Guest Reviews
★★★★★ 5 of 5 average
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 House was a little outdated although it was pretty stocked up .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.
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
★★★★★ 5 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.
A Lovely Seaside Home
by San Jose CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This cozy villa is perfectly located in Pacific Grove. A short walk from the ocean and easy access to downtown. Enjoy the view from the terrace while dining in for the evening. The home is clean and well maintained, and the property managers are accessible and willing to help to make your stay pleasant. I will definitely return in the months to come.
Submitted on Aug 23, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased you enjoyed the home and the great location. We look forward to your next visit to Pacific Grove.
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
★★★★★ 5 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.
Ok but with concerns
by Fallbrook CA
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
The house is a nice, old house with a view of the ocean. We actually had a nice stay except that the property manager insisted that we bag up all of the towels and bedding so that the cleaning staff were not exposed. It appears that this requirement, that appeared only upon check-in, was caused by my wife being Asian. That made us both very uncomfortable and put a dark cloud over the entire stay.
Submitted on Apr 5, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review of your recent stay at Villa by the Sea. We are glad that you enjoyed the home. However we were quite taken back with the accusation that due to your wife's ethnicity was the only reason you were asked to bag the linens. This is a standard procedure in each of the over 120 homes that we manage in the area and is a policy which has been put into place with COVID to keep contact between our guests, our cleaning teams and our house management teams to a minimum. A large number of our homeowners are of Asian descent, a number of our staff and contractors are of Asian (and various other) descent and a large portion of our guests are of Asian descent. We are sorry you feel this way, but we did feel that this response was necessary, as your perspective of our motivation for this safety measure is simply not the case.
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
★★★★★ 5 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
★★★★★ 5 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.