Sanctuary by the Sea Pacific GroveCoastal Villa with Pampering Details and Sweeping Ocean View 
Sanctuary by the Sea Pacific Grove has a sweeping view of Monterey Bay California.
• Expansive view of Monterey Bay California from the living and dining rooms
• Exceptional location, a short walk from the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Lovers Point Beach; a short drive from Carmel and Pebble Beach and the most spectacular California State Beaches on the Central Coast; one of the best places for whale watching in California
• Sophisticated style with Balinese flavor; chef's kitchen • Private entrance; two-car garage
• Three private ocean and garden-facing balconies Just uphill from the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail, Sanctuary by the Sea Pacific Grove wraps you in an end-to-end bay view from -- Lovers Point to Monterey -- across a collage of flower-decked roofs and cypress trees. Ten minutes to the beach; five to the Aquarium, where you can use your two free Monterey Bay Aquarium tickets. Add luxe amenities and spa services -- from a chef’s kitchen to a concierge on call. Every comfort you crave. Still, only scratching the surface. Knowing the power of place on the spirit, owners David and Annee -- an architect and professional chef/innkeeper-turned-interior designer/Realtor -- created a true sanctuary “to bring you home to yourself.” Sanctuary by the Sea has soaring ceilings and simple lines are punctuated by Balinese wood carvings and potted orchids. Care is evident in the smallest detail. Annee’s signature sun-dried tomato pesto torta and bottle of local wine welcomes you like a visiting friend. The perfect blend of pampering and peace. Perfect for Honeymooners, up to three couples, small families, single friends Unit Configuration Price Per week Kids? Yes! Kids will love the Aquarium. (You may want to bring a child gate to protect toddlers around the stairs and balconies). Pets? No What it’s like to stay I was blessed with spring-like temperatures and brilliant sunshine during my late January stay at Sanctuary by the Sea Pacific Grove. (I’m a big fan of traveling in the off-season.) Take time to just BE, advises the guest book. And it's so easy here. From the balcony of Sanctuary by the Sea Pacific Grove, I watched seagulls wheel around and swoop in at eye level and soak up fresh ocean breezes. While the horizon was turning pink and lavender, I was still watching over a glass of local wine from Silvestri Winery in nearby Carmel Valley and the homemade sun-dried tomato and pesto torta. After dark, I dimmed the lights, started a fire and browsed though stacks and shelves of books covering every subject from Balinese design to “How to Live Life at the Beach”. Even wall plaques were chances for enlightenment -- or at least a smile. There’s a rambling “Notice to Visitors” handwritten by Henry Miller (a long-time resident of Big Sur) in the downstairs bathroom. And I adored this framed “Motto To Live By”: Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, latte in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming ‘WHOO HOO, what a ride! When I finally ventured out from Sanctuary by the Sea Pacific Grove the next morning, I spied baby harbor seal pups lolling on a protected beach along the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail on my circuit of the Cannery, the gorgeous coast and downtown Pacific Grove California. 
Private entrance, open living area overlooking Monterey Bay California Lay of the land Unlatch the gate to a private courtyard blooming with fresh flowers and step inside the two-story entry of this 1,800-square foot Mediterranean-style house. Sanctuary by the Sea Pacific Grove has a reverse-floor plan means the living area and master bedroom are upstairs where the view is best. Pitched, beamed ceilings, French doors and a wall of windows make this space feel expansive. Two balconies -- one long and narrow, off the living room, the other large enough for only one off the dining room -- invite you linger over a lavender-pink sunset. Then snuggle into the chocolate-brown sofa/chaise to read or chat. There’s an easy flow from the living room to the dining room and open kitchen. The sofa and facing futon both convert to single beds, if necessary. The large flat-screen TV fits above the corner gas-log fireplace like art. Stacking boxes are filled CDs and DVDs. Take your favorites to play on your bedside CD player. An intricately carved double door from Bali commands the living room and the whole house is dotted with potted orchids, bunches of lilies and sunflowers, fat candles, pillows. Recessed lights on dimmers create a magical mood after dark. The open kitchen has top-of-the-line professional appliances, including a Wolf stove, and every utensil, pot, serving dish, plate and cocktail glass you need to create a multi-course gourmet meal. Brew a cappuccino. If you’re feeling adventurous, dive into the book shelf of cookbooks. The kitchen bar is perfect for socializing or kids’ meals. 
Spacious bedrooms and the master (left) has a private balcony. Tucked away off the main area, past the half-bath, the master suite has a low-beamed ceiling, king-sized bed and its own private balcony. There’s a TV/DVD player hidden in the armoire, a huge walk-in closet. Downstairs, Sanctuary by the Sea Pacific Grove has two more roomy bedrooms -- with queen-sized beds and walk-in closets -- share a full bathroom. The Garden Room facing the courtyard wall decorated with wrought iron and potted geraniums is a little dark, but cozy. In the Ocean View room, you can wake to a patch of blue ocean. The beds are mini-sanctuaries. The king has a memory-mattress and the queens, optional “non-feather” toppers. Cocooning in layers of soft cotton (hypoallergenic) linens and down is one of the pure pleasures of your stay. Both showers are lined with thick terracotta tiles and have large rain shower heads. Downstairs, the shower is three steps down behind a partial wall. 
A welcome torta and wine and the beautiful Pacific Grove coast. Amenities Everything you’d expect, plus. • Two flat-screen TVs with 160 channels, plus HBO • A DVR • CD/DVD player with five-disk changer • Bedside CD players with alarm clock • Dock connecting your i-pod to TV speakers • Wi-Fi • Unlimited long distance in U.S. and Canada • A basket of information about things to do and see in Monterey Bay California (which includes Pacific Grove, Carmel and Big Sur) • Two-car garage with plenty of room to store your Monterey Bay kayak, bikes or a boat But these spa services are over-the-top for most vacation rental homes: • Complimentary passes to a nearby day spa • A concierge ($35 an hour) • Refrigerator stocking service • A private chef/catering available on request You'll be treated to a genuinely warm, personal welcome at Sanctuary by the Sea Pacific Grove, including: • A handwritten note and framed welcome greeting you by name • Homemade hors d’oeurve (Annee’s recipe from her own
cookbook • An extensive telephone directory of Annee and David’s personal favorites -- restaurants, shops and sights, as well as numbers for the owner’s personal physicians and personally vetted service providers • Views of Monterey Bay California are partially obstructed by rooftops; the best are in the dining room • Balconies are small; some are only large enough for one • Ground floor bedrooms share a bathroom Annee and David live right next door to Sanctuary by the Sea Pacific Grove. The guest book contains detailed directions to nearest hospital, numbers of their family doctor, dentist and chiropractor. In case of a power outage during a winter storm, there a flashlights next to the beds, two high-power lanterns and a phone that works without electricity.
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Why not add a weekend at another California beach house?Click here to see what's available in Pismo Beach or Santa Cruz.Sanctuary by the Sea Pacific Grove: Owners' Favorites ... Pavel's Backerei Just a 10-minute walk from Sanctuary by the Sea Pacific Grove, you'll find the most amazing almond bear claws, donuts, scones and recession-proof cappuccino ($1.10). You can smell it from down the street! Pavel's is reminiscent of a small European bakery. Pacific Grove Golf Links This 18-hole championship course is one of the best-kept secrets on the Peninsula! The first nine holes take you through the forest and the back nine was designed by Jack Neville, who designed the original Pebble Beach Golf Links. The prices are reasonable and the views of California State Beaches at Lovers Point and Asilomar and the lighthouse at Point Pinos are amazing. The Works Bookstore and Coffee House I love to stop here for an afternoon latte served in a huge mug. There’s a small bookstore in back with local books about the area and on weekend nights there is live music. Passionfish This is the best seafood restaurant on the Monterey peninsula. I always order the crab cakes with extra tomato relish. (Relish with a side of crab cakes). It is so good! The have the best wine list and hardly mark up the wine at all. Back to the top of Sanctuary by the Sea Pacific Grove
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