Sanctuary Vacation Rentals

LAST MINUTE SPECIALS! CLICK 'BOOK NOW' TO SEE DISCOUNT AMOUNT. Take advantage of last minute availability with discounts on select homes & condominiums in Pacific Grove and other nightly properties. Please note that the discounted amount is not shown until you select 'quote details' or 'book now'. Check out all our specials here https://bit.ly/3kxfjxY

#FoodieFind Have a sweet Monday with a treat from @basilcarmel We have a feeling you deserve it.

Have a safe and happy 4th! A friendly reminder, beaches are closed until Monday.

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#FoodieFinds Fresh oysters and a chilled beer on a hot summer's day? Visit @asbcarmel for the perfect lunch with friends (be sure to ask your server about the latest brewery releases)!

Committed to supporting those in need of housing, warmth and food including beloved pets Sanctuary Vacation Rentals will present a $5,000 check today to Darla Smith, executive director of #AnimalFriendsRescueProject (AFRP). We believe in giving back to the community in which we live and work, said Sanctuary co-owner Annee Martin. From March throughout 2020, $5 from every pet-friendly vacation rental up to $5,000 was donated to AFRP. Pictured l-r: Josh Ohanian, Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Darla Smith, and Annee Martin with Gracee Blossom Joy, Ambassador of Goodwill and an AFRP adoptee.

This recipe from local favorite Cafe Carmel makes a lovely New Year's Eve dinner: Petrale Sole Filet on Roasted Fennel & Carrots 1 Petrale sole filet Small handful whole hazelnuts 1/2 bulb fennel... 1 carrot Pomegranate or pomegranate seeds Olive oil Salt and pepper Lemon Olive Oil Champagne Mimosa Vinegar Make vinaigrette using 3 parts Lemon Olive Oil with 1 part Champagne Mimosa Vinegar and a pinch of salt, whisk together. Toast hazelnuts in the oven 300F for 6 mins, cool and cut in half. Season filets of Petrale sole with salt and pepper and fold into thirds. Remove the bright green fronds from the fennel and reserve. Wash and slice the fennel into slices approximately 1/4 inch thick. Peel the carrots and cut into thick slices, season with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast in the oven 350F for 20 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove seeds from the pomegranate and reserve. Heat olive oil in a frying pan until smoking. Carefully place the folded fish into the pan and brown on one side, basting with the oil and cooking juices. After 1-2 minutes to sear turn the ‘parcel’ of fish over to sear the other side. When both sides are golden brown put the oven safe pan onto a baking sheet and into the oven at 300F for 7 minutes. When the vegetables and fish are cooked arrange the fennel slices and carrots on the serving plate, carefully lift the folded fish onto the fennel; scatter the toasted hazelnuts and pomegranate seeds around the fish and finish with vinaigrette and top with the fennel fronds. https://bit.ly/2ZRvsGi

"The traveller sees what he sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see." G.K. Chesterton. Be a traveller and experience the Monterey Peninsula with a month long stay. Book your home with us at https://bit.ly/2ZRvsGi

#WineandDineWednesday announces that guests can order for delivery a specially curated box of fresh ingredients and prepared foods from The Chefs Stash-two local restaurateurs, one a chef, select the finest restaurant quality ingredients from local fishermen, producers, dairies and farmers, create a box of food to last a week for two or four people. Order at https://thechefsstash.com/

Amazing houses in such a beautiful area! But the house was not even the best part of our stay. The staff and reservation team went above and beyond during our entire stay to make sure we had an amazing experience in Carmel! We will be back next year! --David C.

#CarmelMagazine in its new issue features Annee Martin, owner of Sanctuary Vacation Rentals and founder of Kindness Monterey, the COVID driven initiative that promotes restaurant gift card sales in support of our local hospitality workers and restaurant owners. Read online at https://bit.ly/3gq16BQ

Fall Getaway in Pebble Beach This gorgeous 2,400 sq. ft. home sleeps 10. The murmur of the ocean and the wind in the trees are among the soothing sounds that can be heard from the back yard of this spacious home in an exclusive Pebble Beach neighborhood, nestled among tall moss-covered oaks. Book #3811 Barking Seals at https://bit.ly/3douJlM

#TuesdayTestimonials-we love 5-star reviews! Book this or any of our unparalleled vacation homes at https://bit.ly/2ZRvsGi 3648 Seaside Sanctuary in the PinesWalk to the Beach! This house is a very short walk from Asilomar Beach. The house is well appointed and the backyard is huge. The firepit in the back was awesome. The internet connection was flawless. We had four people all working/schooling from home with zero issues. I would definitely stay here again.

#3713 SANDY TOES COTTAGE Sleeps up to 6 guests The pleasures of land and sea are close at hand in this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by tall Monterey pines and oaks, with the sight and sound of ocean in the distance, yet less than a mile from downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Book now at https://bit.ly/3i9XSls

If you've never experienced the Path of History through downtown Monterey, you're missing out! This self-guided walking tour takes you on a lovely walk past historic homes, building and gardens. Did you know that 5 different flags have flown over Monterey? Download the Path of History map at https://bit.ly/3ony4Wm #MontereyMonday

‘Lucky’ 7 bountiful opportunities to connect with nature in Monterey County While a pandemic may have wreaked havoc on the events calendar for Monterey County, nothing can cancel the Great Outdoors. Whether it’s beachcombing the sandy shores, hiking the myriad back roads, byways and trails, or discovering that perfect watersport along magnificent Monterey Bay, this is the premier destination for those who love the outdoors....Continue reading

Hi everyone, Please join us tonight Sunday October 25th at 6 - 7 pm Pacific time to listen to an amazing group of local musicians from Monterey to help support the restaurants, hospitality workers, fire evacuees. If you cannot make it tonight...the event will be posted on the Kindness Monterey website https://www.kindnessmonterey.com/events/. Please help us either during the concert or now or after by donating on our go fund me. https://www.gofundme.com/f/kindness-monterey.... If everyone gives a little not only will it allow us to purchase gift cards from our restaurants that are really facing the challenge of their lives as the bad weather is rapidly approaching and no relief in site to get our area restrictions lessened. This has a domino affect on the workers who will either lose their job or have their hours reduced significantly. 'Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.' Mother Teresa See more

#3805 ZEN GARDEN COTTAGE Sleeps 5 guests A tranquil paradise near downtown Monterey offers the perfect place to relax, with a private spa area featuring an in-ground Japanese soaking tub and meditation room, and a garden where you can sit and enjoy the sounds of a fountain. This hidden gem, a 3-bedroom, 1-bath cottage in a commercial area, is within walking distance of the beach. Tall hedges hide the cottage from the street, giving it a secluded feeling, and walls around the spa area offer complete privacy. Pets are welcome upon owner’s approval. Book here https://bit.ly/35NBXhf

Celebrate the holidays in magical Monterey County: Don’t worry, Santa will find you! It’s been a strange year, to be sure. Why not show 2020 the door by creating a different type of family holiday in a vacation ‘sanctuary’ of your dreams? Don’t worry, Santa will find you. We can be sure of that. And what better place to say goodbye to a dreadful year than in magical Monterey County?... Celebrate the entire holiday season by booking an extended vacation rental in one of 100-plus properties managed by Sanctuary Vacation Rentals. Arrive to a greeting of expansive ocean views, fresh air and beautiful natural land and seascapes. Sanctuary Vacation Rentals provides safe, clean, gorgeous getaways that can redefine your holiday experience. Place your family under one roof, and unpack all your bags for a stay that covers both Christmas and New Year’s. Family time is built into the experience, with plenty of room indoors to gather and play, and amazing experiences outdoors during the region’s most mild climate. Plan for a more laid-back holiday season, attending family-rich activities such as walking the streets of Pacific Grove, called America’s Last Hometown, to see the town’s tree in Jewell Park. Or stroll under the fairy lights in Carmel-by-the-Sea, voted the most romantic city in the world by Travel and Leisure magazine. If it’s a parade you’re looking forward to, Monterey hosts an annual Lighted Boat Parade, as decked out boats cruise along Monterey Bay's scenic coastline. Whether it’s beachcombing sandy shores, hiking the region’s byways and trails, or discovering the perfect watersport along the bay, Monterey County is the premier destination for those who love the outdoors. When it comes to food, Monterey County offers some of the best restaurants in the world, with plenty of al fresco dining and takeout options. But if cooking is not your thing, remember that Sanctuary offers the opportunity to hire a private chef from Party for Your Palate to prepare your meals. Here are great reasons to book a home with Sanctuary: Create a beautiful holiday home base. Enjoy a safe, family-friendly environment. Pack and unpack just once. Relax with extra room and the time to enjoy it. Choose the type of property, amenities and comforts you desire. Save money by shopping and cooking your own meals. Enjoy high-speed wifi on multiple devices Create lifelong memories in the location of your dreams. Find out more at https://bit.ly/3j94txH.

Endless views and epic outdoor adventures on the horizon. Vacation is calling Book today at https://bit.ly/2ZRvsGi

Check out our luxury collection at @SanctuaryVacationRentals. https://bit.ly/3hLj80K Here is one of our homes.... Welcome to Seventh Heaven! Sleeps up to 8 guests. Ask our Reservationists about two days for the price of one admission tickets to the Monterey Bay Aquarium when you book this home! An English-style fairytale cottage that is part of Carmel’s artistic history is a perfect place to linger while still being close to everything wonderful about the village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. With its shingled roof, whimsical doors and charming gate, it’s remarkable on all fronts, with beautifully renovated interiors and designer touches throughout. The home in Carmel’s famed Golden Rectangle is just two blocks from the beach, and just steps away from restaurants, shopping and entertainment. It’s also just a 10-minute drive to golf and dining in Pebble Beach, or attractions such as Pacific Grove’s butterfly trees and the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row. The 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath home has been extensively remodeled keeping all of its historic charm while adding modern conveniences and a beautiful patio with outdoor fireplace, where you’ll want to gather for drinks, conversation and to hear the sound of crashing waves in the distance. The home was originally built by artist/writer Pedro Joseph de Lemos, who built the home as his Carmel art studio in 1926. Known for his color block prints, he was the first president of the Carmel Art Association and is considered an influential Craftsman-era artist and educator, and was the director of the Stanford University art museum and gallery from 1917 to 1945.

Thank you for your review! 3263 Villa by the Sea ~ Almost Oceanfront! Walk to Aquarium & Cannery Row! "We enjoyed our stay. The location was central, and the view fantastic. Beds were comfortable, good towels." Date of arrival - October 15, 2020 Book Villa by the Sea or any of our fabulous vacation homes at https://bit.ly/2ZRvsGi

Welcome to #3705 Oceanview Serenity! Home sleeps up to 4 guests including children. Oceanview Serenity has been recently updated and completely furnished with new beds, furniture and decor. A charming cottage with a stunning 180-degree view of the Monterey Bay offers the best of all worlds in Pacific Grove close to the beach, but also an easy walk to downtown Pacific Grove, historic Cannery Row and other attractions. Book here https://bit.ly/2usEqNV

#MeettheTeam Josh Ohanian - General Manager Josh Ohanian is from the town of Sebastopol, CA. He attended school at UC Santa Barbara, which is where he met his wife, Tara. Tara and Josh moved to Pacific Grove in 2016 after their wedding, which was in Berwick Park in Pacific Grove. He loves to surf, hike, camp, spend time with his wife and dogs and going to the beach. Josh started his career in hospitality in 2006 at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki, HI. He then moved to Sa...n Diego where he spent several years working at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe and Hotel Solamar while completing his post-graduate studies at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. From 2011 to 2016, he was recruited to assist with opening and operating the AAA Four Diamond-rated Thunder Valley Casino Resort within the hotel division, where he was employed as Guest Services Manager and then promoted to Assistant Hotel Manager. Bringing his experience of luxury hotel management and service training to Sanctuary Vacation Rentals further compliments the experience of our Guests and Owners.

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