We had a great experience renting with Monterey Bay Rentals! Our contact, Michelle Larkin, was…read morehighly professional, friendly, attentive to every detail and very communicative. All of our questions and requests were promptly answered and we were made to feel at home our entire stay. Rental property was exactly as advertised and there were no hidden fees or costs. Would gladly use this company again!

We just listed our home with Monterey bay rental (link below) and we could not be happier that we…read morechose the right property management company! The professionalism of the team at Monterey rental is outstanding! We listed our home for long term rent on 10/01 and it was rented by 10/09! Wow!!! We are so glad we went with this property management company. They balance the needs of the owners and the renters so perfectly so it's a win win for everyone involved. The pictures of our home were so professionally well done (link shared) and the whole process of listing the home for rent was so smooth and meticulously done! Thank you Michelle, Debra and Jan! You are the best!! Link to our listed home: https://www.montereyrentals.com/pacific-grove/riviera

Excellent service from the staff- by phone and in person! From the first phone call, to the…read moreapplication process, to getting the rental. I appreciate the prompt communication they provided. Thank you!!

My two friends and I originally rented from San Carlos Agency in the midst of the pandemic while…read moreworking as travel nurses at a nearby hospital. They were extremely warm, gracious, and kind from the very beginning, and a pure joy throughout such a difficult time. Natalie went above and beyond to provide us with exceptional properties to choose from and worked to help us find the perfect oasis- just a few blocks from the beach! She accommodated our every need along the way with a genuine smile, as did all other staff members with every interaction. After deciding to return to Carmel for another hospital assignment, Natalie was the first call I made! San Carlos once again did not disappoint and has made my time in Carmel so memorable.

Absolutely unacceptable experience…read more Pacific Grove Rentals canceled my confirmed reservation twice, both times claiming a "pricing error." Not once, but twice. At that point, it stops feeling like a mistake and starts feeling like a complete disregard for customers and their travel plans. I had already invested time planning my trip and relied on the reservation being honored. Instead, I was left scrambling to find alternative accommodations while rates elsewhere had increased. A confirmation should mean something. Apparently, with Pacific Grove Rentals, it doesn't. What is most concerning is the lack of accountability. Rather than standing behind a confirmed booking and making the situation right, the reservation was simply canceled, leaving me to deal with the consequences. That is not how a reputable vacation rental company operates. The entire experience felt unprofessional, unreliable, and incredibly frustrating. If you value your vacation plans and don't want to risk having your reservation canceled after you've already made arrangements, I would strongly recommend booking with a different company. A company's true character is revealed when something goes wrong. Based on my experience, Pacific Grove Rentals failed that test completely.

When you give them your deposi, do not assume you are getting it back. We lived in this house (510…read moreCarmel Av in Pacific Grove) for $4,500 per month for over two years and they kept a large chunk of our deposit, despite the place being cluttered with lots of dirty items from previous renters. Every morning, you could hear the neighbor coughing at 5am, so we slept poorly. None of tvs worked, but then they blamed us for it--not a 20th century smart tv. If you don't want to lose your deposit and do want to get good sleep, do not stay here. I am writing to formally dispute the $1,430 deduction from my security deposit for cleaning services, including carpets and windows. Under California Civil Code §1950.5, landlords may only deduct for cleaning necessary to return the unit to the condition it was in at move-in, excluding normal wear and tear. After two years of tenancy, standard carpet wear and light dust are to be expected. Unless there was damage or extreme filth -- which I contest -- these cleaning charges appear excessive and unjustified.

This was our 2nd annual girls trip in the Rancho Riposo unit. This year we had 8 women and 3 dogs…read more The unit has 5 bedrooms with a total of 7 beds and 2 1/2 baths. The huge totally fenced yard was perfect for the dogs and playing ping pong and other outdoor games. We're all friends through pickleball and hiking which we enjoyed one or both on our 3 night stay. We did most of our eating at the unit by assigning meals for each night... great food!!! The kitchen is well stocked making do with what we found. There's a nice big table in the dining room we could all fit around and the living room is spacious with an enormous couch. The staff is friendly and accommodating! For 8 women and 3 dogs I don't think we caused any trouble or were too loud... just the sound of laughter and fun! Hopefully we can make it a yearly event!!!

Perfect place to stay for families! We had 7 kids ranging from 18mo to 10yo and the fenced in…read morebackyard of the Rancho Reposo cottage is the perfect setup and had enough table space for all 17 of us! We also spread across to Casa Linda, which was very nice too with a big living room. The beach is a 10min walk away. Would definitely come back!

Juan is one of the calmest and confident realtors we have had a chance to work with. We had a…read morecomplicated real estate transaction--having to sell a rental property in the eat bay and buying a rental property in Carmel. The sale process had many details and was also time sensitive. Juan in his amazing way did all the work behind the scenes reassuring me that everything was going to go well--and it did! Our purchase in Carmel was seamless. We ended up purchasing a lovely fixer. I am not local to Carmel and what is really awesome is that Juan comes from a building background and he knows the breadth of contractors and what the construction work entails. He has been an endless source of support and guidance as I embark on the building project. If you are looking for a calm and confident realtor who has your agenda/constraints in the forefront--Juan is for you.

Yolanda did a fantastic job helping us sell my in-laws home. There was a ton of work to be done to…read moreget it ready for viewing, and she made it happen. We worked with Yolanda and Juan from out of state and things could not have gone better. Staging was perfect. We were able to sell in our time frame and at a price we were more than happy with. Thanks for all the hard work. This is an amazing team!

I hired Peter Boggs to sell my home in The Dunes community in Marina, California, and the result…read moreexceeded my expectations--we were in escrow within 24 hours. I initially reached out to Peter because he was the only real estate agent who had successfully sold homes in The Dunes this year, and it was clear he understood the market better than anyone else. After working with him, I can see why. What really stood out was his pricing strategy. There was an identical home with the same floor plan just two doors down that had been sitting on the market for weeks, but Peter positioned my home differently and created immediate demand. He made sure the property showed at its absolute best by coordinating professional window cleaning, staging, and high-end marketing, including HD photography and drone footage. Within just a few hours of the home hitting the market, Peter personally showed the property to a buyer whose agent couldn't make it--and those ended up being the buyers who purchased the home. I had to leave the state during the process, and Peter handled everything. He managed the entire listing, communication, and logistics so I didn't have to worry about anything. He also provided a clear electronic timeline for the pre-listing and escrow process, along with consistent updates, so I always knew exactly where things stood. When it came time to close, we needed to complete a remote online notary, and Peter's escrow team handled it seamlessly without any delays. He was extremely proactive with city requirements as well. He identified issues early and personally took care of them, including moving a pergola and shed to meet City of Marina requirements so there were no problems for the buyer during escrow. Peter is a real estate agent on the Monterey Peninsula who knows how to price, prepare, and position a home to sell quickly and efficiently. If you're selling a home in Marina--especially in The Dunes--you want him representing you.

The BEST Realtor on the Monterey Peninsula is Peter Boggs!…read more Buying a home is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions you'll ever make. Choosing the right Realtor made all the difference for us. After working with Peter Boggs, my husband and I understand why he is consistently one of the highest-rated Realtors on the Monterey Peninsula. One of the easiest individuals to communicate with, it oftentimes felt as if we were talking with a knowledgeable, trusted friend in Peter. He guided us through every step of the process with honesty, professionalism, and genuine care. From the moment our offer was accepted until the day we received the keys, Peter orchestrated one of the smoothest, fastest, and most seamless escrows we could have imagined. We closed in just 14 days on a turnkey home in one of the Monterey Peninsula's most sought-after neighborhoods. That doesn't happen by accident. It happened because of Peter's local experience and presence, close working relationships, attention to detail, and transparent and clear communication. Like some buyers today, we thought we could do most of the legwork ourselves. We searched every real estate website daily, perused Reddit, explored neighborhoods, and toured open houses whenever we visited Monterey. What we quickly learned is that technology can help you find listings--but it cannot replace an exceptional Realtor. Because we resided out of town, Peter became our trusted eyes and ears. He toured homes for us, sent detailed videos and photos, answered countless questions, and gave us candid objective feedback. He met with home inspectors, contractors, engineers, and even potential neighbors on our behalf. He never tried to hurry or pressure us to buy a house; instead, he helped us determine whether each property was truly the right fit for our lifestyle and long-term goals. One of Peter's greatest strengths is his ability to educate his clients. He taught us to look beyond beautiful staging and fresh paint. We learned about coastal construction, deferred maintenance, moisture intrusion, salt-air exposure, inspections, resale value, future repair costs, and, most importantly, the overall quality--or "bones"--of each home. That knowledge saved us from making an expensive mistake. We fell in love with one home that appeared perfect, but Peter identified years of deferred maintenance. Walking away was difficult, but looking back, it was absolutely the right decision. Instead of settling, Peter encouraged us to stay patient and trust the process. He often reminded us: "There is a home for every buyer." He was right. Not long afterward, we found the home we were truly meant to own. Looking back, Peter didn't just help us buy a house. He helped us build the life we had imagined. And if finding the perfect home wasn't enough, Peter gifted us with the most beautiful housewarming surprise. He gave us a hand-painted portrait of our home by local Monterey artist Stacey Gregory, along with a top-shelf bottle of nice champagne and other thoughtful gifts. Every time we see that custom painting hanging in our home, we are reminded of our new life and the person who made it possible. If you are searching for someone who is knowledgeable, responsive, trustworthy, well connected, and genuinely committed to his clients, we recommend Peter Boggs without hesitation. His extremely personable and likable style makes the inherently stressful home buying experience unbelievably memorable. He truly believes there is a home for every buyer. Thanks to Peter Boggs, we found ours. We will always be grateful!

Overall we had a solid stay, and the room was clean, and felt safe. But there are definitely areas…read morefor improvement. When I went to check-in, no one was at the counter. I waited and waited, and after several minutes of waiting I dinged the bell. Nothing. I finally called the hotel and let it ring for a while, no one answered or came to the lobby where the phone was ringing to answer. I waited longer and tapped the bell again, so I stood there and continued waiting. A young woman finally came to the desk, she was nice enough throughout our interaction, but didn't apologize for leaving me waiting or even ask how long I'd been standing there. This next part is important to keep in mind if you have mobility issues, I asked for a room without stairs, and she said there weren't any. When I booked, the listing said accessible, it wasn't. She said this hotel were converted condos and they all have stairs. We had to go up to two sets of stairs, between my arthritis and the weight of my bags, getting luggage up to the room was a challenge. During check-in, the front desk clerk also instructed me to park right next to the lobby in the handicap spot. She said "it's okay for you to park there, we just have the handicap sign up because we have to, but nobody ever comes to check it." I informed her that's where I was already parked because I have a handicap placard. But her instructing me to park in the only visible accessible spot not knowing I even had a placard really upset me, those spots need to be reserved for those that require them. We were in room 115, which is right above the lobby where breakfast takes place. You can hear the automatic door opening and closing every single time someone entered or exited the lobby making it impossible to sleep in. The room was super clean, I liked that we had two separate bedrooms, and the wet bar with a microwave and fridge were good too. The room also has no AC, just a heater. We had to open the windows to air the room out and there were no locks at the tops of the windows or sliding door to keep it securely cracked while sleeping, so the room was very stuffy. The bed is also super firm and the pillows are a weird small square shape. We did check-out the breakfast and the area was super clean, but their selection wasn't great. Overall our stay was good, but I probably wouldn't pick this property again when there are better options at a similar price point nearby.

This hotel is so desperately in need of a make over/upgrade!!!…read moreWe paid top dollar for the king suite with kitchen, fireplace, deck, etc. -what a mess ! The screen door came off in my hands and I couldn't get it back on the track! The carpet is old and so worn and smells! The deck had a huge paint splash and no usable inviting furniture or aspects to it. The breakfast is all carbs and sweets/sugar. For over $300 per night, this is criminal . I've stayed in Best westerns within the past two months which are clean, modern, and have excellent breakfast options like scrambled eggs, sausage, etc. I'll never stay here again!

I have been renting a property now for almost 15 years and have had consistent good experiences…read morewith this company. Thank you Datta and your team at Main Street!

AVOID!!!!!! Carol is the absolute worst person. Rude. Short. Abrupt. Condescending. Lacking people…read moreskills. Either she can't be kind or she won't be kind. Not sure which is worse. Don't even get me started on the living situations! I don't understand how they can charge what they do for what their tenants get. Worn down, dirty, borderline derelict units. Where is our rent money going!? Surely it's not being used to improve the residents homes! Doesn't even seem to be used on maintenance issues as work orders are not fulfilled in a timely manner! I cannot stress this enough, AVOID THIS PLACE!!!!

I rented for almost 5 years at 716 Tyler from Paramount Properties. In the past I rented from…read moreMangold and they where just a nightmare compared to this rental management property. I have also worked with better but that was through the military. I am not sure what renters are expecting, rent goes up every year, thats anywhere. Paramount raised the rent every year just about but never gouged us. They left proper notices before entering the home, answered inquiries if I had any, provided maintenance when needed and had a simple enough auto-pay system. Communication is key, I always made sure I communicated any issues or concerns. When I was able to buy a home I put in my notice, did the move out inspection. I didn't hire cleaners, I took time off work and cleaned and washed the carpets myself, we did small repairs but I know we left our mark in that rental we spent 24 hours in that house for almost 2 years just about. I did take my own pictures prior to move in and kept the original lease in file, documented the same when exiting and got about 40% of my deposit back (around 900). Frankly I think it was fair but if I didn't I have documentation to back it up. My suggestion to anyone is document, do the inspection and if you disagree go to court as it is your right but most importantly communicate and provide facts not opinions. Rental properties have rules, read the lease as it is a binding contract. Kind regards, CW

Never will it have I recommend this company to anyone. 4 years renting from paramount properties…read moreand at 36 wks pregnant high risk I was forced to leave and coursed into signing legal documents without legal help on my end, paramount kept my 2k deposit and was not giving me a good recommendation to other renters and made me and my family homeless for a few months. I was a honest renter who always kept communication even when there was never any maintenance done and I was told I need to pay for certain repairs in the condo. Do not rent nor buy from paramount properties unprofessional greedy people who insulted me as a single mother personally mailing me letter putting me down as a single mother from Marie miller the owner. Shame on this company. -5 stars.