| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 33 positive, 1 negative]
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| 10/18/09 |
Positive
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My husband and I loved our recent stay at this studio! Jan and Joe are the perfect hosts! Never intrusive but always standing by to answer any questions or offer advice on making your stay more enjoyable.
All VRBO owners should take a lesson from them! The pantry was nicely stocked with breakfast items and snacks upon arrival. They even bought a bottle of wine for us!
The studio is perfectly equipped for a comfortable with every need anticipated and addressed. If I am lucky enough to return to Carmel by the Sea, I would not consider staying anywhere else! |
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Chris Assaf, Fripp Island
843-838-2620 |
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| 10/13/09 |
Positive
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In August, I spent a week at this secluded studio apartment. It is beautifully furnished, extremely comfortable, and quiet. I walked in the door and knew I had found my perfect retreat in Carmel.
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P. Day, Houston, TX |
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| 08/22/09 |
Positive
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We just spent a wonderfull week at this charming studio guest cottage. It is clear that the owners Jan and Joe put a lot of effort into making the accomodations beautiful and spotless. We enjoyed the location which is just south of Carmel High School on Highway One. Very, very quiet and centrally located. Jan and Joe go out of their way to make sure you have a great stay....we sure did. No negatives at all in staying here. And the passes to the Monterey Bay Aquarium was an added treat. Stay here, you will not be disappointed.
Bill & MaryAnn McDonald |
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Bill McDonald, Redwood City CA
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| 08/20/09 |
Positive
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We came back last month for our third stay with Jan and Joe. I would not stay anywhere else in Carmel. The petite chambre and Jan and Joe's hospitality get better and better. We stayed in there in 2006, 2007 and 2009 (2008 we had to cancel as we had a our first child that year).
New for us in 2009 (although they said it has been changed for a bit) was the gleaming wood floors! I thought with all the renters the place might look a little more tired than when I first saw it, but it was BETTER! New TV too! Jan takes great pride in the place and is constantly striving to make it the best place to stay.
My fav part was I found my new cereal! Jan is nice enough to stock with some goodies and had Trader Joe's Very Berry Crunch cereal, which I now buy every week for my breakfast. It reminded me of my favorite childhood cereal (Crunchberries) but now I don't have to buy the embarrassing box.
Jan and Joe never impose on their guests, but since we've been up there a few times now (and have kept in touch because they are just such a lovely couple), we did go over to their place for a glass of wine. It was a pleasure to get to know them better and just cements my opinion that there isn't a better place to stay in Carmel. You won't get the hospitality, great lodging and VALUE anywhere else, IMHO.
Thanks Jan and Joe for yet another amazing stay, we'll see you next year!! |
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Mina, Torrance, CA |
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| 08/20/09 |
Positive
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| August 8, 2009 What a lovely cottage and how we enjoyed our week stay. Carmel was more beautiful then we imagined and the perfect setting for our five year anniversary. The charming and thoughtful details made us feel so welcome. The garden is beautiful. This vacation will live in my memory as a magical one. |
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Meghann Crum, Jacksonville, Or |
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| 08/05/09 |
Positive
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Le Petite Chambre was certainly a slice of Provencal heaven for us! The accommodations were so tasteful and elegant with many treasures and souvenirs from France. What a delight to be greeted with a special welcome of beautifu flowere, a chilled bottle of wine, an array of fruits, and a full assortment of breakfast items---cereal, yogurt, teas, coffee, chocolates, and assorted other treats. From the moment we walked into our petit chambre, we knew that we had found a perfect place. Jan and Joe were exceptional hosts and left no detail unattended.
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sari nims, Goodyear, Az
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| 08/05/09 |
Positive
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| Quiet. Charming. Pristine clean. The owners got all the details right and respected our privacy. |
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Anonymous, Los Angeles, CA |
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| 06/19/09 |
Positive
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This was a special trip for us---my 75th. Playing Pebble Beach for the first time was great, but equally great was our own Country French
Studio. Jan did not miss any opportunity to make us feel welcome and totally at home. The personal touches like a stocked refrigerator, two kinds of coffee, fruit and a bottle of wine were unexpected and were a very pleasant surprise. We have used VRBO on many occasions---this was the best. |
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Jack and Karen Fontaine |
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| 05/08/09 |
Positive
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| My wife and I just went for our 2nd Anniversary and it was PERFECT. It was exactly how I had planned it (since it was all a surprise to my wife), and I can't wait to get back. Jan and Joe were above and beyond accommodating, and the Studio was perfectly furnished, comfortable, quaint, romantic, secluded, quiet. It felt like we were in a French Cottage away from all civilization, yet 1 minute away from Carmel Village. Can't go wrong with this choice, and I know we will be back as soon as possible! Thanks for our best vacation we have taken! |
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Louie Alves, Hanford, Ca |
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| 02/13/09 |
Positive
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| We visited in January 2009. There is really not much to add to all the other fabulous comments! They are not only true but moreso!! Everywhere are tiny and incredibly thoughtful touches. Having lived in the area for 20 years, we can say that this is truly a treasure and a bargain too! You cannot be disappointed! |
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Anonymous, Atlanta, GA |
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| 01/02/09 |
Positive
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I was completely charmed by La Petite Chambre and the Carmel region. I arrived after a long early-morning (read: still dark)drive from Yosemite, and Jan presented me with fruit, wine, yogurt, directions to the nearest grocery store, the address of the town's finest restaurant, and an offer of the use of her laundry facilities (I had been traveling for 12 days and rinsing out things in the sink).
The availability of a park pass and Monterey acquarium passes were a bonus, as there are many state parks in the area, each charging $10 admission.
Another fine feature was the ring of hedges and fences that maintained the unit's serenity.
I'd a perfect spot for one or two people who's like to save money eating breakfast in, planning to picnic for lunch or dinner and splurge on the alternate meals.
And do peruse the reading material, particularly the books about Paris!
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Jennifer C, Freeport, ME
207 865-2104 |
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| 09/22/08 |
Positive
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We cannot image a more attentive or caring pair of
hosts. Extras like the aquarium tickets and state
park parking made us feel appreciated. The place
was immaculate when we arrived There were notes
of ways to make our stay safe and memorable and
we were welcomed with smiles and the bottle of
wine. We know where we will be staying on our
next trip to Carmel. Thank you Jan and Joe. |
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Anonymous
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| 08/24/08 |
Positive
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| I just spent 3 nights in "Le Petite Chambre," and would recommend it to anyone considering a visit to the Monterey Peninsula. Its location off Highway 1 made it convenient to visit the Carmel Mission, Pt. Lobos, the Monterey Aquarium, 17 Mile Drive, and the Carmel Valley. It is also walking distance to the shops and restaurants in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The studio is every bit as charming and welcoming as described, as are the host and hostess. I hope to return again and really can't say too many positive things about the experience of staying there! |
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Linda Hollis |
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| 05/26/08 |
Positive
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| Le Petite Chambre is perfectly described by the owners on this web site. This was our first visit to the Carmel area, and we could not imagine a more perfect place to stay. Every attention to detail is taken care of. Once we walked through our private gate we knew we made the right choice. |
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Susan Stavola, Glastonbury CT |
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| 04/18/08 |
Positive
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| Remo & I were just so pleased as soon as we pulled into the driveway of your home. We could tell right away we made a good choice and with each step, we were delighted . . . a personal note welcoming us at the gate, a very lovely and well-tended garden, an immaculate large room with chilled bottle waiting for us. The personal touches are too numerous to mention here, but we absolutely did not want for a thing! Le Petite Chambre, along with your suggestion book, made our get-away more than we expected and we thank you very much for sharing and making it so special! |
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Laurie & Remo Marti, Littleton, CO |
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| 03/19/08 |
Positive
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We have just returned from our 3rd annual visit to this lovely lodging. It is indeed a place for respite and relaxation – quiet in its environment and in its décor, filled with surprising details that make us feel like pampered guests. Chilled wine with delicate wine glasses to greet us, along with salted nuts all wrapped in a plastic bag with a grosgrain ribbon tie, tucked within a silver seashell. One smiles on each little discovery. The host and hostess have imagined every detail, and even offer a membership card to the Monterey Bay Aquarium which guests can use for free member access. All this set in a sunny garden with bright flowers at any season. A gem in all respects.
Ann and Joe - Berkeley
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Joe and Ann, Berkeley, CA |
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| 11/07/07 |
Positive
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| You never know what you're going to get when you book a place on line for a vacation stay. By reserving Le Petite Chambre we got memories to last a life time. We felt like we were staying in the French country side. We were so relaxed either inside the tastefully decorated room or sitting in the garden enjoying a glass of wine. The very clean kitchenette was well stocked for breakfast. The room is bigger then it looks on line. It was so easy to sleep in the comfy bed, and it was so quiet! The location was ideal as was the price. We stayed in CA for 17 days, this was the BEST placed we stayed at. We'll definitely will return. From the wonderful hosts, to seeing CLINT,and all the little things it added up to a wonderful visit. |
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Sue Ellen & Gary Reed, Freehold, NJ |
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| 10/31/07 |
Positive
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We stayed at le Petite chambre for the American LeMans sportscar finale (24-28 October) and found it to be everything one could want for a lovely stay. One word describes it all - impeccable. Decor, supplies, ambiance left nothing to chance. Jan & Joe were excellent, helpful hosts. Jan is the best concierge we've ever encountered. Her tips on restaurants, local goings on, etc. were all on target for us.
The chambre is fully stocked to get one started in the morning. It is also loaded with everything one might need for a day at the races (or the beaches, or the wineries).
Our only regret is that we didn't have enough time to spend in her lovely garden and read more from their well stocked library. We highly recommend this location and can't wait to return. |
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Peggy Heidkamp, Olathe, Kansas
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| 10/16/07 |
Positive
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This was our second stay at the Petite Chambre (During the Laguna Seca event in the 3rd week of July 2007) and it was just as I remembered it.
Jan is just a special lady whose attention to detail makes her guests feel like they are her favorites, even if it's the first time staying there. She takes obvious pride in her home and her city and goes out of her way to make the stay a pleasant one while completely respecting the privacy of her guests.
The room itself was as immaculate as the last time we stayed, with fresh fruit and other goodies that helped us save some money. We were there for the motoGP race (my husband's thing, not mine!) and Jan left us news clippings and other pertinent info outside our door.
Jan and Joe are a most lovely couple and I have had the pleasure of getting to know them a little better as we've kept up a bit of correspondence since our stay in 2006. Jan even sent me a gorgeous hankerchief for my wedding day(which I used nonstop!)and that should tell you what a classy and thoughtful lady she is. We were just guests like everyone else, but we sure felt special!!! We will never stay anywhere else in Carmel, and if you do stay there, feel honored that you are "in" on the best "secret" in town! |
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Mina and Scott, Torrance, CA |
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| 10/09/07 |
Negative
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We rented the apartment for our niece and her
fiance as a birthday gift partnered with last year's
Jazz Festival. Though they are smokers, they
respected the owners wishes and only smoked
outside. It was a blue jean weekend with good
weather.
After we left, the owner charges us an excessive fee
to have her carpet cleaned blaming the dirt on our
niece. We saw the place before we left and there
was no such problem.
These two 27 year old professionals left the place
in the same condition in which they found it. We
were offened by the owners attitude and felt ripped
off by her charges.
Should you choose to stay here, we recommend
that you take pictures of the place when you check
in if you don't want to be charged falsely or
improperly by these people.
We would not recommend this place for that reason
and for their attitude towrds young people. |
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Gail Steinbeck
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Homeowner Response:
Not true
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| 09/16/07 |
Positive
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| Jan rescued me from construction work in my home and provided me with a beautiful slice of Provence to rest my head for 3 weeks. We're looking forward to staying there again in Mid October through November as the "big jobs" get underway at our house. |
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Nancye Guthrie, Carmel, CA
8186200827 |
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| 07/27/07 |
Positive
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Joe and Jan made us feel like welcome guests in
their lovely home. The attention to details was
exceptional. The gorgeous garden, lovely decor,
helpful suggestions for activities and resturants all
made for a wonderful stay. Jan was always available
and warmly accommodating for every request or
question but always respected our privacy. If you
have the opportunity to visit you won't be
disappointed! |
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Don and Terri, Hendersonville, TN |
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| 07/22/07 |
Positive
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| This was our second annual visit. This might become a nice habit. Our first two days of brilliant sunshine really hightlighted all your handiwork in the garden. We enjoyed it all. As before, the nice little details delight and surprise us. We especially enjoyed the great hydrangea outside the window. Thanks, and we'll be back!" |
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Ann and Joe, Berkeley |
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| 07/10/07 |
Positive
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| The owners have done their utmost to provide information and recommendations about the Carmel/Monterey area, and we were happy each time we followed their advice. It was as if we were being introduced to the area by a friend or relative. Thanks for everything! |
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Marilyn , Colorado |
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| 06/16/07 |
Positive
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What a delight! The apartment looked exactly as the
internet site pictured it; only better! There is a sweet
garden outside. The room is so comfortable and the
fresh fruit and wine in the frig very welcoming. The
location is superb. I will never stay in a hotel in
Carmel again. Recommend without reservation |
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Kathy Chartrand, Olathe, Kansas
913-782-0260 |
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| 06/05/07 |
Positive
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What a great facility. Well-appointed, comfortable and
quiet. An oasis, really. Enjoyed our stay immensely.
'Le Petite Chambre' was a welcome retreat after a day
of touring the beautiful countryside. Thanks. |
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Art and Lynda Sorensen, Vancouver Island, Canada |
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| 06/03/07 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful time at this cottage during the weekend of May 19th. It was quiet, private, very clean and well stocked and ... it was very comfortable. The gardens were beautiful and the decor delightful. Easy walk into the village of Carmel. |
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MaryAnn, Petaluma, CA |
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| 05/01/07 |
Positive
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| Wonderful location midway between the Big Sur Coast and Monterey. It was a home away from home, quiet, restful, immaculately clean, the perfect location for unwinding from work. Thoughtful touches throughout with a wonderful collection of books/magazines for reading pleasure. Jan is the perfect hostess!! |
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Pat & Joe, Benicia, CA
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| 04/19/07 |
Positive
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Everything was perfect at Le Petite Chambre! Quiet,
clean, comfortable and accommodating. My husband
and I walked into more than we expected and for the
entirety of our 4-day stay we felt like we were at
home. Thanks Jan and Joe, we hope to return soon.
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Tammy & Steve, Parker, Colorado |
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| 01/08/07 |
Positive
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| We had wonderful first family Christmas with our 3 month old daughter. The studio had everything we needed and was a very pleasent walk to town. The Christmas tree with the pink "babies first Christmas" decorations was especially nice. Would VERY definately recommend it. |
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Rebecca O Brien, Bay Area
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| 12/11/06 |
Positive
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| My husband and I stayed in Le Petit Chambre for three nights. It is a wonderful oasis from which to enjoy the Monterey Peninsula. Much attention has been paid to the small details that make a stay special. This accomodation would be especially comfortable for longer stays, because of the kitchen facilities and generous amount of room. |
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Anonymous |
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| 11/20/06 |
Positive
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| We stayed at Le Petite Chambre from November 10 through November 14. Such a lovely rental and SO clean. Even though there are homes all around it was VERY quiet. Jan and Joe are gracious hosts and have taken great care to make their guests' stay comfortable..very convenient to downtown Carmel..highly recommend.. |
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Linda and David Holmes, Oswego, New York |
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| 10/17/06 |
Positive
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| Jan, thanks again for the best stay. What a treat your special retreat was, with so much attention to detail! We are so excited to be returning again next July! We would stay nowhere else, not only because it's so lovely, but because you are Joe are so hospitable! |
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Mina and Scott, torrance, ca |
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| 09/11/06 |
Positive
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As well as the touches of France we have found a little piece of Heaven in this Carmel studio.
The hosts couldn't be more welcoming and provided very good local tips on excursions as well as great places to eat.
The tranquility is fabulous. Highly recommended. |
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Des & Eileen Gilchrist, Paisley/Scotland, UK
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| 08/24/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We could not have asked for a better stay, have never stayed in a more comfortable place. If we are ever in Carmel again, this is the place to stay!
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Katheryn and Nabeel J.
Cincinnati, OH
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| 08/15/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Have enjoyed the lovely Chambre that you have tastefully created. Of all the times we've visited Carmel,this has been one of the nicest. Appreciate the care that you have taken.
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Kaye S.and Bob S.
Palo Alto, CA
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| 08/05/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a lovely surprise to find this retreat, we plan to return. Bar none, this is the nicest place we have ever stayed.
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Gilbert and Nora M.
Santa Maria, CA
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| 07/25/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Left the heat of St.Louis and found the warmth in Carmel, a week in provence, it was great. Thank you for all the tips and suggestions.
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Jan and Larry C.
St. Louis, MO
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| 07/24/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Amazing, one of the lovliest places we've stayed because of the special touches you have given it.
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Mina and Scott T.
Torrance, Ca
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| 07/06/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for a lovely respite in a bit of Provence.The ambiance was wonderful. You have created a special place within Carmel.
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Irene H.
Penn Valley, CA
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| 06/25/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This has been an exquisite pied-a-terre. We'll return!
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Ann & Joe J.
Berkeley, Ca
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| 06/17/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We especially enjoyed the comfort of Le Petite Chambre. Area maps, breakfast,and suggestions were more than we expected,Thank you.
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Chris and Tania
New Boston, NH
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| 06/03/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Wonderfully warm and tranquil. You truly captured the essence of the south of France.
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Joelle/Robert B.
Rancho Murieta, Ca
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| 05/29/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We enjoyed ourselves very much, one of the nicest places we have stayed in.
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Howie & Sharon K.
San Diego, CA
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| 05/18/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a wonderful find! From the moment we walked in we knew this would be a very special sojourn, have delighted in it. We have had a wonderful stay,your attention to many details and extras are very much appreciated. Your attention to anticipation of our every need was entirely consistent with the generosity of spirit expressed in the studio decor.
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Anna Marie & Graham T.
Rapid City, SD
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| 05/04/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Yours will definetly set new standards of comparison. We will definetly be regular guests at Le Petite Chambre.Giving suggestions for improvement is like gilding the lily.
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Sharon H.
Berkeley,Ca
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