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3729 Ocean Park Sanctuary ~ Walk to the Bay, Available for Extended Stays!

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Welcome to "Ocean Park Sanctuary"!
Living Room has a 48" HDTV, Fireplace and a Queen Sofa Bed
Living Room has a 48" HDTV, Fireplace and a Queen Sofa Bed
Fun Seashore Themed Decor throughout the Home
Den has Two Single Futon Day Bed / Couches

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8142.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Pacific Grove, CA
  • Lovers Point
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

3 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

3729 Ocean Park Sanctuary ~ Walk to the Bay, Available for Extended Stays!

Sanctuary Vacation Rentals is proud to present "Ocean Park Sanctuary"! Home sleeps up to 7 adults and 1 child.

Live near the beach in this charming historic house in the heart of America’s Last Hometown, only a short walk to the bay, the Monterey Peninsula Recreation Trail, and shopping and dining in downtown Pacific Grove.

News flash! This home has had a recent face lift (Nov 2023) with fresh paint on walls and kitchen cabinets, two new queen beds and all new linens. A new gazebo has been installed in the back yard along with an outdoor TV and string lights. New stacking washer and dryer has been installed.

Perfectly situated for surfers, kayakers and beachcombers, this 1,800-square-foot home built by Benjamin Barber in 1908 has been updated with coastal décor, hardwood floors throughout and modern appliances. The attractive back patio is an ideal gathering place for family and friends, with a fire pit, gourmet gas grill, patio seating and a wooden cabana.

The 1,536sf, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath light-filled residence is located close to many area attractions and is only a few minutes from downtown Monterey, Fisherman’s Wharf and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, 10 minutes from Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pebble Beach® and 45 minutes from the natural wonders of Big Sur.

The two-story home features a kitchen and dining area on the top level, as well as a living room, a small den and office space and many coastal touches such as local seashore themed art. Shells and starfish can be found throughout, with easy-care hardwood floors and tile counter tops.

The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, including a four-burner gas stove, and plenty of counter space; the dining table can be expanded to seat six. Space to work or answer email can be found in the office right off the kitchen, next to a half-bath.

The cozy living room features an electric fireplace and 48-inch HDTV, as well as a queen sleeper sofa. The living room is open to a den with more space for relaxing and reading as well as two single futon day couches. The semi-open floor plan makes it a great gathering space for family and friends.

The enclosed back patio also is ideal for enjoying afternoon barbecues or cocktails in the evening, with outdoor string lights and a fire pit available in addition to a wooden cabana tent and patio seating along with a propane BBQ grill. The back patio also has some space to store your beach gear. Well-equipped for extended stays!

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
All three bedrooms are located on the lower level, and have HDTVs, wall-mounted mini electric fireplaces and high quality linens.
Bedroom #1 offers access to the patio and a separate entrance. The room features a queen bed with headboard. The en suite bath includes a large mirror, single sink, and tub-shower combination.
Bedrooms #2 and #3 each have a queen bed.
The full hallway bath on this level has a glass enclosed shower and single sink.
Upstairs there is a half bathroom.
A queen sleeper sofa is located in the living room, and in the adjacent den are two narrow twin futons that offer additional sleeping options for children.

A stacked washer-dryer can also be found on this level.

Parking for up to two vehicles is available on the street.

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

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!

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Sanctuary Vacation Rentals - Reservations
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Pacific Grove

Located in Pacific Grove, this holiday home is by the sea. 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 ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Pacific Grove, CA

What's nearby

  • Lovers Point - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cannery Row - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Point Pinos Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 6 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Passionfish - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Country Club Gate Center Shopp - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪California Seltzer Company - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 3729 Ocean Park Sanctuary ~ Walk to the Bay, Available for Extended Stays! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3729 Ocean Park Sanctuary ~ Walk to the Bay, Available for Extended Stays!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3729 Ocean Park Sanctuary ~ Walk to the Bay, Available for Extended Stays!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3729 Ocean Park Sanctuary ~ Walk to the Bay, Available for Extended Stays! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of The Strouse and Strouse Studio-Gallery and Lovers Point. Monterey Bay Aquarium and 17-Mile Drive are also within 1 mile (2 km). Monterey Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana S., San Clemente, CA

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

Loved the place 😃

We completely enjoyed our stay Hope to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Marla K.

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

Nice weekend stay

We enjoyed our stay here. It was older house but overall clean and well-appointed. No on-site parking so that could be a challenge, though we didn't have to park too far away. It's small and close to neighbors, but it was quiet. Close to shops, restaurants, grocery store, so we walked quite a bit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Johanna R.

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

Comfortable house, great location

We stayed in this house for several weeks for a work trip. The house had a good layout, well appointed modern kitchen, comfortable living area, and we appreciated the washer/dryer. We found the bedroom with trundle small for two adults, but it would be fine for kids. Location is great, just a short walk to Lighthouse Ave. Agent was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 53 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Very good

No issues
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
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4/10 Poor

Kati M.

Do not stay with sanctuary vacation rentals

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 got to this house and there were a host of issues: plumbing issues in the basement, washer and dryer not working, and various small maintenance issues. The property management company takes a while to respond, even when there was a huge leak created by their maintenance person. They added on extra charges without notification. Save your time and money.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Robert S.

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

Monterey Month

We had a great time at Ocean Sanctuary. The house was in great condition and very well kept. The service from Sanctuary was terrific.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

Christopher N.

Great place and location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than 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 had a great time and loved that it was relatively close to everything.
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Fantastic Place, Very Clean!

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 loved the Ocean Park Sanctuary house. Everything was very clean, the property was exactly as advertised, and it’s in a great location. The small fireplaces in each room was a nice touch, and the management was very proactive in making sure everything was as expected through emails and texts.
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Beautiful Victorian 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: We enjoyed our stay! We will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

very comfortable and relaxing, 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 really liked it a lot, everything was easy, nice big Kithen with everything you would want, I especial liked the wall fireplaces , great touch, but they need to check the remote batteries ,for tv, I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leah K.

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

Lovely spot

Great beachy cottage for couple or family. Walk to beach and parks. Our kids had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ideal location

Close to everything! I parked my car on arrival, and didn’t get in it again until it was time to leave. Lovely home, well maintained, with all the supplies we could possibly need. My young grandsons especially appreciated the available games.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Blake B.

Nice! Clean! Good Vibes! Parking...

We were in town for a work convention, and our group was in and out a lot. This home seemed to be built for us! It is in the perfect location! Not too far from Monterey but far enough it was quiet. The only downfall is parking. I had a 15 Passenger van, and the darn neighbors would block me in, or we had to park a block away at times.... But what are you going to do when you park on the street.... overall a great location. House had good vibes. Parking sucks!

10/10 Excellent

Marina K.

The house is nicer than it looks in the photos!

The house is nicely decorated. Every detail is thought out. It is lovely and welcoming. We arrived to a bottle of red wine and a personal greeting. There is a Nespresso machine in the kitchen. Bring your capsules! Very quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to Lovers Point! There is an apartment building right next door but it did not bother us.

8/10 Good

Amy L.

Very well maintained, cute home.

The home is very cute and well maintained. The room sizes were a little smaller than envisioned from the wide angle lens pictures. Sleeping 8 would be kind of a stretch, unless several of those are small children. Overall, though, the location is great, and we enjoyed easy walks to the beach and evenings by the fire pit out back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Great house Great Location

This was a great house for our family. The house was exceptionally clean, the wine and cheese were an added surprise. The master bedroom bed was very comfortable, there were plenty of towels, plenty of beach towels, we loved the outdoor fire. My granddaughters enjoyed the wagon ride to the beach. The stairs is quite steep, especially if you have a toddler, however we just put up a road block in front of the stairs. We would definitely come back here again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

AAAAAAAAAAMAZING!!!!

What an amazing home! My wife and kids were so amazed at how lovely and cozy this home is! Super close to everything, less than a 3 minute walk to downtown Pacific Grove and all the wonderful restaurants, especially loved the International Cuisine, highly recommend it! We walked to the aquarium and Cannery Row on Saturday had lunch at Bubba Gumps, great view and food. Sunday had breakfast at First Awakenings also walking distance, rented bikes and rode to the Monterey Pier and got a Jamba Juice on Alvarado St. So in a nut shell, we couldn't have possibly found a better place to stay, no more hotels for us in Monterey we'll be staying here! ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura P., Austin, Texas

Cozy house!

The house is very well kept and has everything to make your stay enjoyable. You do not have to bring anything. The kitchen is fully equipped to prepare meals for the whole family. It also has beach supplies: umbrella, beach towels, beach toys for the kids, etc.... My teenagers also loved the board games. The neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful. My only complaint would be that the backyard is too small and not very welcoming, just concrete and not garden. But overall it is an excellent choice in Pacific Grove.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Loved this house!

Immaculately maintained, great beach town, walkable neighborhood, management property was excellent to deal with! Even provided us with complimentary wine and cheese upon arrival!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

nilesh k.

Stayed there between 29 June - 2 July, 2017

We were two families getting together for a reunion with kids. Unfortunately, our experience was very bad. The first night the bed in one of the rooms was creaking and we were unable to sleep. The shower in one of the bathrooms was broken and spilled water allover the bathroom. We complained to Sanctuary Rentals, the property manager and they fixed the same the next day. The next day the commode in one of the bathrooms was not working and we were not able to use the bathroom at all. With 8 people in the house and only one usable bathroom, this put us into a lot of inconvenience. We complained to the property manager again but this time no one showed up to fix the bathroom. Neither did someone call to update us or apologise. We also realised that the soap dispenser was broken. We payed a huge rental for three nights with the expectation of a comfortable stay. Unfortunately, the house is old and every part, especially the bathrooms, seem to be giving way and require lot of maintenance. We regret staying here and feel cheated esp. since we paid a fortune. Alas, this rental spoilt our vacation. We hope the company refunds our money or at least gives us a 50% discount since the property was nowhere close to advertised. We would suggest prospective customers to stay away from this property. Nilesh Kothari
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dern J.

Can’t Wait To Come Back!

Can’t Wait To Come Back! My husband and I stayed here with our 2 grown sons and their wives. We stay in hotels fairly frequently, so we wanted somewhere more like "home". We rented this home and loved it! Everything we needed (and more) was thought of and provided from kitchen to bathroom. There is an awesome fire pit and gazebo we enjoyed with a glass of wine in the evening. The guest book had restaurant suggestions, locations of grocery stores, lists of Dr's and baby sitters. The beds are very comfortable and the neighborhood nice and quiet. I had the pleasure of running along the coastal trail every morning, and we could walk nearly everywhere in town. The aquarium and Cannery Row was less than a 15 minute walk. We will definitely stay here again. We highly recommend this property, you will be greatly impressed.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jess A.

The best vacation home in Pacific Grove, CA!!

This home is just a stone's throw away from beautiful Lover's Point and only a couple miles away from the world famous Cannery Row. If you are into bike riding it is only 3 miles down the coast to 17 mile drive or you can walk right into town with all of the shops and wonderful restaurants. At night, it is so quiet, you can hear a pin drop. The sunsets are breath taking and the ocean makes your camera seem like you are a professional photographer. I cannot wait for my family and I to rent this home again with its quaint patio, very relaxing, and private canopy and fireplace. The kitchen has everything you would expect at home and the rooms have the coolest space heaters I have ever seen. I cannot wait to go back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

Way beyond our expectations! Loved this home!

3729 Ocean Park Sanctuary is the best vacation home we have ever stayed in period! Words cannot express how happy my family and I were with this home! We truly felt like it was something of our own and not a rental. We will most definitely stay here again in the not so distant future! The home is close to coffee shops, restaurants, cute shops and even a bakery!! Lovers point and the ocean are very close as well. We cannot wait to come back to 3729 Ocean Park Sanctuary with our family. If you're looking to stay in Pacific Grove you won't want to miss your opportunity to stay in this home. Seriously one of the most peaceful and relaxing vacations we've had! Cannot wait to make even more memories at this vacation rental.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Amy C.

For the money this was a very funky, run down neighborhood. It was a plus to be close to Lthouse Av.

The beds were ok but the 2nd shower is a joke--hardly big enough to turn around and the sliding door falls off the track. All 4 of us had to use the Master tub/shower. The BR are all in the lower level--somewhat musty and no dressers for unpacking. The water filter in the fridge not working--assume that's why they provide bottled water. Too expensive for the quality of the neighborhood. Adding pets will just make the place funkier--just lower the price and expectations and maybe find more takers.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Golf weekend in Monterey

This is a great place located in downtown PG! Although our stay was very short and we didn't stay in the house much, we enjoyed all the amenities the house had to offer. I would highly recommend this as a place to stay while in the Monterey area.

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