Guest Reviews
★★★★★ 4.9 of 5 average
Great Getaway
by NA NA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This is a wonderful little cottage in a beautiful location.
Submitted on Apr 8, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for the lovely review!
Great basecamp
by Grand Junction CO
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Great location in Pacific Grove. Walked down to Monterey Bay each day for Sunrise and Sunset. Very walking friendly area for going out to meals or a short walk to grocery store.
Submitted on Apr 4, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for the lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the home and the great location in Pacific Grove. We look forward to your next visit.
Breakfast with the Sea Otters
by PORTLAND OR
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The kaleidoscopic Pacific Ocean is half a block from the front door of this cozy art filled house. In the morning a dozen or more Sea Otters catch and eat their breakfast so close you can hear the crunching.
The home is very charming and nice and the street quiet.
Submitted on Jan 31, 2024
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 the area.
Wonderful Time
by Hercules CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The home was clean and welcoming upon arrival. Everything worked. A small button on the dishwasher came off but still worked. The controls for the TV weren't exactly as stated in the directions but we figured it out. Very pleasant and quiet at night.
Submitted on Jan 7, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are pleased you enjoyed the stay and we look forward to your next visit.
Wonder Location, Wonderful Stay
by Monterey Park CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We had a wonderful stay at Pelican Peaks. The two bedroom cottage was perfect for our family of three. The interior was upgraded, clean, cozy, and well laid out. The property is 3/4 blocks from the ocean; you can hear the smoothing waves breaking from the bedrooms. We did not cook, but did notice a full kitchen with a complete set of pots/pans, appliances (water heater, crockpot, blender, etc.), drinkware (wine, water, coffee mugs, etc.), silverware, tupperware, very modern microwave/oven, and a new refrigerator. Not that it was expected or required, except for salt and pepper no condiments/cooking oil/flour/spices etc. is provided; just noteworthy for anyone who plans to cook while staying. Location-wise, the property is very close to the ocean and 5 minute walk to both the historical part of Pacific Grove as well as the newer downtown. There is no dedicated parking on the property, but we have never had problems parking on the street in front of the property. Sanctuary Vacation Rentals was very professional, communicative, and very easy to work with.
Submitted on Dec 31, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks so much for the wonderful review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your next visit.
Home in PG
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Cozy place in PG with a beautiful garden and comfy beds.
Submitted on Oct 24, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review, we look forward to your next visit.
A much needed vacation!
by Bennington NE
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The house is awesome! I love how close it is to everything we wanted to do. We could walk to so many places! Our favorite part was getting up every morning and looking at the 1st floor window to see the ocean and otters!! Highly recommend!
Submitted on Feb 27, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and those amazing views. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Steps Away from Everything!
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This lovely place is just steps away from everything: the ocean, the aquarium, the local knit shop, Cannery Row....the parking is easy so all you need do is unload and enjoy. Comfy furniture & beds. Well appointed kitchen. A beautiful garden is just outside the windows if you stay in. AND! A fireplace to make everything cozy at the end of the day.
Submitted on Feb 13, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the outstanding location and all the little touches in the home. We look forward to your next visit to Pacific Grove.
Wonderful, Cozy Place at Ultimate Location
by Rockville MD
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
A wonderful, cozy place with the ultimate location for access to all things Monterey and Pacific Grove. We were able to spend each day exploring and then "come home" to this adorable house and have dinner together at the table. The kitchen is small but updated and perfect for a family. The porches have enough privacy and still have beautiful views. My son was able to see the ocean while lying down in bed in the mornings. My husband and I took our morning coffee every a.m. down to a bench at the bottom of the hill and just gazed at the ocean and the wildlife going by. The only real issues with the house are the bathrooms. There is one shower which is crazy small and one tub which is large, but has old fixtures. And the king size bed is a futon mattress which is okay for a night or two, but since we stayed for a week, we were quite done with it by the end of the week.
Submitted on Jan 3, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review! We are pleased you enjoyed the stay overall and we will be looking to see if we can improve the sleeping situation on the king size bed to make it more comfortable for longer stays such as yours. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Absolutely Enchanting
by Littleton CO
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This little property was magical. We were 1 block from the Ocean and just a few blocks from Cannery Row and the Fisherman's Warf. The property was clean and well equipped. It is a classic beach property in a beautiful location.
Submitted on Nov 9, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the home and the very convenient location. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Comfortable home in a good location
by El Dorado Hills CA
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
We had a very enjoyable stay at Pelican Peaks. The home is well equipped, and is very close to the Coastal walking trail. The yard is quite small, but pleasant. It was just the two of us, and our labradoodle, so the size of the house was perfect. I wish that some of the windows had screens on them, as the weather was lovely, and perfect for opening the windows to let in some nice fresh air. Unfortunately, we had a few bees who decided to join us as well.
Submitted on Oct 19, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed the home overall and look forward to your next visit to Pacific Grove.
Great location and house for 2 couples!
by Solana Beach CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This cute house was 1 block from the beautiful coastline and 1/4 mile, easy walk to Cannery Row. It was perfect for us two couples, each couple with their own bedroom and bathroom. Kitchen was very well stocked for eating in. It might not be ideal for folks with mobility problems as stairs were somewhat steep and upstairs bath had not shower, only a step in tub with a hose. Fairly slippery. Strong internet and comfortable living room.
Submitted on Jun 11, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review of your recent stay in Pacific Grove. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay overall and look forward to your next visit to the area.
Amazing All Around!
by St. Louis MO
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Everything about 3743 Pelican Peaks was amazing! The location cannot be beat! The service and communication was also amazing! We will definitely be back!
Submitted on Jun 1, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your lovely review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Pelican Peak
by Sacramento Ca
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Great stay walked to Lovers Point every day. Close to all Monterey and Carmel points of interest.
Submitted on May 20, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for the review, we look forward to your next visit to the area.
Fab!
by SAN FRANCISCO CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Loved this sweet house and the location was perfection!
Submitted on May 11, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for the review!
So Charming & Nice
by Huntington Beach CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The setup of the table & gifts was a great extra touch! Street parking turned out to be fine. Cute, loved the artwork. Really clean & nice comfortable beds. Only issue was how to use the TV.
Submitted on May 9, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your lovely review, we will make sure to look at those TV instructions to clarify the process.
Wonderful stay!
by New Prague MN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Loved this rental! We were welcomed with wine, crackers, and cheese, which was great since we arrived late and needed a snack. House was very clean and offered all the amenities you could need. The location was absolutely perfect! Walking distance to grocery store, shops, restaurants, and the aquarium. Would definitely recommend!
Submitted on Apr 29, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks very much for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay in the home and enjoyed the fabulous location. We look forward to your next visit to Pacific Grove.
Would Love To Rent Again!
by Indio, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We are first time renters and this won’t be our last time. This charming house was more than comfortable and equipped with anything you could possibly need. The location was absolutely perfect for walks to cannery row or lovers point. Would love to rent again in the summer when our temperature here in Palm Springs gets too high! Thank you to the Vrbo team for their attentive service during our stay.
Submitted on Feb 20, 2022
through VRBO
Cute and close
by Temecula CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Limited view but just steps from the beautiful and dramatic ocean cliff
and restaurants and the Aquarium. Cute and quaint cozy interior. Only one shower and it's for people under 5 ft. Well appointed kitchen easy to use for my little family of 4. Reasonably priced. I recommend it.
Submitted on Jan 31, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks very much for your review, we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay.
Home away from home
by Clovis CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This getaway vacation was to show my sister and brother in law the beautiful Monterey peninsula area. The home in Pacific Grove was the perfect location as it was only a half block away from the ocean. At nite we could hear the ocean and from our bedroom the ocean view in the morning was spectacular. It was perfect as a relaxing and calming atmosphere is what they needed. They are both therapist who treat many of our veterans and th atmosphere here was what they needed to refresh themselves mentally and emotionally. Everything about and in the home excellent and the neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. Thank you for a very enjoyable stay.
Submitted on Jan 16, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased that you and your family were able to enjoy the home and the beautiful area. We hope you have another opportunity to visit us once again.
Lovely Home Close to the Ocean
by Coronado CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We had such a wonderful stay at this lovely home. We were walking distance to the ocean (stone's throw away) and downtown. We would definitely consider this home again for our next trip.
Submitted on Dec 7, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review, we are so happy you enjoyed the home and the great location. We look forward to your next stay in Pacific Grove.
Clean, Warm and Cozy
by Janet Shoop
★★★★★ 5 of 5
A very short walk to a great ocean spot. Home was clean, warm and cozy. Felt secluded even though it is surrounded by other houses (like all beach towns are.) Parking was also easy which is a plus. We enjoyed our stay!!
Submitted on Dec 7, 2021
through AIR BNB
Wonderful Location
by Pleasanton CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This home was a great place to stay and has a delightful charm. The kitchen is very functional and equipped for meal prep. The beds were comfortable and furnished linens were high quality. Many thanks to the Hosts, would definitely book a return stay.
Submitted on Dec 5, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks so much for your wonderful review. We are pleased you enjoyed the home and we look forward to your next visit.
Short Walk from the Ocean
by El Dorado Hills CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Very nice seaside home! Easy parking. Clean. Warm and cozy. Had all the amenities you want along with character! We had a great time during our trip with this as our home base!
Submitted on Dec 3, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks so much for your wonderful review. We are so happy you enjoyed the home and all the little touches inside.
Comfortable Holiday
by Menlo Park CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Cozy comfortable cottage with a fantastic sea view. Seals on the beach are a 2-min walk and the Aquarium is maybe 5. Grab a bike or walk, and leave your car to explore all the goodness that is Pacific Grove
Submitted on Nov 30, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your lovely review of your recent stay in Pacific Grove. We are so pleased you enjoyed the home and the fabulous location.
Autumn at Pelican Peaks
by SACRAMENTO CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed 3 days at Pelican Peaks in October 2021. The house is artistic, extremely comfortable and well located for hikes, the coast, restaurants and all the pleasers of Monterey and Pacific Grove.
Submitted on Oct 13, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed the home and the great location.
Terrific location, beautiful home & great management team
by Foster City CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This home is lovely and strategically located close to the ocean walk - close to Monterey, close to Lover's Point, and walkable to downtown Pacific Grove. Management is highly responsive.
Submitted on Oct 5, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review and we are pleased you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your next visit.
Just what we were looking for
by Colorado Springs CO
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Nice, spacious home in a great location.
Submitted on Aug 9, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for the review!
Beautiful, Charming & Welcoming
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We loved our stay at 3743 Pelican Peaks. The location was great to walk to P.G., the beach, the aquarium and make day trips to Carmel and other surrounding areas. The house itself felt very welcoming and like a family home, we enjoyed every nook and cranny of the house, glass of wine on the deck overlooking the ocean, reading books from the bookcase, DVD's at night, using the soaking tub, it as great!
Submitted on Jul 14, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the home and it's very convenient location. We look forward to your next visit to Pacific Grove.
Nice Place To Stay
by Spring Hill KS
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Very clean, roomy, and comfortable. A great place to stay away from home.
Submitted on Jul 11, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review - we look forward to your next visit!
Beautiful property
by Austin TX
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This was an absolutely beautiful property! It was such a delight to stay here; we enjoyed the wonderful decor and super clean home. I'm a real neat nick, and this place truly impressed me. From the minute we walked in, it looked, smelled and felt clean. Sanctuary does an amazing job making sure the property is exceptionally clean. The kitchen is also extremely well organized and full of all the cooking equipment you could need! I also really appreciate high end appliances in a rental. The last thing I want to do is wash dishes by hand on vacation and the Bosch dishwasher worked very well. Our family of 4 greatly enjoyed our week stay here and will certainly stay at this property and with Sanctuary Vacations again. Sanctuary is easy to reach with any questions and always so friendly and helpful. Thank you for this much needed, stress free vacation!
Submitted on Jun 18, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review of your recent stay at Pelican Peaks. We are pleased you enjoyed the home and the amenities it provides. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
A Wonderful, Safe Stay
by Alameda CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The location of this sweet house was perfect. The attention to cleanliness was evident and appreciated given the pandemic.
Submitted on Dec 30, 2020
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks very much for your kind review. We are pleased you enjoyed the house and it's fabulous location - we look forward to your next visit to the area.
A Peaceful Sanctuary
by Campbell CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This is a beautiful, clean, well-appointed house with a lovely secluded courtyard and in a great location (the beach is a minute or two away on foot).
Submitted on Oct 19, 2020
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay at our home and it's fantastic location.
Wonderful Vacation in Pacific Grove
by San Diego CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We recently spent a delightful week in the beautiful Pelican Peaks in Pacific Grove. It was very comfortable, close to the bay and also to restaurants in town. We had a wonderful time.
Submitted on Oct 5, 2020
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for the lovely review of Pelican Peaks - we are happy you enjoyed your week in Pacific Grove. We look forward to your next visit to the Monterey Peninsula.
Cute Bungalow in a Great Location
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
The property is in a great location in Pacific Grove, easily walkable to coffee shops and grocery store and along the nature walk. It's a short walk to Monterey for dinner or tourism. The house is very small but great for two couples or a family of 4. The only thing we disliked about the home were the bathrooms and the lack of "ease of sleep." The downstairs bathroom has a shower but the shower head is incredibly low and difficult for any adult-size person to shower comfortably. The upstairs bathroom does not have a shower, only a tub. There is a shower handle but it's not to be used like a true shower. The master/upstairs bedroom is all windows and sky lights. If you want to sleep in, it won't be happening in that bedroom as you'll be up with the sun (it literally shines directly into your eyes). In our opinion, they should greatly invest in blackout curtains for all bedrooms but especially figuring out an option for the upstairs bedroom.
Submitted on Oct 4, 2020
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review of Pelican Peaks. Yes, it can get a little bright in the morning with all those windows, however we will be passing on your comments to the owner of the home about how they could enhance the stay for future guests. Thanks again!
Great location
by Morgan Hill CA
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
Wonderful location and partial views. Property is showing some signs of wear and maintenance issues. Some minor but annoying things were not working properly. Sink faucet spray not working right, window handles loose and coming off, front gate was falling apart. Outside furniture was very dirty. For the price paid would have liked to have seen these things taken care of. Property management company was very good and responsive. Called them about the gate and within one day it was repaired to the point where it would work. Was not a very good job though.
Submitted on Oct 4, 2020
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review of Pelican Peaks. We apologize for the condition of the home and have our maintenance team addressing the issues you mentioned in the review. We look forward to working with you once again on your next trip to the area.
Cozy seaside cottage
by Berkeley CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This house was exactly as described, with a comfy living room and fireplace, well equipped kitchen, and two nice bedrooms. The master suite upstairs was spacious and light and had a great tub. The fenced patio was great for our dog. But the best thing was the location, just a block from the coastline walking trail, halfway between Lover's Point and Cannery Row and the Aquarium.
Submitted on Jul 25, 2020
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review of Pelican Peaks. We are so pleased you enjoyed our home and it's amazing location!
One Block from Ocean in Pacific Grove
by NAPA CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Perfect cottage, one block from the ocean. Bright and airy. Stayed with my Mother and Sister and our dog. Great Kitchen to hang out in. We spent a lot of time cooking and walking. My only wish was the kitchen chairs are not great for sitting a long time.
Submitted on Jun 24, 2020
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed our cottage and it's amazing location.
Great Find and Perfect Location
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This is a beatifully comfortable, cosy, very well equipped house in a top location steps away from the beach in Pacific Grove and within walking distance to Monterey.
The house has the feel of a family home, filled with books and ornaments, and every convenience for a guest has been considered, including a beach bag, beach towels and much more. It is not brand new or modern but very well maintained and spotlessly clean. The master bedroom is big with a very comfortable bed and enough closet space assigned to guests.
I chose this house particularly because it is pet friendly. My daughter was planning to join us with her dog for two nights of our 5 night stay. I was slightly shocked by the additional $100 requested for the dog, regardless of how many nights the dog is there as the propewrty is advertised as pet friendly with a price attached so I asumed that was it. I think that could be made clearer from the beginning. All in all it was a very positive experience and I would choose to stay here again.
Submitted on Nov 10, 2019
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for our lovely review of Pelican Peaks. We apologize for any confusion you may have had with the pet charges. We have made a big effort to insure that pet charges and policies are clearly laid out in our literature but will review them again to avoid confusion in the future. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to your next visit to the area.
weekend stay
by Turlock CA
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
The home of course is in the perfect location with views of the ocean from the first bedroom and upstairs balcony. Parking is tight but doable. Interesting enough, the contract says not to park in front of other peoples homes, yet the whole time we were here there was a car parked in the front of the house so we had to park further away. Lots of construction going on as well which was a bother. Looks smaller in pictures then it actually is. We were very happy with the size for 4 people. Very cute and very comfortable. Beds and baths were nice and clean. Some problems were dirty dishes and cups, expired items in kitchen from 2004, broken blinds in first bedroom. Of course we could have called during our stay to have these items fixed but to us it was not worth interrupting our vacation time.The house is just perfect for a weekend getaway and we really enjoyed it!
Submitted on Nov 5, 2019
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review of Pelican Peaks. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay but also want to thank you for mentioning a couple of the items you thought could be improved upon. We are having our House Manager go through the house once again to make sure that it continues to meet up with Sanctuary Standards. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Lovely, perfectly located home
by Wilmette IL
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We absolutely loved our stay at Pelican Peaks. The home was lovely, and the staff very responsive and helpful. The location couldn't be more perfect: parking is a non-issue, the ocean is just steps away, the aquarium is a short walk away, the neighborhood is quiet. I would just like to give a heads up to people who may struggle on soft mattresses. Both mattresses in the home are very soft. The mattress upstairs also has a very thick topper, and lying on that bed is like sinking into soft butter. For someone who might struggle with back pain (as I do), this could be an issue. It would be great if the mattresses could be replaced with ones that are of medium firmness, to accommodate people on both ends of the spectrum (those who prefer soft and those who prefer firm mattresses). But again, stay at this home was wonderful and we would absolutely stay here again.
Submitted on Oct 14, 2019
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your lovely review of Pelican Peaks! We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay at the home and loved it's fabulous location to everything. Thank you for the heads up on the Mattresses - it is always a balance trying to find one not too soft, not too hard but just right (hmmmm, the Three ). We are going to have our House Manager take a look at them to see how they are, but for your next visit please feel free to contact our office in this situation to let us know as we have a few different options to assisting you get a little firmer mattress to sleep on. Thanks again, and we look forward to your next visit to the area.