Guest Reviews
★★★★★ 4.8 of 5 average
Beautiful Home!
by San Francisco, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Beautiful property with a breathtaking view of the ocean.
Submitted on Mar 26, 2024
through VRBO
Lovely Get Away
by Palo Alto CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We had a lovely stay at Forever Views II. The house is immaculate, the view is amazing. I would definitely like to come back!
Submitted on Mar 8, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review, we look forward to your next visit.
This experience was amazing!
by Atlanta, GA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
This experience was amazing! The views, fantastic! Close to everything! Couldn’t have chosen a better place to unwind.
Submitted on Feb 6, 2024
through AirBnB
Thank you for your lovely review and feedback! We look forward to having you visit us again soon!
This place has it all!!!!
by Sacramento, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
This place has it all!!!! It was exactly as described and perfect. It was well equipped and the views are magical.
Submitted on Jan 31, 2024
through VRBO
Thank you so much for your kind review! We look forward to having you visit us again soon!
Gorgeous view, great location
by Belvedere Tiburon CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We had three couple staying at Forever Views II - ourselves and our two adult children and their SO’s. It was plenty roomy.
We were attending a wedding just up the street at Carmel Highlands Inn, so the location was perfect. Quick to get to Carmel as well.
The only thing we came across was a shortage of pots for cooking - one big one and one small one, and that was it. We didn’t do many meals there during our stay, so it wasn’t a big deal.
Submitted on Nov 28, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and wanted to let you know that we have just put a new pot set into the home so on your next trip to the home you will have all the items required to prepare a nice meal.
Beautiful Views
by Deland FL
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
Great location for a beautiful view.
Submitted on Nov 19, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for the review!
Highly Recommend!
by San Francisco, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Highly recommend, would stay here again. The property is immaculate and the host is wonderfully prepared and responsive.
Submitted on Nov 3, 2023
through AirBnB
Enjoyed Our Stay
by Silverthorne CO
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The view from the house and the deck outside to enjoy that view, were absolutely lovely. House was spacious with everything you needed. Property management firm was very responsive - we had an issue with the dishwasher that was fixed the very next morning.
Submitted on Sep 26, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed the home and those amazing views. We look forward to your next visit.
Stunning Home and Gorgeous Backdrop
by San Mateo CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This home is beautiful, and its setting is truly stunning. The views of the trees and ocean are expansive. Home was comfortably decorated, though a connected sofa sectional would be better than the modular one with multiple pieces that kept moving apart and had to be pushed together. We cooked, dined, and played board games in the beautiful and functional spaces. Bedrooms were cozy.
We have two pieces of feedback. First, the wifi needs updating. It was frustratingly slow and practically defunct at times. Second, we called the property management company once to let them know that coffee machine wasn't working (and that they never stocked it with non decaf coffee), and no one did anything about it or made any attempt to make things right. They also didn't let us know that pest control was going to visit, and the car blocked us in unexpectedly in the morning. Overall it was a great experience and we'd book again!
Submitted on Sep 4, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed the home and would like to return at some time in the future. We apologize for the inconsistency in our responses to some of the small issues you were forced to deal with and to the poor response from our team. We are reviewing our response process to guest issues to hopefully alleviate that happening again. We look forward to your next visit.
Fantastic home
by Irvine NA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Great home. Probably one of our favorite homes in our California trip. Living room was great for our family of 5. Beds were comfortable and Greta views. We would 100 percent come back.
Submitted on Aug 29, 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.
Very Beautiful
by Maria, D.
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Sanctuary Vacation Rentals was very responsive to all our queries. The staff were very considerate and helpful and the residence was very beautiful.
Submitted on Aug 13, 2023
through AirBnB
Peaceful getaway
by Garland Tx
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Great views, neighborhood is amazing, nice and quite. Patio is perfect for views of sunset and whales (if lucky). Wild life all around, bird life is very diverse. Convenient for the entire peninsula. Overall a great place to escape to.
Submitted on Jul 17, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review, we are so pleased you enjoyed the home and the fabulous location. We look forward to your next visit.
We Would Love To Stay Again
by San Diego, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Wonderful stay. Beautiful views. Responsive hosts. We would love to stay again.
Submitted on Jul 13, 2023
through AirBnB
Beautiful Surroundings!
by J. Jeffries
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Great views and great location!
Submitted on Jul 1, 2023
through AirBnB
Loved It!
by Concord, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The house was so perfect place to peace my mind! I hope I could stay here again later!!
Submitted on Jun 28, 2023
through AirBnB
This is a very special home!
by boulder co
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We loved every minute of our stay at this very beautiful home. Very private, peaceful and a joy to be in. It is away from the congestion in Carmel but close enough that driving to Carmel daily was not an issue ever.
The pictures of the space are reflective of what it looks like, it has a large open view of the ocean in the distance and the sound of the ocean can be heard from the house. The layout of the home is spacious feeling and open.
The property was clean and well maintained. A few items at the beginning needed some attention and the people at Sanctuary Homes did everything they could to resolve as quickly as possible, the customer service was excellent.
This is our second time at this property and cannot wait to come back in the future for more time spent here.
We enjoyed attending a concert at the Sunset Cultural Center, loved driving the coast line from Pacific Grove to the beginning of HIway 1, we loved Big Sur and Point Lobos and our favorite restaurant is always Mission Ranch Inn, we love visiting Carmel Beach, Carmel Valley and kayaking in the Monterey Bay and the Elkhorn Slough.
A special mention to Tejido shop in Carmel and Carmel Valley. Just a beautiful store (among many of course) that should be on everyones list. this store just felt the best of all of them and felt so authentic and a "not made in China" store./
If you are at all inclined for a great resistance, strength and cardio training session, Pure Barre at Crossroads will keep you strong and fit during your stay. It is the best Carmel has to offer in that area.
Our visit to Carmel was in 2 words: magical and enchanting. Forever Views II was certainly a large part of that experience. Thank you to all who made it possible.
Submitted on Jun 16, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and all that the area has to offer. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Fantastic!
by Aspen CO
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
I had to be on the peninsula for a month for work and this home was the perfect getaway. Kitchen was well equipped and loved the fireplace!
Submitted on May 1, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your wonderful review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the home and all of its amenities.
Cute Home In The Carmel Highlands
by Saunderstown RI
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
The house has a great view, the internet is strong, big TV has a great picture. Working remote in CA for a month to take advantage of the time difference and get out in the sunshine after the east coast work day ends. The house is well situated to explore trails in Big Sur and Point Lobos, Carmel River State Beach, Carmel Beach, Asilomar, 17 mi drive and the Pacific Grove/Monterey coastal trail. The house is comfortable and the shower in the master bath rocks. The kitchen is a little dated and the mattresses and bedding could be better. You are out of area for cell signal and so the internet being strong matters. We lost power one night while we were there and the number of flashlights and lanterns in the house suggests this isn't uncommon. When the power is out you do lose internet and are really cut off. It was only for one night and was a fun little adventure but it would be a drag for a longer time period. If this happens a lot and the owners are serious about renting they might think about putting in a generator. Overall we had a great visit and enjoyed the house and location.
Submitted on Jan 2, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review of your December stay in the area. We are pleased you enjoyed the home and the fabulous location.
Forever Views is perfectly named!
by Huntsville TX
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
The photos perfectly reflect the actual look of the property! We loved the "Big Sur" vibe. The front patio was our "home" having a front row seat to the ocean. The house is far enough above Hwy 1 to not hear it - only distant waves.
I'm conflicted about the property - 90% was perfect. However, for a 30 day visit, there is not a comfortable seat in the house. The master bedroom bed is very uncomfortable and very creaky. The platform bed was just not right - and the room is certainly large enough for a king - don't skimp with an hard queen bed. I could not return if this bed is still there. I encourage the owners to evaluate this and the limited seating and small sofa. There is not enough seating for 6 people - even 4 people. There are only 4 small patio chairs and the home cries for amazing patio seating front and back. Except for the terrible bed, we loved this home and location!
I loved not being in the middle of the hub bub of Carmel proper - but was very close to pop to for some meals and shopping. We ate most meals in other towns like Pacific Grove and Carmel Valley. Our favorite spot was Sur Restaurant in the Barnyard right up the street off of Rio Road. Our favorite lunch was at Nepenthe in Big Sur - a stunning drive. We played golf 10 times at many courses. We couldn't get the Apple TV to work and the company quickly sent out a person to locate the little remote and get things running. The TV is stunning! The professional landscaping is so colorful and natural and hosts many birds, butterflies and animals. The kitchen is fully stocked and was fun to use. The rock shower is amazing.
This is a very cool property that just needs a bit more finish out. Upgrade the seating and bedding/sheets, and this would be the best home we have ever rented. I hope we get to return.
Submitted on Oct 9, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful and thorough review of your August stay in the area. We are pleased you enjoyed the stay overall and will be passing along your comments about the bed and seating to the owners in hopes of some changes to be made. We are glad you had lots of opportunities to visit the local dining scene as well as golfing in the area. Thanks again for the review.
3794 Forever Views II
by Glen Cove NY
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
The property and the location were terrific. We had a good experience. The quality of the furnishings and accessories were below expectations. For example, the coffee maker was old and impossible to work so we ended up buying a new Keurig, and there were no blow dryers available so we bought a blow dryer. We left both items there for future guests. However, the location and the set up of the house more than made up for the above described deficiencies.
Submitted on Jun 16, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review of your recent stay at Forever Views. We are pleased you enjoyed the stay and thank you for upgrading some of our amenities. We look forward to your next visit.