Carmel Hotel Comparisons in Carmel-by-the-Sea Rentals

So why stay at Costarino, a vacation home rental, rather than a Carmel hotel? Suppose:

your six guests require accommodation in Carmel-by-the-Sea within walking distance of all the downtown restaurants, galleries and Carmel's white sand beach
you would like to bring your dog with you to the beach, the bank and the best eateries
you prefer quality furnishings and the good things in life
you wish to relax with your friends and family in sunlit gardens with waterfalls and sculptures while relaxing in luxury under the stars in a soothing heated spa
if friends visit may they park outside your accommodation without having a 90 minute parking limit

Price Comparison
Let's compare a six night stay for six guests in Carmel with a dog. My recommendation is to stay at Cypress Inn (my favorite hotel in Carmel) which is centrally located, has a great outdoor patio, bar and a fireplace lounge.

three (3) deluxe queen rooms at $295/room for four guests, one (10) deluxe king at $375 double occupancy and one dog ($30/night charge) for six nights plus 10% hotel tax
total cost is $8,514

A four week stay at Costarino for the same six guests and a dog costs $7,500 during peak summer months plus estimated gas and electricity utility charges of $200, weekly house and hot tub cleanings of $570 (all billed at cost).

Total cost is $8,270. So for less money, you can stay over three weeks longer. Costarino has an effective daily rate of only $295/night for up to 6 guests and a dog.