Refuge on the River

Unique, off-grid experience! Sleep to the sound of the river & enjoy a nice cup of coffee while you take in the soothing views of the trees and you hear the river flowing in the morning. Perfect for the minimalist, artistic, adventurous hipster within. This space is great for a quiet weekend away from the city, from which you can explore Carmel Valley Village wine-tasting (8 miles), Monterey (24 miles) and Big Sur (45 miles), or a peaceful artist retreat. The space **Important** Cachagua Road is paved, winding and narrow. We advise arriving before dark. Use turnouts to pull over for locals who may be driving faster. Make sure to throughly review and screenshot ALL picture checkin instructions prior to driving up Cachagua Road as you will temporarily lose service. There is a mini-fridge, stove top, microwave & hot shower and Smart TV with full reclining movie theatre chairs. We provide Silverware, dishes, pots/pans, and keurig coffee pods, salt, and pepper. *Tv does not have cable or satellite but you may stream any streaming service you are subscribed to. Enjoy the morning view with a fresh cup of coffee, toast the evening with a glass of wine and stargaze as you wind down. This space is great for a quiet weekend away from the city. With no light pollution, the stars are bright and you can easily get carried away enjoying the simple yet most beautiful things life has to offer—Mother Earth and good company. You can explore Carmel Valley, Monterey and Big Sur, or simply enjoy the peacefulness of the property and surrounding atmosphere itself. Other things to note - Make sure to bring all your needed groceries and beverages as you are a 15 -20 minute drive from Carmel valley village and there is no grocery store close by. -HOT Tub: the hot tub is new and works but we have to disclose the following…Should the hot tub not work during your stay, we will do our best to fix it immediately but you will not receive a refund as a result. Please understand that there are certain things out of my control (i.e. arrival of parts and or getting a tech out here) - Cellphone Service: Guests will have cell service (AT&T, not sure about other providers). - WI-FI: as of May 3, 2025 we now offer high speed internet via Starlink. - AT&T can receive and send text messages. - GPS will not take you to our entrance because our location is not accurately marked. Please follow the directions and picture check-in instructions provided upon booking. Apple Maps is preferred if using GPS. - Our property is a 15-20 min drive from Carmel Valley Village. The drive is on a narrow, winding country road which is dark at night. Plan to arrive during daylight if it is your first time at the property. Please do not plan to travel into town to restaurants or weddings for drinking and expect to drive back to the home safely. Drive safely and use pull out spots to pull over if locals are driving faster behind you. ***ALTERNATIVE route: keep driving on Carmel Valley Rd toward Tassajara Rd and then onto Cachagua Rd. - Bring your camera or telescope to snap some stunning nature shots! - Please note the main home up above may be occupied during your stay. -To adjust heating and ventilation simply press power button on the thermostat located in the bedroom, once powered on it will glow blue. Then press power button to toggle through which system you need heating, ventilation or cooling adjust temperature with up or down arrow. We also have ceiling vents that can be open for closed. - Our property is a 15-20 min drive from Town. The drive is on a winding country road which is dark at night. Plan to arrive during daylight if it is your first time arriving at the property.