3263 Villa by the Sea ~ Newly Remodeled, Bay View

Pacific Grove, California
$1474 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Sanctuary Vacation Rentals is proud to present Villa by the Sea! Sleeps up to 6 guests.

Location, location, location!
This custom 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhouse-style home was just remodeled in 2025 with new flooring, appliances and many updated furnishings. Just steps from Monterey Bay this home has fantastic views of the bay, sailboats, sea life and the Santa Cruz mountains beyond.

The 1,800 sq ft home is just minutes to downtown Pacific Grove, Cannery Row and the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium and a short drive to Carmel or Pebble Beach. A walking and bike path along the shoreline extends from Cannery Row to Lover’s Point, past the famed succulent carpet of pink blooms, around Pt. Pinos with its trademark lighthouse, all the way to Spanish Bay and world-famous Pebble Beach.

A charming wooden gate welcomes you to a brick pathway lined with ferns and trumpet vines that leads to the front door. Enter a vaulted foyer with a chandelier, a mirror and a wood chest.

The reverse floor plan takes full advantage of the bay views. Climb the stairs from the entryway and enter a spacious living room with rustic charm imparted by a vaulted beamed ceiling, gas fireplace with a carved wooden mirror over the mantle, a sofa and upholstered side chairs. There is a large flat-screen TV with cable service. Bay windows look out to the handsome neighboring homes, Monterey cypresses and the ocean.

The upper level kitchen and dining room feature tranquil views of white-capped waves on the bay and beyond to distant mountains. Enjoy cooking in the fully-equipped kitchen (remodeled in 2025) from which you may catch sight of an occasional whale or a pod of dolphins. Cooks will enjoy the gas stove, side-by-side stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave. A long countertop divides the cooking and dining areas which allows the cook to serve diners without missing any of the fun.

The adjacent dining area has a long wooden table that seats up to 8 beneath a chandelier. Enjoy daylight views of Monterey Bay sea life while dining.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Bedroom #1 on the second-floor has a charming character with a wood-beamed ceiling, bronze Moroccan chandelier, king bed, a spacious walk-in closet and a view of the bay. The large terracotta and custom tiled bathroom with its walk-in shower, his-and-her sinks and a separate commode complete the suite.

Two bedrooms and a full bath are located on the lower level near the entrance of the home. Both feature rustic wrought-iron chandeliers, and comfortable mattresses and linens.
Bedroom #2, with a garden view, has a California king bed and a spacious walk-in closet.
Bedroom #3 has a bay view and a queen bed.
The lower level bathroom features a large step down tiled shower.

All three bedrooms have Smart TVs that are WiFi-enabled so guests can log into their own streaming subscriptions (no cable; guests should bring their own logins to access their subscription accounts like Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc.).

A dedicated laundry room is located on the lower level.
One-car, detached garage, a driveway for 1 additional car, as well as ample on-street parking.

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 #3096 to view the other unit.

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!

Pacific Grove Transient Use License #0097

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1800 Sq Ft (167 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Mallory B.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2026

    Stayed Apr 14, 2026

    Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall the the location of the property was great. The house was very clean, and layout/bedrooms were great. Very comfortable! However, we had some serious issues with the Kitchen sink getting backed up quite easily and would not unclog. It backed up into the dishwasher and smelled terrible. I reached out to the property management, left a detailed message with their after hours person, and didn't hear back until 2 days later when the maintenance person was at the door. At that point, and thanks to a plunger and draino (under the sink so clearly they know its an issue), the sink was semi fixed. I was very disappointed with their level of service and communication to fix the issue. The front door is also extremely hard to use and causes a lot of confusion. Other than those issues, the property is great.

  • Michael G.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2026

    Stayed Mar 27, 2026

    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 and wonderful management company. Third tome renting from them, second time at this location. Hope to repeat.

  • Michael G.

    Submitted Apr 1, 2026

    Stayed Mar 22, 2026

    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: Very nice as were all my previous rentals with Sanctuary Vacation Rentals. Professional and attentive management. Extremely clean and well kept.

  • Tammy L.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2026

    Stayed Mar 1, 2026

    Well equipped rental in a central location. Everything was as described and pictures

  • chris k.

    Submitted Feb 6, 2026

    Stayed Feb 3, 2026

    Great location, nice view, well stocked amenities. If you have problems with stairs, probably not for you.

  • K l.

    Submitted Feb 2, 2026

    Stayed Jan 30, 2026

    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: Property was in a super centrally located area with a wonderful view of the ocean. Everything was immaculate and comfortable. The kitchen was well supplied with every amenity needed to cook or bake a gourmet meal. The management company was super responsive. Would highly recommend this rental.

  • James G.

    Submitted Jan 23, 2026

    Stayed Jan 17, 2026

    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 view,Accessible, walkable, even had additional things like olive oil and arregano to make avocado toast. House is basic,Not fancy but a great place to sleep and even a decent place for our family to visit and play music.

  • Ilkka K.

    Submitted Jan 15, 2026

    Stayed Jan 11, 2026

    Wonderful house-- will be back!

  • Dan P.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    Everything was outstanding!!

  • Ben W.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2025

    Stayed Nov 4, 2025

    Beautiful view, spacious, nice decor, super walkable area.

  • adam w.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 16, 2025

    The house was pretty amazing, and the check in process super simple. The views from the house are stunning. We loved how close everything, was..all within walking distance to good food, a grocery store, downdown, the aquarium and cannary lane.

  • Aubrey E.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 27, 2025

    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 this little cottage. There are many amazing restaurants within walking distance. The place has everything you need and the weather is PERFECT!

  • Ron W.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 7, 2025

    Very nice location to check out surrounding area.

  • John K.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2025

    Stayed Aug 18, 2025

    The property was a perfect fit for our group. We loved the proximity to everything in and around the area.

  • Sandy L.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    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: perfect

  • Sandy L.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 1, 2025

    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: sanctuary is an amazing company! beautiful house!annie and her team were so amazing. they fixed anything wrong and made it right! i will rent more houses from her in the future!

  • Sheryl W.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 14, 2025

    Property was perfect for our family and walking distance to everything.

  • RJ S.

    Submitted Apr 11, 2025

    Stayed Mar 29, 2025

    This Pacific Grove home was the perfect location! It’s super close toEverything- the beach, coffee, cannery row, Monterrey Aquarium, et al. The house itself was very comfortable and tastefully decorated, It had a European flair to it. Beds were comfortable. Reservation and check in process was super easy. Would definitely book again!!

  • Alisa G.

    Submitted Apr 10, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    This location is perfect. Next to the harbor seal sanctuary, aquarium, restaurants, bay... The house is large. One day we saw whales from the balcony!

  • HEAHER C.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    The villa was absolutely beautiful. Location was amazing. Would not have changed a thing. Would definitely go back.

  • Denise F.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2025

    Stayed Feb 1, 2025

    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: Spacious beautiful home close to everything. Sanctuary was an amazing host. Can’t wait to come back.

  • david c.

    Submitted Feb 6, 2025

    Stayed Feb 3, 2025

    Great lication

  • Jay E.

    Submitted Feb 2, 2025

    Stayed Jan 28, 2025

    Enjoyed the property location and view! However it was stressful with the steep tile stairway and a 25 month old! The gate provided did not fit or function properly so we had to use furniture to block the hazardous staircase. Due to this situation we would not recommend this property for young children.

  • Asa A.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    Perfect location and property! Close to everything including beach, parks and restaurants.

  • Marylou A.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2024

    Stayed Dec 22, 2024

    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: House has great location. View very beautiful and tranquil. Home is fully stocked with all needed. Clean and comfortable. Our dogs loved looking out the window. Steps to Walking path along ocean. Can walk to many shops and restaurants. Kitchen was a cooks dream. We are older so step were a little bit of a challenge. We loved the property and give it high ratings. are older so steps

  • Jeanine F.

    Submitted Nov 24, 2024

    Stayed Nov 17, 2024

    This is a beautiful home just minutes from the water, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and many walking paths. It is a quiet and peaceful neighborhood and the home itself is beautiful. There is big table for gathering, with views over the bay. The bedrooms and bathrooms were perfect for our needs - comfortable and well equipped. We really enjoyed our stay here and hope to return soon.

  • Sarah B. G.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    This is not your typical Vrbo rental. At least it wasn't for me. The house is beautiful with it's spanish tile roof, private gated garden path entry, wonderfully cozy bedrooms, and ocean view. I was traveling with my mom and sister, so we each had our own room, which is a must. This house offers true

  • Lori N.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 14, 2024

    This water view home was very comfortable in a marvelous location n within walking distance of aquarium, Andronico’s and walking path by Monterey Bay. It was nice to sit on the porch looking at the sea while drinking a glass of wine. The kitchen was very well equipped with plates, glasses, pans ,spices and food storage items,The welcome package of wine, cheese and crackers was a nice surprise. Beds and sofa and pillows were very comfortable. It’d be a nice place to spend thanksgiving or a special family gathering. The layout was very nice. Pacific Grove is one of our favorite places and this house is a perfect location there.

  • Mike S.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: This was an amazing home with many stairs. Beware if you have little ones. The safety gate had to be McGyvered with straps that we had brought. There were pack and plays for the littles but no high chair or booster seat. No dishes or utensils for the littles provided. Another wish was the doors needed WD-40 as did the dishwasher door. Last thing, it would be wonderful to have screens on the windows so we could enjoy the fresh air without attracting bugs and moths.Other than that the place was gorgeous and clean. Two ensuite bedrooms (with many stairs for the different levels) and a half bath on the main level. The balconies had ocean views and were a wonderful place to relax. Everyone loved walking to the aquarium and Cannery Row. The grocery store also was within walking distance. We had breakfast at First Awakening which is our favorite way to start the day.

  • Lynn F.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: sanctuary support is terrific. House location was great. house was fine - thanks

  • Bonnie G.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 9, 2024

    Overall a great property. Extremely well equipped, complementary wine and cheese and a great view of Monterey Bay. Would only caution that the tile steps to the upper living area, master and kitchen are very narrow and steep. It was tricky and felt unsafe.

  • Douglas J.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    Property had no AC. This was not disclosed in listing. Got to property and unable to use one bedroom due to oder in closet bedroom. I paid 3x normal rates for car week and found property less than satisfactory. Dishes had food on them in cuboard and dishwater needs replacement as it does not clean well and soap dispenser does not work in dishwasher.

  • Rebecca W.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This location is wonderful— we were a multi-generational family with oldest in the late sixties and the youngest a 2 year old. Having an easy walk to the Monterey Bay Aquarium was awesome! Nobody wants to continually stuff a toddler into a car seat every time you want to go somewhere to entertain them!Sanctuary staff were very responsive and helpful throughout the rental process and the stay. There were a few malfunctions in the property that were immediately and effectively addressed. Always pleasant to deal with and I feel that compensated for the inconvenience. Although the house is furnished nicely and the kitchen well stocked with utensils, etc., the kitchen cabinetry hasn’t been updated since the 80’s. So it is very worn, drawers don’t function well, tiled counter chipped in many locations; all combined to make the kitchen feel a bit grimy with age. Beds are comfy, view is lovely, and the location absolutely perfect.

  • Justin H.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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: It was great and relaxing. Great house with excellent views and a great location. Well stocked!

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