Guest Reviews
★★★★★ 4.9 of 5 average
Big Sur Getaway
by LAS VEGAS NV
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Outstanding views. Extraordinary home, architectural design. If you are here as a 'couple's retreat' despite having multiple very interestingly designed bedrooms, you want to only have the two of you staying there. Lets just say that the acoustics would be awkward. That being said, it is a unique home with a bit of 'outside inside' architectural flair. If you are in good shape, great place. If you have mobility issues, this is not the place-lots of stairs, uneven stones on said stairs which could knock older people over. We loved it. In 30 years, maybe not so much.
Submitted on Oct 4, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your kind review! We look forward to having you stay with us again soon!
Breathtaking views!
by Mobile AL
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
We absolutely loved the house. The views were out of this world beautiful. The house was interesting and comfortable.
Our favorite part was sitting outside with binoculars, watching the otters play and the waves crash. We would love to stay here again in the future.
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! Yup, the Sea Otters are the best!
The Waves Review
by MINNEAPOLIS MN
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Stayed here for a self-imposed retreat. What's so wonderful are the crashing waves all around. Off of the back porch, you can go down the steps all the way to the water!
Inside, it's cute - the loft bedroom has wonderful sea views. Would be perfect for several friends, two couples, probably not children (too many steps, open areas wouldn't be quiet). No problems staying here and nothing really missing except that the fireplace isn't functional. Absolutely loved the steam shower!
Submitted on Apr 15, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for the lovely review. We are please you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to your next visit to the area.
Unparalleled views - okay house
by New York NY
★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Overall Comment
The location and view were phenomenal!! ...but the house itself is rather dated (other than the recently renovated upstairs bathrooms - which was such a contrast to the rest of the house). The kitchen in particular is in need of a refresh. But if you are not cooking at all, the views more than make up for the dated state of the house.
Submitted on Jan 23, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay overall and we look forward to your next visit to the area.
Stunning views
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
Our vacation was exactly what we expected. House was lovely as was the property.
Submitted on Jan 2, 2024
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for the wonderful review, we look forward to your next visit.
Interesting & impressive house with killer views
by Los Angeles Ca
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
THE WAVES is one of the most interesting and impressive houses I've ever seen. Its architecture is gorgeous and unorthodox in the most stylish ways. The intangible yet powerful "vibe" of beauty and personality saturates the entire property, providing functionality, awe and comfort. The building is a 10 out of 10, but the real superstar feature is THE VIEW. Floor to ceiling windows allow you to live in the impossibly cool scenery of the ocean. You get your own private stairway to a secluded bench looking down on the water. Sunsets were unreal and night time gave clear views of the Milky Way galaxy. Though this house was near the downtowns of Monterey and Carmel, we felt like this house trumped those otherwise great travel destinations - we liked sitting in the house more than visiting the tourist spots. The agency managing this house was friendly, easy and attentive. A great experience.
Submitted on Nov 14, 2023
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks so much for the wonderful review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the home and yes, those amazing views. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
Month in Carmel
by Paradise Valley AZ
★★★★★ 5 of 5
Overall Comment
The team at Sanctuary Rentals were very easy to work with and communication was great. The house itself sits on an amazing property right on the ocean with beautiful views. It's a funky, weird, and very open floor plan with floor to ceiling glass overlooking the water. If you're a couple or maybe traveling with one other couple then this would work for you but if you have a large family with kids then this would be a challenging home as every room is open like a giant loft and you can hear everything. The house is dated in a lot of ways and the kitchen is workable (but not great) while the two upstairs baths have been beautifully renovated. The bedding, linens, and towels were all very good and the small office/library was perfect for someone working remotely. Caution in that Verizon cell service DOES NOT work at all but AT&T does - we knew this going into the rental because the Sanctuary team were open and honest with us so we brought some AT&T hotspots with us to make sure we could use wi-fi calling on our Verizon phones while not in range of the houses wi-fi. Again, the Sanctuary team was very open and honest with us prior to the stay letting us know the plusses and challenges so we were not surprised. The only negative was that the fireplace did not work despite attempts by the Sanctuary team to fix it - they tried their best but the issue was something major that could not be quickly remedied. Overall, I would definitely work with the Sanctuary team again for this or other properties. If you manage your expectations and know what you're getting into then this property is a real gem simply because of how beautiful the property is and the service provided by Sanctuary. If you're looking for the Ritz and everything being pristine and perfect or if you're a big family with kids then you should probably look at other properties.
Submitted on Aug 2, 2022
Response from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your review and your lovely comments about Sanctuary Vacation Rentals. We appreciate your description of the home and its nuances and we look forward to your next visit to the area.