Guest Reviews
★★★★★ 4.9 of 5 average
Great location to explore all California has to offer
by San Francisco CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Great home with lots of space in the common areas. Love that it is just a few minute walk to the waterfront. Shops, restaurants and the Aquarium are all just a few minutes walk away and Carmel and Monterey are all a short drive. Since it was rainy season, loved the two gas fireplaces as well!
Submitted on Feb 18, 2025
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review! We look forward to your next visit!
Location...location...location!
by CHULA VISTA CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Caledonia Bay Lookout was fantastic. The home was bright, comfortable and had everything needed for a wonderful stay in Pacific Grove. We walked everywhere: the shore path, local restaurants, and even the butterfly grove. We saw whales in the bay...amazing. Parking was easy (on the street) if you have a large car. As noted in the description -- there are (many) stairs in the lovely home. :>) The SVC team was wonderfully helpful in getting us a prompt replacement coffee pot when the one in the house broke. Superb!
Submitted on Jan 19, 2025
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks so much for your lovely review! We're very happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you visit us again soon!
Perfect place to stay!
by Richmond Hills GA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This rental was perfect for our family of 4 for a 10 night stay. They had everything we needed (I love to cook so having all the kitchen accessories is very important!) and the location was perfect for daily walks down to the beach.
Submitted on Jun 30, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you very much for your lovely review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your visit and look forward to having you stay with us again soon!
Lovely place near Lovers Point and downtown PG
by Los Altos CA
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
This is a spacious and quiet house in between Lover's Point and downtown Pacific Grove. The kitchen is well outfitted with lots of space and the bedrooms have comfortable beds. The living room has plenty of room for lounging in. The lovely little patio is too small for medium sized dogs to hang out in, so you can walk them over to a green space across the street.
The hot water requires some adjustment in the upstairs bathroom, so you might have someone show you how.
We loved the location and could just fit our van into the garage.
Submitted on Jun 21, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks so much for your great review! We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you with us again soon!
Wonderful Time
by Sacramento CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Beautiful home, great location, lovely town
Sanctuary staff consistently friendly and helpful (I mainly worked with Barbara - always delightful)
We had a wonderful time! 5 STARS all around
Submitted on May 29, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you very much for your lovely review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your visit and look forward to having you stay with us again soon!
Perfect for a family vacation!
by Sacramento CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Our family of 3 stayed for a week along with our two small dogs and we had the most wonderful time! The house is in a fabulous location, across the street from a park (great for our 4 year old!) and walking distance to the beach and shops. It was very well-maintained, quiet, clean, and tastefully furnished. We would love to stay again!
Submitted on Apr 15, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and the great location. We look forward to your next visit to Pacific Grove.
Great family home in Pacific Grove!
by San Diego CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We are traveling with our adult daughter and two teens and everyone loved the house. Two of the kids shared the twin with trundle bed and the other luxuriated in a queen bed and they all shared the downstairs bath,with only one fight due to half bath on 2nd floor. The 2nd floor was a really comfortable living room and a separate sitting room. Kitchen was central and we only cooked a few times but easy to use everything. Master was on top floor with a comfortable bed and soaking tub my husband said was great. The layout of the house encouraged interactions but also gave everyone space. Short walk to Lighthouse ave restaurants and shops and Lover’s point.
Submitted on Apr 4, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for the lovely review. We are so pleased you and your family enjoyed their stay and the fabulous location in the middle of Pacific Grove. We look forward to your next visit.
Great location
by Upland CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Location was fantastic. Property was very nice and spacious. Street parking was easy. There is a garage but out GMC was too long to fit. Area nice to take dogs for a walk. Would recommend this property to others. Will definitely stay again when we visit family in the Monterey Bay.
Submitted on Apr 1, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and the great location. We look forward to your next visit.
Highly Recommend!
by Upland, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We had an absolutely lovely stay at the Caledonia Lookout - what a lovely home! Exactly as described, open and airy and amazing location! 2 short blocks to the fabulous downtown area with cafes and amazing restaurants, 2 even shorter blocks to Lover’s Point Cove and amazing walks on the bluff - sea otters everywhere! Highly recommended, can’t wait for our return visit!
Submitted on Mar 26, 2024
through VRBO
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are very happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you visit us again soon!
Take me back!
by Arlington VA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
This home was beautiful and well stocked with everything we needed. It was a very comfortable stay and we felt very much at home. The location is incredible with a less than 5 minute walk to Lover's Point Park. The main living area is on the 2nd floor with living room, kitchen, and dining room. Two bedrooms are on the lower entrance-level and the master is on the 3rd floor. Pacific Grove is a dream and we can't wait to return. Will definitely book with Sanctuary again.
Submitted on Jan 8, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and the great location in downtown Pacific Grove. We look forward to your next visit.
Comfortable house and great location
by Seattle WA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We had a very nice family getaway and the house was perfect--easy to walk to the coastal trail/aquarium, easy access to restaurants in town, etc. Very pleasant. We did not need to contact the host during our stay but it seemed like it would be easy to do so. Would definitely stay again.
Submitted on Dec 21, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the home and the convenient location to everything in Pacific Grove - we look forward to your next visit.
Great location and comfortable modern home
by La Honda CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Lovely house recently updated, very comfortable for 2 couples with bedrooms on the 1st and 3rd floor. Great location with short walk to Lover's Point and Lighthouse. Would definitely stay here again.
Submitted on Nov 23, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the home and the great central location. We look forward to your next visit.
Wonderful Time, Wonderful Place.
by San Clemente CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We were in town to visit friends and this house was perfect. We really enjoyed the proximity to the beach. Took long walks, enjoyed the quietness of the location. The home was cozy, clean and had everything we needed. Sanctuary people were wonderful to work with. We will be back!
Submitted on Oct 10, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so happy you enjoyed the home and the fabulous location. We look forward to your next visit.
Special Event Weekend
by Cle Elum WA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Perfect for us (2 people).
Submitted on Oct 4, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for the review!
A Neighborhood Gem
by Laguna Beach Ca
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We arrived at the Sanctuary Vacation Rental late at night and was pleasantly surprised that the house offers a private 2 car garage. Street parking is limited so immediately upon arrival, our stay became stress free. The house is centrally located, walking distance from the water and restaurants. However, a car is suggested to go to nearby Carmel-by-the-Sea and Monterey. The house is super clean and has all the amenities of home. The WiFi can be a bit spotty on the bottom and top floors but the main floor is fast and reliable. The grand room is spacious with a large-screen tv. The kitchen has all the appliances and cooking supplies you desire. There's a bbq on the patio but we didn't use it. FYI, we did contact the property management about the WiFi and they communicated immediately and offered to send a technician to address the issue but it wasn't that bad since we weren't home alot. I highly recommend this property and the customer service that goes along with the rental.
Submitted on Sep 12, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the home and the great central location to everything in Pacific Grove. We look forward to your next visit!
Close To Everything
by Walnut, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The house was very clean. I called the property manager and they were very responsive. This house is close to everything.
Submitted on Aug 17, 2023
through VRBO
Fantastic Home!
by Inka, D.
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Fantastic home, lovely area! The beds in King and double room were very soft.
Submitted on Aug 16, 2023
through AirBnB
I Miss It Already (Cries)
by S. Evans
★★★★★ 5 of 5
AMAZING location and gorgeous house. I highly recommend this location, as it is well worth it. Responsive host, clean house, everything you need, and such a peaceful neighborhood. I miss it already (cries). Thank you so much!!
Submitted on Jul 6, 2023
through AirBnB
We Had An Amazing Stay
by Los Angeles, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Communication with the host was great and we had an amazing stay. I really appreciated both the form and functionality of this property! Location was great as well.
Submitted on Jul 4, 2023
through AirBnB
Lovely stay
by San carlos CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The home was in a great location with many restaurants and a local grocery and many shopping businesses in easy walking distance but still a private feeling to the home which overlooks a park. An entrance to 17 mile drive is close and it was about a mile to the Monterey bay aquarium with cannery row and 2 blocks to a wonderful beach and the lighthouse and monarch butterfly preserve is close.
Submitted on Jun 18, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and the fabulous location. We look forward to your next visit to Pacific Grove.
Fantastic Rental for a Family!
by Menlo Park, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Fantastic rental for a family! What a wonderful house! It is airy, bright and has plenty of space. There are so many great restaurants / bakeries / markets in walking distance. If you bring a bike, your just a couple blocks from the bay bike path. It is across the street from a playground and walking distance to Lovers Point. There are views in every direction! It was nice to be able to park in the garage but there is also street parking if needed. We really appreciated discovering wine, cheese, and crackers upon our arrival. The house was impeccably clean and tastefully decorated and the location is very quiet at night. We really enjoyed our visit! Thank you!
Submitted on Jun 13, 2023
through AirBnB
Everything Was High Quality
by Marina Del Rey, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
The house itself was great - everything was high quality and everything worked well. The location is also excellent and we walked to both the ocean and the restaurants on Lighthouse.
Submitted on May 8, 2023
through VRBO
We Would Definitely Come Back!
by Cupertino, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
There were 5 of us that stayed in this beautiful home. We were participating in the Big Sur Marathon and this location and home worked perfectly. The location is walking distance to lover's point which is relaxing and beautiful with good restaurants. The main drag of lighthouse Ave with shops and restaurants is only two blocks up up from the house. Everything inside was clean, they left wine, cheese, and crackers, it was lovely. I had to contact them because we set off a smoke alarm with the steam from the shower and maintenance was fast and extremely helpful!! Overall, great stay and we would definitely come back!
Submitted on May 1, 2023
through VRBO
Perfect getaway in Pacific Grove
by Annapolis MD
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
PERFECT rental in Pacific Grove! Unbelievably clean, perfectly set up home in the middle of everything. Easy walk to shops, restaurants. Great beds, although when the trundle is pulled out you can't shut the door. WE will be back!
Submitted on Apr 14, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the home and great location in Pacific Grove. We look forward to your next visit.
Wonderfully Cozy Monterey Stay
by Madison WI
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The house was great - everything we needed for our stay. We were visiting for a wedding and had the chance to explore around Monterey as well. The house had plenty of space - great common area for the kids to hang out and for us to enjoy the fireplace. The location is perfect - close to Lover's Point, coffee shops, and a playground right across the street.
Submitted on Dec 13, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to your next visit to the area.
Loved it
by Oakland Maryland
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We chose this property because of the location and bed sizes. We had two adults and 4 kids. The property was perfect, very clean, and well stocked. The location could not have been any better. The only thing I wish I had known is that the running trail was right there a day earlier.
Submitted on Jun 28, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks very much for your lovely review. We are pleased you enjoyed the home and we look forward to your next stay when you can enjoy that running trail a little more.
I Give This Place and the Staff an A+++
by Lake Forest, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
My friends and I came up for the Big Sur Marathon weekend and we all enjoyed and loved our stay. Overall, the property was clean (save for a few ants but no biggie) and all the amenities worked well. We had enough of everything so no complaints. I have to commend the staff for being super responsive. For instance, we had a bit of issue closing the patio doors but figuring it out was as easy as reaching out to Barbara. Thank you for being super responsive. Also thank you for accommodating our late checkout - it is much appreciated. Overall, and will surely stay here again if we ever return. It definitely is the best way to do the Big Sur Marathon!
Submitted on May 26, 2022
through VRBO
Nice place to stay
by Piedmont CA
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
Very nice stay. Ants in kitchen and master bathroom annoying. Great location near beach and playground.
Submitted on Apr 30, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed the stay in spite of the ants - we look forward to your next visit to the area.
Lovely home in Pacific Grove
by Ann Arbor MI
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We spent a long weekend at this clean, well furnished home very close to Lovers Point. We had a family if 6 spend the weekend. The bedrooms were spacious and there were plenty of bathrooms. The kitchen had everything we needed to host Easter dinner. We would highly recommend this listing.
Submitted on Apr 20, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are so happy that you and your family were able to enjoy Easter Weekend in the area. We look forward to your next visit to Pacific Grove.
A wonderful place in the heart of Pacific Grove
by Phoenix AZ
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
My family of 6 enjoyed our stay very much. Pacific Grove is one of our favorite places on the planet, and the house did not disappoint.
Submitted on Apr 5, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased that you and your family enjoyed your stay and we look forward to your next visit to Pacific Grove.
Dream Villa in Monterey!
by San Rafael CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The beautiful photos don't do this gorgeous house justice! We had a SUPERB time in this luxe and lovely home. 3 couples shared the place for 3 nights and we could have stayed forever! The location is beyond perfection - just steps from the sea and a short and lovely walk to the aquarium. The house is so well appointed and the vast living room (with fireplace!) was so great for our board games together and our working apart. The kitchen was full of great appliances and amenities (including an outside grill on the balcony!) and we had so much fun cooking that we ate in every night at the huge dining room table. The welcome included wine and cheese. And the master bedroom upstairs is incredible! The bathtub!
Everything was perfect. Cannot recommend this dream villa highly enough! Thank you!
Submitted on Mar 21, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks so much for your wonderful review of your recent stay in Pacific Grove and we are so pleased that the 3 couples enjoyed their stay so much. We look forward to your next visit to the area!
We Were Very Happy With Our Stay
by Sacramento, CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
We were very happy with our stay. The house was beautiful and the location was perfect for getting ocean side walks with our dog. We were only disappointed that we couldn’t access the downstairs patio/yard, but everything else was so nice we’re definitely considering returning.
Submitted on Feb 14, 2022
through VRBO
The door to the downstairs patio/yard was accidentally locked. Management will be sure this doesn't happen again. Thank you for your understanding!
Great house in Pacific Grove!
by Jakarta
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Very cute, well equipped house. We loved the lay out, family was upstairs and couple downstairs. Lovely neighborhood with a park right outside and a few steps from Lover's Point.
Submitted on Feb 8, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for you lovely review, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and the fabulous location.
Property Managers Were Very Helpful.
by Port Townsend, WA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Just a short walk to the ocean and fine restaurants. Property managers were very helpful.
Submitted on Feb 3, 2022
through VRBO
Great location in a lovely home
by Wexford PA
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
The house was in a perfect location, on a quiet street next to a small park within easy walking distance to great restaurants like Passionfish, Lovers Point, and the coastal walk to Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row. The furnishings were comfortable, particularly the elevated living room over the garage, with attractive artwork. Kitchen had high end appliances, although we only used the refrigerator. It was nice to be greeted with a bottle of wine, crackers and boursin. The description was accurate that the driveway is too small to park, so cars need to fit in the garage. We could just fit a Pacifica minivan due to its length, and also a Jetta next to it (ask passengers to disembark before pulling in). If you have issues with wooden stairs, this would not be suitable as you have to navigate some steps for every level. The master is on the top floor, dining/kitchen/living room/deck on the second floor, and the other two bedrooms are half a flight down from the entry and the garage. There was an inaccuracy in the AirBNB description that we were not aware of until after we paid and got the bed configuration request form from Sanctuary. The third room does not have room for two twin beds, it is a twin bed and a small trundle that pulls out from under the bed. It is all right for two kids, but too tight for two young adults. Also, it was difficult to figure out how to control the water temperature in the master shower, so some directions would be helpful. We had a chilly first night as we did not know the heat was turned off in January. We turned it on for the second night, but it turned itself off some time in the middle of the night. So more instructions on temperature control would have been helpful, too. Overall, a fantastic experience in a great location. The management company was prompt to answer queries, accessible on day of check in and also called the next day to check that everything was ok.
Submitted on Jan 27, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. I have passed along your recommendations on a needing a little more information on a couple of those things in the home to our House Managers for follow up. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Great long weekend trip
by San Diego CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
House was very clean and well-kept. Nice area for kids and nearby attractions, small park just across the street. Would stay again
Submitted on Nov 23, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed the home and the great location. We look forward to your next visit to Pacific Grove.
A week in paradise
by West Linn OR
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Our stay at 3817 Caledonia Bay Lookout park was perfection at the coast! This immaculate dog friendly home was perfect for our stay- easily walkable to Lover’s Point to join the coastal trail and nestled in a quiet neighborhood. The park across the street is small but perfect for shorter dog walks. The house is clean, comfortable, and well maintained. We had only one issue with getting the WiFi to work in the lower and upper floors and Sanctuary Vacation Rentals worked very hard to get it to work and when they were not successful, they brought us a hot spot to use. (I am certain this will be an easy fix after our departure.) The neighborhood is typical of Pacific Grove with houses very close to each other but it was very quiet and parking our two cars was never a problem. Great location- walkable to the coast, up to Lighthouse Ave (restaurants and shops) and about 1-2 mi from Cannery Row. The house is built vertically so anyone who cannot walk stairs will have trouble. Overall, for us, this house was perfection and we hope to come back soon!
Submitted on Sep 22, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks very much for your lovely review of your recent stay in Pacific Grove. We are so happy you enjoyed the home and the great location. We look forward to your next visit.
Caledonia review
by Houston TX
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
Good experience. house was a little quirky and could use some more functional furniture.
Submitted on Sep 1, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review! Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Perfect!
by San Ramon CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We had such a great time staying here. The location was perfect, and the home was beautiful!
2 things to note -
1. there is no door on the master bedroom, as it is its own (top/3rd) floor of the house, and
2. the 2 other bedrooms are on the bottom floor, with exterior doors in each.
This setup was perfect for us since our kids are now teenagers, but we were glad that we didn't have younger children that we would want to have closer to us.
Submitted on Aug 24, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review and we are pleased you enjoyed the stay. Yes, this home has a unique setup of the rooms, but with the right guests it is a fabulous home in an amazing location.
Fabulous rental!
by Rancho Mirage CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We had a fantastic week in Pacific Grove. This house is beautifully remodeled, in a great neighborhood with short walks to shops, restaurants, and beach. Highly recommend. Not for people who can't use stairs. Sanctuary was extremely helpful in getting a suitcase to me that was left behind.
Submitted on Aug 3, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your lovely review of your recent stay in Pacific Grove. We are thrilled you enjoyed the home and the fabulous location. Hope to see you on your next visit to the area.
beautiful days in Pacific Grove
by Mariposa CA
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Our family enjoyed P.G and the Caledonia home. It was spacious and comfortable. The only hang up I believe is that the front door is on the ground level and the family/living area is on the second level. One of the Sanctuary staff brought us the hot spot which we had requested (quick service), he knocked on the front door and we could not hear that. He was not sure if he should come in unannounced or leave. I think a door bell would be most helpful. I do hope this property is not converted to 30 day stay, there seems to be very few short stays that will accommodate 4+families comfortably.
Submitted on Jun 22, 2021
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review of your recent stay at Caledonia Bay Lookout. As you were one of the first renters in this new rental property we are thrilled you enjoyed the experience. We will look into the doorbell scenario - great recommendation, thank you!