3096 Sanctuary by the Bay ~ Almost Oceanfront ~ Available for Extended Stays!

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January 2025

February 2025

3 bedrooms, memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

pacific grove, CA

Cannery Row
7 min walk
Monterey Bay Aquarium
9 min walk
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
12 min walk
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
14 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sanctuary Vacation Rentals is proud to present "Sanctuary by the Bay"! Sleeps 6 guests.

This unique 1,800 sf, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, pet friendly townhome features panoramic ocean views and is located a few steps from one of the most beautiful coastal trails in California and is only a short 5-minute walk to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row. This 15 mile trail links the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf and Asilomar State Beach. Every twist and turn brings another incredible view of Monterey Bay, with its abundance of wildlife and natural scenery. One of the best-kept secrets is just 5 minutes away - the Pacific Grove Golf Links with its great prices and amazing views, including the lighthouse at Pt. Pinos.

Enter the enchantingly rustic Sanctuary by the Bay through a small gated entrance and courtyard. You will be delighted with the light-filled rooms, tastefully furnished in neutral tones. The space is light and airy, with high wood ceilings and handmade terracotta tiles throughout the home.

The house has a reverse floor plan with the main living areas and the master bedroom on the second floor to take full advantage of bay views. The upper level has a large open living area, kitchen and dining room with amazing views from every window. Enjoy morning coffee or afternoon wine while watching the sun rise and set over the bay. The kitchen is fully equipped to prepare a gourmet multi-course dinner. Discriminating chefs will appreciate the vast selection of dishes, wine glasses, sharpened knives, platters, cooking and bakeware, utensils and accessories provided. A large selection of cookbooks and cooking magazines are on hand to inspire you.

In the living room there is a gas burning fireplace and comfortable seating. Gaze at the fire while enjoying views of the ever-changing sea beyond the French doors. You will find a large comfortable couch with plenty of pillows and a warm throw to snuggle up with as well a small table with two chairs ready for a hand of cards or other available games. You can watch a movie from our DVD library or HBO on cable TV. There are many books and magazines available for your enjoyment.

Well-equipped for extended stays!

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
On the second floor near the living areas, Bedroom #1 has a king size bed with a memory foam mattress and a small balcony with a bay view and an en suite bathroom with dual vanities and tiled shower.
Also on this upper level is a half bath, located near the living areas.

On the first floor are two quiet bedrooms. Bedroom #2 has California king Bed and a view of a small courtyard and Bedroom #3 has a queen bed and filtered bay views.
The lower level bathroom has a large tiled shower.

The laundry room is located on the first floor.

Feel free to bring or rent a kayak or bike and keep it in the 1-car garage.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome with pre-approval, an additional pet fee and a signed pet addendum.

This is a townhouse style home with a reverse floor plan. It is one side of a two unit building. See also #3263 to view the other townhouse unit.

This home is a monthly rental and we request that all nights of your stay are within the same calendar month. Some exceptions may be possible, with the approval of our team and the homeowner.

***Extended stays are often possible.***

This vacation home is professionally managed by Sanctuary Vacation Rentals. With over 15 years of property management experience, Sanctuary strives to provide environments that nurture and inspire with all the comforts of home. Each home has beach towels, shower and bath amenities and spa-style robes. Our team is available 7 days a week to assist you. We look forward to hosting you!

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Monterey Bay Aquarium. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
On-site recreation includes tennis courts
Within a 10-minute walk of Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row

3096 Sanctuary by the Bay ~ Almost Oceanfront ~ Available for Extended Stays! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Sanctuary Vacation Rentals - Reservations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

2.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV with cable channels
Video library

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden

Laundry

Coin laundry
Washing machine

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea

Things to do

Golf
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Winery tours nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher

General

Garden
Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

3096 Sanctuary Bay Stunning Ocean Front Location Walk Aquarium

3096 Sanctuary Bay Book Now US Open Walk Aquarium House

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3096 Sanctuary Bay Book Now US Open Walk Aquarium House

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3096 Sanctuary by the Bay ~ Almost Oceanfront ~ Available for Extended Stays! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Marsha A.

1 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

5 Aug 2017

Lovely home and a great location!

We had a wonderful time at this home in Monterey. The house itself was perfect for our family - everything was convenient and in good condition - and the location can't be beat! We highly recommend this rental.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Mary Jo B.

3 May 2017

Very good location and attractive property

We had a very nice stay at Sanctuary by the Bay. It's almost on the waterfront and very close to all amenities -- restaurants, bars, shopping, and walking paths. Rooms are large and comfortable. We also rented the adjoining Villa by the Sea, as we had a large group.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

Tom W.

2 May 2017

Nice location, partial ocean views, loud seagulls.

Set up as full-time rental with labels on TV remotes and light-switches. Has garage, which we used, because parking is limited. Great place to headquarter from. We'd stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

19 Apr 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Cristina M.

22 Mar 2017

Great house, great location!

This was my first VRBO experience and it exceeded my expectation. The Management company for this property runs a well oiled machine. The house was stocked with everything needed like a hotel. The location of the house cannot be beat! Walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants, but did not expect to be walking distance to Cannery Row in Monterey. Will definitely book it again

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

2/10 Terrible

David K.

29 Aug 2016

Great Location...but Infested! Fleas by the Sea!

We looked forward with all the positive reviews on this property to staying here. The location is great, and easy walking distance to Cannery Row and the Aquarium. When my daughters reported seeing black specs in the house and bites overnight, I chalked it up to being at the beach the first night. After the 2nd night we found ourselves with small rows of welts and bites on the ankles, abdomen and other exposed areas of the body. We didn't have issues during the day when we are not at the home or early evening hours when we are active in the home. By 3rd evening I checked underneath the beds and around the home and was high alert for infestations. I saw a black spec that seems to disappear here or there. In the morning our entire family had additional bites and welts. The home has dark carpet and cloth sofa, so hard to see, and we didn't want to complain without proof but our welts was evidence enough and we contacted the managers. In addition, my kiddos had their game board out we finally caught a moving black spec...it was a flea. We daughter had a flea on her arm that jumped off as well...great. The home managers did get back to us quickly and after sending them photos of our welts and bites (of which it numbered over 100 for the four of us), and a video of the flea in action, they arranged for us to stay at another home. They also refunded us half our stay. However, the damage was done. I would have paid double for a flea free vacation as my husband and I both work and vacation time is precious. We had to pack and unpack a family of four, spend over an hour getting prescription medicines to de-flea my family, and wait hours to know where our new home may be, as well as discard our food from the fridge. The new home was fine but no longer walking distance to our destination and most importantly lacked a washer and dryer. This led us to garbage bag our belongings and bring the possible flea infested items home with us. To top it off, the new rental, which had a locked part which we had no access to, had an alarm that went off for over an hour and woke my children up very early in the morningOverall, Infestation by the Bay was traumatic. It may be the cleanest home now after our stay, but our stay was full of fleas by the sea. Our suitcases are still sitting in the garage with flea spray. Once again, location is great, management was responsive and fair, but our stay was BLEH!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Antony R.

14 Apr 2016

Relaxing

This property was a great fit for our family of 5. The decor was both tasteful and peaceful in nature and nothing could beat having the French doors open to listen to the waves. I am an artist and I would recommend this home and area to anyone not only to people who work in creative fields, but anyone who needs some visual inspiration. We will forever think of this as the "orchid" house and hope to return to this restful place. Thank you for the charming stay. NB: My husband and I had to do some work while on the visit and we appreciated the solid wifi.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

7 Feb 2016

Great place near the ocean

This was the perfect girls getaway. The home is beautifully decorated and very clean. Kitchen and bath linens were new and of high quality and 4 cozy bathrobes waited for us in the closets. Beds were comfortable. We liked that there was a bathroom downstairs for the 2 bedrooms, a master bathroom upstairs, and a half bath close to the living room. The kitchen was well stocked with very nice appliances, although we only used it for breakfast toast and coffee. The ocean was spectacular, and the Monterey aquarium and Cannery Row is but a 5-10 minute walk. We contacted the house manager, Chris, twice and he immediately answered his phone and answered our questions. I would definitely recommend this property. The only thing that might be improved on is the lighting in the bathrooms. It is quite dim for putting on makeup.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2016

8/10 Good

Katalin R.

19 Dec 2015

Perfect location

It is a nice house at a perfect location. The living room and kitchen are comfortable and well equipped. The living room and dining area windows face the direction of the Bay with partial ocean view. The house is nicely decorated and well maintained. The master bedroom and bath are very good, the lower level bedrooms and bath are not that nice, but fine. The walk along a gorgeous part of Monterey Bay is a few steps away from the house. The Monterey Aquarium and Cannery Row are at a short walk distance. Pacific Grove village is a few blocks away with good restaurants, including the outstanding Passionfish restaurant that I strongly recommend. The only real shortcoming was the unreliable internet connection. Except for shorter periods, it was impossible to use our laptops.