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

61940 M
3786 Adobe by the Sea

Amazing!

Overall Comment Very peaceful stay. Great access to Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach and 17 Mile Drive! Hope to stay here again in the

Reviewed on Tuesday, July 14, 2026

43487 M
3943 Rad Beach House

Perfect Family Beach Hideaway

Overall Comment Our family loved this cute, cosy beach house just minutes from Lovers Point Beach. The house was comfy with all amen

Reviewed on Tuesday, July 14, 2026

62722 M
3922 Pelican Gate

Best home ever.

Overall Comment This house is perfect. Not only is it in a wonderful location with easy access to the ocean, but there are beautiful

Reviewed on Tuesday, July 14, 2026

53346 M
3263 Villa by the Sea

Relaxing get-away

Overall Comment Wonderful location with a view of the bay. Can walk right down to the waterside path to see the seals or go to the a

Reviewed on Monday, July 13, 2026

34086 M
3855 Carmel Nest

As Advertised

Overall Comment The location and facilities were as advertised and perfect for our short stay.

Reviewed on Sunday, July 12, 2026

43071 Welcome To Fuente De Cantos M
3950 Fuente de Cantos

Fuente de Cantos. Where the stay writes the song.

Overall Comment This is a beautiful property in a convenient location. The home was spotless and the team left a nice welcome basket

Reviewed on Friday, July 10, 2026

67542 M
4077 MerSea

The Location Couldn't Be Better!

"We had a wonderful stay at this Carmel property. The home has been beautifully remodeled and is exceptionally well-appointed—it’s

Reviewed on Friday, July 10, 2026

26259 M
3734 Avrio by the Sea

June 2026

Overall Comment Avrio was everything we hoped the property would bring: plenty of both social and private spaces, beautiful surround

Reviewed on Thursday, July 9, 2026

53346 M
3263 Villa by the Sea

We would rent again!

Overall Comment This was a good rental that was pet friendly for a small, well behaved, quiet dog. We loved the proximity to a local

Reviewed on Wednesday, July 8, 2026

57576 M
4061 Svend's House

The Heavenly Svend House

Overall Comment This house has a very homey, comfortable feel; all the rooms are spacious and well furnished. It's easy walking dist

Reviewed on Wednesday, July 8, 2026

46391 M
3946 Listen to the Waves

Cozy Condo with a View

Overall Comment The condo was perfectly located. We enjoyed seeing the water from our front windows and walking a few steps to the P

Reviewed on Wednesday, July 8, 2026

48365 M
3900 Palm House on Cabrillo

Family Vacation

Overall Comment We enjoyed the location for a family trip, The house was spacious as well as the grounds. It was easy to get out and

Reviewed on Tuesday, July 7, 2026