I feel like pictures do not do this place justice. I was a bit hesitant about the place, but it was so stunning and it was in the absolute best location to explore the downtown with a group of girls! I was so obsessed I will stay here every time after! read more

In major need of TLC and upgrades. The strong smell of perfumed laundry soap and cleaners knocked me over upon arrival. When I went to open windows to air it out, I discovered that none of the windows opened, except for a small one in the back. It lacked accessible plug ins and the water pressure was barely a dribble. I never use an alarm clock and one had been set to go off. In order to unplug it, I would've had to have moved the bed away from the wall. I love Carmel, but this was a very disappointing accommodation, and $190/night! I was definitely fooled by the pictures. read more

BEST customer service I've had from a hotel in forever! The insight personnel were kind, thoughtful, responsive and accommodating. AND, what a massive bang for your buck!! The Suite was comfortable, well sorted and worked great for three woman enjoying their birthday weekend getaway. I'll be back for sure. See you again soon Carmel read more

We love staying here. The cottages are all very cute and clean, and the location is perfect - right at the top of Ocean blvd. The rates are also super reasonable. Best of all, its dog friendly. read more

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Loved our stay we went around October for our 2nd wedding anniversary and it was the perfect time! read more

Forest Lodge Cottages - They also gave us a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine for anniversary! - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Carmel, California

We stayed over Easter weekend in the Ocean Avenue Cottage. The cottage was very charming and quite a lot of space, a great fireplace, water station/fridge and a parking spot (huge plus); the bathroom also had a nice set-up/space. The property itself is in the best location (corner of Ocean Avenue at Torres and Mountain View) - there is a park across the street and Carmel Plaza within a quarter mile. The cottage looks out into the garden; you can hear some street noise, but that is to be expected with the location of the property (and honestly, if you're sensitive, just wear ear plugs to bed). James, a manager at the front desk, has lots of suggestions for restaurants, etc. We will certainly be back! read more

Forest Lodge Cottages - Lots of sunlight in the room (can close the drapes at night). - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Carmel, California

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Room is really small, the furnitures are old and smell. The bed sheet was broken. It is overprice for sure if compared it the same level of hotel. read more

Everything! The space, the staff and gardens! I can't wait to go back!!! Carmel is beautiful and if you can get a room there.. it will be an epic experience read more

I loved my one night stay here. I had the Ocean Ave. room and it was so charming and tranquil. Parking was right off the street and right next to my room. The Ocean Ave. cottage was so cozy and peaceful. I loved the large picture window overlooking one of the outdoor sitting areas. The TV was easy to use. There was no thermostat, but the gas fireplace gave off enough heat to warm the room, and there was a little portable heater. I used that in the bathroom. Everything was clean & spotless. I used the mini fridge and there was a microwave for use too. The bed was luxurious & really comfortable. The check-in and check-out process was a breeze and couldn't have been any easier. Very helpful & friendly staff too. The location was perfect. I walked to everything... the market / deli, visitors center (across the street in the Carmel Plaza), the Shops, the Cypress Inn for dinner & drinks, and I also walked to the beach and back. Just wonderful! read more

Had a great weekend here in the Einstein cottage with hubs and 2 pets! A few things to note: - Each cottage has its own parking space! But only room for 1 car. - Einstein cottage is right in front of the main office so you'll want to keep the living room blinds closed. - Lovely breakfast basket is included! Just be sure to let them know when you check in that you'd like breakfast delivered to your room. - From 5 to 6pm, they have a wine and cheese hour! But you have to go to the lamplighter location, which is a 7~ min walk down Ocean (nice walk!) - No air conditioning but they have a room fan. Heater and fireplace are great when it's chilly. Gets colder in the room at night (40s outside when we stayed here) - All their snacks are $1, including water. They call it an honesty bar so you just leave cash in the basket. (Do the right thing) - There is a path/trail that's great for walking your fur baby for a quick potty and walk. Another road leads straight to Mission Trail Park! (Really convenient and lovely walk). - You'll want to bring slippers for wearing around the cottage. The ground is kind of dirty (socks were dark gray every night). We enjoyed our stay and liked that the forest cottage was not in the main shopping area as lamplighter is. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Good price for the area it's in. Yes, I'd recommend. read more

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Our group stayed in the Dali, Garden and Westin rooms. All of the rooms were comfortable but the Dali suite was exceptional. Service was nice and the location is perfect! read more

I booked a forest lodge king room suite through booking.com for my anniversary. When we reached there, it was a very small queen bed. On calling the hotel management, they told me they never advertise king beds and I was wrong. I told them repeatedly to check and that I can show/send the confirmation i have. She then checked and said "oh looks like we made an error in posting this. We did say king bed but we don't have one available. We can clear your reservation if you'd like. There is nothing else we can do" This was on a saturday evening when we had already driven for 3 hours to get there. We had to stay because nothing else was available in other hotels. The lady I spoke to was extremely rude, all she had to do to fix it was sincerely apologize if all other rooms were taken. Blaming me for making a mistake while booking was bizarre. The heating in the room didn't work. The fireplace made a very loud noise. The only thing that is good about this place is the location. read more

Extremely friendly and accommodating staff. My wife and I and our dog stayed in the garden room. It's very cozy but big enough for us three. I'm a rather big guy and we managed to sleep comfortably in the queen size bed. The shower, sink with fridge, coffee maker and microwave were just fine. The complimentary breakfast was simple yet just right. The location is just a 10-15 minute walk from the shore, and just a block away from all the good restaurants and shopping. Highly recommended eating at Pangea Grill and driving thru Pebble Beach. We will be staying here when we return. read more

First thing, check in at the lamplighter inn dont wait around at this location like we did. We stayed at the Weston house, which is tucked away at the most quiet corner of this establishment. I cant imagine the street noises the other suites get. We liked our room, liked the decor, loved the bed. But the entire stay felt more like a hotel stay than B&B, there's absolutely no personal touches whatsoever. They even forgot to deliver our breakfast the 2nd day we're there and claimed we should have called. I dont understand why we need to re-state our preference or call when we already state our preference upon check in that we want breakfast delivered. At $275 a night, I'm not too impressed. read more

I have mixed feelings about this place. The staff are lovely; friendly, engaging, and really want the stay to be great. The room was not good. It's sad but the Best Western I stayed in a few days before, in Capitola, was so much nicer. The room smelled of sewer gas coming from the sink. It took us a few days to figure out the smell, we let them know on the last day. On the second day I pointed out that there were black smudges above the same sink; it looked like black mold. The place just doesn't look well cared for. I reserved the Garden Room because it's a two bedroom and we traveled with a one year old. She goes to bed at 7pm. I don't. Unfortunately the room isn't adequately described as "an alcove with a twin bed, nightstand, chair, and no door." Had I known that I would have looked elsewhere. It essentially confined us to the very small bedroom with a very old TV because any time we left to use the bathroom, or minifridge, which is located in the small space, the "wet bar" that connects the two sleeping areas and bathroom, she woke up. The front door is very noisy and rickety, so our hopes of sneaking out for a drink on the porch while she slept were never met, given the drama that would have ensued. There are multiple lights around the property, that's good, nobody will fall in the dark. The bad? They glare into all the windows like a thousand tiny suns. The blinds are cheap Home Depotesque miniblinds, so I resorted to putting blankets over the blinds. I could read without having a light on inside the rooms at night. If you need a darker space, or have kids, bring black trash bags and blue tape and put the bags up every night. Which seems like a silly thing to do in a room this pricey. Would blackout blinds be a crazy thing to expect with so many lights right outside the room? Also, there is no screen on the master window, which is at a height a child could fall from. Just FYI on that one. There's a locked door in the master bedroom; we quickly found out it connects directly to the attached unit, as we heard the occupants sneezing, coughing and watching TV as they came in later that night. It made us so nervous that our daughter crying would be heard, we became completely neurotic trying to keep her quiet. Which meant I got no sleep, because when she was up at 245 am, because she thought it was daytime due to the blinding lights, I stayed up and played with her so we wouldn't annoy the people in the next room. Good times for our family. We were all tired and cranky. Breakfast was good. If you have a small kid, drive to it, don't walk. It's too hard to schlep all their stuff, the portable high chair, the bibs, the sippy cups, as you walk 20 minutes down a pretty steep hill, and then hike back up with all the stuff again. Unless you want to do that in lieu of the gym, and if that's the case more power to you. There's a ton of parking at 8am, and you'll be up then anyway, as your child wont sleep in the open, bright sleeping alcove. Since we were up between 2 and 4, and then again at 6, we had lots of time to think about the mechanics of getting to breakfast. At home, the kid sleeps from 7pm to 6am without fail. She just can't sleep under a spotlight in a room that leaves her exposed to all the noise and activity. That's with a sound machine and a blanket on the window in the room and window in the door. Why not put her in the bedroom with the door? The whole falling out the window risk, as leaving it open was the only way to get fresh air in the place. And there was nowhere in the room the pack n play would fit unless we moved the bed right up against the not safe window. I guess this room would be ok for two friends, or a family with an older kid, but if you are traveling with a young child, do not book this room unless they put in light blocking shades, a screen on the window, and a door on the small bedroom. read more

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My Mom and I stayed at the Carmel Forest Lodge in January. We relish the memories and time there, even if it took a few months to write this review. First, the staff was remarkably friendly. We did have a few concerns, and they were "Johnny on the spot" to take care of the issues. Guests are able to hang out at the Lamp Lighter Inn where complimentary breakfast and Happy Hour is served. They will also bring breakfast to your room. The service was absolutely remarkable! They went out of their way to handle special requests and made us feel like royalty. We stayed in the Garden House, which has a queen in one room and a twin in a separate area. The cottage is a little small with no sitting room. The lack of having a chair or a place to sit in the open area was our main complaint. We resolved this by bringing a chair in from outside. The location is ideal for walking access to downtown Carmel and not far from the beach. read more

Forest Lodge Cottages - Garden House - small kitchenette w sink, microwave, refrigerator - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Carmel, California

I HIGHLY recommend this place. Our cottage was absolutely adorable, decorated stylish but cozy, and the grounds are great. This inn in located at the top of Ocean Ave, right by the mall, so if you want to be next to the beach, this is not the place for you, but walking all the way down Ocean is great too. They drop a cute little basket of continental breakfast on your doorstep each morning and we stayed in the Ocean Ave Room, which had a fireplace, TV, couch, and breakfast table with a little kitchen nook that had a microwave and mini fridge and a few dishes. This place really captures the magic of Carmel. We will stay here again, for sure. There is only one staff person that is around, but not really anyone else. You have to go down to Lamplighter in (at the bottom of Ocean) for any services, but it's not a big deal and they are really helpful. They do wine and cheese receptions in the evenings (don't get too excited, the wine is meh and the cheese is like store bought cheddar, haha) but it's cute. TIP: This place is also owned by Lamplighter Inn. They do really great specials every Spring. If you call, they will let you know what the deal is. They also do last minute deals at huge discounts if they have vacancies. read more

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I was so relieved to find a hotel over Labor Day weekend. Let me start by saying the staff was super friendly & even let us park early in our spot since we couldn't check in until 3. Our room wasn't ready, when we came back at 3 nobody was at the office so we had to wait 30 more minutes to finally get into our room. It appeared clean, but the smell was awful!! I couldn't get over it, like urine and cheap cleaners. I wanted to take a bath, but the tub was kinda scummy so I passed that night. Went to turn the AC up, didn't work and the mini Fridge leaked everywhere as well. I really loved the location, the room was super cute, dog friendly, and spacious. All in all it's not the worst place I've stayed but I was definitely let down! read more

This is a lovely and affordable place to stay in Carmel. It's immaculate, quaint and comfortable with a separate livingroom, mini fridge, microwave and toaster. Continental breakfast provided daily. Friendly staff and lovely grounds to relax on Adirondack chairs, tables for picnics, within one block of shops. read more

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We stayed in the Ocean Ave Room. I was actually quite disappointed with our experience at the Forest Lodge Cottages. For $250 a night, which for some unknown reason I was actually charged $350 for our second night... this was not up to par. My boyfriend and I have stayed in a few B&B's - our favorite still being the Avalon Inn in Sebastopol and we will never be staying at the Forest Lodge Cottages again. Let's start with the bed. The bed is tiny, a double actually; which for a romantic getaway does not cut it! My boyfriend is 6'1" and the bed was hardly big enough for us both to sleep comfortably. The pillows were horrible. They were polyester and flat. When we asked for new pillows the management seemed confused by the request (giving us a quizzical look) and then delivered more of the exact same ones. I would expect for the price they charge, they could afford nicer - maybe even - comfortable pillows? The bath towels were tiny and scratchy!!! JP and I were shocked and appalled at how chintzy they were. The offered robes were a nice touch but did not make up for the uncomfortable bath towels. The room itself was pretty enough, though tiny. The couch was very small, 1 tiny person (me) could sit on it but it was very cheap and uncomfortable as well. It was perfect for our dog but not for a human. The breakfast was laughable. They delivered a banana and a cheap, crappy yogurt; no kidding! The second morning we told them to skip it. The location is fine, it's as far from the beach as can be while still being in town but we love to walk and it was close enough to our favorite restaurant, Andre's Bouchee. Do yourself a favor and take the money you would spend here and either go to another B&B in Carmel (I suggest the Cypress Inn in you have a dog) or run up to Sebastopol and treat yourself to the Avalon where you get a gorgeous room with large beds, comfy pillows and plush towels plus a hot tub and homemade breakfasts by a true chef!!! read more

My parents and I rented the Garden Room for a five-day vacation. Our first night was actually quite horrid, but the management apologized and put us in a different suite, the Dali Room, and that more than made up for it. The knob on the shower broke, so we couldn't use it, and then the electricity went out when we tried to plug the heater in. We went over to the office and dialed the number they gave us there, but only got a voicemail. The note on the office said to go to the Lamplighter Inn, which is down the street, so we drove there (at 11pm at night!) to find the Lamplighter Inn closed as well! We called the number there, and got another voicemail. Eventually, we got through to somebody and much, much later, somebody finally came to our room and fixed the electricity. But we had to drive down the street and wait for upwards of an hour. The next morning I went to the office at the Lamplighter Inn to complain. (The breakfasts are at the Lamplighter Inn, not at Forest Lodge). But the lady there was very gracious, apologized for the problems, and moved us to the Dali Suite, which was just magnificent - it was cozy, comfortable and big, with a fireplace and a nice bath, unlike the Garden Room which was really cramped (the common area in the Garden Room is just a little hallway with a small table in it which isn't really enough for even two people; whereas the Dali Suite is much nicer - the living room has a high ceiling with a stone fireplace). We had a wonderful time after we moved to the Dali Suite, and will go back if we're ever in the area again. read more

We loved Forest Lodge on our first stay in 2010, but our 2nd stay this year was disappointing. After staying in the Garrett Loft last year, we were completely sold on Forest Lodge. Everything was perfect. This year, the loft was taken so they suggested the Einstein Cottage. This cottage is so much less glamorous than the loft, yet they rent if for the same price (and it's not exactly cheap). The Einstein Cottage seems it was built for tiny people and is quite uncomfortable. My guy kept hitting his head on the low ceilings, there was hardly room to walk around, and the layout of it is just odd. The bedroom backs right up to the street so you have to keep the blinds closed unless you want gawkers. The bed has a rickety wire frame that squeaks every time you move. I honestly felt like we were in a trailer, everything was so squished. The Einstein Cottage is not terrible, it's just definitely not up to par with the rest of the property. They should definitely lower the price of Einstein, so people know to expect a little less. read more

My wife and I have stayed at a variety of hotels, inns and B&Bs in Carmel, and I can confidently state that Forest Lodge is our new favorite. We stayed there recently and everything was wonderful. We are locals (in Monterey) but sometimes we like to just escape the house and have a special night out, and Forest Lodge is PERFECT for this. The very sweet and professional front desk gals got us checked in quickly and efficiently. Our cottage, the Dali Suite, was very comfortable and spacious. The large living room features a GIANT stone fireplace, and we fired that up right away; makes the place nice and cozy, romantic. The whole place has a pleasant mountain lodge feeling, but it's not rustic nor outdated... it is modern and well appointed. The bedroom is cozy, and the bed was very comfortable. Nice, high quality linens and bath towels. Speaking of the bathroom... it is LARGE. Most hotel bathrooms are small at best, and sometimes cramped. Here, the opposite is true; plenty of room and a large and deep tub/shower as well. There is a small deck off of the bedroom; we didn't use it, but it's there. There are also several common outdoor seating/patio areas just steps out the door, and the grounds are beautifully landscaped and maintained. And peaceful. Oh, the other awesome thing is the location! Forest Lodge is perfectly situated at the cross streets of Ocean Ave and Junipero Serra, and it is convenient to walk to all the downtown locations from there. It is only 2 minutes to the market, and to all the shops wonderful restaurants on Ocean Ave and nearby streets. We went shopping, had drinks, and then to dinner all within three blocks. Could not be more convenient or relaxing. We will definitely come back to Forest Lodge. read more

I love, love, LOVED this place! It's owned by the Lamplighter Inn, and I think they recently renovated it, so the rooms are beautiful. We stayed in the Dali Suite, and were so happy with it! The suite was really bright and airy, with simple rustic furniture and decor, hardwood floors, and a beautiful gas fireplace. The bathroom was really big and bright with a huge tub and really nice natural stone tile work. I feel like many of the places we have stayed at in Carmel tend to be decorated in a frilly, flowery, old-lady style and this place was such a nice departure from that. The cottages are really close to the downtown core, but also a very do-able walk to the beach, despite the killer hill on the way back! We went in the off-season, and they had really great discounts on rooms, which was a bonus. The staff over at the Lamplighter Inn, which is where you check in/out, and go for their complimentary wine and cheese time in the evening, were really friendly and helpful. We will definitely be going back there again! read more

We are staying in the Ocean Ave cottage and it is adorable!! Dog-friendly, close to shopping and close to the ocean!! Could not have stayed at a better more quaint and accommodating b & b. Amy and Allison were awesome to work with and very friendly! We will be back to maybe stay at The Lamplighter Inn which is the sister hotel. Both places are totally super cute!! Thanks for making the last leg of our trip amazing! read more

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Loved every aspect of this B&B! We stayed at the Garrett Loft and it exceeded my expectations. Very cute and charming without being too shabby chic and overbearing. We ordered breakfast to be sent up to our room the first day and they forgot but a quick phone call, a basket was sent up. No problem. They gave us warm bagels, raisin bread, biscotti, fresh fruit and orange juice. Make sure to check in at Lamp Lighter Inn for your key, though it'll already state that on your invoice when you book. The front desk is very sweet and informative. read more

Super cute and cozy cottages in the heart of downtown Carmel by the sea. Beautiful grounds and great location. Dog friendly. A continental breakfast was brought to us in the morning. We were able to walk everywhere we went and really enjoyed the experience. Will definitely be back. read more

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Just lovely .... all of it! I called last-minute to book a same-day cottage, and the lovely person at the front desk offered me 40% a last-minute room. How could I say no? I booked it on the spot! Normally, we stay at Carmel Country Inn, which is also great, but you don't get your own cottage space, and is pricier. We stayed at the Einstein Cottage, which is rumored to have housed Einstein himself at one point. Whether that's true or not, it's an adorable space and you really get a lot of square footage and style for your money. Of course, the fact that they are super dog-friendly makes me love them even more :) My two pups had individual dog treat packages, toys, water dish, and a blanket waiting for them upon arrival. They were quite comfortable. The bed was a tad hard for my taste, but it was fine. Also, it should be noted that at least the Einstein Cottage is RIGHT on Ocean Ave, so you do hear traffic noise at all hours. It doesn't bother me, but it might other people. You do manage to feel incredibly secluded, as you're surrounded by brush and forest-y trees, lovely cottage neighbors, and a small grassy park area with benches and a walking path separating you from the road. It takes maybe less than three minutes to walk to the main shopping and restaurant areas, and it's a quick 7 block hike to the beach. We were very, very happy here, and I plan on returning for a night or two in January. read more

My wife and I recently stayed in the Winston (?) room and it was great. A spacious room for two people with a nice large bathroom and tub. The Forest Lodge has a nice feel to it. There is no staff on site which may bother some but staff is easily accessible by phone and they immediately take care of whatever you need. Also, breakfast is served at the Lamplighter Inn which is down the main street 7 short blocks or so. This may also bother some people but my wife and I welcomed the walk. It is a great way to see this sleepy town earlier in the day before all the fellow tourists come out and a short walk is never a bad way to start your day. Be sure to take advantage of the wine and cheese in the evenings at the Lamplighter Inn. Sit next to the fire and you will meet all kinds of wonderful people. I promise, you will make new friends. In fact, after meeting a Swedish couple at the Lamplighter, they will be visiting us this week at our home in San Diego. The Forest Lodge couldn't be located any better for anyone wanting to visit Carmel. The rooms are great and very, very clean. A little hint: have a nice dinner at Christopher's on Lincoln. Great food and great service. read more

Great experience. The property is in a great location, top of Ocean Ave and walkable to everything you need. It's pet friendly. The staff was very nice. We stayed three nights in the Weston House. It was very clean and the king bed was really comfortable. Continental breakfast (pastries, boiled eggs, fruit, OJ) was provided every morning free of charge. They also offered us beach towels and chairs from their sister property (3 blocks from beach). The only negative was the exterior of the property was a bit dated. We also thought from the description on the website that we would be a standalone cottage but there were rooms next to and above us. Really not an issue. Great for the price. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

Beautiful forest view from our room comfortable beds and walking distance from everything fun in Carmel. read more

Forest Lodge Cottages - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Carmel, California

My brother stayed his wedding night at the Post Ranch Inn, for $2000. We obviously weren't going to stay there, too, so we went up to Carmel looking for our own little romantic place to stay. Forest Lodge was classy, kind, and unique. We loved staying here and thought that our room (which was $170 a night) was just as great as my brother's room at the Post Ranch Inn (minus the view of course). : ) We loved it here and are talking about staying here again the night before our own wedding! read more

We stayed here on a photography pilgrimage to visit where my parents spent some time in the 60s, and where my father worked with Ansel Adams. It was a fantastic option with great rates and a very comfortable atmosphere. All the details were on point, the furnishings were comfortable, and it was one of the most charming places I've stayed anywhere. The staff was very friendly on the phone with world class customer service and helped me navigate he last minute whims of traveling to the area. I wouldn't stay anywhere else in Carmel. read more

Stayed In the Weston room. King size bed and big bathroom. Also you have your own parking spot for 1 car only! Breakfast was "ok", just like what you get at a hotel and its about 8 blocks away, FYI! Staff members are nice. Will stay here again. read more

Forest Lodge Cottages - Stayed at the Weston House/ Forrest Lodge, king size bed and big bathroom! - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Carmel, California

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We stayed one night in the Weston House for our anniversary. The room was not ready at check in. We had to wait about an 1/2 hour. The room is decorated very cute, rustic French. The bathroom is large with travertine tile. I decided to take a bath. There was not enough hot water and the water wasn't that hot. In addition, the tub must not have insulation because the bottom was cold on my back and cooled the water down. There is a room upstairs and you can hear every footstep and the closet door sliding, very loud. The bed is terrible! The head is lower than the foot and it bows in middle. We couldn't stay another night. They did let us check out early. Also, the breakfast is 8 blocks away at the Lamplighter Inn. read more

The more I thought about it, the more I realized I really loved it here. Upgrade to 5 stars :) read more

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My family and I stayed at Dali Suite/Weston House and Garret Loft for my wedding weekend this past June. It was a great joy to have everyone together to celebrate! We comfortably fit 8 adults in the Dali House living room for a brief period of time, but also enjoyed the separation between the bedrooms. The entire inn was clean, well kept and we could easily walk anywhere we needed. Restaurants within 5 minutes, beach within 15 minutes. Breakfast was a basic continental buffet, but fresh! If you are going to utilize their aquarium passes, be sure to arrange it in advance. They only have one set. We plan on visiting again soon! read more

The Forest Lodge Inn is a wonderful place to stay in Carmel. We stayed 7 nights recently, 4 nights in the Dali House (a 2 room suite) and 3 nights in the Ocean Avenue Room and we felt very much at home. They are extremely dog-friendly. They provided a very nice dog blanket, big enough so that I could spread it on the couch, allowing him to curl up next to me and protect the furniture at the same time. They also provided a dog dish, treat bag and dog toy. Very cool. The Dali House is great. Very cozy and quiet. It was handy to have a little kitchenette with a fridge and microwave. The *only* downside was that the room the bed is in is very narrow, the queen size bed barely fits and you have to squeeze in, but this was not really a big issue and certainly didn't detract from the stay! We moved to the Ocean Avenue room for the final 3 nights of our stay and I have to say that I had trepidations about moving to a smaller room, but it was great. Very roomy, very comfortable and cozy for a single room. There was also a fridge and microwave in this room, which was great as well. For me, the location in Carmel was absolutely perfect. Steps away from all of the shops and restaurants, a nice little grocery store 1 block over, but also not right in the middle of the the crowds. It's a little 'tucked away', but by no means far from anything. This B&B is highly recommended. The staff were great, very friendly and we also got a discount for the extended stay. read more

Wow!! I really didn't want to leave this place. How can a property so close to Ocean ave shops and dining be so quiet and private? This place is soo perfect! Easy parking to top it off~ The bed was so comfy and the room was soooo cozy~ Can I come back please?? We stayed in the Einstein cottage. LOVED IT!!! THANK U!!! read more

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This place was AhMazIng!!!!!! We booked a last minute trip and the lady who booked it for my bf and I gave us a discount. The room was so cozy, it was decorated beautifully and it was so inviting, I don't know how anything could go wrong when your in Carmel but the Forrest lodge definitely made our trip. The bed was supper comfy and the shower and tub were great. If your looking to stay in Carmel do your self a favor save yourself time and frustration and stay here it's well worth it. The Forrest lodge is a part of the lamplighter inn so when you book you do it threw them, they will treat you good and will help you with any questions you have!!! Hope you enjoy your stay. i also gave the price range as pricey but with the discount she gave us it was very reasonable, however with out it, yes it is pricey. PS we stayed in the westin lodge read more