Sanctuary Vacation Rentals is proud to present "Oceanview Serenity"! Sleeps up to 4 guests including children.
This charming cottage has a stunning 180-degree view of the Monterey Bay and 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.
The 930-square-foot pet-friendly home (maximum two small dogs no more than 15lbs each) is directly across the street from the beach and the Monterey Recreational Trail, and is just a few steps from spectacular Lover’s Point. The restaurants, galleries and shops of downtown Pacific Grove are just a 5-minute walk away, and there is also easy access to Asilomar, 17-Mile Drive, and the highly rated Pacific Grove Golf Links. It’s also a short walk to Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, or 10 minutes by car to downtown Monterey, 10 minutes to shopping in Carmel-by-the-Sea, and 15 minutes to golf and fine dining in Pebble Beach®.
The 2-bedroom, 2-bath home built in 1934 has been recently painted and redecorated to enhance its vintage charm. A brick pathway leads to the front door, past the Adirondack chairs that are a perfect spot to sip morning coffee and drink in views of the bay at any hour of the day.
Inside the home, a cozy living room and dining room feature large picture windows, taking advantage of the spectacular view, and guests will be able to see boats, birds, and even whales out on the water.
Beach-themed décor in soothing shades of blue, sand and driftwood brings the outdoors inside, harmonizing with the rustic living room that features a vaulted wood ceiling, 65" Ultra HDTV with a connected sound bar and blue ray DVD and a gas burning fireplace. Upholstered chairs and a comfortable sofa provide a place for conversation, reading or playing games, or just sitting and enjoying the bay vistas.
Hardwood floors and board-and-batten walls can be found throughout the home, as well as vintage lighting.
The sunny kitchen is also a pleasant reminder of past eras but enhanced with new appliances, including a gas cook top, wall oven, and dishwasher. The adjacent dining room table that seats six is also next to a large picture window. Well-equipped for extended stays!
Bedrooms and Bathrooms Bedroom #1 features a queen bed and a large closet. Bedroom #2 contains two twin beds, as well as an en suite bathroom with a shower. A second bathroom with combination tub/shower is accessed from the hallway.
Guests can also enjoy the large fenced backyard, where a gas grill and patio seating are perfect for al fresco dining. The outdoor space is sunny and protected, with views of the bay visible through the home’s picture windows.
At the rear of the house, a one-car garage offers space for parking a vehicle and for stowing beach gear. Additional parking is available on the street.
Well-behaved dogs under 15 lbs are welcome with pre-approval, an additional pet fee and a signed pet addendum.
Please note: The Homeowners of this cute vintage home are planning a full remodel and addition starting sometime in mid-2026. Starting as early as April 2026 there may be some orange markers placed on the property showing the new/future height of the home. These markers will not obstruct your ocean view in any way and until construction begins, the home can be rented.
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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Frequently asked questions
Is 3705 Oceanview Serenity ~ Oceanfront, Bay View pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 3705 Oceanview Serenity ~ Oceanfront, Bay View?
As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3705 Oceanview Serenity ~ Oceanfront, Bay View on 16 June 2026 start from AU$427, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at 3705 Oceanview Serenity ~ Oceanfront, Bay View?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 3705 Oceanview Serenity ~ Oceanfront, Bay View?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 3705 Oceanview Serenity ~ Oceanfront, Bay View?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 3705 Oceanview Serenity ~ Oceanfront, Bay View located?
Located in Beach Tract, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Oceanview Boulevard and 17-Mile Drive. Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are also within 2 miles (3 km). Monterey Station is 25 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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:
we stayed a month and enjoyed the cottage with its great views.
Dennis B.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
Thank you! We look forward to having you stay with us again soon!
A great house with a fantastic location. The only downside was all the people stopping in front to write down the phone number for rental info.
Donald N.
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2020
Thanks for your review of Oceanview Serenity - we look forward to your next visit to the area.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
ERIC P.
6 July 2024
Pacific Grove
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
House was very charming and functional. You can not beat the view of the Monterey Bay. The weather was in the 60's , which was 40-50 degrees cooler than our home in Az.
ERIC P.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you visit us again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jeanne F.
30 Oct 2019
Coastal cottage
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 stayed a month in this costal cottage. It was comfortable and cozy. It is centrally located and a fabulous view! It was well maintained and had many of the comforts of home. We enjoyed the sun rises and the wildlife. Easy walk to park and restaurants..
Jeanne F.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Oceanview Serenity! We are so pleased you enjoyed the house and the great location. We look forward to your next visit to the Monterey Peninsula.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
angela w.
2 Nov 2018
Beautiful view in a very comfy setting
This property is very well maintained and spacious enough for a family. The backyard is awesome for little dogs, no way for them to escape. Great for our toddler too. You are steps from Lover's Point beach and restaurant which make this home the perfect place to stay. The view of the ocean from the dining and living room are amazing. You simply cannot go wrong staying here. The bed was super comfortable for a back or side sleeper. The close proximity to the supermarket or canary row make this a wonderful spot to spend a vacation. We would absolutely stay here again. We thank the owner's for sharing their beautiful home with us and others.
angela w.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed our home and it's great location in Pacific Grove as much as we do! Until next time...
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
2 Feb 2024
Perfect location to watch the waves!
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:
Oceanview Serenity is a great place to stay! We have just returned from our fourth January staying in this adorable yellow cottage and we love it. It is full of personality and the location is ideal for walking to town, to Lovers Point, or the gorgeous coastal trail in both directions! It isn’t huge and it isn’t fancy, but it is charming, for sure. Perfect for people who are not extra large, as some areas are rather tight. That said, we were perfectly happy and comfy and have booked it for 2025!
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased that you are enjoying the home once again and we look forward to seeing you again next year.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
michelle a.
9 Apr 2017
Pacific grove - awesome
The location and view couldn't be any better. We sat on the chairs out front everyday. Everything is really comfortable and there is a lot of closet space too. It's an older house but very well maintained. Backyard is an added feature and the washer machine and dryer worked well too! I was happy hanging out at the house and taking walks from there. We took our little senior dog and she loved going across the street and exploring on the paths. Property managers are great! So close to anything you want to do. Walked to town & cannery row. Close to 17mile drive etc.
michelle a.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed our home, it's fantastic location and that our property management team was great as well.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Joyce S.
23 July 2017
Perfect Vacation Home
A wonderful home with incredible views of Monterrey Bay. The living areas offer continual views of the kelp forests and sea otters, along with binoculars to zoom in on spouting whales. The fireplace took the chill off in the morning (a furnace is also available), and open windows kept the house comfortable later in the day. The kitchen is well furnished; we had breakfast, and half of our mid-day and evening meals there. Beds were comfortable, dressing closets very handy, and bathrooms were well stocked. The washer and dryer in the garage were appreciated. After a day of viewing tide pools, driving down PCH 1, going whale watching, or hiking around the bay, having tea in the living room and still enjoying the view is marvelous. Thank you for sharing your home.
Joyce S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
We are pleased you enjoyed our home and it's wonderful location during your holiday. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Melanie r.
21 Oct 2024
Ocean View Serenity
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 staying at this sweet cottage next to the ocean. Seeing all the wildlife in the ocean was amazing as well as walking/jogging along the ocean path daily. A 3 minute walk to Lovers Point Beach for a quick cool dip early morning was especially welcomed and beautiful. The lemon tree in the back yard was another very happy and unexpected surprise. Loaded with ripe lemons! So beautiful and bountiful! It was close to restaurants and grocery stores, parking in front of our house was never a problem, even on Labor Day.We could not have been happier in our month long stay next to the waters edge. Would book again.
Melanie r.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2024
Thank you very much for your lovely review! We're so pleased you enjoyed your visit and look forward to having you stay with us again soon!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Richard L.
1 Dec 2016
Better than advertised, and we'll be back!
This house was exactly what we were looking for.
- It's a bit on the small side, but perfect for the 2 couples that shared it on this visit.
-The amenities were as described, we had a bit of trouble with the fireplace but the house manager was willing to come out and look at it (we told her not to worry about it).
And that was the end of our list of "negatives", because the place was exactly as described. It was clean, well-stocked, and perfectly located by the water and Lover's Point Park. Setting up the rental was a breeze, communication with the staff was great, and I can't stress the view enough.
-We were planning to go whale watching and 2 whales appeared about 1/2 mile offshore, well within the range of the binoculars provided with the house. We were able to put off the boat ride for another day!
-Walking distance from both the Aquarium/Cannery Row and the shops and restaurants on Lighthouse Ave. A SHORT drive from everything else.
You get the picture - we were extremely pleased. We look forward to experiencing this house and this staff again.
Richard L.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review for our home, Ocean Serenity. We are sorry you had some troubles with the fireplace but happy to hear that you experienced great service from Sanctuary Vacation Rentals. We look forward to your return.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Olga A.
19 May 2021
Sanctuary Vacation Rentals dropped the ball
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
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 do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It used to be a very responsive company dealing with issue quickly and effectively. Not this time. We had to send multiple texts and make multiple calls to draw their attention to the issues in the house. Many of our requests remained unresolved till the end of our stay. Unacceptable. Moving to Monterey Vacation Rentals.
Olga A.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
2 Feb 2021
Loved our 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:
The location of this cottage is absolutely perfect if you like to walk the coastal trail! It’s right out your front door. For bikers, you can store your bicycles in the garage and ride down the alley to easily access bike trails. Things we especially loved about this home were the many windows, giving stellar views up and down the coast. The backyard was sunny and private. The house had some tiny, tight spots, but it worked well for us. We’ve already booked it for next year!
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2021
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Oceanview Serenity. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the home and the perfect location with views of the Monterey Bay right out the front window. We look forward to welcoming you back to the home again next year.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Deborah S.
20 Oct 2020
Summer vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
We really enjoyed our stay at ocean view serenity. The views were amazing and the house was comfortable. Our dogs loved the back yard and walking on the recreation trail across the street
Deborah S.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2020
Thank you! We are so pleased that you and your dogs loved our home and it's great location.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Martha G.
4 Oct 2020
Lovely vacation 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:
Needed a change of scenery from several months in the same home office setup, and stay happened to coincide with horrible smoke from fires. Very happy to have a nearby escape for the month. On arrival, saw wildlife galore (deer, squirrels, harbor seals, and otters). Convenient 5-min walk to kayak rentals and beautiful Lovers Point park. Easy walk to both Cannery Row and Asilomar beach.Place was extremely comfortable and had everything you would need at home. Don't bother with the extras (e.g., binoculars, chairs, grill, towels, cooking stuff, picnic stuff, etc.). And very nice and clean. Loved it and will look to book again.
Martha G.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2020
Thanks very much for your lovely review of your stay at Oceanview Serenity. It is a perfect location for exploring the best of the area and yes, we try to have the home well equipped so that you can enjoy it without having to bring a lot of extras along. We look forward to your next visit to the area.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
3 Aug 2020
Yes, and No
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This house has a spectacular view. I could have stayed another month and spent my days staring out at the ocean. But it was extremely expensive for a rental in the condition it is in. Despite assurances on the Serenity website that the house has been thoroughly cleaned to Covid protection standards, the floor was so dirty it turned a mop (which I asked management to buy for me) black with each swipe; the towels were stained and old; the sheets were worn; the umbrella in the back yard was broken; there was so much dust under the beds, on a hardwood floor, that when I turned a fan on one night the room became a dust bowl; the dishes and silverware all had to pulled from the cupboards and washed (stained coffee cups, food on silverwear and a few plates, dirty pots); there were cigarette butts in the backyard; the sofa had stains; the walls were filthy; the toilet requires two visits from a plummer... You get the picture. For $7K, I spent more time cleaning and maintaining than enjoying. The management company did credit the cleaning fees, and offered to send cleaners in again (which we weren’t comfortable with mid-pandemic), but nobody called me, ever, to discuss my concerns. But oh, that view. And the house, has it been clean and kept up, was adorable.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
We are truly sorry that the home was not up to our standards upon your arrival. Thank you for taking the time to follow up with us directly and accepting the compensation offered. We realize this does not make up for the condition of the home. Since your stay new housekeeping companies have been hired that are upholding our cleaning standards.
Location was excellent. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping. Beautiful ocean front windows to see whales and sea lions.
We loved the views! Home was dated but acceptable!
Teri F.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thanks for your lovely review of Oceanview Serenity. We are pleased you enjoyed the home and the fabulous location for dining and shopping. We look forward to your next visit to the area and having you stay with Sanctuary Vacation Rentals.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
2 Apr 2019
Perfect location
This was our first trip to Pacific Grove and we found everything we wanted easily accessible. The house was perfect, right on the water, seal watching right from our front steps (and a pod of dolphins, sea otters, etc). Big Sur and Point Lobos are easy drives, and many roadside parks make for fun and easy hikes. A trail across the street lead for miles in each direction for runs, walk to a coffee and breakfast spot just up the street. Everyone from Sanctuary was excellent. This made for a top notch experience!
Michael S.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Linda M.
28 Nov 2018
March 2017 Stay
The cottage was lovely and close to many venues. The view was exquisite and the beds were very comfortable. My friends and I had a very relaxing 4 days.
Linda M.
Verified
8/10 Good
bonnie s.
18 Oct 2018
Cozy little house with wonderful views!
We had a very nice stay at this cozy little home right across the road from the ocean. We watched whales breach as we sat at the kitchen table. Pretty special!
bonnie s.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Julie H.
17 Dec 2017
Great location right on the beach
You can not beat the location of this house. You are directly across from the beach with amazing views while eating breakfast at the table, sitting on the couch in the living room, or in the chairs out front. Just a short drive from food, golf, and the aquarium. We would definitely stay here again if back in the area.
Julie H.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
rita a.
24 Sept 2017
Best vacation ever!
This house is without a doubt the best home we have ever rented. It is small but has everything you need and your front yard is the Pacific Ocean. We will definitely be back.
rita a.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Alida D.
1 Aug 2017
This is a beautiful cottage
This cottage is just wonderful. My daughters and I hated to leave. The views are amazing, the location perfect. Management made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. This is a little gem...you won't be disappointed. We look forward to coming back!
Alida D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
yannick c.
17 June 2017
Une très belle petite maison cosy sur une baie extraordinaire la nature est très belle
Pour ceux qui connaisse on a l'impression d'être sur le bassin d'arcachon, la maison et équipée décorée meublée avec goût, rien ne manque, à votre arrivée une bouteille de vin vous attend, un petit fromage dans le réfrigérateur....
yannick c.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
David C.
30 May 2017
Amazing Views and Super location
It was such a nice spectacle views from this House. We walked every day along the path across the street and very good resturants within a few block. Perfect for two couples.
David C.
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