Carmel’s original crop of simple motels have been morphing into higher-priced boutique hotels for years now, with their main draw being their convenient in-village location and off-street parking. But San Francisco’s upscale PlumpJack Group has wielded particular care in transforming the former Village Inn into the Getaway, a chic but cozy spot with super-comfy beds, stylishly retiled bathrooms and showers hidden behind sliding barn doors, and thoughtful perks like the delicious breakfast basket delivered to your door and loaner beach cruisers with helmets and bike locks.

Photo: Courtesy of The Getaway