The Vagabond's House

Hotel★★★★4-star★ 4.8 (160 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Excellent location — 9 attractions within walking distance

About

The Vagabond's House is a hotel to stay in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The hotel is close to Amsterdam and Carmel Art Association, about 27.3 km from Salinas. It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 4.8/5 across 160 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Cozy atmosphere, well appointed rooms surrounding courtyard and fire pit..

What guests mention

Cozy atmosphere, well appointed rooms surrounding courtyard and fire pit.

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Amenities

Breakfast Pet friendly Spa & wellness

Location

What's nearby

Amsterdam0.2 km
Carmel Art Association0.2 km
Weston Gallery Inc0.2 km
Creason0.2 km
Weston0.2 km
Richard Macdonald0.3 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 31 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets💊 1 pharmacy or clinic

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) — 7.5 km → all hotels near MRY
Nearest station: Salinas — 27.3 km
Nearest beach: Carmel Beach — 1.1 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 15.6 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the right
Currency: USD
Power: Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Vagabond's House?

From The Vagabond's House, the nearest station, Salinas, is about 27.3 km away; Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is around 7.5 km away (straight-line distances).