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

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Side of house with deck
Kitchen on lower floor

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7199.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Cambria, CA
  • Moonstone Beach Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Moonstone Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Paso Robles, CA (PRB-Paso Robles Municipal)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Futon

Main Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Upper living area

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

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, a separate entrance on the 2nd floor that has a big 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.

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Owner/Manager
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cambria

Located in Cambria, this cottage is near the beach. Hearst Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonstone Beach Park and Moonstone Beach. Cambria State Marine Park and Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cambria, CA

What's nearby

  • Moonstone Beach Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Leffingwell Landing - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nitt Witt Ridge - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Spot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Cottage just above Moonstone Beach in the Pines and Oak Trees. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Cottage just above Moonstone Beach in the Pines and Oak Trees.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Cottage just above Moonstone Beach in the Pines and Oak Trees.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Cottage just above Moonstone Beach in the Pines and Oak Trees. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Moonstone Beach Park and Moonstone Beach. Santa Rosa Creek Nature Preserve and Cambria State Marine Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Tom J.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Ken S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!!

Loved it and will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely House

This is a lovely property on a private, secluded estate. It is scenic. The house is very comfortable and nicely furnished. The beds were very comfortable. The owner Ron was very helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin Getaway

The property location was beautiful! You feel like you're away from it all and yet the town is close by. The beaches are just a few minutes away.The cabin itself was just the right size for the two of us! It was clean and comfortable. Not all of the windows had blinds and that was a bit unsettling. Be prepared to bring your own soap, shampoo and Kleenex.Overall, we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Allan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Christmas Staycation in Cambria Pines

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great times

Had a great time with the family. Property was quiet and we all enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carina M D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private and peaceful!

Private, with a great location, in a wonderful community of 5+ acre lots.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Needs some attention

No wine glasses, even though we’re close to wine country. Well one actually. Everything else was plastic. Kitchen utensils/pots/pans and cutting boards felt unsanitary and it felt like anything that wasn’t wanted in the main house was put here. Take note that there’s no dishwasher so I felt like I had to wash everything before I used it. Not sure how clean things were before they were put away. We only used the downstairs so be careful. It’s not clear on the rental. We paid for the whole thing but didn’t use the whole space. Location was good. House was good. Lights over bathroom sink didn’t work. Not all blinds worked. Can’t use fireplace. Bummer. Don’t think I would rent this space again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful weekend, great location

We had a great time at the cabin, would definitely go back! Bed was comfy, grounds were beautiful- enjoyed the deer visiting every day. A few minor suggestions, only one wine glass, we don't like to share! Could use a bigger coffee pot, only made two cups. Motion light switch in bathroom didn't work properly, stayed stuck on/off. Other than that it was perfect and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there, just what we needed. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Magda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cottage in Cambria

The cottage is in a very beautiful location, close to the Moonstone beach, but I found several things which were very disappointing about this booking. The listing did not make it clear that the cottage shares location with the main property (perhaps I needed to read description more carefully?). A very strong smell of mold was overwhelming at the first floor, and that was the very first we noticed when we entered the property. Burning scented candles did not help at all. The listing is not indicating that accessing the 2nd floor is only possible through the outdoor stairs, which is a bit inconvenient. The cottage lacks a nice set of plates, utensils and most importantly glasses (this is a wine country after all). It offers some sad looking plastic cups, mostly empty cabinets, non-inviting in general, no tea/coffee samples. The cottage was clean inside; however it needed some love outside to remove spider webs and dust. The smell inside was the most disarming fact about this rental. Did I mention this was the first booking we encountered without any shower gel/ shampoo samples in more than 15+ years of booking? These small touches will make a big difference IMHO.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saleha J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Arlinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic and beautiful

The setting is gorgeous. We saw deer close by every day. The rental unit was clean and well appointed. Only showers in both units, not a bathtub. Stone fireplace downstairs was beautiful. We wished we could have had a fire, but not allowed. Overall a very quiet and pleasant spot to unwind.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, spacious peaceful Property

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Greg A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rest and Relaxation

My family had a great stay. Everything was clean and well kept with plenty of space for everyone. Ive been coming to Cambria and San Simeon since I was a little girl, and this place allowed me to enjoy the beautiful surroundings once again. We appreciate the communication with Karl as he was quick to respond with any questions and was clear on the simple check-in/check-out instructions. We would love to stay again. Thank you for opening up this space for others to enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

The property was great. Had a bit of trouble getting into the front gate, the code was never given to us but we finally got in. When we got to the downstairs unit the fire/CO2 alarm was chirping with 'low battery.' Went to town, bought 2 new batteries, and it still chirped. So I unplugged it and the problem was solved. The owner wanted to reimburse me for the batteries but I said was ok. The location is great, close to town. You can walk to Moonstone Beach, but I'd recommend driving. The place was very clean and we look forward to going back sometime soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A forest stay in a cute beach town

This home stay was perfect. There’s something magical about the home and location. Thank you so much for having my family and I. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded, private and pristine

This was an exceptionally nice place to stay in Cambria for our family of 5 (2 teens and a 6 yo). We were able to spend time together and in separate spaces, which was critical to the overall happiness levels on this trip. The only hiccups were that VRBO did not send the information to get into the gate and doors prior to our arrival; the Teflon cookware is pretty scratched up; and the windows and doors needed to be open while cooking or the fire alarm goes off. Overall a great place for our family to stay. There was even a resident tree frog, turkeys, deer, and woodpeckers, all to the delight of the kids. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location!

This lovely cottage is situated near the beach and the nearest town, making it an ideal place to unwind and disconnect from the world
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cambria location!

We have stayed at Karl's cottage several times, and every time we've had a perfect stay. The location combines ease of access to the Moonstone Beach, Fiscalini (hiking), and downtown Cambria, but it's also in a quiet and beautiful spot where you can see wild turkeys and deer and have a view of the ocean peeping through the trees as well. My kids love the tire swing and tree swing and going on nature walks. And, the cottage is updated, clean, and beautiful. We recommend to anyone and hope to go back again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet serene cabin

Read the listing carefully. This is an awesome little cabin built just right for two if you just rent the downstairs. If you want a bathtub it only comes with the upstairs room which you must contact the manager about and pay extra for. Also the upstairs room has to go outside to get down to main cabin area. These things aren’t well explained in the listing. (But I will admit I didn’t read it closely enough beforehand) Perfect, quiet location that we woke to deer outside almost every morning peacefully munching their way through the main house’s lawn. Serene little getaway that you will enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent L., Castro Valley, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

This exquisite residence is nestled amidst natural surroundings, offering a serene and tranquil environment. In the mornings, we were graced with the sight of deer observing us, adding to the unique charm and beauty of the location. We love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Serene

Great spot. Very quiet and peaceful. Place was very clean. We loved it here Two items that are fixable: 1. The overhead fire alarm went off each time we cooked except when the front door and sliding doors were wide open. 2. All the windows on the west side do not have covering. We covered the windows each evening for privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coastal Getaway

Very cozy and clean cottage that was perfect for our family. Our two kids (4, 11) slept in the main room just fine and we had a bedroom to ourselves. The kitchen is well equipped and we cooked most of our meals inside. Best part of the property is the location. Very close to Moonstone Beach and tons of trails. We easily made it to Hearst Castle, Big Sur, Morro Bay, and Atascadero to name a few spots. The Moonstone Beach Bar and Grill is VERY family friendly and gave us a good meal out. The owners gave us plenty of privacy and only communicated the essentials, but made clear they were available in case of any needs. The place seems brand new and everything works fine so there was no need to contact them. Price wise, it seems like this is one of the better values in this region so close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

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Why they chose this property

Very secluded area with amazing pine and oak trees and a few minutes to Moonstone Beach just below. Places to eat and shop within a two-minute drive.

What makes this property unique

Wake up to deer and turkeys walking by. Fun tree swing for kids to play on.

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English

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