Carmel Pine Cone, March 15, 2013 (real estate) - The Carmel Pine ...

March 15, 2013 Carmel Pine Cone Real Estate 13 RETRADEWINDS PICKED BY FORBES AS ONE OF COUNTRY’S BEST SMALL HOTELSPINE CONE STAFF REPORTIT’S TUCKED away on one of downtown Carmel’s quieteststreets, but the Tradewinds inn on Mission near Third isone of the United States’ best small hotels, according to the2013 Forbes Travel Guide.The inn’s owner, Susan Stilwell, whose father built it in1959, was honored along with other luminaries of the hospitalityindustry at a Forbes banquet in Beverly Hills Feb. 26.“For a small hotel, it’s quite a distinction,” Stilwell said.The hotel drew the attention of the Forbes travel guidebecause one of its editors, Mica Hill, has a home in Carmel,she explained. “They also did an anonymous visit we didn’tknow anything about,” she said.The design style of Tradewinds Carmel is not what youmight expect in this pretty tree-lined village with upscaleshops, art galleries and cozy cafes flanked by English cottagegardens, Mediterranean-style villas and a ruggedlystunning coastline,” Forbes Travel writer Debra Shigleyoffered. But its “curb appeal has an understated Frank LloydWright quality to it,” while the interior “evokes a Polynesianescape, with its bamboo detailing, palms and rustic stoneexterior,” she added.“Our guests love the firepit and the meditation garden inthe courtyard,” Stilwell said. “At night we light the torchesand the fire and it’s just beautiful.”She described the hotel’s theme as “Asian zen” and said itwas developed by her father, Richard Catlin, who built theTradewinds after living in Japan for seven years.Shigley raved about the Tradewinds’ 28 guest rooms,which were redone by famed hotel designer Charles Gruell in2004. And she loved the hotel’s “lavish” continental breakfasts.She also recommended the Tradewinds for it location nearCarmel’s “boutiques, art galleries and delicious food shops,”not to mention its proximity to the beach and 17 Mile Drive.She also said, “the location is ideal if you want to spend theday at the Carmel Valley’s numerous tasting rooms and thenhead back to Carmel-by-the-Sea for dinner.”Shigley also observed that “there’s never a bad time tovisit Carmel” with its “mild climate, bounty of local festivals,world-class events and excellent wineries. Early springand late fall offer mild temperatures and shoulder-seasonperks. With the exception of the AT&T Pebble BeachNational Pro-Am in early February, winter guests can counton enjoying solitary beach walks under crisp blue skieswww.marybellproperties.combetween Pacific rainstorms.”Go to http://www.startle.com/hotel to read about theTradewinds and the other hotels and restaurants preferred byForbes.Open Sunday 2 - 43189 Bird Rock, Pebble BeachSALE PENDINGMary BellBroker/Associate831.626.2232Whether your prefer the world of golf or a walkalong the sea, this four bedroom four bath homewill work for you. Generous spaces, room for allin an irreplaceable location. Formal and informaldining, family room and lovely water and golfcourse views. $2,995,000Sweet Carmel bungalow on a fenced lot. Lovelylandscaping and a brick Patio greet you as youapproach this cozy two bedroom two bathhome. Kitchen/dining are with hardwood floors,fireplace, and spacious master Suite. $895,000OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1 - 42998 Franciscan Way, CarmelEXTRAORDINARY VIEWS OF THE OCEAN,POINT LOBOS AND CARMEL MISSION BASILICAEnter into the open Great Room with travertine and walnut floors, largefireplace and German engineered doors leading to a balcony with 6 ft. copperfire pit. Gorgeous kitchen with views, travertine counters, alder cabinets,top-of-the-line appliances with large laundry and 2 car garage just steps away.Two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms on main level. Upstairs devoted to Masterwith fireplace, gigantic closet, den, large Master Bath and viewing balconies.Lushly landscaped yard with patio and fireplace.Main House 3 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | 2,605 SF | 10,200 SF LotGuest House 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom | 232 SFwww.2998Franciscan.com | Offered at $3,950,000JUDIE PROFETA831.601.3207jprofeta@apr.comJudieProfeta.com