Vacation Rentals by Owner

Spectacular Views!

Guest: Linda from Pennsylvania (Mechanicsburg, PA)
Date of Stay: 05/13/12 Review Submitted: 05/21/12

This home was perfect for our stay! Our family of 6 was so very comfortable in this picturesque home. The beds were all so very nicely layered with the most comfortable linens. The home's decor had a peaceful and zen-like quality. The location was ideal for so many of the area's highlights. We were greeted upon our arrival by a beautiful sea gull perched on one of the porch railings. The wine and cheese that was available upon our arrival was greatly appreciated. There are not enough words to describe how this home can make your stay in Pacific Grove so very enjoyable. We are so very thankful and appreciative that this home was available for our use. The owner not only provides a wonderful place to stay but is also attentive to making sure that tourist info to enhance your stay is readily available

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful Sanctuary

Guest: Joan L. (Los Gatos)
Date of Stay: 05/11/12 Review Submitted: 05/16/12

We were so pleased with our stay at this beautiful home. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed-- from the table setting to the wine and cheese-- over the top! The kitchen is the best stocked kitchen for a rental we've ever seen. We took advantage of it and cooked a fresh seafood cioppino from the local fare. The beds were comfortable, fireplace and living room inviting and an all around wonderful place. We will definitely be return guests. I can't say enough good things about the place. Thank you!

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Fabulous!

Guest: Bill, Rachael, Brenda Dick and Ruth
Date of Stay: 04/30/12 Review Submitted: 05/04/12

We enjoyed this fabulous place..it made our trip so much better than we could ever imagined. Five of us were here to run the Big Sur Marathon and it was so nice to come back to this home after the race and relax. We enjoyed walking along the ocean and the beautiful view from the home is amazing. Thank you so much.

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'Charlie' the Seagull

Guest: Jaden & Kinley
Date of Stay: 04/15/12 Review Submitted: 05/04/12

Thank you for an amazing stay! The view was breathtaking. My children could not wait for 'Charlie' to come by so they could feed him. It was great to be in walking distance of the Aquarium and other shops. We cant wait for the opportunity to come back.

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Very nice!

Guest: Kanchana A.
Date of Stay: 04/12/12 Review Submitted: 04/30/12

This place was so nice. The view of the ocean was breathtaking and you can see it from the "wall" of windows in the living room/dining/kitchen area. The house was very clean and felt cozy. We liked that two of the bedrooms were downstairs with the master upstairs since it helped to provide more space and privacy with two families. They provided nice welcoming touches with the wine and cheese and the two aquarium passes. It's in the perfect location - just a few minutes walk to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and shops. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.

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AT&T Pro-Am

Guest: Kelley and Family
Date of Stay: 02/13/12 Review Submitted: 05/04/12

We were here for the AT&T Pro-Am. This home slept our four adults so comfortably. The location is perfect! We loved the fireplace on the cool days. So very cozy with a wonderful view. Annee Martin & her crew do a fabulous job of managing their home and making sure everything is fully stocked with everything you can possibly need. We will definitely be back!

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Scott's wedding

Guest: Ronald R.
Date of Stay: 01/13/12 Review Submitted: 02/13/12

The house is so close to everything. We enjoyed the wine and cheese that were waiting for us when we arrived. A great family spot.

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Beautiful Ocean View House in Pacific Grove

Guest: Julie D. (Studio City, California)
Date of Stay: 12/31/11 Review Submitted: 02/02/12

I loved this house. It's truly a spiritual retreat, with great books, music, ocean breeze, and just a beautiful relaxing feel. I wish we had stayed much longer and hope to visit again soon.

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Fantastic Monterey Getaway

Guest: Mari S.
Date of Stay: 12/21/11 Review Submitted: 01/31/12

We had an amazing stay at this location in Monterey. It was a 2 min walk to the aquarium and cannery row, and also right next to a beautiful walking/biking path along the ocean. The house was clean, cozy and perfect for our stay. The kitchen/dining/living area was so comfortable that we ended up staying in for dinner most nights. I would highly recommend this place to friends & family, and we are looking forward to coming back hopefully soon!

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Don't hesitate to book this great home...

Guest: Peggy C.
Date of Stay: 12/02/11 Review Submitted: 12/14/11

I rented this very comfortable home to host our family of 6 adults to celebrate my husband's birthday. We had a very memorable time, due, in part, to the fact that we were so comfortable in the house. It is in a fabulous location, close to the ocean and downtown PG and the aquarium; we did not have to drive the entire weekend! The home is well appointed with all you need to have an amazing weekend with family and friends. Do not hesitate to consider this lovely spot.

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Steps to the beach, seals and sea otters!

Guest: Jennifer L. (Australia)
Date of Stay: 11/12/11 Review Submitted: 11/24/11

We stayed here for six days in November 2011, a family of four with two children aged 10 and 8. It is in a fantastic position, about 30 metres to the main walk/bike trail along Monterey's and Pacific Grove's waterfront, an easy walk to the Monterey Aquarium, cafes and shops. It is a couple of blocks to the supermarket, so you really don't need a car to stay here (although not that easy to get to by public transport). The local area is lovely, with the bike/walking trail going a long way through Monterey. I saw sea otters most mornings I went jogging, there are harbour seals about 100metres away, and sea lions at Fisherman's wharf. You can hire bikes at several places along the trail, and ride a long way along the coast, which is a very enjoyable way to see the area. The house itself is lovely, with a view out over the water, a comfortable and carefully decorated living/dining/kitchen space and three good sized bedrooms, with two great bathrooms. The kitchen is very well equipped, with everything you could possibly want to cook a gourmet meal. It was possibly a little too carefully decorated for our family. With two boys aged 10 and 8 we always felt we were walking on eggshells, not helped by the little signs in many places reminding us of the house rules. The house looked absolutely lovely when we walked in, but it wasn't as homey as some other less lovely places we have stayed in where we could let our boys wrestle on the couch.

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Perfect House, Perfect Location.

Guest: Anthony (Pittsburgh, PA)
Date of Stay: 10/07/11 Review Submitted: 10/21/11

My wife and I rented David and Annee's home for 8 days in early October. We brought our 18 month old son, and decided to invite my parents since we had the extra room. We'd seen the pictures beforehand, but they didn't do justice to the real thing. The location is phenomenal, right on the ocean. The inside of the house is also beautifully decorated and the little touches that the owner made you feel like you were at home. The house was equipped with everything you could need, and the garage was also perfect as we rented bikes for the week. Some reviews had recommended that this may not be good for small children, but the house was equipped with baby gates and even a pack and play was provided. We spent a lot of time in Monterey and in Carmel, but ultimately I was thrilled that we decided to rent in Pacific Grove. It is such a perfect and peaceful town, and doesn't have the touristy feel that the others do. Besides you can easily walk or ride a bike to anywhere you want to go in Monterey, and Carmel is only a ten minute drive. There is so much to do in Pacific Grove, we hardly spent anytime in the house, except for making dinner two nights. Throughout the week we also visited Big Sur, and Santa Cruz which are very easy drives, and played Pacific Grove's Municpal Course and then Pebble Beach, which really isn't THAT much more impressive than the incredible municipal course. From the dining room we routinely saw plenty of seals and otters playing in the ocean and multiple times deer would wonder up the street right under the house.We had amazing weather for the peninsula regularly getting into the mid 80's and plenty of sunshine. The free passes for the Monterey Aquarium also proved priceless for my 18 month old who enjoyed it as much as we did. The bike/running trail 150 feet from the house stretches for miles in both directions. There are incredible beaches and sights to see along the path. Highly recommend this house. You will not be sorry. You can tell that the owners are very nice people and truly want you to enjoy this house as much as they do. They've made every effort to make you feel right at home. We've got another addition to the family on the way soon, but would LOVE to come back and stay here again down the road in a few years. THANK YOU David and Annee for sharing your home!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

An Amazing Vacation

Guest: Tony&Lasandra (Leonardtown, Md)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 04/12/11

My family had a fantastic time in the Monetery area and this house was a large part of why it was so amazing. Being so close to the water and seeing the waves crashing over the rocks and all the marine life from the balcony and windows was an incredible treat. We saw numerous seals, sea otters, and hundreds of dolphins - all from the house! Nothing like making breakfast in a wonderfully equipped kitchen while watching a large pod of dolphins traverse across the bay. We walked to the aquarium just about every day and the guest passes were a nice bonus. The coastal trail was great to walk everyday and along with the natural scenery, we were pleased to see hundereds of seals sleeping/playing on the beach (about 100 yds from the house). Since we were a family, we did most of our eating in house (everything you need is included), but we did manage to escape out for food some. We enjoyed Thai Bistro II, Vivolo's Chowder House, and even the Cannery Row Brewing Company (walked to them all). We got morning pastries at Pavel's (very short drive) and everything we tried was to die for. We're hoping to return to visit the Monterey area again next year. Sanctuary by the Sea will be first on our list!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

An Amazing Vacation!

Guest: Tony&Lasandra (Leonardtown, Md)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 04/08/11

My family had a fantastic time in the Monetery area and this house was a large part of why it was so amazing. Being so close to the water and seeing the waves crashing over the rocks and all the marine life from the balcony and windows was an incredible treat. We saw numerous seals, sea otters, and hundreds of dolphins - all from the house! Nothing like making breakfast in a wonderfully equipped kitchen while watching a large pod of dolphins traverse across the bay. We walked to the aquarium just about every day and the guest passes were a nice bonus. The coastal trail was great to walk everyday and along with the natural scenery, we were pleased to see hundereds of seals sleeping/playing on the beach (about 100 yds from the house). Since we were a family, we did most of our eating in house (everything you need is included), but we did manage to escape out for food some. We enjoyed Thai Bistro II, Vivolo's Chowder House, and even the Cannery Row Brewing Company (walked to them all). We got morning pastries at Pavel's (very short drive) and everything we tried was to die for. We're hoping to return to visit the Monterey area again next year. Sanctuary by the Sea will be first on our list!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Relaxing, comfortable and convenient.

Guest: Mark (Bay Area, CA United States)
Date of Stay: 02/14/11 Review Submitted: 02/26/11

What a treat to stay in such relaxing and comfortable accommodation and be so close to the Aquarium, shops and restaurants.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Judy and Bob San Antonio, Tx

Guest: Judy and Bob (San Antonio, TX)
Date of Stay: 02/02/11 Review Submitted: 02/02/11

We stayed in Pacific Grove in Jan. 2011. We had such a wonderful time in this beautiful place that we extended our stay. Hated to leave. At night we were perfectly happy to just have a fire and enjoy the house. We will definitely be back. There were just the two of us so had too much room but wished we had invited friends!! Everything you need is here.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great place to stay

Guest: Judy and Bob (San Antonio, TX)
Date of Stay: 01/14/11 Review Submitted: 02/09/11

We stayed here in January of 2011 and found it convenient, comfortable and like a "second home". Everything we needed was here. We liked it so much we extended our stay. So nice to be able to just walk across the street to the walking path and the view is gorgeous. We'll be back. You won't be disappointed. Judy and Bob San Antonio, Tx

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Swanson
Date of Stay: 11/11/10 Review Submitted: 01/23/11

114B Nov 11, 2010 Three Sister and Birthday Mom-Had a great time, wonderful views, breathtaking and tranquil, perfect location! Glenda

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Guest: Gleanda Swanson
Date of Stay: 11/11/10 Review Submitted: 12/05/10

Nov 11, 2010 Three Sisters and Birthday Mom-Had a great time, wonderful views, breathtaking and tranquil, perfect location! Glenda

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A Beautiful Home

Guest: Jim & Emilyn Dolan
Date of Stay: 11/05/10 Review Submitted: 11/18/10

Thank you so much for letting us enjoy your beautiful home. The location is perfect for walking to all the sights, even though my kids were content to stay in the house and not go anywhere! Your thoughtfulness to every detail was appreciated. A beautiful home through and through and we look forward to coming back again soon.

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Great Home

Guest: Sharon
Date of Stay: 10/08/10 Review Submitted: 11/19/10

Great home and tranquil. Looking forward to staying in your new Costa Rica location! Mr. Charlie Gull, your resident seagull, we called him “c” gull for short, was very welcoming.

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Much Appreciated

Guest: Claude
Date of Stay: 10/04/10 Review Submitted: 11/19/10

Thank you for the soothing atmosphere and cozy home to stay in. Much appreciated.

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Just Perfect

Guest: Joe and Monica
Date of Stay: 09/23/10 Review Submitted: 11/19/10

What a lovely way to start our two week vacation in California. The location, views and home were just perfect. The drive down to Big Sur was spectacular! And we very much appreciated the passes to the aquarium. It too was a real treat. Lovely home. Thank you. We will return on our next trip to California.

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We Loved Our Stay!

Guest: Dan and Nancy Quinn
Date of Stay: 09/23/10 Review Submitted: 11/19/10

We loved our stay! The breathtaking views, the lovely décor, great location, and the fabulous kitchen for my daughters, who love to cook. Our family thought this was our favorite place that we have stayed. This was our first trip with our new and first grand-daughter which will make this trip extra special as well. Thanks so much.

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Tranquil and Restorative

Guest: Carl, Muriel, Rick, & Holly
Date of Stay: 09/04/10 Review Submitted: 11/19/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay @ Sanctuary Pacific Grove. The views…the appointments made our stay serene, tranquil and restorative. We shared our 26th anniversary with friends and our friends shared their 30th anniversary with us. It doesn’t get any better than this. Thanks for your thoughtfulness.

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Excellent Stay

Guest: Ian, Heather, & Rory
Date of Stay: 09/01/10 Review Submitted: 11/19/10

What a peaceful, wonderful place! We have had an excellent stay here in your beautiful home. The views are stunning, the area and especially the coast is truly magnificent. We saw otters within 1 hour of arriving – my first in 40 yrs. of trying in Scotland! Our son adored the aquarium, a truly world class operation – Thanks for the passes, they were well used.

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Delightful

Guest: Tim & Anna
Date of Stay: 08/27/10 Review Submitted: 11/19/10

Delightful! Such a fantastic home for three generations to gather and call home for a week. We didn’t need to drive for 3 days since Sanctuary is so centrally located. We were blessed with terrifc weather and a seagull the kids name “Obadiah” would visit daily on the deck rail. It is wonderful to be next to the beach and near the middle of town, yet it is so quiet and peaceful! Love all the special touches of comfort and beauty that make this a fabulous destination.

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What a Wonderful Spot!

Guest: Cara Faye, Coco & Family
Date of Stay: 08/21/10 Review Submitted: 11/19/10

What a wonderful spot! We loved the house - so many amenities and a very well stocked kitchen. We loved walking to the aquarium, Lover's Point park and all the shops and restaurants. The aquarium passes were much appreciated. Thank you so much.

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Relaxing Sanctuary

Guest: Megan & Family
Date of Stay: 08/04/10 Review Submitted: 11/19/10

Thanks for letting us stay in this beautiful home, waking up to such a beautiful view of the Pacific was quite a way to start the day, and coming home to such a relaxing Sanctuary certainly make our stay better.

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Love the Comfy Robes & Towels!

Guest: Brad & Marcia
Date of Stay: 07/14/10 Review Submitted: 11/19/10

This was our first visit to this area. We enjoyed your "Sanctuary by the Sea." The torte and wine was a nice welcoming gift after our long day of travel. Your home is well arranged and very thoughtful. I loved the comfy robes and towels.

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Thank You So Much

Guest: Jennifer and Michael
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 11/21/10

"Thank you so much for the beautiful view while we were eating. Thank you for the animal crackers. The bedrooms were very cozy and snuggly. Your work for the vacation house made my trip good." -Quoted by our 4 year old Thank you for being so organized and putting so much thought behind everything. We loved being able to walk to so many things.

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Gorgeous Weekend

Guest: Jen
Date of Stay: 07/05/10 Review Submitted: 11/21/10

Our first vacation with four generations! It was a gorgeous weekend. We stayed at a wonderful "sanctuary" with an amazing location, view, good food, and good company. America can't ask for more than that in celebrating her birthday!

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Gorgeous Weekend

Guest: Jen
Date of Stay: 07/05/10 Review Submitted: 11/21/10

Our first vacation with four generations! It was a gorgeous weekend. We stayed at a wonderful "sanctuary" with an amazing location, view, good food, and good company. America can't ask for more than that in celebrating her birthday!

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Guest: jen J
Date of Stay: 07/05/10 Review Submitted: 08/08/10

7-5-2010 Our first vacation with four generations! It was a gorgeous (here) with the amazing view and location! Jen and Family

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You Thought of Everything!

Guest: Pete & Linda
Date of Stay: 06/27/10 Review Submitted: 11/21/10

Dear Annee and David - We so enjoyed our stay! The Sanctuary by the Sea was delightful. You thought of everything! We hope to return again. We enjoyed the walks, the view and our grandson loved the sand toys at the beach.

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Thanks for the Passes

Guest: Ted, Patti, & Jan
Date of Stay: 06/23/10 Review Submitted: 11/21/10

Dear Annee and David, Our immediate reaction as we walked through the sanctuary you've created is beautiful and we felt very welcomed. It was a short but wonderful stay. The aquarium was fantastic - thanks for the passes. Father and son enjoyed US Open together.

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Guest: Tanya and Craig
Date of Stay: 06/22/10 Review Submitted: 07/05/10

US Open 2010 What a great week! Annee and David, Our thanks for your hospitality…especially with our baby. He took his very first steps in this home! Memories forever in our hearts. We look forward to visiting again! Smiles, Tanya Craig

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US Open 2010

Guest: Tanya & Craig
Date of Stay: 06/15/10 Review Submitted: 11/21/10

What a great week! Annee & David - Our thanks for your hospitality... especially with our baby. He took his very first steps in this home. Memories forever in our hearts. We look forward to visiting again.

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What a way to enjoy my birthday

Guest: Marilyn Clements
Date of Stay: 06/09/10 Review Submitted: 11/21/10

What a way to enjoy my birthday, staying at your lovely home and being with family. We so enjoyed the aquarium-the best we have ever visited-so awesome. Thank you for sharing your home-we have fallen in love with Pacific Grove.

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We enjoyed the charm and tranquility

Guest: The Owens
Date of Stay: 06/02/10 Review Submitted: 11/21/10

We enjoyed the charm and tranquility. All our family felt the same. Everything came together very well, especially where we stayed-the sanctuary. You have a lovely home; thank you for sharing it with us.

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Very nice decor

Guest: Dennis & Collin
Date of Stay: 05/14/10 Review Submitted: 11/21/10

We didn't get a lot of time to appreciate the place because we were running around Monterey doing wedding stuff. Very nice decor and the helpful printed instructions around the house made it easy to manage. Thank you so much.

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All the little touches

Guest: Chelsea & Jeff
Date of Stay: 04/10/10 Review Submitted: 11/21/10

Everything about this place is amazing-the location, the view, the house itself, the furnishings and decor, the balconies, the showers, the breakfast bar, and all the little touches. Staying here made our vacation a vacation. My husband and I came to the peninsula with our son and in-laws to celebrate our 10 year anniversary (we got married in Monterey and I grew up here). It was perfect, and we can't wait to come back! Thank you for everything!

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Wonderful time for all

Guest: Quinn Family
Date of Stay: 04/05/10 Review Submitted: 11/21/10

Wonderful time for all at your house. Great location as everyone came and to-which is great for teenagers. Will be back again!

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We are so relaxed

Guest: Toronto, Canada
Date of Stay: 02/20/10 Review Submitted: 11/21/10

We are so relaxed I am not sure of the date! Thank you for accomadating us at such a peaceful place and introducing us to Pacific Grove. We know Carmel so well over the years and Monterey, so this was such a bonus here in PG! So nice and quiet and yet so central to so much! Thank you again.

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We've been spoiled!

Guest: Shirly and Rob
Date of Stay: 01/01/10 Review Submitted: 11/21/10

We've been spoiled! And Annee & David, you are responsible: -beautiful location-aquarium passes-comfy beds-the perfect kitchen-home has a great design-those bed spreads-pillows-robes-spotless-very inclusive- you thought of everything! Escaping the cold Wisconsin winter for one month is great. But having a place that can so comfortably accommodate our kids and grand kids as weeks end is wonderful. We've had a great family vacation. Thanks for much!

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We had a wonderful time

Guest: Martha & Kirk
Date of Stay: 12/20/09 Review Submitted: 11/21/10

We had a wonderful time in your house, which was very comfortable and had everything we were looking for. I've never enjoyed washing dishes as much as I did in your house-while looking at the water, sea otters, porpoises, pelicans, seals- right from the balcony! We had our own binoculars but it might be nice if you had some for the house.

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Very comfortable home

Guest: Tricia and Jeff Robinson
Date of Stay: 10/28/09 Review Submitted: 11/21/10

Very comfortable home for celebrating my husbands 65th birthday. Even though we used the child gates, we were uncomfortable with the steep stairs. Probably wouldn't choose this house if small children visited. But for adults, it was very lovely. All the amenities were nice. Thank you for the wine and appetizer!

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Guest: Rory & Mary McEvoy
Date of Stay: 10/26/09 Review Submitted: 10/25/09

Just a word of thanks for a beautiful stay in Monterey and in particular your gorgeous house. Everything was perfect. I hope our paths cross again some day.

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Guest: Baker Family
Date of Stay: 10/26/09 Review Submitted: 10/25/09

Who would have thought after 35 years of twice-a-year staying in local hotels that we would finally find our sanctuary? Everything was perfect. It is obvious that Annee's heart an soul are happiest in providing the most minutes comforts to the human spirit. After our healing has begun, we plan to return with the rest of our family. The beauty and strength of the sea and the comfort and tranquility of Annee and David's house will surely help to provide the solace that we need to progress through our transition. Thank you for providing such a beautifully appointed sanctuary.

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What a wonderful week we had!

Guest: Judy & Denise
Date of Stay: 10/24/09 Review Submitted: 11/21/10

What a wonderful week we had! We enjoyed great weather to golf and beach walk. This area is a perfect location for so many interests! Lunch at Nepenthe is not to be missed! As well as dinner at Pacific Edge in Carmel. The views at both are spectacular! We really enjoyed your lovely home with beautiful views of crashing waves and marine life! Thank you for making our "reunion" so special!

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