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Carriage House InnvsDeetjen's Big Sur Inn
Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Deetjen's Big Sur Inn scores marginally higher than Carriage House Inn. Deetjen's Big Sur Inn is ranked #32 in Central California Coast with accolades from 4 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
Carriage House Inn
Oyster
Gayot
Junipero between 7th & 8th Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921
From $307/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Dry Cleaning
- Air Conditioning
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 13 rooms of the Carriage House Inn are cozy, quaint, and may feel a bit dated, but overall are full of fairytale charm mirroring Carmel's enchanting vibe." Full review
Gayot "Country style meets Carmel chic in a small, central inn."
Deetjen's Big Sur Inn
Fodor's
Lonely Planet Gayot
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
48865 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
From $0/night
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
Fodor's "This historic 1930s Norwegian-style property is endearingly rustic, especially if you're willing to go with a camplike flow." Full review
Lonely Planet "Nestled among redwoods and wisteria, this creekside conglomeration of rustic, thin-walled rooms and cottages was built by Norwegian immigrant Helmuth Deetjen in the 1930s." Full review
Gayot "Historic accommodations in the forest near Big Sur."
Afar Magazine "It's a ramshackle but romantic historic inn on the mountain side of the highway nestled in a forest glen. Cabins and rooms have fireplaces, cozy blanket-heavy beds, and no TVs." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Another option is Deetjen's Big Sur Inn, a historic inn built in 1937 that's listed on the National Register of Historic Places"
Big Sur Travel Guide
March 10, 2022
