Village cottages with no street addresses. Coastal Permit zones. An STR ordinance so specific it lists the exact permit number required on every listing. Cypress & Pine was built for markets like this one.
Mike Meza has lived and worked in Carmel for over 15 years as a broker at Sotheby's International Realty, Carmel. Your property isn't being managed by someone with a zip code lookup. It's being managed by someone who knows the difference between a Golden Rectangle cottage and a Hatton Fields home, and what tenants each one attracts.
We handle all of it. Every lease includes the correct local disclosures. Every tenant has been screened against Carmel's rental demand profile. People who treat a home like a home.
Professional marketing, thorough screening, California-compliant leases. 8% monthly + 20% leasing fee.
See Pricing →Multi-platform listings, dynamic pricing, guest ops, and STR licensing. 22% of gross, all-in.
See Pricing →White-glove management with Sotheby's International reach. Custom retainer structure.
See Pricing →Short-term rentals (under 30 days) are tightly controlled within city limits. Owner-occupied properties may apply for a Hosted STR Permit; non-hosted STRs are subject to additional review and not permitted in most residential zones. Violations carry significant fines. Long-term rentals require compliance with Monterey County habitability standards, proper rental agreements, and awareness of the California Coastal Act for properties within the Coastal Zone. California's AB 1482 rent control law applies to most multi-family units built before 2007 in unincorporated areas adjacent to Carmel. Single-family homes and condos are typically exempt if the proper notice is served.
Each neighborhood has its own rhythm, tenant profile, and price point.
Cottages, casitas, and artistic residences in the walkable core. The heart of Carmel's rental market.
Oceanfront and near-ocean homes with premium rental demand. Rents run 20-30% above village median.
The most coveted residential blocks. High owner-occupancy, strong tenant quality, walkable to everything.
Larger family homes east of Highway 1. Steady long-term demand from CHOMP doctors and local professionals.
Wooded neighborhoods with year-round appeal. Privacy and nature within minutes of the village.
Long-term leases with careful tenant placement that matches Carmel's character.
Premium residences requiring Sotheby's-level marketing and tenant standards.
AB 1482 compliance, HOA coordination, and professional-grade lease management.
White-glove oversight with Sotheby's International reach for high-caliber tenant placement.
Most property management firms that claim Carmel experience actually manage at scale across the entire Central Coast. We cap our portfolio at 40 homes. When you hire us, your property is one of forty, not one of four hundred.
Free, no-obligation rental analysis tailored specifically to your block. Mike personally reviews every property before quoting.
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