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Lamp Lighter Inn & Sunset House Suites
Category: Event Planning & Services Hotels Hotels & Travel Hotels Hotels [Edit]
Ocean Avenue & Camino RealCarmel, CA 93921
(831) 624-7372
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 8 am - 9:30 pm
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
28 reviews for Lamp Lighter Inn & Sunset House Suites
Review Highlights
"our room was located @ forest lodge."
(in 3 reviews)
"Really enjoyed the breakfast basket of yogurt, muffins..."
(in 4 reviews)
"It feels like a perfect little beach cabin."
(in 18 reviews)
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28 reviews in English
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Review from Slug B.
Mountain View, CA
7/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
inge and peggy were so kind and provided exceptional service! we stayed in the katydid cottage. it was good enough for the two of us, but be forewarned it is a very small space. the bed was comfortable, the decor was charming, and the room was very clean. my only gripe is that the shower floor was not immaculate. there was a bit of brown staining in the grout. otherwise, sink, toilet, floors were spick and span.
this is a great place to stay while visiting carmel. it's just blocks from the beach and nearby shops on ocean. they also have a wine and cheese reception thurs-sun, but i believe that it's 7 days a week during the summer months. they also have breakfast that you can ask to have delivered or you can get yourself in the den. -
Review from Alissa A.
10/25/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Wow - the staff here are so friendly it is incredible!!!
From booking (over the phone) through check in, happy hour, breakfast and requested services/assistance in between, we could not have asked for more.
We stayed in the Sea Lion room which is on the second floor, perfect for two or three people. It feels like a perfect little beach cabin. Outside is a charming courtyard to enjoy the free but not fancy wine and cheese and a fire pit that roars all night and morning.
There are beach chairs you can borrow (you're only 2-3 blocks from the sand) and a Beach Fire kit you can purchase ($35) to supply you with whatever you might want/need to enjoy it.
Free wi-fi and parking. Mini fridge in the room and a few 'Honor Bar' snacks ($1/ea ... cheapest I've ever seen at a hotel!)
The downside? Plumbing. While the room and bathroom were clean and comfortable, the biggest complaint we had was the water pressure - both in the shower and the toilet. I understand water conservation - but the shower just took forever. And the toilet became a joke. Seriously folks, let me spare you some trouble. Our toilet clogged TWICE in 24 hours - we should have taken the hint that there were plungers next to the toilets already! I'll let you figure out how to deal with it but consider yourself warned.
Overall, a wonderful place to stay when you need a getaway surrounded by good company.
Thumbs up.Listed in: Mini Escapes and Escapades
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Review from Alexis M.
9/28/2010 2 photos
What a wonderful experience at the Lamp Lighter Inn.
4 stars for the room but 5+ stars for the service!!
The Lamp Lighter Inn is located in the perfect place. A couple blocks from the main area of Carmel and a couple blocks from the beach. If we were any further up Ocean it would have been too loud. It was nice not having a million people passing by our cottage on their way to dinner, or coffee, or shopping.
We stayed in the Bluebird Cottage which is right on the main strip. It's an adorable two story cottage with a king bed on the main floor and two twins up in loft area.
It's "shabby chic"...they have done some upgrading without losing the original charm.
They nicely upgraded the bathroom with marble tile, but the shower was still a little eekkk. The have painted over the pink tiles with white, but it's cracking and peeling in some places so you can see the pink coming through. Also, I couldn't open the shower door when I was in. Thankfully my husband was right there to open it for me, but I'm envisioning a poor couple getting "cozy" in the shower and getting stuck in there...could make for a good story.
Also, being on the main strip, we had at least 3 people off the street just try to walk in. I don't know if they thought it was a store or the main office or what, but they would open the door, see us lying on the bed or standing around and say, "I'm so sorry!" and run out. Kind of funny...but make sure you lock the door!
But what really makes the Lamp Lighter 5 stars is the staff. We went to the office on Saturday night asking for tape to hang a sign for our daughter's 5th birthday which was Sunday. They asked who's birthday it was and how old she was and what her name was. We thought nothing of it until the next morning.....
They hand delivered a BEAUTIFUL cake that said, Happy Birthday Ella and a card signed by everyone at The Lamp Lighter!
Seriously, how awesome is that?!
Adorable, and we will be coming back just the hubby and I to celebrate our anniversary. -
Review from Christine H.
San Jose, CA
7/28/2010
My first experience with a Bed & Breakfast was in Carmel for our 6 year anniversary.
We chose Lamp Lighter Inn based on the reviews, location and price. I've been to Carmel before for the beach and probably walked around but it has been a long while since then. Coming back recently brought back good memories for the both of us. It was also much different this time around as I am older and had more of an interest in walking around the stores rather than playing in the sand.
We were able to check in early, which was great! We stayed in the Porpoise room which was nice. I liked the decoration of this room most. It had it's own little private entrance and patio. The room had a flat screen TV, wood-burning fireplace, couch, shower/tub with jets, mini fridge, and was cozy. When we arrived in our room, a decanter of sherry was waiting for us.. which was strong and yummy. I enjoyed sipping on it while getting ready for dinner :) Also, chilled sparkling wine was waiting for us as well as a gift from the inn for our anniversary. Very nice touch.
In the morning of check-out, we received a simple breakfast delivered in a basket to our door at the time of our choosing. It was very cute. It consisted of 2 yogurts, 2 muffins, 2 boiled eggs, newspaper and orange juice.
I received exceptional service from Ingra? the whole way through. She was so sweet and friendly.
Some things to note:
- The bathroom is a bit dated and could use a little botox to touch up some areas. It looks a little dreary in there and could use some color.
Aside from that, everything was wonderful and we really enjoyed our stay. I would stay here again and suggest it to my friends and family who are in the area. :) -
Review from S C.
Austin, TX
3/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
Ideal location, great management, comfortable beds, nice room arrangements, close to shops, blends into neighborhood and they have WiFi
Carpets are dated and stained, slow WiFi but otherwise great find with nice pricing. -
Review from Irina A.
Oakland, CA
5/29/2011
Loved every bit of our stay from check in to check out -- wine and cheese reception, breakfast baskets, beautiful location and rooms. Love the courtyard! They are super dog friendly!
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Review from Rick D.
Pleasanton, CA
9/25/2009
This is a pretty great spot with a location that is VERY hard to beat. A few steps down the hill and you're at the beach. A few steps up the hill and in your in the shopping area. Hard to beat that.
The rooms run the gamut from a little one bedroom with a tiny shower (a nice room though and dark in the morning for those late-risers, it's called Tree Top) to little cottages with a living room and a bedroom and a big bath.
Hansel & Gretel and Bluebird are right on Ocean Ave, so you'll have people walking right in front of your cottage and you'll hear all the cars as traffic picks up. Thursday morning is trash day, we found out the hard way.
The Hansel & Gretel room is *bright* in the mornings, so if you're not an early riser, this is not the cottage for you. Neither is it soundproof. If you're an early riser, this won't be an issue for you. However, if you're looking to sleep in, pick a room that's more towards the back.
Some of the rooms have real-wood fireplaces and big bathtubs to relax in. The staff is attentive and friendly and every morning they bring a basket with some hard-boiled eggs, muffins, juice, and yogurt to you for you to gnaw on as you plan your day.
Overall, a great spot. We got Hansel & Gretel for $275/night and felt like it was money well spent. -
Review from rick y.
Fairfield, CA
Updated - 5/7/2009
I was contacted by Bobby, the new owner of the Inn, three weeks ago. He read my original review, told me that the Inn was now under new ownership and that he'd like me to come back and visit them again.
I appreciated his email and his desire to make the situation right even though he hadn't owned the inn when we first went and years had passed. He even offered us a great deal.
We stayed in the porpoise room which is downstairs in the newly acquired side of the property. It was a lovely room and they provided a nice bottle of wine for us to enjoy.
There wasn't much of a view, but it had it's own private entrance and it was nicely kept.
The downside: Inga warned us that the upstairs guests had been loud the night before. Unfortunately, they were still there and we heard every step they and their puppy made. This was particularly disturbing at 6am when they apparently were up and getting ready to go. SLAM!!!! woke me from my dreams and the banging kept me awake.
This is NOT the fault of the management. The location and inn itself are GREAT! I highly encourage people to stay here. If you are looking for quiet, possibly the second floor or the older rooms of the inn.
The management is warm and friendly and definitely worth a visit.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/28/2006 First to Review
This place is really cute. There are several different cottages to stay at. We stayed at the… Read more »
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Review from Subutai A.
Palo Alto, CA
Updated - 10/27/2008
We just stayed at the inn and were quite satisfied. The location in Carmel is absolutely ideal. It's a short walk down to the beach in one direction, and two blocks to the shops in the other direction. We almost never needed to drive anywhere.
The cottage we stayed at (Bluebird cottage) was very cute. There's a small upstairs loft with two twin beds and a large downstairs room with a king bed. They were very friendly to our two dogs and even gave us two dog-baskets with treats, water/food bowls, toys, and throw blankets for them. They also had free wifi access.
They were very responsive to our requests. For example we were leaving really early one morning to drive to Hearst castle. They gave us our breakfast the night before, including boiling eggs for us, so that we would not miss this.
Our one complaint is that the bathroom is somewhat old and needs to be updated. The shower took a long time to get hot and the water pressure was really low. Another possible downside is that the cottage is right on Ocean Avenue, so a lot of other tourists are always walking past. This didn't bother us but the noise could be an issue for some people.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/7/2008
We just stayed at the inn and were quite satisfied. The location in Carmel is absolutely ideal. It's… Read more »
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Review from Nique F.
2/24/2010
Such fabulous memories of our weekend at the Lamp Lighter / Sunset House! It was my first trip to Carmel and I don't know why it took me so long. Paradise!
I surprised the birthday boy with a weekend in Carmel, and I was a little nervous because I didn't know if the Lamp Lighter would live up to my expectations (and all my thorough Yelp research!) When we arrived, I was so relieved...it was everything I wanted, and even more perfect than I envisioned:
- A few short blocks from the beach
- Clean, beachy Pottery-Barn-esque decor (ie: no needlepoint pillows on the bed, or antique knick-knacks cluttering up the place).
- Private entrance and patio (for our room, anyway) = peaceful and romantic.
- Wine & Cheese hour in the evening
- Steps from Carmel's "Rodeo Drive" shopping district (without the gag-worthy glitz of LA)
- If you are a dog-person, there is no shortage of adorable pooches all over this town...at the beach, in the restaurants, hotels, everywhere!
This is a great anniversary spot, or excuse for a romantic getaway. The staff and other guests keep to themselves, but you are right in the midst of downtown, so you won't feel secluded. Carmel is just stunning...what's not to love? -
Review from Kristin G.
San Mateo, CA
1/11/2009
I just got back from a night in this lovely inn. I stayed at the Lamp Lighter Inn in the Bluebird cottage.
The inn is a breath of fresh air. The cottage is lovely and comfortable. We have a giant breed dog and the staff was so nice about it.
Inga helped us book our room we called last minute and they gave us the room for less than the listed rate because it's winter I suspect. It was 73 degrees there today in January.
They helped us find a place that delivered food because we didn't think our dog could handle sitting still through dinner.
I can't put my finger on it, but everything about this place felt right. I loved it and absolutely will stay again.
The shower in Bluebird is small and the water flow is crappy - but I'm sure you can't find a shower on the Monterrey Peninsula without a huge water restricter in it. So, even though I love a good shower, I love a clean pretty room more. 5 stars. Loved it. -
Review from Jennifer J.
Ventura, CA
9/16/2009
The Lamplighter Inn truly exemplifies everything that people love about Carmel. The grounds are charming, our room was delightful, and the owners could not have been more gracious. They even lent us their binoculars when they heard we were going hiking at Point Lobos. Sweet!
Our room (The Treetop) was fully equipped with everything we needed and more (yay for comfy robes!). The bed was soooooo comfortable. I was worried I would have to pry The George out of it after our two night stay. And they give you a complementary breakfast with the yummiest little homemade muffins!
The Inn itself is situated just a few short blocks away from the beach, and a slightly hefty (although short) uphill walk into downtown (which you need to burn off those vacation calories anyway).
We could not have been more pleased with our stay here. Can't wait to go back!! -
Review from Laura B.
San Francisco, CA
11/22/2010
The boy surprised me with a weekend getaway to Carmel for our anniversary and the Lamplighter took my breath away. First of all we went during an absolute storm! Having a fireplace in our cozy cottage (we stayed in the Concorse Suite) was so romantic! We were given fresh firewood daily and the best part...our 55 lb. aussie/chow mix was able to stay here as well! Treated like a king! We arrived to champagne, dog treats even a toy! The concorse has it's own private backyard too which was perfect to let the dog in and out during the pouring rain. Such a lovely place that I really hope we go to for years to come!
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Review from Cassie H.
Roseville, CA
Updated - 3/1/2011
We had a wonderful stay at the Lamplighter. The rooms were charming and comfy ! We had happy hour in the evenings and a breakfast basket delivered to our room every morning brought to us by Margarita! Its only 3 blocks from Carmel beach and walking distance to so many fabulous shops and restaurants. Thanks for helping to make our family weekend in Carmel extra special !! :-D
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2/27/2011
We had a wonderful stay at the Lamplighter. The rooms were charming and comfy ! There was Happy Hour… Read more »
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Review from Steven W.
Fremont, CA
11/26/2010
Visited in late Spring to set up a family gathering for T-day from all over CA. Staff was great, and allowed us to visit two rooms. Reservations for all of Sunset House were made on the spot and completed in an instant. The cat, Shadow, sold us even more, and the dog friendy bowled us over.
We arrived the day before T-day and Melissa greated us with a warm smile and the rest of the staff was just as nice.
The rooms were great. The amenities were comfortable.
Cannot say enough wonderful things about Melissa is wonderful - went out of her way.
Bobby was nice. Shadow was great. -
Review from Talia L.
Berkeley, CA
2/4/2010
I'M IN LOVE WITH YOU, LAMP LIGHTER! Seriously, Lamp Lighter Inn and it's sister hotel, Forest Lodge, are by far the nicest B&Bs I've ever been to. I really wanted to stay at the Lamp Lighter for my birthday on Saturday based on their spectacular Trip Advisor reviews. They were all booked for Saturday, though, so I spent the first night at Forest Lodge and then moved to the Lamp Lighter for my second night. Yes, I'm weird like that.
I was worried that Forest Lodge would be inferior because it barely has any reviews on Trip Advisor but oh my god was it amazing! I honestly can't decide which place I like better, as they both had great perks.
For the first night my boyfriend, my puppy and I stayed at the Garrett Loft in Forest Lodge and it was massive. I loved the vaulted ceilings, the free sherry, the huge bathroom, the fireplace, the insanely comfortable bed and the fact that my dog literally had her own bedroom! Forest Lodge is a little bit further from the beach than Lamp Lighter (still only 6 blocks or so, though) but that definitely has its perks, as I slept like a baby that first night. I loved the secluded feeling I got being surrounded by trees and being just one block away from all the hubbub further down Ocean Ave. My only complaint is that I was so confused about finding my room. Check in is at the lamp lighter and Forest Lodge's rooms are labeled on these pretty pieces of wood by the doors. I was wandering around like an idiot for a good 10 minutes before figuring out the whole wood thing. Once I found my room though, I truly had no complaints about my experience. The hotel grounds are beautiful, the room is beautiful, and I loved getting tokens to Carmel Belle for breakfast because they allowed me to order whatever I wanted from a huge restaurant menu.
I ended up getting really attached to Forest Lodge and so I got a little nervous about the big move to Lamp Lighter. Again, I was not let down!! Lamp Lighter was a little bit louder since it's so close to the beach and the cute boutiques on Ocean. Also, our room, Sea Star, was smaller than Garrett Loft, though that was because I opted to have a jacuzzi vs a second bed. Our bathroom in Sea Star was clearly redone recently, which was awesome. I loved the faux-cobblestone flooring and that jacuzzi was excellent. Again, amazing bed, more free sherry and overall really high tech room. The owners even gave us an extra bottle of wine on top of the sherry. Also, staying at Lamp Lighter meant that breakfast was delivered to our room in a basket, which was a really nice touch, although, as previously mentioned, I did also love going to Carmel Belle the day before.
Really, both hotels are perfect and I have no idea where I'll stay next time.
Some other wonderful perks of both Lamp Lighter and Forest Lodge:
1. These hotels are, by far, the most dog-friendly places I've ever been to. BOTH nights we received a bag of treats, a free toy, a food dish and a dog blanket. There was also a water bowl in the courtyard, which was really convenient. Everyone in the staff was so sweet and welcoming to my dog! Truly shocking for me.
2. Free unlimited wine, cheese, crackers and fruit both days! Score.
3. Easy parking at both locations, which is impressive for Carmel-by-the Sea
4. Truly awesome, laid-back staff. Everyone we met was so friendly, helpful and genuine. What a breath of fresh air.
5. Both rooms we stayed in were STOCKED. I was really impressed with the amenities, as the B&Bs I've stayed at are generally pretty sparse as far as the in-room goodies. We had multiple extra blankets, great LCD flatscreen TVs, a fridge, a microwave, hot chocolate and coffee for days, free sherry, free water, cups, two sets of bath products, bath robes, and a whole mound of towels.
6. BEAUTIFUL hotel grounds. Everything is perfectly manicured and the architecture is straight out of a fairytale.
Lamplighter and Forest Lodge, thank you for giving me the best birthday weekend of my life! I'll never even consider going anywhere else in Carmel. -
Review from Eric B.
Fair Oaks, CA
10/25/2010
Fantastic location. Very nice room. Friendly staff. Very comfy bed, large bathroom, wood burning fireplace and spotlessly clean. Will stay here again!
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Review from George M.
Los Angeles, CA
10/30/2009
Stayed here for Two Nights in the Summer int he Tree Top Suite. It had a huge King Sized Bed and overlooked the courtyard. The Bungalow reminded my of some of the best houses in Pasadena. I felt very much at home and the Lamp Lighter Inn is two blocks from the beach and right on Ocean Ave, close to the town and all the restaurants.
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Review from Zaha S.
Walnut Creek, CA
1/6/2009
We stay here because it is dog friendly!
Very pretty-beautiful garden. Lotsa people stop and take photos in the garden. I read somewhere that it's the "most photographed" inn in Carmel. Depending on your preferences could be a great or terrible location. Located right on the main drag-a bit closer to the ocean than the shops. People are constantly walking by-didn't bother me-but might bother you. Considering all the passer-bys, it is fairly quiet.
Staff is friendly enough-I think it changed ownership in the last year.
Stayed in the Bluebird cottage which is fairly spacious. Nicely remodeled marble bathroom-BUT...the shower sucks. That alone makes me not want to come back. It's just bad-it's tiny-hardly any water comes out, drain doesn't really drain, no little shelves to put soap/shampoo-ugh.
May sound like a little thing-but the shower sort of ruined it for me.
Also-they don't make it easy to feed dogs. They only sink is the bathroom sink-so you have to wash out foodbowls in the bathroom-kinda ick.
We have also stayed at the Sunset House (next door) before it merged with LampLighter. It was ok. We had the lower level room in the back. I wouldn't recommend it. It's kind dark-one little window. There is a little table outside the door that had an ashtray with ashes the whole time we stayed there. The cleaning staff never emptied it. We don't smoke. Had to look at that every time we came and went. If you stay here the upstairs rooms are probably nice enough.
Location, loaction, location. -
Review from Kristy P.
Carmel Valley, CA
5/8/2010
What a cute place!!! I didn't get to stay the night.. (our room was located @ forest lodge.) But..... what an amazing/cute property! The staff @ check in was sooo friendly! The guest were all sitting around enjoying comp. wine & cheese and having a great time!
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Review from Ellen D.
Virginia Beach, VA
10/9/2008 3 photos
My husband & I stayed at the Lamplighter Inn and Sunset House Suites (just last week) for 3 nights of our honeymoon. We absolutely loved it!! The Inn is so cute- the suites look like little cottages and there's an outside common area in the center of the buildings with candlelit tables, vines, and flowers. So cute & cheery.
Our room, the Porpoise Room, was in the Sunset House Suites part of the Inn. Our room was very secluded, around the back of one of the buildings. We had a private patio area right outside of our door.
Our room was beautifully decorated & had a gorgeous fireplace. However, we didn't need to use the fireplace or the A/C because the weather was perfect with just the windows opened.
They deliver breakfast to your room in the morning in a cute little basket. They served hard boiled eggs, warm homemade muffins, & yogurt every morning (no extra charge for breakfast).
The Inn was located in the perfect spot. We parked our car in their private parking lot (big enough for about 4-6 cars) and only used it a couple of times- to visit the Monterey Aquarium & to go to the grocery store. Everything else was within walking distance- shopping & lots of restaurants. The beautiful white sand beach is only a few blocks away, maybe a 2-3 minute walk.
The staff at the front desk were all super friendly & helpful. We'd stop by almost every night for their recommendation on the best restaurants within walking distance. We LOVED this inn! -
Review from Bill E.
Seattle, WA
6/23/2009
This is a charming, historic inn a few blocks from the beach. The room was really comfortable, big bed, and a decanter with a pretty good sherry. Fireplace and a nice cross breeze.... sweet!
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Review from Gloria P.
Fremont, CA
1/25/2011
LOVED our accommodations! The staff is very kind and accommodating. The rooms are impressively clean considering they allow animals; it didn't even phase my dog. He walked in and made himself at home just like we did. They gave us a basket for our dog that included a blanket, a toy, some treats and a magazine for the 'human owner'. Really enjoyed the breakfast basket of yogurt, muffins, fruit, juice and boiled eggs. It's more than enough to hold you over to lunch so you're saving money right there. They have a great 'happy hour' from 5 to 6 every night with wine and cheese in the patio and it's just a great time. We would absolutely stay here again and again. We had two rooms - the Garden Room at Forest Lodge and the Dolphin room at the Lamp Lighter location. Enjoyed the Dolphin room more because we were that much closer to the beach and you could hear the waves crashing all night long. It doesn't get much better than that!! Had the weather not been so wonderfully warm, we might have lit our fireplace! We wanted to, trust me!
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Review from Mary L.
Sparks, NV
2/22/2010
The inn is darling, there were little hidden treasures everywhere. All the birdhouses in the common area piped out soft music, a little cat (named shadow) wanders around and greets guests. They have an out door fire pit that gave a nice atmosphere, as well all the trees are covered in white Christmas lights.
We stayed in the purpose room, it was a nice secluded room in the back with a private enterance and patio. It has a king size bed, a fire place (to make a real fire) and a bath tub with jets. All building a nice and romantic room. Until about 7 in the morning, when we awoke to the sounds of whistling shower pipes. Throught out the course of the morning, we could pick out the showers of 3 different rooms(one on the side of us, the other 2 coming from 2 different locations above us). But after all our neighbors finished shower time(around 9 am) we were back in our own little quiet world. Breakfast was served to us in a basket(yogert, hard boiled eggs, muffens, and oj) which we enjoyed on our own little patio. The inn is between downtown and the beach, a perfect location!!! The staff was always friendly and helpful. And we would go back in a heartbeat, an maybe get one of the freestanding cottages next time. -
Review from Oliver D.
San Jose, CA
5/7/2009
This place is great. The staff was courteous and accommodating, the room was a nice size and the bathroom tub had jets (all the rooms are different tho). We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again.
No problem with water pressure and the staff was really great - so I don't know what's up with the negative reviews, but they aren't justified or an indication of any trend in my view.
Closest place to the beach, easy parking, walk to all of Carmel, incredible garden, free breakfast basket, good people, down to earth comfort - this place is well worth it. -
Review from Jane S.
Cupertino, CA
12/9/2009
The pictures look very good and the review is nice. But the staff is rude....it's a pity, kind of ruin our good mood. nice room though.
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Review from Jae C.
Oakland, CA
7/12/2010
My wife and I have been to Carmel about 4 times in the last two years since we got a dog. We've stayed at three different places during those 4 occasions including Lamp Lighter. They get 5 stars for service and niceness, but the facilities make it difficult for me to give them more than 3 stars. The place is very old and quite frankly it shows. The shower floor was black and looked moldy. We asked the room staff to clean and they tried with bleach (which I could smell), but it remained black. The windows are so thing and old that you can hear everything going on outside as if there weren't any windows. The carpet in the room was also very old and the bed was pretty so so. My wife and I decided that we won't return mainly because of these things although not the fault of the people working there. The owner(s) need to support its fine staff by investing some money into that place so that the facility can support the quality of the people.
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Review from D B.
Mountain View, CA
11/8/2009
Great location and personable, friendly staff, including the owner. Showed up for a Fri-Sat stay and arrived a little after 5pm to be welcomed with wine, cheese, artichoke dip spread...enjoyed this before checking in. The patio is one of the greatest things going for Lamp Lighter. There is music playing, plenty of outdoor seating and the trees are lit...very peaceful. I think they're looking into heat lamps during the winter months. The place is clean. We stayed in the Sea Otter Room. The bathroom counter is small and the pillows need an upgrade. Since this is a bed & breakfast, it would be nice to have a larger table in the room to enjoy breakfast instead of trying to balance on our laps and the little wicker table. I appreciated that they stocked water in the room as well. The location wasn't too noisy but is located on a corner, so ear plugs are recommended if you wish to sleep in. Perfect distance to walk into town and to walk to the ocean. Felt this is a 3-star establishment since we didn't feel like spending much time relaxing in our room given there wasn't much space/furniture or bath tub to unwind. Definitely worth staying here once to form your own opinion.
