Have you ever seen those cool tiny houses and dreamed of living a simple life, completely off-the-grid and free from the clutter of stuff we seem to accumulate in life? Carmel Lavender would like to invite you to stay in our Tiny House here on the farm. This is a totally unique opportunity to experience living light and completely off-the-grid on a working lavender farm.
The Tiny House at Carmel Lavender
David, one of our valued guests had this to say: The house is wonderful and the setting superb. It was hard to leave in the morning.
Experience Off-the-grid
Dasom, one of our valued guests had this to say: This is a great experience for anyone looking for a remote place surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Unplugged Activities
Private Grounds
You will have access to about 10 acres of private gated countryside. There is a picnic table along side of one field for outdoor dining enjoyment. You can walk down to James Creek, the seasonal stream that runs through the property. There you can enjoy view of the creek and creekside apiary.
Vanessa, one of our valued guests had this to say: Every single one of us just fell in love with John’s tiny house and overall location. You’re surrounded by the smell of lavender, theres a hammock, a swing and more things to explore. The experience, location, and overall stay was smooth and unforgettable for us. We definitely plan to come back!!
Hosted Agricultural Experiences
But don’t just take our word for it. Honey, one of our valued guests, had this to say: My girlfriends and I had such an amazing getaway at Carmel Lavender. The tiny house was tucked away in the mountains of Carmel Valley surrounded by fields and fields of lavender. During our stay we were able to take advantage of the first lavender harvest of the season and were able to tour the farm and distillery. We enjoyed lavender tea, scones, and pound cake and were able to pick bouquets of lavender to bring back home. John and his wife Yoko were such amazing hosts! At night we were able to star gaze and see the Milky Way and enjoy the beauty of Carmel with no distractions, we were truly disconnected and it was great. We will definitely come back, and recommend this place for the perfect getaway.
Surrounding Area Features
There is also plenty of natural surroundings to see as well. We are located within a few miles of the Los Padres National Forest. There are miles of hiking trails to explore. You may obtain a trial head map, and read hikers forums at www.ventanawild.org and look at the trails near ‘Jamesburg to find those near the property’.
We are also located about 14 miles from the Tassajara Hot Springs. If you would like the adventure of driving a spectacular but very rugged mountain road, then you can make a day trip up. Keep in mind, they are only open during a guest season, which this year is from April 30th to September 13th. Please visit the San Francisco Zen Center website for more information about this resource.
If you want a more ‘civilized’ experience, Carmel Valley Village is about a 20 minute drive along a rural country road. About half the drive is pristine oak savanna landscape. Once in the village, there are many restaurants, cafes, wineries, galleries, gas, groceries, and other services.
Our valued guest, Ellen had this to say: Crystal clear view of the stars at night. Great home base to explore nearby attractions like Point Lobos and Monterey. Thank you for the hospitality, John and Yoko!
Farm Stay Amenities
Lavender hydrosol body spray is provided in the room for your use as well.
Lavender essential oil for aromatherapy is available for a small extra charge.
Honey produced on the farm is also available for a small extra charge.
One of our valued guests, Anabel, had this to say: The beds were very comfortable and the shower was heavenly. John was very kind to leave us a jar of his own honey that we enjoyed in our tea and on toast out on the porch in the morning. I would highly advise anyone to stay!
Book Your Stay Now!
Booking your stay is made easy through HomeAway.com. On this site, you can check availability, make inquiries, and book your stay. We encourage you to tell us about yourself in this process so we can make your stay enjoyable. If you are interested in any of the on-farm agricultural experiences, please submit an inquiry via AirBnB for the date you’d like to visit us, and we can check availability. We look forward to seeing you on the farm!