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

32314 M
3792 The Lavender House

Stormy Christmas

Overall Comment Despite crazy storms and unpredictable power outages we enjoyed our time in The Lavender House. Sanctuary communicat

Reviewed on Tuesday, December 30, 2025

41500 M
3823 Sand Dollar House

Monterey Bay Views Forever

Overall Comment It can be said that with a beautiful enough view of the world outside a window, the inside of a home is rarely seen.

Reviewed on Tuesday, December 30, 2025

27187 M
3771 Serenity in the Woods

Great getaway for couples

Overall Comment This home is perfect for three couples with separated private bedrooms with bathrooms. It’s very easy to find

Reviewed on Monday, December 29, 2025

33133 M
3812 Little House

Location...location...location

Overall Comment Our stay at Little House was wonderful, and the location was perfect. We walked to the Pacific Grove shore trail (a

Reviewed on Friday, December 26, 2025

11648 M
3849 La Vista Portola

Beautiful Home in a Great Location

Overall Comment This home is well put together and had everything we needed for a great trip. From kids toys, adult games, a pack a

Reviewed on Tuesday, December 23, 2025

56143 M
3988 Cannery Cottage

Cozy Retreat in the Heart of Cannery Row

Overall Comment Cannery Cottage was a wonderful family getaway, with all the charm of yesteryear and the modern conveniences needed

Reviewed on Saturday, December 20, 2025

49803 M
3770 Stone's Throw

FANTASTIC

Overall Comment I have marked this home to visit again. The bedrooms and bathrooms were like living at home. Kitchen fully supplie

Reviewed on Friday, December 19, 2025

25937 M
3715 Bliss by the Sea

Bliss is Great

Overall Comment Great stay at Bliss by the Sea, Our second time staying for a month each time. . Great location , quiet neighbourho

Reviewed on Tuesday, December 16, 2025

33204 M
3814 Surf's Up!

Perfect Thanksgiving

Overall Comment My daughter, son in law, and I, had a wonderful and relaxing holiday. Surf’s Up was the perfect vacation home

Reviewed on Monday, December 15, 2025

32457 M
3795 The Artist's Way

Artist Loft Carmel

Overall Comment I had a wonderful experience at The Artist Loft. It felt like I was staying at a flat in Europe. I loved sitting on

Reviewed on Friday, December 12, 2025

33163 M
3813 Point Break

Clean, modern, cozy house in ideal location

Overall Comment This is a second time here and love the Point Break House. Walking distance to Pacific grove downtown or the shoreli

Reviewed on Tuesday, December 9, 2025

25811 M
3707 Pacific's Edge Sanctuary

Amazing stay - even better than the pictures!

Overall Comment From the first moment we opened the door to the picturesque sunset view of the ocean we were in love. We were a larg

Reviewed on Tuesday, December 9, 2025