Vagabond's House Inn
Guests arrive at this 1920s-era inn on Dolores Street and step into a historic Carmel landmark where 39 individually designed rooms set the intimate tone for the weekend.
Vagabond's House Inn is a hotel destination wedding venue in CA, United States, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$36,000 (our estimate), reached from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), 1 hour 15 minutes.
About Vagabond's House Inn
Guests arrive at this 1920s-era inn on Dolores Street and step into a historic Carmel landmark where 39 individually designed rooms set the intimate tone for the weekend.
The property's brick courtyard and garden spaces offer ceremony and reception areas within walking distance of Carmel-by-the-Sea's downtown galleries and beaches.
Hosts can expect their party to experience the venue's signature blend of vintage California charm and modern hospitality across a self-contained property.
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If you are debating about booking here, just do it! Super cute. Very clean. Breakfast delivered to your room in the morning. Wine and cheese reception in the evening. Beautiful courtyard with string lights and fire pit. Walkable to town.
Shannon Kutscher · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$36,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$5,000 to US$15,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- MRY, 75 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 39 uniquely decorated guest rooms on-site, eliminating the need for off-property accommodations
- Located on Dolores Street at 4th Avenue, within the walkable Carmel-by-the-Sea village center
- Historic building dating to the 1920s with period architecture and original courtyard garden
- Rated 4.8/5 on Google, reflecting consistent guest satisfaction across accommodations and service
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in at inn; welcome gathering in courtyard
- 6:00 PMRehearsal dinner at on-site restaurant or reserved garden space
- 2:00 PMCeremony in courtyard or garden
- 3:30 PMCocktail hour and reception dinner
- 10:00 AMFarewell brunch at inn before guest checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- MRY · about 1 h 15 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Monterey Regional Airport.
- Direct line
- (831) 624-7738
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Questions about the venue
Can guests stay at the venue during the wedding weekend?+
Yes. All 39 rooms are available for booking, allowing wedding parties to stay together on property throughout the celebration.
What outdoor spaces are available for ceremonies and receptions?+
The property features a brick courtyard and manicured garden areas that can accommodate both ceremony and reception functions for groups up to 150 guests.
Is the venue walkable to Carmel's downtown attractions?+
Absolutely. Located on Dolores Street at 4th Avenue, the inn is within walking distance of galleries, restaurants, and Carmel Beach.
Does the venue provide catering services?+
Contact the property directly through their website at https://vagabondshouseinn.com/ for details on in-house catering and preferred vendor options.
What is the venue's guest capacity?+
The property can accommodate 20 to 150 guests depending on ceremony and reception configuration.
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Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.