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

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3646 Seashore Retreat

A Lovely Home

Overall Comment The location of the Seashore retreat is absolutely fantastic! Close to the ocean walk, Lighthouse Ave shops and rest

Reviewed on Friday, November 6, 2026

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3770 Stone's Throw

Carmel Gem in Quiet Neighborhood

Overall Comment Stone’s Throw is a beautiful home in Carmel by the Sea. We enjoyed the location and amenities.

Reviewed on Friday, November 6, 2026

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3806 La Belle Vie

October 2026 Stay

Overall Comment This house is wonderful! It worked perfectly for the two of us and also with occasional guests. I particularly appre

Reviewed on Friday, November 6, 2026

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3922 Pelican Gate

Definitely love the Pelican Gate home

Overall Comment My family and I were traveling the PCH and stayed at 3922 Pelican Gate for a couple nights. The home and yard are ev

Reviewed on Thursday, November 5, 2026

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3896 Gather and Rest

Beautiful Monterey Stay

Overall Comment Gem of a vacation rental! The hosts thought of small details that are very appreciated — garbage bags, dishwa

Reviewed on Thursday, November 5, 2026

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3926 Scandia

Scandia Monthly Rental

Overall Comment This is our seventh time working with Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, and Scandia was a lovely home in a great location.

Reviewed on Thursday, November 5, 2026

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3791 Little Sandpiper Cottage

Little Sandpiper Cottage

Overall Comment Good location to walk to the beach and Ocean Avenue shops and restaurants. Everything you need for cooking. Very c

Reviewed on Thursday, November 5, 2026

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3959 Hedgehog

Fun at Hedgehog October 2026

Overall Comment KILLER views from the entire side of the home. Great location for walking to the beach, our Scenic loop every mornin

Reviewed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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3943 Rad Beach House

Perfect location

Overall Comment Beautiful home in a perfect location that is within a short walk to the beach, shops and restaurants. The neighborho

Reviewed on Monday, November 2, 2026

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3740 Sanctuary in the Dunes

Amazing views

Overall Comment While there was an issue with the floors needing to be remopped when I first checked in, that was resolved quickly a

Reviewed on Monday, November 2, 2026

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3812 Little House

Lovely stay by the bay

Overall Comment We had a relaxing vacation at the Little House. The hosts were very welcoming and responsive. The location was absol

Reviewed on Thursday, October 29, 2026