel-by-the-Sea
December at the cottages happens because we all love decorating for the holidays. My dad taught me how to decorate a Christmas tree. He was very particular about how the lights went on so that you never saw the cords, and how the ornaments were space… Read more
Carmel Finally Has Addresses! This is a history-making week for Carmel-by-the-Sea. For the first time since its creation, the town has been assigned addresses. Well, most of it, anyway. Somehow (we won’t point fingers), Carmel Cottage Inn temporarily… Read more
I’ve lived here for almost twenty years, but before I lived here, I was one of the visitors who came to enjoy the cool sea air, escape the summer heat, walk on Carmel Beach, and explore the peninsula. This week, Travel + Leisure named Carmel Beach th… Read more
The original log cabin portion of Log Haven was built by 1910, with an addition completed by 1912. The two women doctors who owned the property were from the San Francisco Bay Area and purchased the property in 1906, the same year the devastating San… Read more
A LOCAL'S VIEW Seasons of Carmel CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA Yes, the area is famous for its attractions, but everywhere you turn there is something wonderful to see. It would take more than one visit in more than one season to see them all. I have lived here … Read more
I had 10 days notice that I was going to be an innkeeper. I had no experience and no idea what I was doing. Privately, I cried. Graciously, the head of the local innkeeper’s association reached out immediately and helped me through that first year. T… Read more
Moon Gate Cottage has been here since 1942. You enter through a circular gate. We dotted both sides with marbles and rope lighting comes on at night to bring it to life. Inside, we chose everything to feel as if it could have belonged here for 80 yea… Read more
Visiting Carmel-by-the-Sea for a special occasion? Let us know if you book your stay at Carmel Cottage Inn. We'll sprinkle the confetti. Check availability at Carmel Cottage Inn in Carmel-by-the-Sea