Storybook cottages. Ocean-scented mornings. A rental market unlike any other — and one of the strictest short-term rental ordinances in California.
Carmel-by-the-Sea isn't a typical rental market, and it never has been. No street addresses, no stoplights, no franchises — just one of the most distinctive village settings on the California coast. Managing property here means respecting that character: marketing homes to tenants and guests who understand why the village is special, and protecting the properties themselves to a standard that matches the neighborhood.
Cypress & Pine is built around that kind of attention. Every home we manage in Carmel village, Carmel Point, Hatton Fields, and the Golden Rectangle receives the full hands-on treatment — accurate pricing, meticulous turnover, careful tenant placement, and a direct line to Mike personally.
Professional marketing, thorough screening, California-compliant leases. 8% monthly + 20% leasing.
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 →Carmel-by-the-Sea prohibits most short-term rentals under 30 days within the R-1 residential zone. Legal STR operations are limited to specific commercial and multi-family zones with proper licensing. We know the ordinance inside and out and help owners structure their property within the rules — including legal alternatives most managers don't know about. Full breakdown in our Journal →
Each neighborhood has its own rhythm, tenant profile, and price point. Here's what makes each corner of Carmel-by-the-Sea distinct.
The 1-square-mile commercial and residential heart. Cottages here trade on charm and walkability — our long-term tenant pool is often retired professionals and remote workers who want to step out the door and be in a Patricia Wells cafe in two minutes.
South of the village, beach-adjacent, larger lots. Popular with families and long-term seasonal renters. Rents run 20–30% above the village median for comparable sqft.
East of Highway 1, residential, more traditional layouts. Strongest long-term rental demand from CHOMP doctors and CSUMB-adjacent professionals.
Higher elevation, peek ocean views. Tenant pool skews toward families with school-age kids. Lower STR concentration, more stable 12-month tenants.
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