Meet Jan: Why It All Started

Behind MontereyRentals.com is a story that began with a love for the Monterey Peninsula, an understanding of hospitality and a simple belief: both homeowners and guests deserve to work with people who genuinely know and care about this community.

That story starts with our founder, Jan.

When Jan began the company, vacation rentals looked very different than they do today. There weren’t countless online platforms, automated messages or algorithms deciding what travelers should see. The business was personal. It was built through conversations, recommendations, relationships and knowing the homes — and the community — firsthand.

Those values helped shape MontereyRentals.com.

Over the years, the company has grown and the vacation rental industry has changed dramatically, but the importance of local knowledge and personal relationships hasn’t disappeared.

For homeowners, that means having people who understand the responsibility that comes with caring for a property.

For guests, it means having a local resource who understands that a trip to the Monterey Peninsula isn’t simply about finding somewhere to stay. It’s about experiencing the destination — the neighborhoods, coastline, restaurants, hidden corners and places that make this part of California unforgettable.

Jan’s original vision continues to be part of MontereyRentals.com today.

As we introduce the people behind the company through our Meet the Team series, it seems only fitting to begin where MontereyRentals.com’s story began.

With Jan.

Watch the video to hear Jan share, in her own words, why it all started.

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