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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor spa tub
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

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Cambria, CA
  • Place, San Simeon State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach Park
    ‪12 min walk‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Lovely Cottage just above Moonstone Beach in the Pines and Oak Trees.

When you book our cottage, you automatically have access to the ENTIRE cottage.

The Cottage has the main entrance on the lower floor that has one bedroom, one bathroom, and a kitchen (it has a hide-a-bed in the living room that can sleep up to 2). Also, to get to the upper living area there is a separate entrance on the second floor. There is a large open area that has one bathroom, a queen bed, a futon, a desk/office area, flat screen tv, and an upper deck with a small table and chairs.

Secluded, romantic, and relaxing Cambria guest cottage nestled in the Monterey pines of the esteemed Leimert Estates. This guest house sits on a hill above Moonstone Beach just east of Highway 1, which is just a 1-2 minute drive away. The property is privately surrounded by coast live oak and monterey pines, and yet nearby you will find yourself on the boardwalk of moonstone beach, and combing the sand for shells and moonstones.
Wood floors and cozy cabin like Interior will offer all the comforts of home. Large screen TV sits above the mantel over a cozy fireplace, surrounded by leather sleeper sofas. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you will need to cook your favorite meals. The kitchen is equipped with gas range and full stainless steel refrigerator along with granite countertops. There is a covered patio off the back along with a gas grill for you to enjoy the tranquil wildlife that pass by (deer and wild turkey) while listening to the distant waves of the ocean. The comfortable king-size memory foam bed along with premium linens will offer a restful night's sleep.
You will find this property to be the best deal in Cambria because of its beauty, and amazing location. This wonderful guest house is close to the beach and close to the quaint and idyllic downtown of Cambria as well as Hearst Castle and yet offers privacy and seclusion for a romantic and relaxing getaway.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Moonstone Beach Park. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 13 minutes on foot from Moonstone Beach Park and a 2-minute drive from Santa Rosa Creek Nature Preserve
Lovely Cottage just above Moonstone Beach in the Pines and Oak Trees. offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Cambria cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 2,150 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Beautiful Cambria House
Beautiful Cambria House Above Moonstone Beach
Beautiful Cambria House Just Above Moonstone Beach

Reviews

Lovely Cottage just above Moonstone Beach in the Pines and Oak Trees. Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The aesthetics and comfort of the cottage—and its beautiful setting—helped offset the fact that much of the overall stay felt rather underwhelming. The host was not welcoming; while the generic information letter was useful, it lacked any personal touch, and we did not hear from him at all during our stay. I reached out about an ant infestation and did not receive a response until after we had already checked out.The amenities were adequate, but many of the small touches that make a stay more comfortable were missing. It would have been nice to have basic toiletries in the shower, USB outlets, and a functional pullout sofa in the living room. The kitchen had a coffee maker but no filters or coffee, and only salt and pepper were provided—no oil, spray, or other basic cooking staples. Even the ice trays in the freezer were empty.There were also no games, reading material, welcome letter, local recommendations, or phone numbers for nearby services. Overall, while the cottage itself was charming, the lack of thoughtful details and host engagement made the experience less enjoyable than it could have been.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

p g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were clean, and although secluded, you can hear the ocean from the rooms. Host required more choes than other VRBO hosts, including bringing large garbage bins to road and back the next day. Host did not most messages, such as when dryer didn't work. And also when we backed our vehicle into low tree stump left behind guest parking spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debra B., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay at this guest cottage. Everything was comfortable and well maintained. The location was lovely, under the oaks, and just a short trip to the beach or town. Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall a great stay. Very peaceful and relaxing. Enjoyed our time there
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

nikhil H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Couple of things to note:- No frills, not even a soap to shower and the one handwash inside was expired years ago. Some basics are important for this price.- Grill was a mess and uncleaned. Had bugs all over and showed there is no real deep cleaning. This was pretty sad.- Communication with manager was weak as we didnt get response for a long time and it was not helpful.- Maybe i missed it in description, but the upper and lower floor are not connected.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie W., Corona, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful VRBO in an even more beautiful setting. It's quiet, pleasant, relaxing, so close to the beach and town, we really enjoyed our stay! The ONLY issue we had was what is listed isn't fully accurate. We actually chose this place after originally having reserved another site, because it advertised KING beds in both rooms which would work perfect for two couples. Unfortunately, when we arrived, we found out the upstairs, which is very roomy and large, only has a queen bed. There is also no bathtub in bathroom 2 as advertised. Also, no soap or shampoos are provided.Otherwise, this was a lovely place and we'd highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cottage is beautifully adorned with granite countertops, tile showers, and new furnishings. It’s off of the beach a little bit, but you can hear the waves in the morning. The cottage is nestled in amongst acres of trees. The first morning while we were having coffee, we saw nine deer walk right by us eating acorns. The property has a private gate to enter, and acres and acres to explore. It was really relaxing, not to have neighbors like when you stay in a hotel.
Fawn
Private back covered porch
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Minutes from town and beaches. Favorite part is the privacy and peaceful space. Back porch faces the woods and you can hear the ocean.A couple of deer greeted us each morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay appreciated the quieter location in Cambria easily driving to downtown & beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

casti

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Secluded, quiet, secure and clean. That was what I was hoping for. That's was what we got. We would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nikki W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Since I can’t fit all I want to say here are the highlights -This is two SEPARATE one bedroom units. They do not connect from the inside. Do not be mislead like us and lose a bunch of money-The owners house is right next to the cabin and can see directly inside -No soap/shampoo/conditioner -Told to bring trash cans out & back among a long list of other things yet you’re paying a massive cleaning fee-Must squeegee shower doors after every use??We were VERY mislead when booking this property. Traveling with a 1 yr old & looking for a 2 bedroom cabin, so we were shocked to see the setup when we arrived. Since we couldn’t leave our 1 yr old alone in his own unit, we all had to sleep downstairs. That meant my husband & I slept on separate (uncomfortable) pull out couches so our son could sleep in the room. When we told the owner how frustrated we were he told us we could leave that day & be refunded for the next 2 days, so we agreed & quickly booked a new rental. Turns out we were refunded 473 of a 1,317 trip. So we paid 845 to sleep on pull out couches for 1 night. When we confronted the owner he said we’re being refunded for the nights and not the fees. When I explained we would have never been ok with that & agreed to it if we knew how much money we were losing he asked me if I “really thought I would be refunded 2/3 of the trip” &went on to tell me the cleaning fee needed to be paid and he “figured I would have thought that through and weighed my options and stayed.”
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Monica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great area. Close to downtown and Moonstone beach. Only thing I could suggest is provide shampoo/conditioner and soap in the shower. Lots of deet and wild turkeys in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this cozy cottage. It was nestled among beautiful trees. We were visited in the morning by mama dear and her babies. They came around most mornings. In the evening the turkeys came by. It was close to shopping, golf and wineries. Moonstone beach is beautiful and very close. I would recommend to my best friends.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay - really enjoyed the separate floors personally to provide added privacy and quiet. The upstairs is very large and can sleep plenty if need be. The location was wonderful - right off Highway 1, but quiet and peaceful property. Only 12 minutes from Hearst Castle and 5 to downtown Cambria and coastal boardwalk. Directions and check-in/out instructions were clear. Really enjoyed our peaceful stay here. Only note of advice - don't rely on anything being provided. The property didn't provide soap or shampoo, so make sure you bring 100% of what you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay as always!

We were thrilled to stay at Karl’s cottage and had an amazing time as always! We were able to see deer and turkeys throughout each day and enjoy the tire and tree swings on the property with our kids, and the upstairs is perfect for running and playing when it’s too windy, rainy, or cold. The house is perfectly located near Moonstone Beach, the playground, Fiscalini Ranch, and the town. We look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri V.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT LOCATION

The Cottage was very clean and kept nice. We saw deer and wild turkeys every day. Location is easy to get to and close to all the scenic sites. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it there!

We loved this property. Its location is perfect - close to the beach, Hearst Castle, cute stores, bars & restaurants. We traveled to Sensorio from there - it was an eaay 35ish minute drive. The home is cozy and has everything you need really. Bring Kuerig coffee pods, or grounds for their small coffee maker. There wasnt any body soap or travel toiletries provided but we managed :)Do note that there are 2 seperate entrances for the main two bedrooms. Both areas are great but they have completely separate entrances. The property is beawith well maintained huge oak trees. We felt very safe & comfortable here and would go back. We had a hiccup with our entry to the property but the owner quickly helped us and all was good! The issue was with VRBO actually, not the owner. Otherwise - everything was great! Thank you Akrl for a greatplace to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Qih

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The water system filter needs to be replaced because the water has a bad smell. Additionally, the communication regarding access to the property is very poor, and the itinerary provided is not helpful. The property view is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magic

Such a lovely place in a magical location on earth.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

donald g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Needs a few up-grades

It was very nice but we did have some problems.1.Key safe on front wall very hard to operate; took some time to get open, then it was impossible to put the key back in, I had to leave it not completely secured.2.No grill pan for oven and no instructions on use.3. No instructions on outdoor gas grill, May have been low on gas; the flames were barely there.All the rest of the cabin was very nice .I would visit again if the upgrades and other things were fixed. Thanks Donald and June Grover4.Needs ADA assist for stairs to lower unit and an ADA height toilet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene

Beautiful spot; gorgeous trees, nice view of natures creatures from a distance, very quiet but just a few minutes to beaches, restaurants, and playground. My granddaughter enjoyed the swing and looking for lady bugs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Tom J.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Gem in the Forest

A delightful little house close to everything and yet set away from the bustle of town. My family had a delightful time staying at this cute little house, a great home base for all the nearby activities. One side note for families traveling with young children; the upstairs is awesome but only accessible externally. It still worked fine for our daughters. The property is gated and safe! Loved the swing too
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Laguna Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location in the country with peek views of ocean. Close to town. Be aware that T-Mobile has no coverage except when you are out in front of the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025