Title: 3772 The Waves ~ Oceanfront, Stunning Ocean Views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 3772 The Waves ~ Oceanfront, Stunning Ocean Views Holiday home with kitchen, near Point Lobos State Natural Reserve ![TV, books, video library, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25700000/25697400/25697322/e8e5dfb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25700000/25697400/25697322/1e85dc99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25700000/25697400/25697322/7aa98a97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25700000/25697400/25697322/6aec6a4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25700000/25697400/25697322/becac0db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to The Waves, a vintage architectural gem perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean in Carmel Highlands. Enjoy magical views of waves and water, cathedral ceilings with generous natural light, two beautifully updated spa-inspired bathrooms and an oceanfront patio perfect for whale watching. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 52272 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 3772 The Waves ~ Oceanfront, Stunning Ocean Views Sanctuary Vacation Rentals is proud to present "The Waves"! Sleeps up to 5 adults. A vintage architectural gem, perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean awaits guests to Yankee Point south of Carmel. Enjoy magical views of waves and water, where the sound of the waves will lull you to sleep. This 2,272 sf Carmel Highlands oceanfront home was designed by renowned local architect John Gamble to resemble a bird in flight over a river, with the river being the stone stairway inside the center of the home. Natural stone and wood inside the home invite guests to become one with the rugged coastline and surrounding environment. In this dramatic setting, the land’s end and the ocean’s beginning can be fully appreciated. The home has cathedral ceilings, generous natural light, two beautifully updated spa-inspired bathrooms, and a security gate. Despite the feeling of being away from it all, it’s just five minutes by car to shopping and dining in downtown Carmel, and 15 minutes to golf in Pebble Beach®, historic Pacific Grove or Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Flanked by windswept cypress trees, the home has mid-century touches such as vintage pendant lighting, natural stone interior walls and stone steps inside the home. The oceanfront patio has stone benches and a table, an ideal place to watch whales and sunsets. The BBQ grill is stored in the garage but is easy to pull out for use. Living Spaces The great room has a 48-inch TV and comfortable seating that includes a leather sectional. Full ocean views are breathtaking from the floor to ceiling windows. Original artwork, as well as antique and eclectic furnishings throughout. Stone steps lead to a small office space with a desk in the tower wing, with views of an adjacent cove. Kitchen and Dining The mid-century vintage kitchen has original blue tile counters, a double oven and a Bosch electric cook-top. The dining area is slightly elevated above the living area and has ocean views. Bedrooms and Bathrooms The main stairway leads to the two largest bedroom suites. Bedroom #1, has a split king bed with foam topper or two twins, a small reading nook with a selection of books and a bath with large shower, a vanity area with sink, and custom tile. This is a fully enclosed bedroom suite. Bedroom #2 is a loft that is open to the lower level to take full advantage of ocean views from the living room's floor to ceiling windows. It has a king bed. Guests should take note of this unique floor plan understanding that this bedroom is not fully enclosed or completely private from the lower level. A large, en suite bath includes a two-person shower with custom tile, dual sinks, a shaving mirror, and seating. Downstairs, Bedroom #3 has rock-lined walls, a queen bed and a small en suite full bath with tub/shower combo. The ceiling of this unique bedroom opens to the great room, so guests should note that this room is not fully enclosed from the living spaces. At the base of the second-level stairway is a convenient half-bath with blue tile and copper basin. This is located near the entry. Ample parking is available in the large driveway which is gated. The garage is not available to guests. Due to the cliff-side location and multiple stairways in the house, only fully supervised, well-behaved children should be guests, due to safety concerns. Well-behaved dogs under 35 lbs are welcome with pre-approval, an additional pet fee and a signed pet addendum. Dogs should never be left anywhere in or on the property unsupervised. Keep in mind the cliff side location. The front yard is fenced and gated, but the ocean side of the home is not entirely fenced. 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! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,272 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88940000/88932300/88932277/fb0030bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nirvana by the Sea - Expansive Ocean Views Carmel-by-the-Sea - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=88932277&PinnedHotelID=88932277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42050000/42040600/42040544/ed2c6343.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3794 Forever Views II - Expansive Ocean Views Carmel - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 55 reviews £941 includes taxes & fees 29 Oct - 30 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=42040544&PinnedHotelID=42040544&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113160000/113151500/113151417/566c0bcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3966 Tranquility Vista - Ocean Views and Hot Tub Carmel Highlands - Sea view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=113151417&PinnedHotelID=113151417&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99480000/99478900/99478895/f00e1158.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3911 Point Lobos View - Hot Tub with an Ocean View Carmel Meadows - Sea view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 26 reviews £1,575 includes taxes & fees 14 Oct - 15 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=99478895&PinnedHotelID=99478895&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21650000/21648900/21648834/35c369a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3707 Pacific's Edge Sanctuary ~ Ocean View Estate Carmel - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=21648834&PinnedHotelID=21648834&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79620000/79619300/79619250/ac969dea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gateway to Big Sur, 10 min to Carmel restaurants. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number VR001343 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 3772 The Waves Ocean Front Private Watch Whales Sunsets 3772 The Waves ~ Flexible Booking Cancellation Policies 3772 The Waves ~ Summer Is Here Check Out These Great Rates! 1648-149210 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.48587%2C-121.94042&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=guyFFE1mxO6gMvuI3GGJFX3EpQM=) Carmel Highlands, CA #### What's nearby - Garrapata State Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles - Monastery Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles - China Cove - 8 min drive - 2.3 miles - Carmel Mission Basilica - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles - Carmel Beach - 12 min drive - 6.5 miles #### Getting around - Monterey Station - 28 min drive - Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive - ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬11 min drive - ‪Pacific's Edge - ‬3 min drive - ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company at The Crossroads - ‬9 min drive - ‪Allegro Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 3772 The Waves ~ Oceanfront, Stunning Ocean Views pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 3772 The Waves ~ Oceanfront, Stunning Ocean Views? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 3772 The Waves ~ Oceanfront, Stunning Ocean Views? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 3772 The Waves ~ Oceanfront, Stunning Ocean Views located? > Located in Carmel Riviera, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Point Lobos Ranch, Garrapata Beach and Garrapata State Park. Carmel Beach and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 3772 The Waves ~ Oceanfront, Stunning Ocean Views Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Pain A. 23 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good place The steam shower made the stay. ##### Pain A. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Roberta D. 27 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bellevue We had a wonderful time with all the comforts of home and the views couldn't have been more spectacular! ##### Roberta D. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hunter C. 3 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay My entire family very much enjoyed our stay. It’s a beautiful home on a stunning property. ##### Hunter C. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David G. 24 Feb 2025 #### A perfect place 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: Only one word does it justice: Perfect. ##### David G. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kath F. 26 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Very quiet and peacefulI found staying at the highlans inn very distrutive with cleaning people and plumbers hanging around talking loud and gathering all day. If you just want to be right on the ocean and feel safe and quiet this was perfect ##### Kath F. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert R. 27 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Big Sur Paradise Even better than the listing showed. Thank you!! ##### Robert R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric H. 3 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Marathon weekend Came for the marathon. House is amazing. ##### Eric H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam P. 28 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Xmas trip Hard to explain how amazing this house is. The views are second to none. The uniqueness of the house layout has a great vibe. We were also greeted with snacks and a great bottle of wine as well as on Christmas Eve the management company dropped off a a very nice gift of different chocolate treats. We’ve stayed at many house rentals over the years but this house was just magical due to its location. I would recommend this rental to anyone wanting to disconnect and enjoy nature for all its greatness. ##### Adam P. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samuel S. 1 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Trip Loved the location and view. Bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs were updated. Kitchen is dated and may be an issue for extended stays. We actually liked the decor and the vibe of the house. Recommend a working fireplace indoors and outdoors. ##### Samuel S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from , 3 Jan 2024 #### Stunning views 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: Our vacation was exactly what we expected. House was lovely as was the property. ##### A guest from , ### 8/10 Good #### chad l. 16 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location You are paying for location. The house itself is disappointing. It has 2 nice bathrooms. The rest of the house is dated and needs renovation. If not for location it would be 2-3 stars. ##### chad l. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth W. 22 Jun 2024 #### Breathtaking views! 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 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. ##### Elizabeth W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### David G. 12 Jul 2025 #### The Waves 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: Incredible location on the ocean. A truly unique house from the '70s with some modern upgrades. Generally very comfortable for a family with a few caveats. The open nature of the house means that noise and light travel everywhere, so people need to be considerate at night. The issue with hot water is a known problem and continues to persist. We had no hot water in the kitchen, despite someone from the management company coming out to explain the system. One side of the gate was non-operational, but the management company explained how to work around it.The water situation was a bit annoying, as others have had similar issues. For the rental fee charged, there should be no drama with hot water. Otherwise, the place is magical and we would stay there again. ##### David G. ### 8/10 Good #### Christa L. 20 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful location - odd booking experience Pros-lovely locationcute housecomfy bedsLOVE the steam showerLove that it's easy to park with a nice yard in the frontLove the staircase to the oceanGreat location & wonderful neighborhoodCons-VRBO booked, then contacted by Sanctuary (another agency) for more contracts, charges, etc. really confusing & cost was higher than expectedLate check in Early check out (10am)Dirty windows (really important when your a destination)Front gate didn't work, no cell reception to call anyoneKitchen is badly in need of update - needs functional featuresThis is a lovely house in a great location. At this price (amounts to 1500 per night) things need to be clean and functional. The deck should have proper furniture since it's the star of the show. Our early checkout (10am) left us feeling rushed, especially since a group of technicians descended upon us at 9:50am as we were packing our car. With a little effort, this could be a fantastic experience. ##### Christa L. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Julie G. 24 Jan 2024 #### Unparalleled views - okay house 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: 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. ##### Julie G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### HOLLY B. 16 Apr 2024 #### The Waves Review 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: 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! ##### HOLLY B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher T. 5 Oct 2024 #### Big Sur Getaway 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: 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. ##### Christopher T. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra S. 19 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Retreat! This was absolutely what we needed for our mother daughter trip! The place was clean, the windows were clean, so we had perfect views. The steam shower after hiking all day was a blessing. There were otters every morning and evening swimming in the ocean right behind the house. The sound of the waves crashing against the rocks lulled us to sleep perfectly. The house is period specific and we loved that. It adds to the charm. Kitchen was fully equipped. Nice little notes for how to use TV and WiFi. Would absolutely book again! Thank you! ##### Sandra S. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer T. 24 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Jennifer T. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen R. 15 Nov 2023 #### Interesting & impressive house with killer views 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 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. ##### Stephen R. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 3 Aug 2022 #### Month in Carmel 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: 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. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Jenny M. 1 Jun 2020 #### Disappointing Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat 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: the house itself is stunning and in a great location.2 of the 3 bedrooms are open plan so noise travels pretty easily and there are floor to ceiling windows with no blinds or curtains so it’s very light early in the mornings. house wasn’t very clean on arrival - basic things were clean like bathroom / kitchen, but it feels like it needs a deep clean - there were multiple cobwebs and dead spiders / flies throughout the property as well as thick dust in places. the downstairs tub isn’t usable, which we were not aware of, and also had dead insects in it.there is NO phone signal at all unless you’re on a specific network, which wasn’t made aware to us before arrival.the WiFi didn’t work at all which was a bit of a nightmare for the first few days until we were lent some hotspots, which weren’t ideal.overall customer service and stay, vs the cost of the property and it’s condition and usability when we got there are worlds apart.I’d expect this from a low budget property, but not from somewhere of this caliber.lastly - sanctuary will charge you excessively for electric and take it off your security deposit. ##### Jenny M. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Kimpton Everly Hotel Hollywood by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Kimpton-Everly-Hotel-Hollywood.h17524828.Hotel-Information) > > [Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hotels-Manchester-Grand-Hyatt-San-Diego.h12073.Hotel-Information) > > [Ocean View Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Ocean-View-Hotel.h19135.Hotel-Information) > > [The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Godfrey-Hotel-Hollywood.h32945867.Hotel-Information) > > [Biltmore Los Angeles](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Millennium-Biltmore-Los-Angeles.h25715.Hotel-Information) > > [Silver Lake Pool & Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Silver-Lake-Pool-Inn.h34504058.Hotel-Information) > > [Level Los Angeles Downtown - South Olive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Level-Los-Angeles-Downtown-South-Olive.h10649672.Hotel-Information) > > [citizenM Los Angeles Downtown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-CitizenM-Los-Angeles-Downtown.h65299564.Hotel-Information) > > [Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Coronado-Hotels-Coronado-Island-Marriott-Resort-Spa.h25270.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Figueroa, an Unbound Collection by Hyatt](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Hotel-Figueroa.h8805682.Hotel-Information) > > [The Hollywood Roosevelt](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Hollywood-Roosevelt.h34142.Hotel-Information) > > [W Los Angeles - 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