Guest Reviews
★★★★★ 4.9 of 5 average
3703 La Gloria Cottage-by-the-Sea
by Brighton CO
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Beautiful, charming, immaculate, just steps from Downtown and numerous wonderful restaurants. The house is everything as described. The Sanctuary Management Team are fantastic! We drove 20 hours for our 30 day vacation and was rewarded by staying in this beautiful Little Gem! As with all vacations, they always end far too soon, but we will plan for another at La Gloria next year!! We highly recommend Sanctuary Vacation Rentals anyone planing to vacation in the incomparably beautiful Pacific Grove, CA
Submitted on Dec 14, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Pacific Grove and we look forward to hosting you once again in the future.
Great stay!
by Phoenix AZ
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We’ve stayed in Pacific Grove before at other rentals and La Gloria Cottage is one of our favorites. The house was very clean and nicely decorated. It was in a great location right in the heart of town. A short walk to the park, food, coffee and the beach. It was great for a family with kids. Would definitely stay here again!
Submitted on Jul 17, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your lovely review. We are pleased you enjoyed your month in Pacific Grove and we look forward to your next visit to the area.
There is Much to Love About La Gloria Cottage
by Dianne M.
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Architecturally, it is quite ingenious. The angles and play of light are captivating, making what is actually a fairly small space feel spacious and interesting. We especially loved and used the fireplace that opened into both the living room and kitchen/dining area.
The location was perfect for us. There were many days we did not even get into the car. We were within walking distance of shops, restaurants, a hardware store, the post office, ATMS, an excellent little market, liquor stores, florist, and most importantly, Lovers Point and magnificent pathways along Monterey Bay. We were there during winter and Covid, so things were very quiet. I imagine parking, traffic, and the gas station right next door would be considerations during peak season.
We appreciated the furnishings and the many amenities provided. The kitchen had just about everything we could want (except a functioning oven, see below), there were luxurious robes in the closets, escape ladders in the bedrooms, battery operated candles for atmosphere (although we needed to supply our own batteries). We arrived to find ample paper products, cleaning supplies, and toiletries. The washer/dryer on the second floor was a huge plus.
The garage offered storage for luggage and overflow like water, wine, TP, paper towels.
Now the caveats: while there are two bathrooms, both are on the second floor; there is no mail delivery at the house, which turned into a major hassle because we were there for almost seven weeks over Christmas; we had no oven (the property managers graciously provided a fancy countertop oven, but it not only took up counter space, but was not efficient for baking); and the windows need work.
If these issues are addressed (okay, running upstairs to use the WC was good for our glutes, so we can live with that), we would happily rent this house again.
Submitted on Dec 31, 2020
through VRBO
Thank you for your review of your recent stay at La Gloria. We are very pleased you loved your stay at the home over the Holidays and it's wonderful location. We apologize once again for the malfunctioning oven and despite our best efforts to find a replacement we were unable to, and hope that at least the countertop oven and the financial compensation were able to offset the frustration. Otherwise, we can't foresee being able to do anything with the washrooms, but we would love to welcome you back to the home once again in the future. Thanks again for the review.
Cutest Home in a Perfect Location!
by Claire S. from Texas
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We loved everything about this home — the set up and cleanliness and comfort were unparalleled, and the management of the home superb. They thought of everything — well stocked kitchen for dishes and pots and pans, bathrooms had lots of fluffy towels, fireplace worked to make downstairs cozy. The photos of the home are exactly what we got, and we are so glad we found this sweet respite for a few days away. Great location for excursions to Carmel, Monterey Bay. aquarium, kayaking, and also super comfortable for just relaxing.
Submitted on Mar 31, 2020
through VRBO
Thank you so much for the wonderful review of La Gloria. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the house and the fabulous location to everything in the area. See you on your next visit to the Monterey Peninsula.
Absolutely perfect
by Coppell TX
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This charming home was perfect in every way for our family of 4. Really appreciated Sanctuary Vacation Rentals having the option to have the twin bed guest room converted to a king bed for our tall teenager. All amenities we needed were at our fingertips, and the check-in process was seamless. Professionally managed every step of the way. This home is in the perfect location for our needs and where we were intending to go each day.
Submitted on Mar 16, 2020
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
We are very happy you enjoyed your stay, thanks so much for the review and we are pleased you loved the great location for your daily wanders.
Absolutely Perfect!
by Texas
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This charming home was perfect in every way for our family of 4. Really appreciated Sanctuary Vacation Rentals having the option to have the twin bed guest room converted to a king bed for our tall teenager. All amenities we needed were at our fingertips, and the check-in process was seamless. Professionally managed every step of the way. This home is in the perfect location for our needs and where we were intending to go each day.
Submitted on Mar 9, 2020
through VRBO
We are very happy you enjoyed your stay, thanks so much for the review and we are pleased you loved the great location for your daily wanders.
Great location and best nights sleep
by Altus OK
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We had an amazing stay and felt very at home in the house. The beds were extremely comfortable and we could walk to the beach and restaurants which was super important to us. Hope to be back soon!
Submitted on Jan 30, 2020
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your lovely review of La Gloria - we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and we agree that the location is perfect situated to enjoy the area by foot very easily. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Great Location and Best Night's Sleep
by Amy S.
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had an amazing stay and felt very at home in the house. The beds were extremely comfortable and we could walk to the beach and restaurants which was super important to us. Hope to be back soon!
Submitted on Jan 24, 2020
through VRBO
Thanks for your lovely review of La Gloria - we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and we agree that the location is perfect situated to enjoy the area by foot very easily. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Comfortable Getaway
by forestville CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Spent 4 Nights in this Comfortable Getaway. Walking distance to many restaurants & stores. House was very comfortable, loved the fireplace and the balcony in the master bedroom. Pleasantly decorated, everything you might need in the kitchen. Will definitely stay here again !
Submitted on Nov 13, 2019
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your lovely review of La Gloria and the fabulous location of the house. We look forward to speaking with you soon as you prepare for your next visit to Pacific Grove.
Great family rental!
by Rogers AR
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This home was perfect for us and our two daughters. Everyone had their own room which were very well appointed with bedding, pillows, towels, and portable fans! (Heat advisory) The home is very clean & comfortable. We walked to coffee every morning and enjoyed an easy stroll to the beach. They provided all the beach gear you’d need however we didn’t use it. We will definitely keep this home on our short list for future visits to the Penninsula!
Submitted on Oct 30, 2019
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you very much for your lovely review of La Gloria Cottage-by-the-Sea. The location is perfectly situated in downtown Pacific Grove for shopping, dining and yes, that coffee in the morning. We look forward to your next visit to the Monterey Peninsula.
Amazing stay in Pacific Grove
by N/A CO
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This property is everything we were hoping for on our recent visit to Monterey area. Location was very convenient, and the house was simply immaculate.
Submitted on Oct 16, 2019
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of La Gloria Cottage-by-the-Sea! We are happy you loved the excellent location (so nice having a bookstore and coffee shop right on the corner!), and that the house met all your needs. We look forward to your next visit to the Monterey Peninsula.
Monterey Jazz Weekend
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
It was perfect in every way. We all slept extremely well; had all (and more) that we could hope for in the kitchen and the house in general. It was a very easy place to stay and super convenient to our favorite restaurants, bookstore, coffee shop, etc.
One suggestion would be to think about replacing the “failed” glass in the front door and front windows. The home is perfectly looked after in every other way and its a pity the glass is not up to the same standard.
Submitted on Oct 3, 2019
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks very much for the lovely review of La Gloria Cottage-by-the-Sea! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and the fabulous location to everything in the downtown core of Pacific Grove. We are going to have our House Manager of La Gloria look into the 'glass' you mentioned in the front door and the front windows and appreciate you bringing them to our attention. We look forward to your next visit to the Monterey Peninsula.
Perfect Monterey Peninsula Location
by Eastsound WA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
La Gloria is a sweet little cottage in the perfect location. Very clean and welcoming. Super comfortable beds and great water pressure in the shower!
Right in the heart of Pacific Grove you can walk to many restaurants and all kinds of shopping. Monterey Aquarium just a 5 minute drive and Carmel 10-15.
Beachfront trails go for miles!
Submitted on Oct 2, 2019
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of La Gloria Cottage-by-the-Sea! Yes, the location of the house is perfect for exploring downtown Pacific Grove (especially with the great bookstore and coffee shop on the corner!!) and wandering throughout the Monterey Peninsula. We look forward to your next stay in the area!