Tally Ho Inn

The Hidden Gem of Carmel

Secluded and tranquil, the Tally Ho Inn offers a true English countryside atmosphere. Indulge in the luxury of serenity and romance with as much pampering as you like. Only half a block from the heart of Carmel, the Tally Ho is an idyllic retreat of flowers, gardens, fireplaces and a soothing view of the ocean.

Take a short picturesque stroll to Carmel’s famous white sandy beach and revel in the fabulous views of the Pacific Ocean, Pebble Beach and Point Lobos. Flower-filled decks, patios and views create a natural setting that promises to refresh and relax. Combine nature with elegance and let us serve you a fabulous meal on Tally Ho’s peaceful deck while you enjoy the warmth of the outdoor fireplace.

The Tally Ho Inn first began life in the early 1900s as one of a number of guest cottages constructed by the Pine Inn on adjacent property to meet increasing demand for overnight accommodations.

Amenities included a putting green, nearby horse stables, and tennis courts. Cottages were equipped with heat, hot water, and telephones as well as complete hotel service provided by the Pine Inn.

In 1945, Jimmy Hatlo, a New York cartoonist known for creating They’ll Do It Every Time, and Little Iodine, and his wife purchased the Tally Ho Inn and the tennis courts. That year, he hired Hugh Comstock, a Carmel builder known for his “fairy-tale” architecture, to remodel the cottage into a mansion.

Comstock added several rooms, a patio and deck, and personally carved a distinctive newel post at the foot of the stairway fronting on Monte Verde Street. The interior “bleached” walls, have been preserved in the lobby, and the adobe-faced exterior were Comstock’s trademarks.

The quaint little fireplace in the English garden was built by the Hatlos’ gardener for evening bonfires and  is now the rustic center piece to our beautiful little English garden.

Because the Comstock remodeling took place during World War II, necessary building supplies were almost impossible to find. Because of this frustration, the Hatlos’ named their completed home “Wit’s End.”

Around 1952, the Hatlo home was converted into an Inn by actor Joel McCrea’s brother, Tom McCrea. The Tally Ho has been handed down by a number of different owners through the years with each owner carefully preserving its unique character and architecture.

The most recent owner, Richard Gunner, purchased the hotel in 1993. He has completed a series of major upgrades to modernize the hotel while at the same time preserving  the wonderful and unique English countryside ambiance and architecture of the Tally Ho Inn.
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• Tally Ho Inn
  PO Box 3726
  Carmel, California 93921
  831-624-2232
  info@tallyho-inn.com
  Reservations
  reservations@tallyho-inn.com
  831-624-2232
  1-800-652-2632