Guest Reviews
★★★★★ 4.9 of 5 average
Great location and Clean
by Menifee CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
What an amazing location. It was central to everything you could imagine. Initially I thought street parking was going to be an issue but it wasn’t bad at all. I would stay here again.
Submitted on Jan 30, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed the stay, and yes, even though parking sounds daunting initially, there is plenty of free parking within close proximity of the home. We look forward to your next visit.
Cozy Apartment in the Heart of Carmel City
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
Ideal for a weekend stay, the apartment is cozy and situated in the heart of the city. It's within walking distance from the best restaurants, shops, and the beach. The Sanctuary staff is exceptionally friendly and helped us with small details throughout our stay. We would definitely choose to come back here!
Submitted on Jan 17, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the property and we look forward to your next visit.
Charming cottage with perfect location
by Huntington Beach CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
10/10. Kind/helpful property management. Even called to check to make sure I was enjoying my stay and asked if we needed anything.
Submitted on Jan 2, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Great place to stay in Carmel
by Novato CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Excellent
Submitted on Dec 23, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks!
Charming & perfect rental in downtown Carmel
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The perfect location in Carmel. The unit itself was super clean. The location was fantastic and easy walk to everything in town. Sanctuary's attention to details was superior. Highly recommended.
Submitted on Dec 13, 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.
Location!
by Reno NV
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Location is perfect!Super cute and clean! Darling place!
Submitted on Nov 6, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Great location
by Atlanta GA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Great location, perfect for my husband and myself for a long weekend. Parking was not
Submitted on Nov 3, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review. Yes, parking can be a challenge in the downtown core and we highly recommend parking about 2 blocks north for unlimited free street parking in a residential area. We look forward to your next visit.
This is Such a Beautiful Home!
by East Bay - S.F., CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
This is a beautiful home in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea! It was tough to find at first! Everything was said as they listing said! I loved that you can walk anywhere in this town or the beach!
Submitted on Oct 1, 2023
through AirBnB
Fabulous!
by Monroe GA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Very quaint and with a stellar location! The wine and cheese gift was a delightful bonus!
Submitted on Sep 12, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review - we look forward to your next visit!
You’re in the Heart of the Action
by Rancho Cordova, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
You’re in the heart of the action with restaurants art galleries and shops all around you.
Submitted on Sep 12, 2023
through VRBO
We had a Wonderful Time!
by Monroe, GA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We had a Wonderful time! So very comfortable and convenient!
Submitted on Aug 28, 2023
through VRBO
Cute Little Loft Apartment
by Medford, NJ
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Close to town. Easy walk to Ocean Ave. Cute little loft apartment.
Submitted on Aug 25, 2023
through VRBO
We Highly Recommend
by Canonsburg, PA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We had a wonderful stay in Carmel. The apartment was quaint and thoughtfully put together. It’s situated above a salon down the alley between a gallery and Toro sushi (which was delicious). The town is walkable and we were able to enjoy the beach and the galleries and shops all without use of the car. It was the perfect spot to stop on our way to Big Sur and back to San Francisco. We highly recommend this apartment over the boutique hotels if you enjoy the option of cooking in.
Submitted on Jul 13, 2023
through AirBnB
We Would Definitely Stay Here Again
by Los Angeles, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The apartment was very cozy and clean, and we had a great time staying here. It had a fantastic location in the heart of downtown with so many restaurants and shops within short walking distance. The hosts were very communicative and helpful with any questions we had. We would definitely stay here again. The only caveat: parking was a little tough (mostly 2 hr max spots within a few blocks of the apartment), but we were able to find a spot north in the neighborhood without a time limit. Low power EV chargers were also available a few blocks away.
Submitted on Jun 28, 2023
through AirBnB
Beautiful Carmel by the Sea home
by Aledo TX
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This home is located in a great location. Close to beach and shopping. We enjoyed the stay. Clean and cute cottage located above shops and a restaurant. We plan to stay again on future visits.
Submitted on Jun 16, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your next visit.
Charming place with a great location
by San Rafael CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We honestly didn’t have high hopes we have stayed at many places in Carmel and all need to be updated. This place exceeded our expectations! The cleanliness was 10/10 we will definitely be coming back!
Submitted on Jun 2, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the home and we look forward to your next visit to Carmel.
Perfect Location
by San Mateo CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We had a lovely time at The Artist's Way. Loved the location, Toro the restaurant in the courtyard was perfect. Easy walking distance to everything. My husband had trouble with the stairs, but he very frail. I would stay there again!
Submitted on May 26, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and yes, we love Toro as well! We look forward to your next visit.
Would Stay There Again!
by Alameda, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Amazing stay in the heart of Carmel by the sea! Rental company is very responsive and apartment was so spacious for just the 2 of us and our 4 large bags/boxes. Plenty of closet/storage space to tuck things away. Convenient walking distance to all of the restaurants and bars we were planning to visit! We were worried about only street parking but it was easy and we always found a spot within a block to leave our 2 cars. Would stay here again!
Submitted on Apr 26, 2023
through AirBnB
Loved the Place!
by Annandale, VA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Loved the place! Right in the mix of everything. Fabulous places to walk for dinner!
Submitted on Apr 13, 2023
through AirBnB
Incredible Place
by Boston, MA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
I stayed as a solo traveler, for four nights in this incredible place, and could not have been happier with the bed, the accommodations, the kitchen supplies, and the amazing location. Even though the balcony looks over a restaurant, everything ends fairly early in the evening, and the neighborhood gets very quiet. I slept great every night there. Really loved my stay and can’t wait to come back! Thank you Sanctuary for offering such a special place to stay in Carmel.
Submitted on Apr 12, 2023
through AirBnB
Great Location!
by Denver CO
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This property is a great location and reminded us of the charm of our old home back in Denver with built in shelves, glass doorknobs etc.
Submitted on Mar 3, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for the review - we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
relaxing stay. great customer service.
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Homey, quaint, clean apartment that we called home. Superb location amongst the heart of Carmel, just above an alleyway full of galleries and a restaurant. Rain plagued our trip and spent most of our time in the apartment and didn't mind at all. Property management called to welcome us and make sure everything was in order.
Submitted on Jan 4, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your lovely review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay in spite of the rainy weather. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Stay
by Petaluma Ca
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
The location was great !!!
The interior finishes for the price we’re not up to par the bed definitely needs to be replaced it was terrible.
The customer service was excellent will definitely try another property on our next stay.
Submitted on Dec 28, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed the great location and we look forward to your next visit to the area.
Charming!
by Carlsbad ca
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This is a charming little apartment in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. After this experience, I would not hesitate to rent from Sanctuary again.
Submitted on Dec 17, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for the lovely review! We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Perfect location
by Linden Ca
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
I stayed here three nights with my two adult daughters. The main bed is a double and there is a hide-a-bed in the living room. The kitchen was perfectly stocked with coffee K cups and coffee filled filter inserts. They left us wine and cheese with crackers. Such a gracious touch. The only negative was the hide-a-bed was not ready with sheets but we corrected that. Lovely stay in Carmel!!
Submitted on Nov 15, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review. We apologize that the sofa bed was not prepared for your arrival, but are pleased that you enjoyed your stay otherwise. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Perfect Place
by Sterling VA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Great place, great location, would definitely stay again!
Submitted on Oct 31, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review, we look forward to your next visit!
Cute beach apartment
by Santa Rosa CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Our stay was very pleasant and the accomodations were great.
Submitted on Oct 23, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Charming and convenient
by Ridgewood NJ
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Great location, close to all shops and restaurants. Apartment is clean and charming, perfect for a short or long stay.
Submitted on Oct 11, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your next visit to the area.
Charming property and location
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We loved our stay! The property is clean, nicely appointed and centrally located. We could easily walk to restaurants, shops etc. The staff at Sanctuary Rentals helped us quickly with our questions. Even though the sushi restaurant in the patio below was bustling at night, their guests were never loud and the restaurant closed at a decent hour. We highly recommend staying at this charming property.
Submitted on May 16, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and the great location. The Sushi is amazing at Toro however!
My experience with Sanctuary...
by Portland OR
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Sanctuary Vacation Rentals really does make a difference. Like many of you, I'm also an Airbnb customer so it's a reassuring to truly experience guest hospitality. My experience with Sanctuary was like being a guest of a fine hotelier.
Submitted on Mar 23, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review and very kind words. We appreciate that our guests love the efforts we put into each reservation. We may not always be perfect, but I can assure you we are trying as hard as we can. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Great apartment in Carmel!
by Surfside CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We had a great stay at The Artist’s Way. The location is ideal as it’s in the middle of town and you can walk to everything. The apartment was exceptionally clean and well appointed. Would highly recommend and will stay here again on our next trip to Carmel.
Submitted on Mar 4, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so happy you enjoyed the property and the great location within walking distance of everything in downtown Carmel. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Simply Incredible!
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The most cozy, clean and beautiful rental right in the heart of it all. Terrific linens. The Courtyard beneath is gorgeous and lively. I don't think there can be a better unit in Carmel. Highly recommend.
Submitted on Feb 8, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your lovely review, we look forward to your next visit to Carmel.
We Loved It and Will Be Back For Sure!!
by Island Park, NY
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Great location, you are in the center of it all :) Easy long term street parking 2 blocks up! Walk the town; enjoy the people, the art, the cuisine, the shopping and all the beauty of this little by the sea community!! We loved it and will be back for sure!!
Submitted on Feb 3, 2022
through VRBO
Bufkin Review
by Farmers Branch TX
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
Overall it was good for my family. As an FYI - the rental was advertised as having a washer/dryer and dishwasher. I have 2 kids under 2 so this was a big draw for my booking. Wasn't a big deal and we managed just fine. Just wanted to let you know in case this comes up again.
Submitted on Jan 3, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review and we apologize for the listing mistake and have removed them at this time. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay otherwise.
Wonderful Stay
by Arvada CO
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This is a perfect apartment located in the heart of Carmel. Very roomy, comfy bed and stocked with everything you need for a great vacation. The host is excellent at communication and assistance. We would love to stay here again
Submitted on Oct 12, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review of your recent stay in Carmel - we are so pleased you enjoyed the home and the great location.
Amazing place
by San Francisco CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We stayed at the Artist’s Way in Carmel-by-the-Sea for two nights and it was a wonderful experience.
The apartment is awesome and very clean. It’s located in the middle of the town and action in a hidden court that is on the list of Carmel Courts and Passages you want to explore.
We would love to rent this or one of the other Sanctuary apartments again for our vacation.
Thank you!
Submitted on Oct 4, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for the lovely review. We look forward to your next visit to Carmel!
Great central location!
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We really enjoyed out stay in downtown Carmel at The Artist's Way property. Everything was very clean and thoughtful. Very easy to book, check in and check out processes. We'd highly recommend a stay!
Submitted on Sep 30, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks very much for your lovely review of your recent stay! We look forward to your next visit to the area.
In the Middle of Carmel
by Lafayette CA
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
Smooth reservation and check in process with the nicest people, Keyless entry worked perfectly. The perfect central Carmel location for a short stay. Unit was cute and quaint. Might not be everyone’s style but fine for a few days. Because it’s Carmel the nearby businesses all close early which is good because you are in the middle of the action. We like that for this kind of get away. You will hear garbage pickup and street sweepers so going to bed early is a good idea. We definitely will stay here again.
Submitted on Sep 16, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for you review of your recent stay in Carmel. Yes, the property is right in the middle of everything and we are happy you enjoyed that experience. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Fantastic place to stay in Carmel!
by Carson City NV
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This wonderful place was recommended by our daughter who stayed here with her family in March. The central location was perfect and we totally enjoyed dining at the sushi restaurant at the bottom of the staircase. Every time we came “home”, the Maitre D’ and Molly greeted enthusiastically like family.
Submitted on Jul 27, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review. So pleased you enjoyed the home and the great location - see you on your next visit to the area.
Amazing Location!
by GUALALA CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This is a perfect place for a visit to Carmel - it's in the middle of the village with restaurants and galleries just outside the door. The unit itself is very clean and nicely decorated.
Submitted on May 25, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your lovely review - we look forward to your next visit to the area.
Perfect Escape!
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This flat was incredible! Well appointed and perfectly spacious for my Mom and I celebrating her birthday. We had an easy time finding parking and didn’t mind repealing every few hours to avoid ticketing. You couldn’t ask for a better location, it felt so special walking up to the darling apartment each day and taking a quick break between shopping and the beach. We can’t wait to return! Thank you for hosting us.
Submitted on May 25, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of your recent stay. We are pleased you enjoyed the home and it's great location and we look forward to your next visit to the area.
The Cutest Little Cottage
by San Diego CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Fantastic location, clean, and welcome wine and cheese/crackers were a really nice touch! Loved this place and plan to be back.
Submitted on Mar 16, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of The Artist's Way. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your next visit to the area.
Charming and Convenient to everything
by Los Gatos CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Just what we wanted. A sweet spot for a Carmel get-away.Tucked off the road in a little courtyard. All the charm of an old apartment but fully updated and comfortable. Clean. Easy walking to everything.
Submitted on Feb 14, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your wonderful review of your recent stay in The Artist's Way. We are very pleased you enjoyed everything about your stay and the fabulous location of this condo. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Down Town Carmel
by Reno NV
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Very clean , very nice and a great location.
Submitted on Oct 24, 2020
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review - glad you love the home!
Adorable apartment in the heart of Carmel
by Encinitas CA
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
This very cute apartment is located within walking distance to all of the shops and restaurants in Carmel! Located over a few retail shops and tucked in off of the street, this was a wonderful place to spend a few days exploring Carmel.
Submitted on Oct 5, 2020
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your wonderful review of The Artist's Way. We agree that the location is ideal for staying in Carmel - you can walk to everything!
Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Charming and comfortable cottage in an amazing location. Super clean and great management.
Submitted on Aug 19, 2020
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay.
Perfectly located balcony apartment
by Saratoga CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We loved our stay here. It's located within walking distance to all the restaurants and shops while being hidden in a beautiful courtyard. The balcony is a lovely place to sit, and the apartment was well-furnished with everything from beach towels, beach umbrella, and beach bag to multiple coffee makers, toaster, etc. The bed was super comfortable. It was well-cleaned and all the furnishings were new. The only downside is the apartment does get hot in the afternoons and is cold in the mornings. It's an older building so the windows and doors don't always open/close that well and it's not well-insulated. All in all though, we had a lovely stay and the property management team was helpful.
Submitted on Jul 23, 2020
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review. We are please that you enjoyed your stay at The Artist's Way.