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.

Featured Properties

What Our Guests Say

37007 M
3877 Sea Esta

Beautiful property - just like new home

Overall Comment Beautiful and clean property. Everything was just perfect and we enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on Wednesday, September 24, 2025

37198 M
3896 Gather and Rest

CHARMING HOME

Overall Comment This home has everything you need to have a relaxing vacation. The home is very clean, the furnishings are very nice

Reviewed on Wednesday, September 24, 2025

23621 M
3788 The Seagull's Nest

Charming Beach House in the Heart of Pacific Grove

Overall Comment We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this charming rental house in Pacific Grove. The location was truly unbeatabl

Reviewed on Tuesday, September 23, 2025

37505 M
3897 Driftwood

Recent Carmel experience

Overall Comment Very nice rental, well furnished, very clean, loved the wine that was left the first night

Reviewed on Monday, September 22, 2025

32314 M
3792 The Lavender House

Lovely Stay!

Overall Comment We had a wonderful stay at the Lavender House, really appreciating how charming, clean, and functional the space was

Reviewed on Sunday, September 21, 2025

38369 M
3874 Mission Fields

5 stars

Overall Comment Very well appointed. Furnishings were obviously chosen by someone with an eye for decorating and property well maint

Reviewed on Sunday, September 21, 2025

29096 M
3485 Avalon by the Sea

Wonderful Home, Wonderful Stay!

Overall Comment Honestly, probably one of the nicest rental homes I have ever stayed in, and I have stayed in quite a few. The pictu

Reviewed on Sunday, September 21, 2025

46391 M
3946 Listen to the Waves

Outstanding View and Location

Overall Comment The rental was beautiful, immaculate, and complete with the all necessities. The beds were really comfortable. We wo

Reviewed on Saturday, September 20, 2025

32406 M
3794 Forever Views II

Fun scape

Overall Comment This place was beautiful it had views of the ocean in every room, it was spacious it was located close to the beache

Reviewed on Friday, September 19, 2025

26259 M
3734 Avrio by the Sea

3734 Avrio

Overall Comment the four of us enjoyed our stay immensely. We all love to cook and found the kitchen to have nearly everything we ne

Reviewed on Thursday, September 18, 2025

53346 M
3263 Villa by the Sea

Perfect location

Overall Comment We loved this little cottage. There are many amazing restaurants within walking distance. The place has everything y

Reviewed on Tuesday, September 16, 2025

38030 M
3917 Casa Blanca

Great cottage, perfect location

Overall Comment What a relaxing place to stay, everything you need and right next to the incredible Monterey Bay. The photos are acc

Reviewed on Sunday, September 14, 2025