3818 Window to the Woods - Quiet Neighborhood Home in Central Monterey

Welcome to “Window to the Woods”! Sleeps 6 A floor-to-ceiling picture window in this Monterey home brings nature front and center, with beautiful views of a green canyon and local deer wandering among the moss-covered Monterey pines and live oaks visited by a variety of birdlife. The mid-century 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has a secluded ambiance in a quiet neighborhood close to downtown Monterey, with newly renovated rooms and décor throughout. The home features a split-level floor plan with a spacious great room on the bottom level with a kitchen, family room and dining area that flow together. High ceilings, hardwood floors and windows that let in plenty of natural light are all part of the 1,466-square-foot home, which features comfortable décor with a mid-century modern vibe and a nod to the Monterey Bay environment. The home is just a few minutes drive from the best that Monterey has to offer, including the historic downtown area, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Monterey Peninsula Recreation Trail, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row. Pacific Grove, Carmel and golfing in Pebble Beach are just 10 minutes away by car. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted with complimentary cheese and wine or sparkling cider, wine tasting passes and a basket of local information. An assigned concierge vacation house manager is available to assist you during your stay. We have also provided beach towels as well as spa amenities in the bathrooms and spa robes are available upon advance request. Guests enter through the front door into the street-level living room, which features a candle-lit decorative fireplace, a game table with chessboard, Danish Modern style furniture and a 65-inch HDTV that offers streaming services including Netflix, Showtime, Amazon and Hulu. Two bedrooms can be found on this level. The first bedroom offers a queen bed with a botanical duvet cover in tones of gray, green and taupe, in addition to a full-length mirror, large closets and an upholstered chair. Another bedroom has two twin beds with yellow and white bedding and a small student desk. The two bedrooms share a hallway bath with a tub/shower combo with a convenient niche for bath necessities. A staircase leads to the lower level where the floor-to-ceiling window illuminates the great room, which includes the kitchen and dining area. The dining area includes a mid-century modern style wooden table with seating for 6. There is also counter seating for 3 at the nearby kitchen counter. The kitchen offers quartz countertops, gray-green modern tile and stainless steel appliances that include an electric range with induction cooktop. A deep stainless steel sink features a pull-out faucet. A small front patio can be accessed from the kitchen, where a blue bistro table and chairs can be found, an ideal place for enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning while listening to the chatter of birds in the trees above. Outside stairs lead from the driveway above to this patio and offer another path to taking groceries directly into the kitchen. Also on this lower level is a bedroom with a queen bed, with access through a sliding door to the back patio. The adjacent bathroom features a large two-person shower with built-in seat, white modern tile and removable showerhead. Between the bedroom and bathroom is a laundry closet with stacked washer-dryer. On the back patio, also accessible from the great room, Magnolia and Oak trees shade the crushed granite patio. A gas grill and picnic table make this an ideal spot for backyard barbecues. Parking for two vehicles is available in the driveway. **Guest stays of 30 days or more will also be responsible for utility charges (Electricity, Gas and Water), mid stay cleaning fees and a security deposit.**