Carmel Drive Self Storage

Larry Creviston

Amanda was so very helpful today. She directed us toward the carts to assist us in cleaning out one of our units. Amanda even offered to help us. Way above and beyond great customer service. We still have a unit there but we were able today to combine the units into one. Thank you so much Amanda. You are the best.

Greg Magnusson

The front desk manager Amanda at this little self storage place is a trip. She genuinely cares about her facility, and your stuff, in an almost obsessive, endearing, and frankly reassuring way. The facility itself is clean, tidy, easy to access, and very affordable, but it's really people like her up front who made storing some of my kid's stuff here a great experience.

Lia Luz

October 5, 2025

I’m giving this storage unit 3 stars because while it’s safe, trustworthy, and secure, the community vibe and management style are something to be mindful of. I recently moved back in with my mom after years of being a solo traveling van lifer. I drive a minivan that doubles as a camper, it's covered in colorful flower stickers, and I never camp in it while visiting Carmel. I was born and raised here—I am aware of how this city can be a stickler towards people who live unconventionally or "stand out" in general. During my move, I was frequently visiting my mom’s storage unit to sort and organize my things. That meant van doors open, boxes out—normal moving stuff—and apparently my activity was attracting negative attention. People saw my campervan and assumed I was setting up camp there. That’s when the manager, Larry, confronted me angrily, saying there had been several complaints about me camping on-site. He threatened to call the police and terminate my mom’s lease if it happened again. This interaction caught me off guard—this was the first time I was hearing about the complaints at all, and I knew I hadn't done anything wrong. But suddenly it felt like I had to tiptoe around visits and “blend in” just to avoid further trouble. After a few tense weeks, I decided to speak to Larry directly. Once we actually talked, he was much calmer and understanding. Later, my mom also spoke with him and pointed out how it was wrong to threaten with calling the cops and termination without doing a proper investigation first. Larry admitted he took long-term customers word as truth, which made him resistant to hearing my side of the story in our initial interaction. From this experience, here are a few things to note if you’re considering renting a storage unit at this location: • Carmel is watchful. People notice everything, and they may jump to conclusions quickly. • If you’re in transition, plan ahead. Spending extra time organizing might look “off” to some here. • Clear communication helps. Talking to the manager directly made all the difference. • Know the culture. Carmel values appearances; even small misunderstandings can escalate. Everything’s been cleared up between Larry and I now—I can visit my mom's storage unit in peace again. I’m sharing this just as something to keep in mind if you’re renting here, since it’s in a very central location in Carmel. Take it easy, and choose kindness. 🌸

Brad Shaffer

Always very responsive and easy to deal with. Carmel Drive Self Storage kept all our possessions dry and safe for several years. I highly recommend them!

Christopher Winningham

Amazing service, I began my lease on a holiday when they were closed and when I arrived the unit was very clean and my keys were inside ready for me to start storing my things. Highly recommend.