Enjoy a Luxury Getaway at Carmel Vacation Rentals

Welcome to Sanctuary Vacation Rentals

Find the perfect getaway home that will nurture your body, mind and spirit while you discover and savor all the delights of the scenic Monterey Bay Region. Our unique Carmel vacation rentals, many with stunning ocean views, invoke a sense of peace and harmony, often awe, and in some inexplicable way allow people to relax and have fun, as well as to revitalize and reconnect with one another. We combine fine resort accommodations and relaxed elegance with all the comforts of home.

Sanctuary Vacation Rentals represents properties throughout the Monterey Bay Region which is made up of a number of unique communities, each with its own distinct charm and personality. We offer extraordinary properties in highly desirable communities including the 1-square-mile village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel proper, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Monterey, Moss Landing, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach® and Santa Cruz.

Sanctuary Areas

Featured Properties

What Our Guests Say

41500 M
3823 Sand Dollar House

Another Wonderful Stay!

Overall Comment We have been to this rental several times and have enjoyed it every time. The staff is always super friendly and hel

Reviewed on Friday, March 20, 2026

55116 M
3984 Life of Riley

Great Weekend Relaxing Family Trip

Overall Comment Overall, it was just a very good experience. The check in was easy, the VRBO was in great shape and there were plen

Reviewed on Thursday, March 19, 2026

37505 M
3897 Driftwood

Great indoor and outdoor space!

Overall Comment Our family of 7 spent 5 days here and loved it! We enjoyed the rear yard especially...hot tub every morning, games e

Reviewed on Thursday, March 19, 2026

8669 M
3839 Lucky Lotus

Great home in Carmel

Overall Comment We have stayed in Lucky Lotus several times...it is a great house with everything you need for a lovely stay! Locat

Reviewed on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

38030 M
3917 Casa Blanca

Charming little house near ocean and Lovers Point

Overall Comment Great location! Walking distance from restaurants and Lovers Point. Beautiful little house right next to the boardwa

Reviewed on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

55834 M
3965 Marine Gardens

Great location, everything was as described

Overall Comment We are a group of three, a mom and two teenage daughters. The place was quirky and had everything we needed. The ste

Reviewed on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

60761 M
3868 Emerald House

Wonderful spot!

Overall Comment Very good. Miscommunication with agency regarding length of stay which was frustrating.

Reviewed on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

55116 M
3984 Life of Riley

Spacious

Overall Comment This rental was plenty of space for our group of 5 adults! Kitchen had everything we needed (and more) to cook most

Reviewed on Monday, March 16, 2026

37505 M
3897 Driftwood

CA Stay

Overall Comment This house was perfect for our family of 7! Everyone had plenty of space and we loved all the amazing amenities! The

Reviewed on Monday, March 16, 2026

43334 M
3922 Pelican Gate

Big comfortable house in great locatiom

Overall Comment Lovely property overall: This is our second time here—we liked it enough to return. It has spacious downstair

Reviewed on Saturday, March 14, 2026

40223 M
3937 Trailside Retreat

The perfect vacation spot!

Overall Comment We had a wonderful stay at this lovely home! The kitchen was stocked with all we needed and more. We loved the livin

Reviewed on Saturday, March 14, 2026