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Sandcastle - Sand City House - Hidden Beach Gem

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Dining
Beach
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, Internet
Terrace/patio
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Sand City, CA
  • Place, Monterey State Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Eolian Dunes Preserve
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, North Fremont Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the area

Seaside

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Monterey State Beach and Eolian Dunes Preserve. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .Home features 2.5 bathrooms, a patio and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. A living room, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Sand City holiday home include Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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What's nearby

  • Monterey State Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Eolian Dunes Preserve - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fort Ord Dunes State Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • North Fremont Street - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cannery Row - 6 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mi Pueblo Food Center - ‬19 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

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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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

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 aged 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number VR002214

Property is also known as

370

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Sandcastle - Sand City House - Hidden Beach Gem?

Yep, Sandcastle - Sand City House - Hidden Beach Gem is a short 15-minute walk from Monterey State Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding.

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

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sandcastle - Sand City House - Hidden Beach Gem?

No, Sandcastle - Sand City House - Hidden Beach Gem does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sandcastle - Sand City House - Hidden Beach Gem?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sandcastle - Sand City House - Hidden Beach Gem?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sandcastle - Sand City House - Hidden Beach Gem Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E., El Cerrito

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, awesome kitchen. I hope to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, comfortable and well-equipped home, clear instructions.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was communicative and transparent. Check in/out instructions were easy to follow. Space was well decorated and stocked. We had a nice evening eating on the balcony around the fire pit. Only things to keep in mind are that the AC doesn’t work and traffic between the VRBO and Monterey/Carmel-by-the-Sea can be heavy, but it’s still a much cheaper accommodation than you would find in those more popular areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Collin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property and would stay here again! The road noise looks like it'd be awful, but we didn't hear anything. No concerns about the neighborhood either. Beds were great, facilities excellent, and it made for a great base for excursions to Pinnacles, Monterrey, and beyond.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay in this charming rental! Very clean, great kitchen, and fun location. Easy check-in and communication with the host. We’d definitely consider visiting again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy to get around Monterey. Close to a small beach. Quiet area
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute well appointed home very central to everything. The only thing that could be better was the water pressure and temperature- the shower would not stay hot. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable beachy house which was suitable for toddlers. The location was convenient and there is a pocket park with a playground like a block away. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim A., Marietta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cornflakegirrrl

Liked: Cleanliness

Great overall, but …

Checkin was convenient and easy.House centrally located and close to the beach. The listing states there were 3 bedrooms but the third “bedroom” is an office with an uncomfortable pullout couch bed that had dirty sheets. We had to wash the bedding before use. The neighborhood is currently under construction but was only heard on the weekdays. Overall it was a really nice place that was comfortable with a really large kitchen and lounge area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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

Travelled 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