Casitas de Lemos, Pebble Beach

Perched high on a sand dune at the entrance to Indian Village on 17-Mile-Drive, is a Forest landmark, the storybook “Hansel and Gretel” cottage known as the “Gingerbread House” or “Casita de Lemos”. Colorful roof tiles make it very recognizable. Del Monte Forest Conservancy added this 1.02 acre property to Indian Village in 1993, accepting it as a gift from Pebble Beach Company. 

Built in 1944 by Artist Pedro de Lemos, the cottage was a guest house for a larger residence planned for the property. The poured concrete roof was hand formed to create the appearance of individually colored tiles. Due to the owner’s illness, the main residence was never finished, but the original foundation is still visible. The property was later sold to Pebble Beach Company who restored the house in 1991 to its original appearance and made repairs to improve its structural condition. Following detailed research, each roof square was restored to its original color. www.delmonteforestconservancy.org