3096 Sanctuary by the Bay ~ Remodeled, Bay View!

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A spacious living area with a large gray sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the kitchen and dining area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel stove, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.
A balcony with a wooden chair and a small table, overlooking a coastal area.
A coastal residential area with terraced houses, a clear view of the sea, and a prominent tree.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Cannery Row

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Pacific Grove, CA
  • Place, Cannery Row
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lovers Point
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Pacific Grove

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Retreat, a neighborhood in Pacific Grove. Fisherman's Wharf and Pebble Beach Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Monterey Bay and Lovers Point. Check out an event or a game at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and consider making time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Pacific Grove, CA

What's nearby

  • American Tin Cannery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cannery Row - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Monterey Bay - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lovers Point - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 9 min walk
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gianni's Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪First Awakenings - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fish Hopper - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Sardine Factory - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 3096 Sanctuary by the Bay ~ Remodeled, Bay View! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 3096 Sanctuary by the Bay ~ Remodeled, Bay View!?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3096 Sanctuary by the Bay ~ Remodeled, Bay View! on Nov 1, 2027 start from $321, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3096 Sanctuary by the Bay ~ Remodeled, Bay View!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3096 Sanctuary by the Bay ~ Remodeled, Bay View!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3096 Sanctuary by the Bay ~ Remodeled, Bay View! located?

Located in Retreat, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of American Tin Cannery, Monterey Bay, and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Cannery Row and Lovers Point are also within 15 minutes. Monterey Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful months long stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: With my company's new remote work policy, I enjoyed several months at 3096 Sanctuary by the bay. The location is great, being just moments to the Rec trail, stores and restaurants. Wifi was perfect for all those zoom calls, made much more enjoyable with ocean views. You won't want to leave!
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 11, 2023
Thanks for your wonderful review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay in Pacific Grove and that you were able to find the perfect mix of work and play. We look forward to your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellence

Excellent view with close central location. Very quiet soundproof home. Wonderful responsive management systm. Didn’t have to search for them. Sarah initiated communication querying of any needs. Will definitely use them for future rental inquiries.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 14, 2025
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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick and very friendly responses from all the Sanctuary vacation employees.

We loved the house and location. The view was breathtaking and we were within walking distance of lovers point and cannery row. However there were many major things wrong with the house that needed fixing: broken garage door opener, broken blinds cutting off view, windows that didn’t open or close easily or at all, terribly uncomfortable bed, front door lock mismatched, etc. Sanctuary responded to each thing until all was well.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 3, 2023
Thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased you enjoyed the home and the great location and that we were able to address some of the challenges you experienced. We look forward to your next visit.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect spot in Pacific Grove

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home in Pacific Grove. The location couldn't have been better for walking to coffee, restaurants, the beach and entertainment. It is truly steps away from the Aquarium, and the view of the ocean is lovely. We especially enjoyed visiting the seals on the beach less than a block away. We went back several times each day and loved watching them with their babies - it was magical. From the dining table, we saw otters in the ocean frolicking with their babies. The beds were extremely comfortable and the entire home was clean and welcoming. I'd highly recommend this home and wouldn't hesitate to return here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2020
Thank you for your wonderful review of our home. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and the amazing location. Until next time.....
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing View and Easy Access to Everything

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed for a month! Locals call it June Gloom, but we thought the cool, cloudy days were lovely. We could see the bay from the living room and dining room. We could walk down the street, cross the road, and we were at the ocean... literally 2 min. to get to trails, kayaking, and any water fun we wanted. The house had a good layout. The stairs might be a little steep for anyone who has mobility issues (there is a railing). Both bathroom showers are outdated, but totally functional, and not something that should deter you from staying at a house with a great view. Highly recommend. It's nice to have a garage too!
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2025
Thank you very much for your lovely review! We're pleased you enjoyed your visit and look forward to having you stay with us again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful home with white-water views of Monterey Bay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The walk score of 90 says it all. Just a few steps to the crashing waves and marine life of Monterey Bay. A few more steps and you’re at Cannery Row with a fantastic array of shops and restaurants. Or head up Lighthouse Avenue for live jazz, a farmers market, the Pacific Grove library, John Steinbeck’s summer cottage. Of course, get in your car and the beauty and history of this area will astound you.The house is also astounding: wonderful views, stacks and stacks of fluffy white towels, cozy gas fireplace, comfortable beds (well, the queen was too soft), well-stocked kitchen, and more paper goods and amenities than we have ever had supplied in a rental. Good job Sanctuary Vacation Rentals
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 13, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and all the little touches of the home. We look forward to your next visit.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Our 2 month rental in Pacific Grove

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We liked the location, just 1/2 block off the beach with great views. The staff was very helpful and quickly available to address our issues. The dryer is unbalanced and needs attention. The oven desperately needs to be calibrated. There needs to be more water and juice glasses, as there are very few. The most pressing need is the balconies that are covered with bird droppings. This is very disgusting and unsanitary.
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 27, 2022
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback about the home and we will continue to do upgrades at the home as the Homeowner will allow us to do. The seagulls are an ongoing issue for a number of our homes and we continue to search for solutions to avoid this mess. Thanks again for your review.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location. Can use some updating.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented the property for 4 months while relocating to the area.It was the perfect location to get around. Steps to the rec trail and walking distance to the aquarium, lovers point, shopping, restaurants etc...The view was amazing!!!We enjoyed the split level as our kids and visitors are adults. As for little children the stairs are steep with a few narrow steps.The kitchen definitely needs an update but was sufficient. No microwave though. The bathrooms REALLY need updating. The showers were almost unusable. We did pay our own utilities as we were there over 30 days. The bills seemed high compared to what we paid in our much larger home but oh well!We did enjoy the property. Just highly recommend a bath remodel.
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2022
Thanks very much for your review of your extended stay in Pacific Grove. We are pleased you enjoyed the stay overall and we look forward to your next visit to the area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Triathlon Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed here for the weekend of the Pacific Grove Triathlon. The location could not have been more perfect and the home was a great place to relax and hang out as a group.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Home for a Relaxing Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family was visiting my brother-in-law from San Francisco and decided to meet up in Monterey. We have four children (ages 2, 4, 6, and 8) plus the four adults and we had more than enough room in this beautiful home. It is equipped with everything you could ever possibly need (and even things you wouldn't think you would need). It is evident that the owners/managers have put a lot of thought into what makes a vacation home comfortable and convenient.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

View of Water, Conveniently Located

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family, including 2 adult children, very much enjoyed our stay here. There was ample space, comfortable couches, good tv. fireplace, and was wonderfully located for walking almost anywhere. While it is not beach front property, one still gets a sense of the water here. Lovely place which you will surely enjoy!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home away from Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall the house was wonderful, the furnishings were warm and cozy with everything you could possibly need. Had coffee on the deck with "Herbert" our residential seagull! We did have issues in the downstair bedrooms with flickering lights in the chandelier and it smelled quite musty. The view and location of the house was perfect!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Super! We will do this again!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We especially enjoyed the view. Having a garage with direct access to the house was a big bonus. Everything was lovely, even the seagulls (even though we did NOT feed them.)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time. The property was very nice and was convenient to everything.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Place to stay in Pacific Grove

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautifully appointed hom, great views, thoughtfully stocked with anything you might need.Need contrasting stripe on the stair landings.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great place to relax

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place to relax after a long day at the jazz festival; loved sitting on the little decks enjoying the sounds and smells of the ocean, and the birds flying about and wandering around the roof tops.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Location, location, location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stayed here with friends and had a lovely visit. The property was clean and well maintained. Our property manager responded to our questions and needs and was very helpful. We did not find the futon in the living room very comfortable as a second couch, but the rest of the accommodations were lovely and comfortable. I would certainly return to this rental. The view was fantastic and we even saw porpoises and whales with my binoculars !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

No Stress Zone

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A 10 out of 10 on all counts.The location,property and customer service couldn't have been any better!A 5 on all questions listed below.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

GREAT PLACE TO STAY

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time with so much to do in the area
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

clean house, nicely furnished, quiet area and close to the ocean

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent, would come back to the same house again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful ocean view, great location, clean and well stocked, flexible accommodations. Housekeeper very helpful with our questions and needs.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Just What We Needed

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My wife and I stayed here for 4 nights, and it was just what we needed. You can't get a house much closer to Cannery Row, yet be located in a nice, relatively quiet neighborhood so near the water. The house is near perfect. It is one of two units, but at no point would I have thought that had I not seen it. Bring some binoculars so you can watch the fishing boats and sea life in the kelp from the balcony.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location. Grocery store within half a block, Cannery Row within walking distance. Very peaceful stay. We stayed in #B and liked having the garage to enter the house through.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home Away from Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house we rented from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals was in one word amazing! The location was an easy walk from restaurants and bars, and a short drive from Carmel. If I come back to the Pacific Grove area I would definitely stay here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is comfortable, well equipped and ideally located with ocean views and walking distance to area amenities. We hosted a 25th anniversary reunion with 2 other couples and thoroughly enjoyed the proximity to bucket-list attractions like Big Sur, Point Lobos, the Aquarium and wine tasting rooms. Restaurants in Pacific Grove and Carmel were outstanding, as was our ability to buy the freshest seafood right on the wharf and cook it up in our home away from home. Thank you!
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