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Beach
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sand City, CA
  • Del Monte Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cannery Row
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Seaside

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this Sand City vacation home, you'll find Monterey State Beach and Eolian Dunes Preserve. North Fremont Street and Fort Ord Dunes State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Del Monte Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 2 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Cannery Row - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 18 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Red's Donuts - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sandcastle - Sand City House - Hidden Beach Gem

Nestled at the edge of Seaside in Sand City (population 372), this home rates a major WOW. (Or two or three.) The upper level features a swoon-worthy kitchen, dining for eight, a living room with a large TV and fireplace, a master suite  (with a private bath and walk-in shower), a powder room, laundry, and the piece de resistance: a covered patio with a firepit and a sectional for lounging.  Downstairs, there’s a bedroom/den with a fold-out sofa and a desk, a full bath with a tub/shower, and a guestroom that opens to the backyard (w/dining table, chaises and a barbecue).  From here, you can walk to the local craft brewery or enjoy a slice of pie at Sweet Elena’s bakery—while perusing the fanciful wall murals created by Sand City’s many artists. Ocean lovers will appreciate easy access to the beach via the Tioga Road overpass (approx. seven-minute walk). There’s also a corner playground for the kiddies, and if you don’t feel like cooking, you’ll find scores of delis and diners nearby, along with a gamut of international cuisines (Thai, Chinese, Mexican, Japanese, German, Italian and more).   Street and driveway parking only. Short term rental permit: STR 22-14

Property manager

Kyle Burritt

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number VR002214

Property is also known as

370

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sandcastle - Sand City House - Hidden Beach Gem to the airport?

This vacation home is 2.6 mi (12-min drive) away from the Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sandcastle - Sand City House - Hidden Beach Gem have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Sandcastle - Sand City House - Hidden Beach Gem to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 15-minute walk from Monterey State Beach and 7.1 mi (18-min drive) from Carmel Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sandcastle - Sand City House - Hidden Beach Gem offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sandcastle - Sand City House - Hidden Beach Gem?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Sandcastle - Sand City House - Hidden Beach Gem?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sandcastle - Sand City House - Hidden Beach Gem?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sandcastle - Sand City House - Hidden Beach Gem have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Sandcastle - Sand City House - Hidden Beach Gem have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sandcastle - Sand City House - Hidden Beach Gem to downtown Seaside?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Seaside.

Sandcastle - Sand City House - Hidden Beach Gem Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

Nice place to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siarah Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best rental home thus far!

Great family weekend! The home was extremely clean, well stocked, great communication with property management, comfortable beds, and overall amazing experience! We hope to return soon for our next adventure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan P., Newport Beach, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Our team had a great stay this is our third time staying here for work and absolutely love it. Close to everything, comfortable, nice, and spacious
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This house was amazing! Excellent all the way around.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elitsa A., Bloomfield, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay at

Really enjoyed our time in this house. We stayed in a few different properties on this trip and this one was by far the best! Plenty of space for 6 people, fully stocked kitchen and bathrooms and very clean. It's on a dead end street, so very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

So Beachie Cozy!

Just what we needed. Home decorated so spot on. Everything you could need. Central to everywhere. Truly enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Monterey aquarium trip

This home was perfect! Super clean and everything you need. Thank you so much for hosting. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trachelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seaside stay

Loved our stay at this Seaside property! House was great, loved the floor plan. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed. Safe area. Hope to be able to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Easton S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

The house is beautiful and has everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The beach is a short walk and it's super easy to drive or uber to other Monterey attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Phillip M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice spot for laguna seca events

House was clean and quiet. Kitchen and master are on the second floor, which was a bit odd, but worked fine. As others have noted, there is no AC. Upon arrival, the house was a bit warm at 78 but cooled off with all the windows open before getting to bed. Only other peculiarity was the labeling of kitchen inventory on every shelf, which happened to be incorrect on almost every shelf. If it says 11 glasses and there only 10, makes me worried I may be charged for a pre-existing problem. Update them regularly or remove them. Otherwise, the property is very close to costco and downtown seaside, and about 15min to track parking which was great for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Ali J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not as nice as it seems

There’s no air-conditioning and the owner has the thermostat set and will not adjust it so the heater comes on at night if you leave the windows open. In addition there are no window coverings in the master bathrooms so you’re fully exposed while you’re on the bathroom going poop so you have to do it in the dark so no one sees you. It’s quite awkward. I contacted the property manager several times to help get things fixed, but either the owner was not willing to fix the thermostat or they just stop communicating all together.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian G., MODESTO

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Our first impression was that it was so clean. Great house for 3 adults, we attended the Carmel Bach festival and loved the rental house. One suggestion would be to instal a window covering in the main bedrooms water closet. Neighbors are very close. We look forward to renting this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The house was beautiful and in easy driving distance to the places we wanted to see. Our 3 year old grandson loved the house. The house is well equipped for visitors. When the pullout bed was opened in the third bedroom it is difficult to get to the closet. This was it a problem for the younger person assigned to that bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

A few days in Monterey

We had a lovely time at the Sandcastle. The kitchen was fabulously appointed so we could have a few family meals at leisure and then watch movies in the living room all together. The sea breeze was a delight and house as a whole is just beautiful. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comforts of Home

Staying at the sandcastle was a very lovely experience. The small differences had a great impact on the comfort of our stay - mostly that the places most rentals find to save a nickel were not the case here: kitchen ware you would use in your own kitchen; paper/bath/cleaning products that are effective; fresh linens in ample supply. The location was a great for our sight-seeing base and the home was clean and well appointed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B., Martinez, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Stay In Sand City

We stayed at this beautiful home in Sand City. The pictures are great but the house in person is even better. Communication was great. Easy to check in. The house is beautifully decorated and yet very homey as well. We had everything we could have possibly wanted or needed and more. Location was great. Easy to get to many different places of interest. We highly recommend this house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele D., Petaluma, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and cozy!

The house was beautiful. Well maintained and very clean and comfortable. It is advertised as a three bedroom, but the third bedroom is a pullout couch and looks like more of an office. The kitchen is fully stocked and everything is in great condition. Michelle, the property manager, was very quick to respond to any questions we had. Would definitely stay again!!! Thank you! Michele
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

January G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway!

This is a beautiful home, perfect for a getaway. It's nestled in a quiet neighborhood filled with charm, personality, and everything you need to relax! The host thought of everything to make the stay in this home more relaxing and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break 2023

Great property, convenient location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bridal Party Wedding Weekend

The property is beyond beautiful with an artsy vibe. Our group used as the place to get ready for my wedding, and it worked out great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mihir J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really nice location and clean property

Really nice location and clean property
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dmitri Ozerets O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house

Beautiful house, everything you wish for in Vacation rental! Definitely coming again! Didn’t have a chance to go to the ocean since the weather was not cooperating, but everything inside was very very accommodating and nice. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

William D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Where did that rock music come from?

This is a well-maintained, confortable, contemporary two-story accommodation. The second story kitchen/dining/TV area is spacious and great for groups. Appliances are modern and the kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils and supplies. Bedrooms/bathrooms are spacious and comfortable. The immediate area apart from other similar two-story homes is semi-industrial, but Monterey and all the tourist areas are a short drive away. The only problem we had was with noise at night. I could not locate the source of thumping rock music each night, and on one night there were fireworks nearby that started around 10pm. We didn’t see them, just heard them for ~30 minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a gem

We stayed here with friends to visit the surrounding areas. It was a perfect launch point to go to Big Sur, ride Hwy 1, check out downtown Monterey and the aquarium, walk Carmel by the Sea and so much more. We will definitely be returning here. Loved this house and it’s spotless clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022