Guest Reviews
★★★★★ 4.9 of 5 average
Worked Out Perfectly
by Ladera Ranch, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Safe location in the middle of all the action. Worked out perfectly.
Submitted on Mar 8, 2024
through VRBO
A cozy retreat
by Healdsburg CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Loved this upstairs flat near the upper part of Ocean Ave. The location was excellent for to walking to restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, the cheese store, and the local grocer. It also had nice touches like a bottle of wine, and cheese and crackers for us on arrival, coffee, tea, and microwave popcorn (which my children especially liked). There is a big construction project occurring across the street at started at 7:30AM on Monday morning, but hopefully it is completed soon! I also appreciated the containers of soaps and conditioner in the bath (no individual plastic containers!) and Britain’s water filter in the frig! Beds were comfy, too!
Submitted on Jan 30, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and the great location to everything in downtown Carmel. We look forward to your next visit.
Heart of town
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Nice, clean ipdated
Submitted on Jan 6, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for the review!
Pebble Beach 2023 Pure Tournament
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
Great location for walking around town for shopping and restaurants.
Approx 2.5 miles to walk to the Lodge at Pebble Beach. There’s a Carmel gate to enter during tournaments.
Submitted on Sep 25, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review - we are pleased you enjoyed the home and the great central location. We look forward to your next visit.
Overall Excellent!
by Carina S.
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Perfect location, beautiful place. Loved the decor and style and amenities and the fact we could walk everywhere. Parking is first come first serve and there are only 4 spots, otherwise it’s street parking with a 2-hour limit. That was not super clear in the description. We were able to find spots pretty easily in the street but it was a weekday. Management was very fast to respond. Overall excellent!
Submitted on Aug 19, 2023
through AirBnB
Quiet and convenient gem
by Odessa TX
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This rental was perfect for anyone wanting to be close to all the shops, restaurants, and the beach. It actually has one of the most tasteful restaurants right across from the stairway (Carmels Hidden Gem) and a short walk to Ocean Ave for shops and eats as well as a peaceful 15 minute walk to the beach as you pass through a variety of stores and restaurants. All that to say it was nestled in a very quiet neighborhood. 5 stars across the board and would stay again.
Submitted on Aug 14, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the home and it's great location. We love the Hidden Gem as well! We look forward to your next visit to the area.
A great location
by Overland Park KS
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
We loved our time at Pine Place! It's in a great location and had everything we needed.
Submitted on Jul 25, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review - we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your next visit.
Thanks!
by Sunnyvale, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Great space in amazing location. Would recommend to anyone!
Submitted on Jul 3, 2023
through AirBnB
Would Recommend to Anyone!
by Sunnyvale, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Great space in amazing location. Would recommend to anyone!
Submitted on Jul 3, 2023
through AirBnB
Nice flat in Carmel
by CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This flat is spacious and light and well located for walking in Carmel. It's also quiet for a downtown location, so it was an enjoyable place to stay.
Submitted on Jun 20, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review - we are so pleased you enjoyed the home and the fabulous location.
We Had a Really Nice Time
by Phoenix, AZ
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We had a really nice time at Pine Place. It was right in the heart of Carmel and a very short walk to restaurants and shops. We felt very welcome and enjoyed the refreshments.
Submitted on Jun 18, 2023
through AirBnB
Great Place to Stay!
by San Francisco, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Great place to stay, although a little tricky to find because Carmel doesn’t seem to have normal addresses! It’s close to the bars and restaurants and a short walk to the beach. Around the corner are several story book houses as well. Parking is a little tricky, but not crazy difficult.
Submitted on Jun 13, 2023
through AirBnB
Lovely Stay in Carmel-by-the Sea
by Wilmington NC
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We had a lovely time in our rental. It was well furnished and beautifully decorated. We were able to park the car and walk everywhere. Definitely would recommend this sweet place.
Submitted on Jun 9, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and the great location to everything in central Carmel! We look forward to your next visit.
We Will Be Back
by Mill Valley, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The bed was very comfortable, very quiet for sleeping from 9 pm - 6 am. We loved all the room and the proximity to nearby restaurants and the beach. We brought our dog and walked to the beach daily. Great cable and internet. The following we would recommend for breakfast, lunch dinner and drinks. Village Corner California Bistro for Breakfast Terry's Lounge for Dinner and Martini's Forge for dinner and drinks Enzo lunch outside, We will be back.
Submitted on Apr 25, 2023
through AirBnB
We Absolutely Loved Our Time Here!
by S. Curran
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We absolutely loved our time here! When we walked in the first time, the soft jazz music playing was wonderful. The apartment was cozy and filled with great natural light. We loved the skylights and instant hot water in the shower especially after a lot of walking. The instructions on how to find the apartment were very clear once we got our bearings. We ate breakfast twice at the restaurant downstairs and it was wonderful. Will definitely consider this place again!
Submitted on Apr 20, 2023
through AirBnB
Excellent location close to Village!
by Truckee CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This loft was very clean and inviting. We liked the location close to the beach and shopping! It is in a small enclave of loft/apartments. The full kitchen is great and tons of windows. I would stay there again!
Submitted on Mar 30, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed the home and the great location. We look forward to your next visit.
Amazing Place!
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We absolutely loved our stay at Pine Place! The location is so central, the accommodations were great and we enjoyed several meals out on the town! Can’t wait until our next visit!
Submitted on Dec 24, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to your next visit to Carmel!
Carmel 2022
by Irvine CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We had a wonderful vacation at your beautiful property. The location was excellent and an easy walk to all that Carmel has to offer.
Submitted on Oct 25, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review, we are so happy you enjoyed the home and the great location in the heart of Carmel.
Carmel-By-the-Sea
by Saint Charles MO
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
Location is great you can walk to almost everything. Unit needs a little TLC, for instance, it was warm when we went but there is no A/C. So we had to open windows. Problem is, only a few windows opened, the screens (if even there, 2 windows didn’t have them) didn’t fit right or had holes, letting spiders in. Windows were in poor condition, very hard to open and close. Hard to sleep past sunrise in the big room....skylights are great but not when they are in your bedroom. Appreciated having fans around, that helped. Appreciated the cheese/crackers/and wine. Cute place in general in a good location, just needs a little refresh. Wish parking spots were assigned for the unit.
Submitted on Aug 14, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review. We have our maintenance team attending to all the windows and getting the appropriate screens in place for the home, we apologize for this inconvenience. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
3797 Pine Place
by San Mateo CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Quite nice
However, recognizable when barefoot, very fine sand on the floor
Submitted on Aug 3, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review - we have discussed the floor detailing required with our cleaning team.
Great stay!
by San Antonio TX
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Wonderful location! Quiet & clean!
Submitted on Aug 1, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for the review!
Great Place!
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Fabulous rental. My sister and I stayed there and had a wonderful time. So did the dog :)
Submitted on Jul 3, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed the stay.
Great Location in Carmel
by Jacksonville Beach FL
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at 3797 Pine Place. This is a lovely unit and gave us room to spread out a bit. It would be a little tight for two couples since you have to walk through the shared bath to get to the secondary bedroom, but it was perfect for my husband and I to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Our only issue was that the weather was unseasonably warm the first two days of our visit and it was quite warm in the afternoon and early evening. The second day the management company brought us a second fan to help.
Submitted on Jun 18, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your lovely review of your recent stay in Carmel by the Sea. We are pleased you enjoyed the home and the great central location. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Gorgeous Spacious Upscale Rental in Town!
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
What a pristine, beautiful and very spacious vacation rental. It is sunny and bright with a lovely kitchen. The furnishings and linens are all upscale. We enjoyed being right in town and walking distance to the beach. The location could not be better. We appreciated the extra touches such as wine and cheese waiting for us on arrival. Everything was First Class!
Submitted on Apr 29, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks very much for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed the home and the great location in the heart of downtown. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Wonderful family trip
by Manakin Sabot VA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Everything was as advertised. Communication before and during the trip from the Rental staff was excellent. The location was perfect and accommodations were very comfortable and well thought out.
Submitted on Apr 19, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review of your recent stay in Carmel by the Sea. We are pleased you enjoyed the home and the downtown location. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Right in the Heart of Carmel by the Sea
by Round Hill Nova Scotia
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We had an amazing stay in this home! The location was right in the middle of the business district which allowed us to walk everywhere. Parking was actually better than we thought as directly around the property is only 2 hours during the day, but overnight you can park right in front, however as we were walking everywhere we parked 2 blocks north of the condo on the same street and left the car there for days at a time. Lots of natural light through the windows, make sure to keep your blinds closed during the day to keep the sunny day heat down, but it cools off nicely at night. Would stay again!
Submitted on Apr 15, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review of your recent stay. We are pleased you enjoyed the stay and look forward to your next visit to the area.
Christmas in Carmel
by Birmingham MI
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We usually spend a part of the holidays in Carmel. This flat was perfect! The location couldn’t be better - we could walk almost everywhere.
Submitted on Jan 1, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for the review, we are pleased you enjoyed your Holiday Season with us!
Very clean, but terrible shower
by Livermore CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The unit was very clean, and in a good location. It is bigger than the pictures depict. It was staged very well, and felt quite welcoming when you first enter.
The only drawback, as others have mentioned, is the shower. It is terrible(!) The knobs are so old you almost need a wrench to turn them. My wife was unable to turn them. And when the shower was first turned on brown water flowed out. In addition, the pressure is very very low. Don't think about washing your hair, because there isn't enough water flowing to rinse it.
Parking is a challenge. If you don't get one of the 4 spots shared by the other apartment renters then you will need to move your car every 2 hours on the city streets.
There is a business downstairs that we could occasionally hear the people talking.
We would like to give 5 stars, but had to take 2 stars off because of the poor plumbing, and parking.
Submitted on Dec 19, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review. We are pleased to let you know that we were finally able to secure the parts for the shower area and it has all been replaced at this time. The parking is a challenge during the day and we do recommend to our guests that they can park a couple of blocks away and leave the car there for several days if not needed. Otherwise, glad you enjoyed your stay.
10 out of 10 stars. Awesome large unit right downtown!
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
I almost don't want to give it a review so it stays a hidden secret. A true find to be able to stay in a place this large so centrally located for the price. When you compare it to a hotel room it isn't even close. Can fit a lot of people. Utterly spotless. Comfortable beds. Walking distance to the beach and town. Parking easy. Will stay here every time I come to Carmel.
Submitted on Sep 25, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your wonderful review of your recent stay in Carmel. We are so pleased you enjoyed the stay and we look forward to your next visit.
Carmel hideaway
by Bonita Springs Florida
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
A very charming apartment in the heart of Carmel. We had no trouble checking in, the staff were very available for any concerns. The apartment was very welcoming with many windows , letting in lots of sunlight. Property was clean and ready for guests. The only downside was needed update for the bathroom.
Submitted on Aug 31, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review of your stay in Carmel by the Sea. We are glad you liked the home and the great location. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Great Stay & Location
by Woodinville WA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We had a wonderful time staying here with our pups on a road trip down the coast. The pictures definitely don't do this location justice. It is much larger than it appeared and was very comfortable for four people and two medium sized dogs. Would definitely stay here again!
Submitted on Jun 21, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review of your stay at Pine Place. We are happy that you and your travelling companions enjoyed the home and the great location.
Pleasant stay for a small family
by Meadow Vista CA
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
My family of 4 and our dog spent 2 nights here. Communication with Sanctuary was very good and we appreciated the cheese and wine welcome gift. We liked being walking distance from town. We used the kitchen for most of our meals. We were lucky to find some street parking. I suggest you check-in during daylight hours. It would have been very difficult to find the unit in the dark.
Submitted on Apr 16, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review of your recent stay at Pine Place. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and the great central location.
Nice Vacation rental
by Freemont CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Very convenient location and pet friendly.
Submitted on Mar 16, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you very much for your review of Pine Place. Hope to see you again, next time you are in the area.
Amazing apartment, amazing location!!!
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The Pine Place apartment is everything we could have hoped for in a getaway rental!! Everything from check in to check out was flawless. The unit overall has a great feel....cozy yet spacious. We we very impressed with the cleanliness-everything was absolutely sparkling clean. The linens were fresh and crisp.
The location is perfect, everything is in easy walking distance. Morning coffee, sushi dinners, strolls to the beach are just minutes away. Although it sits near the street, it was very quiet and had the most restful sleep.
Parking was convenient with a space right next to the unit.
Pine Place is definitely a well kept secret in Carmel, we absolutely would stay here again. Super impressed!
Submitted on Jan 18, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks so much for the wonderful review of your stay at Pine Place. We are glad you enjoyed not only the fabulous apartment, but we agree the location is outstanding for walking to everything in downtown Carmel. We look forward to hosting you once again in the future.
Comfortable, spacious apartment in the heart of Carmel.
by Redwood City
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Carmel is always a treat and was a perfect weeklong get away for lazy relaxation. Pine Place is just as advertised. If you enjoy walking you can park and walk to all the best of Carmel. We walked to the beach, downtown, and there are at least a dozen wonderful restaurants doing take out and outdoor dining within a few blocks. The kitchen is well outfitted. Dress warm. Carmel has a friendly winter climate but the wind is chilly and it gets cold at night. Very responsive property management. If you need anything let them know. We asked for extra blankets and a space heater and they came right away.
Submitted on Nov 27, 2020
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your great review with excellent information for future guests. We are so pleased you enjoyed the fantastic location of Pine Place and found Sanctuary Vacation Rentals to be responsive to your needs. Until next time...
Great Location
by Bolder Creek CA
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
We enjoyed the location as we could walk to all of the art galleries, restaurants and shops.
Submitted on Nov 19, 2020
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
We are happy you enjoyed our home's great location.
Carmel
by Altadena CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Beautiful apartment in a great location in Carmel. Quiet, but easy walking distance to everything. Very clean, very well set up.
Submitted on Oct 4, 2020
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your lovely review of Pine Place. We agree the location is perfect and we are glad you enjoyed the home - see you next time you are in the area.