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

I don't know about their property management, but I used Lance Monosoff, who is Central Coast…read moreProperties, as my broker to buy a house. Excellent, excellent service. He has been in real estate in the Monterey area for decades, and knows all the neighborhoods, what to look for and what to avoid, and so much more. He knows who the reputable tradesmen and loan officers are. He is super-knowledgeable, and willing to go the extra mile. Plus, once you make a purchase, it's not over: he'll help with other issues that come up, as he's able. Highly recommended, without reservation.

A property manager who is honest and has integrity…read more I have been a tenant with Central Coast Properties for just under a year. Any issues have been dealt with promptly and without fuss. Lance Monosoff is interested in ensuring the property is kept to a good standard and he is savvy enough to know a good tenant vs a bad one. I highly recommend Lance and his company.

Buying my condo was one of the biggest financial decisions I've ever made back in 2019, and having…read moreAllison at Sterling Property Management has given me incredible peace of mind. She is professional, knowledgeable, and always looks out for my best interests. I've been with Sterling for now seven years. Best decision I made. Most recently, she saved me a significant amount of money by resolving a washer issue instead of replacing it. I completely trust Allison's judgment and know she'll always make the right decisions for my property. She truly is the star agent at Sterling Property Management. Thank you, Allison, for your hard work, professionalism, and genuine care. I highly recommend Sterling because of you!

I'm so disturbed by the fact that this house is completely infested with mice. While moving my in…read morelaw out there were mice everywhere. One week later and the house is listed for sale!!! If anyone is looking to purchase 400 Sonoma Ave. in seaside please be aware that this company did not even bother to get rid of the mice! This company disgusts me. Not once did I ever receive a call back or any communication from them in any way. They have zero cares for people. Also, the gas line in the kitchen and fan for the oven I believe are illegal and not up to code however they had zero problems renting it to the elderly. In response to the owners reply. The rent was $500 when you guys "took over the portfolio". You guys jacked the price up so high in such a short amount of time that it is absolutely in no way a reasonable price. If you deem it unrentable then no one should be paying $1,950 for it. That's absurd. I called a total of 5 times in the span of a month and left a voicemail every single time. I was never even once able to reach a live person. So check your messages and you will have all the record you need. You guys were 100% aware of the condition of the home. Not only did you demand tons of photos of the inside and outside of the home every 6ish Months but you also did several walk throughs inside and outside. Each time you guys deemed it rentable. That is not looking out for senior citizens that is abusing their inability to fend for themselves. Your company should be ashamed of themselves as well as the owner of this property.

WHO I AM I've been a tenant with Vega Investments for 2.5…read moreyears. I am a 30 year old US Marine Corps veteran. I am a husband and father. MY EXPERIENCE I came to Vega Investments when I needed to move quickly. My wife was pregnant, and wanted to live nearer to her family. As a Texas native, I thought Monterey was out of my price range. I was suprised and more than a little shocked when I found Vega. Monterey is the most beautiful place I've ever seen, and I've been around the globe several times. Vega made it possible for me to live here, and spent nights with my young family by the ocean. Vega worked with me, all the way from where I was living in Sacramento (hours away). From that day on, it's been a pleasant experience. I know the landscaper, the office, my neighbors, and even my mailman. There have been a few times when the military messed up the timing of my pay, and it's times like these when I've been grateful for Vega. They understand, and they've worked with me. THE PEOPLE Vega has a few new faces in the office, but I've known most of these people from Day 1 on a first name basis. I should mention that, sadly, my marriage didn't work out. It was a discreet separation, but still hard to go through. At the time, and my wife was a bit spiteful with her comments as she signed herself off of the lease. To their credit, the lovely office staff at Vega took these words with a grain of salt and treated me with kindness. That kindness meant the world to me then, and it still does now. MY APARTMENT Ocean view. Need I say more? Okay, I will. I took a second job on Cannery Row, and was able to WALK to work. That's the first time I've ever been able to do that. I can go jogging by the ocean at Aslimoar or even Pebble every day (ahem... if I... you know... want to). I have a tiny cat, who enjoys sleeping on my daughter's bed in the ocean breeze. I sleep great at night, and the area feels safe (because... it's Monterey). REASONABLE QUESTIONS Internet and cable? Yes. My provider gets great signal. How's the water? No funny taste. Balanced PH. Washer/Dryer? On site. Grocery stores? I got a great spot, near two stores. Parking? Safe and close. The price is great. The people are nice. The location is convenient. I would rent with Vega again if work kept me closer to Monterey.

They don't respect your time…read more They scheduled a 4:30 showing for a unit and there were a few of us waiting to see it. Waited 15 mins, no one's there yet. Called the office number and told them about the situation and she said the person on the way is caught in traffic. Another 15 mins passed, still no one. It may seem like a minor problem but it just feels disrespectful. 30-45 mins of your time just wasted. These are the type of people you would be dealing with, if you choose to work with them. If it was the other way around, e.g. you're late on rent, I'm sure that they would quickly give you a fine.

Ashley was quick and efficient in helping me find a beautiful apartment for my daughter whom goes…read moreto college in the monterey area....its hard when you live far away and she made it so easy and stress free..I cant say how much I appreciate Ashley and her team helping me out..my daughter is so happy...definitely 5 star service..thank you!

Chad has been very helpful in managing my properties .young energetic very kind .I am old and he is…read morevery respect full and true gentleman .

I rent from this company they are horrible people. Because of their incompetence we were given an…read moreeviction notice when we paid our rent 2 weeks in advance every single month on time. Clay lied to the landlord about me then emailed me an apology when the landlord told me what he had said including the lies that we were dragging our feet to get a contract in. In 1 year he never sent the contract I asked for time and again. They used this tactic so they could charge us 5% increases per year instead of what they charge everyone else in the building ie 3%. We had less than 30 days to move out so we had to say 'yes' to it. We caught a handyman spray painting rat urinated & pooped drop ceilings white. He said Jill, the landlord, did not want him to buy new ones & told him to spray paint them white to hide the stains. I told him I would call the health department. A few days later he came back with new ones. That is when they started their discrimination toward us. A senior lady downstairs had to buy a rat zapper as rats are nesting in the drop ceilings, dropping rat pop in their office and the landlords do nothing. Anytime you want something fixed, forget it Jill's mantra 'it costs to much money'. Yet she lives in luxury with a winery. We waited over a year to get a warped door that was leaking water and dirt into our office replaced. 2 months ago, a girl who 'works' for a tenant downstairs told me that my lease would not be renewed for another year. This is someone who has nothing to do with my company, my contract and is the person who plugged up a toilet costing 365.00 in plumbing for the building. I had to call the police bc she was sleeping like a street person downstairs for weeks making lots of noise while we are on conference calls with clients. Bc of this person we were billed a portion of that plumbing bill even when our contract firmly states we have no obligation to do so. I have asked repeatedly for them to remove it; nothing. Last week I emailed Clay about our lease low and behold we are not getting renewed or extended. So a cleaner who has nothing to do with my company contract knows what this property management company is planning with my business. They use intimidation, they lie and the landlords are slumlords. STAY AWAY. They should have their license removed.

Not terrible overall but I had a disagreement with one of the secretaries after 4 years of never…read morebeing late on rent and subsequently moved out. The place was tiny, like 240 sqft and when I left I cleaned the apartment. Along with a carpet cleaning fee and other misc fees I was charged almost $400 cleaning fee?! Taken right out of my deposit. Let their yelp reviews warn all.

Carrie and her staff are such great people and management. Whenever I had any issues I brought it…read moreto their attention and they handled the issues swiftly and professionally. I rented for them for several years and I do not have any complaints towards them.

I would not recommend CPM based on my experience as a property owner. If I could, I would give them…read morezero stars. Throughout my time working with them, I felt that my concerns were not taken seriously and that tenant interests were prioritized over protecting my property. Despite a clear no-pet agreement, a dog was allowed on the property. I was informed that the tenants were advised by CPM to obtain a doctor's note identifying the dog as a "therapy" animal. Meanwhile, neighbors reported ongoing issues, including the dog behaving aggressively and attempting to get through the fence. At one point, I was told after an inspection that no dog was present. Later, when neighbors continued to report the dog being there, the explanation changed. I was told the dog belonged to the tenant's brother. Regardless, the dog remained on the property. The backyard sustained damage, and I was left responsible for repairs without additional pet fees being collected. There were also financial concerns. The rent increase never took place, I had to ask for it to be increased due to all of my expenses for the home going up. Additionally, despite the home being recently remodeled inside and out prior to tenancy, I continued to see charges for what I considered unnecessary repairs. I frequently had billing questions and accounting that didn't add up or make sense. Communication was another major issue. I was initially told by the business owner, Carrie, that neighbors would be provided with contact information in case of issues, but according to my neighbor, that never happened. I ultimately had to provide the neighbor with CPM's contact information myself so they could report the dog concerns directly. Working with the office staff was frustrating. It was often difficult to reach the assigned property management contact Susan Correa, and most of the time she did not have answers to my concerns. Eventually, I began emailing Carrie directly because I was unable to get clear answers. When I informed her that I intended to terminate services, I did not receive a response. Overall, I felt unsupported as a homeowner and dissatisfied with the service and communication. They do not care about your property, you have to advocate on your own! Based on my experience, I would highly suggest you to not pay this company for the WORST service!