Carmel Cottage

The Lodge, a 4 bedroom charmer with a detached bunk room, at 3000 square feet, is sure to steal your heart!  Inside you will find 2 living spaces, a well-stocked and recently updated kitchen, dining area that seats 8 and a bar that seats 4, and a spacious master suite with patio access and beautiful views. The rest of the house is rustic luxury with 3 more bedrooms that share 2 bathrooms.  There is also a large bunk room with 4 twin beds and a twin trundle for the older kids. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and lake from the large deck, front porch, and fire pit area. Water abounds on this property with a 3 acre lake, river access, and a private hot tub.  The lake is ready for adventure with fishing (catch and release), kayaking, paddle boarding, and swimming. Cane poles, stand-up boards and kayaks are provided for our guest’s use. You can also fish and explore 3 other ponds on the property and we offer Guadalupe river access about a 1/2 mile away!

Other important information about the Lodge:   The bunk room can only be accessed through an outdoor staircase.  There is no access to it from inside the home.  Also, there is no bathroom in the bunk room.  It is best suited for older children/young adults.

We welcome dogs for a $75 per dog fee (max 2). We provide dog beds and bowls upon request. In order to keep the property dog-friendly, we kindly ask that you clean up after them, both inside and outside (we provide dog waste bags at the home).  Please do not allow your dog on any furniture.  Please do not leave your dog unattended in the home unless you have a crate. There is no fenced-in yard attached to the home.  There is a separate fenced-in yard, near the home, where dogs can be kept. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!!!  We do not allow cats in the home.

We have a combination Keurig and brew coffee maker and provide starter packs of coffee, cream and sugar.

Smoking of any kind is not permitted inside The Lodge. 

All amenities are for registered guests only.  

Fireworks are not allowed on the property.

A rental agreement and damage deposit are required prior to arrival.  A $1500 hold will be placed on guest’s credit card two days prior to reservation date and released once the property has been assessed for damages.  There is NO CHARGE to guest’s credit card unless there are property damages.  The hold is automatically released after the reservation.  We have never withheld a deposit before, and very likely will never have to, because we have the most awesome guests!!!

Thank you for considering The Lodge at Basecamp!