carmel country retreat

“My only disappointment with Mark and Rhoda's home was that we is that we had to leave early to go to a funeral. The picture in the listing doesn't do it justice. It is much bigger than it looks. It is the most charming house I've ever been in. The road in is under a canopy of huge eucalyptus trees and the house sits in the palms of a couple of very large live oaks making you feel like you are in a tree house. It is not a house for a minimalist for likes lots of white walls. Instead they are collectors who have the creativity to put it all together. Mark was very easy to communicate with both by email and phone. I highly recommend them as exchangers and envy anyone who gets the opportunity to stay in their home. ”

“We had a wonderful fist swap at Mark and Rhonda's property in Carmel. The place is in fact much nicer and larger than the photos show. The house was clean, the property was beautiful, and the location was very good. We drove into Carmel easily a few times, spent time in Carmel Valley at the assorted restaurants there, took a hike at the big state park, and were impressed by the array of activities nearby, from spas to wine tours to hourseback trips to golf. We also found Mark and Rhonda to be gracious and conscientious guests. Our house was in perfect order upon our return. ”