Cypress & Pine is the hands-on property management team for Carmel, Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove, and Monterey — personally overseen by Mike Meza, broker at Sotheby's International Realty, Carmel. We cap our portfolio at 40 homes, so yours gets the attention the biggest firms can't offer.
Long-term rentals, vacation homes, and luxury estates — each managed with the same boutique attention, priced by how your property actually earns.
12-month leases for single-family homes, condos, and multi-family. Professional screening, steady tenants, transparent reporting. 8% / month + 20% leasing.
Package 02Dynamic-pricing listings on Airbnb, Vrbo, and direct. Full turnover ops and STR-licensing compliance. 22% of gross, all-in.
Package 03White-glove management for trophy properties along 17 Mile Drive, Big Sur, and Carmel. Sotheby's reach + direct line to Mike. Custom.
Everything below is a direct response to what owners told us they hated about their last property manager.
Most firms chase volume. We cap at 40 homes so every property gets real attention — not a spot in a queue.
You see the exact invoice. We coordinate repairs for free — our compensation is your management fee, nothing hidden.
Owners reach Mike directly. No call center, no regional VP. Questions get answered the same hour.
Mike is a broker at Sotheby's International Realty, Carmel — giving your property access to the premier buyer & renter network on the Peninsula.
Deep local expertise in the four Monterey Peninsula markets we know best. Each has its own ordinances, rhythm, and rental strategy — and we tailor the approach for every one.
Village cottages, Carmel Point, Golden Rectangle, and Hatton Fields.
View Carmel →Estates along 17 Mile Drive, MPCC, Spyglass, and the Lodge.
View Pebble Beach →Victorian homes, Lover's Point, Asilomar, and steady long-term demand.
View Pacific Grove →Old Town, Cannery Row, waterfront condos, and multi-family.
View Monterey →Cypress & Pine was built around a simple idea: if you cap the portfolio small enough, you can deliver a standard of service the big firms literally cannot afford to match. Mike Meza — broker at Sotheby's International Realty, Carmel — personally oversees every property we manage. Your call doesn't route to a regional office; it rings his cell.
Monterey Peninsula rental market intel — written by Mike for owners who want the real numbers.
The strictest STR ordinance on the Peninsula — what's allowed, what's not, and how owners stay compliant.
Read Article →Real numbers from our managed portfolio — side-by-side revenue, expenses, and tax impact.
Read Article →A category-by-category breakdown of every fee you might encounter — and what's actually fair.
Read Article →We're rated by the people who work with us every day.
"Mike has been managing our Carmel rental for over a year and the difference is night and day. Faster communication, better tenants, and the property has never been in better shape."
"Actually answers his phone. I'd forgotten what that was like after three years with a franchise. Financial reports are cleaner too — every line item explained."
"As a tenant, Cypress & Pine made the whole process smooth. Maintenance requests handled within the day. A completely different experience from past landlords."
Free, no-obligation rental analysis. Mike personally reviews your property and sends a detailed projection within 24 hours.
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