Guest Reviews
★★★★★ 4.9 of 5 average
Amazing ocean views
by Wilton CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Spacious beautiful home close to everything. Sanctuary was an amazing host. Can’t wait to come back.
Submitted on Feb 22, 2025
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks so much for your lovely review! We're very happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you visit us again soon!
Just perfect!
by San Rafael CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We reserved the Villa by the Sea for a long weekend visit to the Monterey Peninsula and the Aquarium with our daughter and her two children. The location is amazing, and the ocean view looks just like the photograph - beautiful! The beds, chairs and sofa were very comfortable, with high quality linens. The living room TV had Netflix and Amazon, so the kids could watch "Finding Nemo". The kitchen was very well equipped, with a new gas stove, but as other visitors have remarked, the cabinets are old and squeaky (some wd40 might help here). Last, but not least - the stairs are fine for able adults and children, but not for a toddler. We brought our own gates for the stairs.
Most importantly, the service from Sanctuary Rentals was impeccable. The home was clean, and they answered the phone very quickly when we needed some assistance with the lockbox. We will definitely rent with them again.
Submitted on Jan 28, 2025
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review! We look forward to your next visit!
Perfect Pacific Grove
by Athens GA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Villa by the Sea was perfect: close to the beach, parks and restaurants of downtown Pacific Grove.
Submitted on Jan 14, 2025
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review! We look forward to your return visit!
Lovely home with ocean reviews
by San Francisco California
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
House has great location. View very beautiful and tranquil. Home is fully stocked with all needed. Clean and comfortable. Our dogs loved looking out the window. Steps to Walking path along ocean. Can walk to many shops and restaurants. Kitchen was a cooks dream. We are older so step were a little bit of a challenge. We loved the property and give it high ratings.
are older so steps
Submitted on Dec 28, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks so much for your lovely review! We're very happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you visit us again soon!
Location and comfort!
by San Francisco CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This water view home was very comfortable in a marvelous location n within walking distance of aquarium, Andronico’s and walking path by Monterey Bay. It was nice to sit on the porch looking at the sea while drinking a glass of wine. The kitchen was very well equipped with plates, glasses, pans ,spices and food storage items,The welcome package of wine, cheese and crackers was a nice surprise. Beds and sofa and pillows were very comfortable. It’d be a nice place to spend thanksgiving or a special family gathering. The layout was very nice. Pacific Grove is one of our favorite places and this house is a perfect location there.
Submitted on Oct 20, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you very much for your lovely review! We're so pleased you enjoyed your visit and look forward to having you stay with us again soon!
Villa By the Sea
by Sonoma Ca
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
This was an amazing home with many stairs. Beware if you have little ones. The safety gate had to be "McGyvered" with straps that we had brought. There were pack and plays for the littles but no high chair or booster seat. No dishes or utensils for the littles provided. Another wish was the doors needed WD-40 as did the dishwasher door. Last thing, it would be wonderful to have screens on the windows so we could enjoy the fresh air without attracting bugs and moths.
Other than that the place was gorgeous and clean. Two ensuite bedrooms (with many stairs for the different levels) and a half bath on the main level. The balconies had ocean views and were a wonderful place to relax.
Everyone loved walking to the aquarium and Cannery Row. The grocery store also was within walking distance. We had breakfast at First Awakening which is our favorite way to start the day.
Submitted on Oct 4, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you very much for your lovely review and feedback! We're so pleased you enjoyed your visit and look forward to having you stay with us again soon!
Villa by the Sea Midweek
by Auburn CA
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
Overall, an excellent stay. Prompt and thorough communication from the property management and the home was (mostly) super! Very well stocked kitchen, great towels in the bathrooms, and a lovely view. The furnishings were very nice, comfortable and overall well appointed. Complementary wine and cheese was a lovely surprise. The stairs up to the main living area were very narrow and steep. We four who are over seventy but very fit and active found hauling a cooler with food and other larger items challenging - two to a cooler didn't work because the stair are so narrow. We won't return simply for that reason. Otherwise, a great property.
Submitted on Sep 14, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your kind review and feedback! We hope we see you again soon!
Great location
by Alexandria VA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This location is wonderful— we were a multi-generational family with oldest in the late sixties and the youngest a 2 year old. Having an easy walk to the Monterey Bay Aquarium was awesome! Nobody wants to continually stuff a toddler into a car seat every time you want to go somewhere to entertain them!
Sanctuary staff were very responsive and helpful throughout the rental process and the stay. There were a few malfunctions in the property that were immediately and effectively addressed. Always pleasant to deal with and I feel that compensated for the inconvenience.
Although the house is furnished nicely and the kitchen well stocked with utensils, etc., the kitchen cabinetry hasn’t been updated since the 80’s. So it is very worn, drawers don’t function well, tiled counter chipped in many locations; all combined to make the kitchen feel a bit grimy with age.
Beds are comfy, view is lovely, and the location absolutely perfect.
Submitted on Aug 17, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your review and feedback! We look forward to having you visit us again soon!
Great Place to Stay with Family
by Modesto CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
What a memorable weekend with our 3 grandsons. We enjoyed dinner each night & breakfast every morning overlooking the ocean. Close to Cannery Row and the Warf. We never had to get in our car to go anywhere for 4 days. You are close to entertainment, great restaurants and of course the beach! The home had everything we needed and then some. Received a call the next morning to see if we needed anything. Never, ever had this excellent customer service before. We had such a wonderful experience, our family wants to go back next year! I give this home and management an A+!
Submitted on Jul 31, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks so much for your kind review! We're very happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you visit us again soon!
Haydel Family Stay
by LA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
It was great and relaxing. Great house with excellent views and a great location. Well stocked!
Submitted on Jul 24, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks so much for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed your time here and look forward to your next stay!
Time with the Grandkids
by Murray UT
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Heaven from reservations to check out. The people at Sanctuary all have terrific customer service skills and attitudes. Thank you for being so considerate. The house was beyond our imagination. Imagine two little girls finding flashlights by their beds upon arrival - sweet touch and the wine and cheese left for us was just what we needed after a long day of travel. The house is well appointed and an easy walk down to see the seals and the Aquarium. We walked it several times with no complaints from kids - just grandma and grandpas hips. Highly recommend this house. Very clean and nice!
Submitted on Jun 13, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you very much for your lovely review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit and look forward to having you stay with us again soon! And Hip, Hip Hurrah for grandparents (no pun intended)! ;)
My new favorite Place in Pacific Grove
by Huntington Beach CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
2nd Sanctuary rental in Pacific Grove & was just everything & more!
Submitted on May 19, 2024
Lovely Stay
by Ottawa ON
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Nice place, great location. Excellent communication with hosts.
Submitted on Apr 25, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for the lovely review - we are pleased you enjoyed your stay.
My Stay By The Sea
by Potomac MD
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Did you receive the note I left on the table? House lovely, lived-in comfortable and location fantastic! Cobwebs on chandeliers & recessed lights & lamps. Cobwebs in primary bath (ceiling & corners). Refrigerator unclean. Dishes in cupboard actually dirty (food caked on surfaces). Blinds in primary bedroom do not work. Dishwasher doesn't clean dishes. These are all easy to correct. I loved my stay! Hearing the waves crash on shore every night and the seals bark in the early morning was magical.
Submitted on Mar 5, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review. We apologize that you had to experience the home with the issues mentioned. We have reached out to our House Management team to address these issues and to let our cleaning team no of items missed and not attended to. We are pleased you enjoyed the stay overall and we look forward to your next visit.
Perfect spot to enjoy and explore Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur!
by Marblehead MA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The views from this beautiful home made our stay. Plenty of room for all of us and loved being able to walk into Monterey and along the coastal path. Easy access to explore Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur. Hope to come back and would definitely stay here again.
Submitted on Feb 25, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and the fabulous location in Pacific Grove. We look forward to your next visit.
Beautiful Property
by Titusville FL
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Nice Views, Tuscan decor, well equipped. Warm and comfortable.
Submitted on Jan 16, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review. We look forward to your next visit.
Nice Location!
by Oakland CA
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
We enjoyed being so close to the Ocean and discovering the surroundings.
Submitted on Dec 28, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review.
Nana’s Trip
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
From start to finish Sanctuary Rental Management took special care of us. Thanks to all the Special Memories we made, I would highly recommend their properties.
Submitted on Nov 28, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to your next visit to Pacific Grove.
Beautiful ocean views
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Fabulous- highly recommend. Definitely would stay again .
Submitted on Oct 10, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for the lovely review - we look forward to your next visit.
Spectacular
by Manakin Sabot VA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We had a wonderful stay at Villa By The Sea. The property is in a bet location with great views. Sanctuary Vacation Rentals were very responsive to questions before and during our stay. It was a very easy process.
Submitted on Sep 29, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Great vacation
by Riverton WY
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Very comfortable with great local good parking amazing ocean views
Submitted on Sep 27, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for the review!
We Had a Great Stay!
by Phoenix, AZ
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We had a great stay! The house was very clean, beautiful view, and close to everything. It was a comfortable stay with plenty of room for our party of 6. We enjoyed walking and biking along the water and experiencing the local activities like the Pacific Grove farmers market. Other reviews mentioned the steep stairs… we had prepared ourselves but wouldn’t have thought twice about them (and we had 2 toddlers and 2 seniors in our party).
Submitted on Jul 13, 2023
through AirBnB
Great
by Weaverville NC
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Excellent
Submitted on Jul 4, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for the review!
We Had a Wonderful Stay at Villa by the Sea
by Weaverville, NC
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We had a wonderful stay at Villa by the Sea. Sanctuary Vacation’s staff was extremely helpful and provided great service and assistance. The house was very clean and well cared for. The kitchen and bathroom cabinets need urgent updating, though.
Submitted on Jul 4, 2023
through VRBO
Thank you for your kind review! We'll ask the owner about updating the cabinets.
Highly Recommend This Property!
by Plainfield, IN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
This house was a wonderful place to stay! It's a short walk on the coastal trail to Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and restaurants. Nearby tidepooling at Point Pinos and Lovers Point were the highlight of our trip. Otters floated in the water nearby. The house was fully equipped with everything we needed. Two of the bedrooms had king beds. We had a view of the ocean. The smart TV allowed us to view all of our streaming services. One issue came up during the trip, and it was quickly resolved. Highly recommend this property!
Submitted on Jun 29, 2023
through VRBO
Excellent Little House
by Little Rock, AR
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Excellent little house for my sister, dad, and my self along with our spouses to stay for the week to celebrate a big birthday. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking equipment. There's enough space for five or six people comfortably and is laid out so you can have different things going on in different rooms if you want a little separation. It's a block from the ocean and the walking path along it. Also walking distance to the aquarium. Great views from the dining room too.
Submitted on Jun 23, 2023
through VRBO
Loved the Place!
by Austin, TX
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Great place, great view!
Submitted on Jun 20, 2023
through AirBnB
Great place!
by cedar city UT
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
What a wonderful place to stay for our family. Close to ocean with wonderful views. Food, fun, and shopping within walking distance. The place was clean and well equipped with the extras we needed. We loved our stay and will definitely come back next time we are in the area.
Submitted on Jun 4, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for the lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and the convenience of the great location for this home.
Family trip
by Mechanicsburg PA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We loved this home! Perfect location with a gorgeous view! Only 2 blocks from the Aquarium and lots of shops and restaurants at Cannery Row. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. The walk along the coast was breathtaking. We hope to return.
Submitted on May 31, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and the great location to explore everything in the area. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Pacific Grove Gem
by Incline Village NV
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Love this cute and well maintained property. Close to the beach and great walking paths. Very comfortable beds and overall great experience was 4 stars.
Submitted on May 25, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy you enjoyed the home and great location. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
The Location of this Home was Perfect
by Hubbardston, Massachusetts
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The property could not be in a better location. It was clean and had the amenities we needed as a family. My wife and I shared on bedroom on the first floor, our two small children shared the other room downstairs, and my dad and his wife shared the upstairs bedroom. They layout worked great, and they were able to supply a pack-n-play for our 2 year old. Arriving to cheese and crackers and a bottle of wine was a nice touch. There were some loose power outlets coming off of the wall, which was concerning with small children in the house, and also made it difficult to plug in our devices without them falling out. There were also some loose vents that could be tightened up, but not a big deal. One thing to note is that if you have small children, you need to be careful of the stairs going from the living room to the downstairs. It looks like there is a configuration for a baby gate down at the top of the stairs and we found the gate in the laundry room, but we couldn't figure out how to set it up. The location of this home was perfect - an easy walk down to the water, close to cannery row and the aquarium, and lots of good restaurants and coffee shops!
Submitted on May 8, 2023
through VRBO
Thank you for your kind review and for letting us know about some issues. We have them all fixed now. Look forward to seeing you again soon!
A Perfect Place to Stay
by Clovis, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We were very pleased with our stay. It was clean and a beautiful location. It is truly a quick walk to the Aquarium and Cannery Row. We will be staying here again. Only complaint was the pocket doors would not close and would get stuck. I noticed the property management and they offered to come out right away to fix it. Other than that it was spacious and a perfect place to stay.
Submitted on Apr 24, 2023
through VRBO
A stormy visit
by SAN JOSE CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Lovely home, great location! Well stocked kitchen, baths, etc. Our only problem was that we were there during a tremendous storm and the area lost power. There were no flashlights, and no access to the garage so that we could get our car out. The entire staff of Sanctuary took excellent care of us and I would rent through them anywhere, anytime!
Submitted on Mar 13, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It has been a challenging few weeks for us out here with all the weather, but we are pleased you were still able to enjoy the home and the fabulous location. Please come back when you can enjoy the area in better weather.
Cali Christmas
by Mars PA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The property was as described and very well appointed with ideal location and a great view.
Any interaction with customer service/rental manager was pleasant and efficient.
We had a wonderful time.
Submitted on Jan 2, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review. We are so happy you enjoyed your Christmas stay in Pacific Grove.
Convenient location
by Granite Bay CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Location was great . Walking distance to everything and close to beach. House was a little outdated although it was pretty stocked up . Overall we had a great time .
Submitted on Oct 12, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay and are making upgrades to the home as we speak.
The Perfect Spot in PG
by San Jose CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This is my second stay at Villa By the Sea. Like last year, Sanctuary Vacation Rentals went above and beyond to make my stay pleasant and comfortable. The “Villa” is in the perfect location. It is clean and well maintained. I am a Bay Area native, and have vacationed on the coast many times. The Villa by the Sea is now my favorite spot.
Submitted on Sep 24, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your initial stay in Villa by the Sea to come back once again. We look forward to your next visit!
A relaxing stay
by San Mateo CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
What a relaxing stay and a great location! We had coffee on the balcony every morning. We saw dolphins, sea otters (and possibly a shark?!) while gazing out the window. It's a very short walk to the aquarium. Comfortable sofa & chairs for relaxing at the end of the day.
Submitted on Jul 9, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your lovely review. We are pleased you enjoyed the home and the fabulous views from the balcony. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Lovely Stay
by Albuquerque NM
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The house is in a great location close to trails and restaurants along with breathtaking views. It had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. The cheese and wine were a lovely surprise after a day of travel. Communication was great and their app with all the info you will need was a nice addition.
Submitted on Jun 17, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review of your recent stay in Pacific Grove. We are pleased you enjoyed the home and we look forward to your next visit to the area.
Lovely relaxing get away!
by El Dorado Hills CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Wonderful location.
Wonderful restaurants close by.
Wonderful walking paths along the ocean close by.
Convenient garage so we did not have to park on the street.
Submitted on May 16, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review of your recent stay. We are so pleased you enjoyed your time in the home and in the surrounding area.
Great location for us!
by Camp Hill PA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The Villa by the Sea did not disappoint. We were in town for my brother's wedding and this place was conveniently located to all of the week-long events. Would visit again!
Submitted on Apr 19, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your lovely review, we are so pleased you enjoyed the stay and we look forward to your next visit to Pacific Grove.
Cute and charming
by Tucson AZ
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
Supremely well managed and clean rental property that needs to be updated. Overall, a nice place that has a 1980's vibe to it. Can't help but look around and think what I'd need to do if I bought it.
I would recommend staying here if for the right reasons. We met clients here and it was less than perfect but for a family vacation or getaway, it would suffice. Note that although close on the map, Pacific Grove is quite different to Carmel. Two very different propositions.
Submitted on Apr 5, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks very much for your review of your recent stay in Pacific Grove. We wanted to let you know that new living room furniture was put into the home at the end of March and a few more upgrades are coming soon. We hope to see you on your next visit to the area.
Exceeded expectations
by Santa Barbara Ca
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We thoroughly enjoyed our girls trip at the Villa by the sea! Wonderful location and spacious rooms.
Submitted on Mar 8, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review, we look forward to your next visit to the area.
Girlfriends getaway
by Everett WA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Perfect Venue and location for relaxing girl time.
Submitted on Mar 4, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for the review!
Ocean view master piece
by Sulphur LA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Absolutely amazing place to stay in the Monterey area. Walking distance from aquarium and many more activities. Will definitely be staying here again. The view from the balcony is beautiful overlooking the bay.
Submitted on Feb 17, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to your next visit to the area.
A Wonderful Holiday
by Not provided by Expedia UT
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Villa by the Sea is a beautiful place, even lovelier than the on-line pictures. The views from the kitchen/dining area are breathtaking. We stayed for a week during Christmas. The living room is so comfortable, and the gas fireplace really added the cozy factor. The gourmet kitchen had tons of counter space and was equipped with everything we needed to prepare a full Christmas dinner. The bedrooms are lovely with comfortable beds and tons of closet space. The duplex is very close to the ocean, with all kinds of beach walks available. The Aquarium is a 10 minute walk away. You can sit on a small patio off the dining room, drink coffee and watch the waves crash on the shore. It is a truly magical place, and I highly recommend it.
Submitted on Jan 20, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay over the Holidays. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Beautiful Villa By The Sea
by Monterey CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Wonderul experience. Unfortunate that covid concerns prevented two out of state guests from coming, but we enjoyed the home to ourselves. The views were great, the walks spectacular.
Submitted on Jan 6, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review, we hope you can all get together as a group in this home in the future.
Lovely stay at the Villa by the Sea
by Oakland CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Lovely townhouse . Beautifully decorated and very comfortable.. close walk to the Aquarium and both Monterey and Pacific Grove restaurants.
Submitted on Dec 15, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks very much for your lovely review.
A Wonderful Celebration
by Sedgwick ME
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The house was beautiful, neat , well stocked and very comfortable.
Having a view of the ocean was extra special.
We loved everything about it.
Submitted on Nov 23, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your lovely review. We are pleased you enjoyed the home and those beautiful views!
Very nice!
by Asheville NC
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Beautiful house, and location couldn't be beat. Half block to beach and easy walking distance to Aquarium. Without question would stay again. Views were outstanding from all rooms.
Couple of items to make it nicer. We lost internet second day and couldn't reach property manager. Turns out the modem had come out of wall socket, so we fixed it. Suggest adding instruction to check connection (and where located) to package if internet is lost. Very difficult to get hold of property manager. Lot of controls for TV/cable/streaming service made use a little difficult.
Submitted on Oct 17, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks very much for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed the home and the great location. We apologize that you were unable to reach the property managers on a timely basis but we will be reviewing out instructions for the multiple media services available.
Great condo, great area, noisy birds
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Loved the condo and the area was great being a very short walk to a nice walking path and the ocean. Only complaint was the birds. They were so noisy in the very early morning often waking us up in the master bedroom. Perhaps the owners could put up some kind of deterrents on the roof to cut down on the noise and it would be a great improvement.
Submitted on Aug 22, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review! We are pleased you liked the location however yours is the first note we have had in a very long time about birds at the home. We will take a look at what options are available - thanks.
Great Location
by Elk Grove CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The house was in a great location. Beautiful view and we could walk to many restaurants and activities. Home was clean and we loved all of the amenities. We would definitely stay there again.
Submitted on Jul 17, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review, we are so pleased you enjoyed the home and it's great location.
Wonderful Stay!
by Wittenberg WI
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
We stayed at 3263 for five nights. It was a wonderful townhome with lovely views!
Submitted on Jul 17, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review. Yes, the views are amazing!
Girls trip in Monterey!
by Windham NH
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Great rental for a group of 6, plenty of space to hang out, have coffee, and drink wine! Every room was spotless with clean towels and toiletries in bathrooms. Comfortable kitchen and living room, and beautiful balcony overlooking the ocean. Welcome gift of wine and cheese is also great! Highly recommend!
Submitted on May 25, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your wonderful review of your recent stay at Villa by the Sea. We are pleased that your group enjoyed the home and all the little touches. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Wonderful
by suiusn CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This is a great home and great location. I look forward to booking here again in the future to be able to use the BBQ sit out side and enjoy. Loved the seagulls that came to balcony daily to visit AND of course THE VIEW amazing.
Submitted on Feb 25, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review of your recent stay at Villa by the Sea. Yes, the view is fabulous from the home overlooking Monterey Bay, We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Great location
by modesto CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The property has a great central location and lovely views. The layout of the home is very nice with two of the bedrooms having ocean views. We would definitely use the property again in the future.
Submitted on Feb 17, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review of Villa by the Sea. We are very happy you enjoyed the home and it's great location. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Great location & cozy house!
by FOSTER CITY California
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We enjoyed our stay at Villa by the Sea with our family and friends. The house enjoys a great location with beautiful views of the ocean. Would highly recommend and return. The property managers did a great job with check-in/out and communication.
Submitted on Dec 1, 2020
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and the location of our home. Until next time....
Perfection!
by Lake Oswego OR
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Location, cleanliness, responsiveness of Sanctuary Rentals, facilities, appliances...all AAA! Would rent this unit again in a heartbeat. Sanctuary Rentals worked with owner to not once, but twice, reschedule our stay following my wife breaking her knee and then allowing some time for COVID to sort out. Pain-free rental process, wonderful communications from VRBO/HA, love the mobile App!
Submitted on Nov 11, 2020
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased your were able to reschedule your trip and enjoy yourselves.
Great view and location
by San Jose CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We enjoyed our stay. Beds were comfortable, towels were great.
Submitted on Oct 21, 2020
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review of Villa by the Sea. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your next visit to the area.
Villa with a View and a Seagull
by Palo Alto CA
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
We chose Villa by the Sea for its location and views and were not disappointed by either. The property's dining room features a large table with a view of the Pacific. Its a gorgeous room and reminded me of the Mediterranean. We took several walks while we were in PG--to Monterey for lunch, to Lover's Point for the sunset, and to town for coffee in the morning. We also went kayaking from the beach and saw four or five harbor seals in the kelp beds. When in the area, we love to visit Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Seventeen Mile Drive. Both places were easily reached from this location. We found the house to be clean and well cared for. To add a little local color, there is a seagull who guards the house every morning and night. He (or she) took a little getting used to, but we thought he was cute! Don't feed him though...he seems to expect it!
Submitted on Oct 4, 2020
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of your stay at Villa by the Sea. The location is perfect for all of those walks you mentioned and yet only a short drive to everything else in the area. Thanks once again, we look forward to your next visit to the Monterey Peninsula.
Great Location
by Carmichael CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The cool breeze flowing through the home was wonderful and so close to Cannery Row or a relaxing walk along the shore.
Submitted on Jul 15, 2020
Wonderful location & stay
by Milford PA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Great location to walk along the waterfront. Easy drive to Pebble Beach & Carmel. The reverse floor plan (living room, kitchen & dining room on 2nd floor) give you nice views. The LR is dark compared to the dining room. 2 small balconies off the dining room give you a place to sit outside on that level. Ground floor there's a grill & table & chairs. The grill was very clean, but the chairs needed a wiping down. We had a weird high pitched whistle in the master bathroom, maintenance was quick to respond & fix it. We even managed to close the garage door with the remote inside! Again Management was responsive with a 2nd remote. I was surprised there wasn't a press pad on the outside, might be a good idea to add one!
We had a great time & definitely recommend this rental. plenty of street parking on 1st street.
Submitted on Jun 30, 2020
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your great review of our home and Management Company. We apologize that the outdoor chairs were not wiped down prior to your arrival. Hope to see you again in the future!
Fun Times in Villa by the Sea
by Durango CO
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
Everything went well. The location was super. We had everything we needed for meals in.
I suggested on the survey in house that: you clean the carpets,(soilded all oveer and musty, damp smell downstairs) fix the lamp in back bedroom downtairs, paint closet in first bedroom downstairs (big water stain).
Submitted on Mar 8, 2020
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review of Villa by the Sea. While we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay we are disappointed that the house was not in the condition it should have been for your arrival. We have passed on your concerns to our house management and maintenance team to attend to immediately. Thank you again for your review.
Location, location, vacation
by Carlisle PA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Villa by the Sea was a perfect spot for 6 guests to enjoy Pacific Beach, Monterey, Carmel and nearby parks. The kitchen had a professional gas stove with a built-in flat top and was very well-equipped. The two full bathrooms had great showers, although the smaller bathroom steamed up and the window would not open. The property manager had a bottle of wine, cheese, and crackers waiting for us when we arrived. They promptly adjusted the outdoor light when contacted. The washer and dryer were very large capacity. There was an ironing board, but the iron was missing. We left a note about it when we left, so I am sure that was taken care of. Lots of wraps and blankets were in the unit so that you can sit outside in the cool breeze and enjoy the view from the two balconies. We saw whales spouting in the bay! The beautiful furnishings and the décor were Mediterranean/antiques. The unit was spotless except for the carpet could use a good cleaning- lots of spots. Our favorite places to eat are Poppy Hall, Passionfish, Vivolo's Chowder House, and Osteria al Mare. We rode rental e-bikes on the 17-mile scenic drive, went whale watching, hiked in area parks, enjoyed several wine tastings, and walked along the Ocean trail just outside the door.
Submitted on Nov 21, 2019
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Wow, you packed a lot into your stay at Villa by the Sea, and thanks for the nice review. We wanted to let you know that we are going to look into the carpet cleaning and insure an iron gets into that house - thanks for letting us know. Sounds like you enjoyed a number of restaurants in the area, but also enjoyed the great kitchen setup in the home. Thanks again for the review, we look forward to your next visit to the Monterey Peninsula area.