Lovely Cottage just above Moonstone Beach in the Pines and Oak Trees.
Cottage in Cambria, CA
7 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this cottage rental
When you book our cottage, you have access to the ENTIRE cottage, no EXTRA FEES.
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.
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Map of Cambria, CA
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Reviews
5.0
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!
3.0
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.
4.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
This lovely cottage is situated near the beach and the nearest town, making it an ideal place to unwind and disconnect from the world
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
4.0
Lovely, secluded location yet very close to town and beach.
5.0
Karl’s cottage is a perfect blend of all things Cambria: close to the beach, hiking, the mountains, and town. We have stayed here a few times and recommend it to anyone, especially people with families and/or multigenerational or multiple groups who want some separation, as the upstairs is private and spacious and a great place for kids to play. Karl is also a wonderful and responsive host: we stayed during Thanksgiving and I forgot to bring a rolling pin, and he found one and brought it over for us. It’s a wonderful find!
4.0
My wife and I stayed 5 days at the cottage. The location is very close to Moonstone beach and Cambria, but is nicely tucked back away from Hwy 1 so it is very quite. We saw deer on the property in the morning as well as wild turkeys. It was a perfect size for just the 2 of us as it is a small cottage seperate from the owners main house. The only real negatives we had was it does not have a dish washer so you must do dishes by hand and the inside was not as clean as we would have liked with both the fixures and ceiling fans needed to be dusted and the wood floors needing to be cleaned ( you could see foot prints on the wood floors). Overall though it was nice.
5.0
This property was just what we needed. A nice retreat yet close to Cambria town and near Moonstone beach. We saw deer wandering around and the smell of the trees was amazing. Lots of privacy here. The house was very clean and comfortable. Kitchen was big enough for our family of 5. We hope we can come back soon.
5.0
We had a beautiful stay .. the property is gorgeous, very comfortable and well appointed with lots of wild life (deer and wild turkey) to take in .. privacy is key for us so it was nice to have the property to ourselves .. nature can be viewed out of every window.. we look forward for the opportunity to stay here again in the near future:)
5.0
We were blown away by the property. Gated entrance, minutes from downtown and great appliances and furnishings. Perfect spot for a base camp to explore the area. We have usually stayed at hotels for our annual trip and have tried all the usual suspects, but this beats them all.
5.0
Peaceful and private location that is close to beautiful local attractions/scenery. Great get-away!
5.0
This was a very nice place to stay. The location is excellent and great proximity to the local beaches and downtown Cambria. The place was clean and well-kept. Our kids loved roaming around the property amongst all the trees and wildlife. We look forward to staying there again in the future.
5.0
It’s an excellent location and really wonderful place to stay
5.0
My family thoroughly enjoyed staying here. Surrounded by oak and pine, it's a beautiful setting. Very quiet and we saw deer every day. Quick drive to Moonstone and other beaches, and to Cambria for groceries.
5.0
A perfect peaceful place
What a lovely, charming location. The guest house I was immaculately clean, beautifully finished, well supplied. We loved the surrounding area and the abundance of birds, deer, and even wild turkeys. We highly recommend this location.
4.0
Nice Stay
Had a great time, the rental was really clean and in a lovely area.
The only complaints are, living area needs to have blinds or curtains installed, and bathroom should at least have soap. We had to make a run to the store to purchase a few items that we felt should have been there for guests. But definitely a great place to stay. Owners have a super cute dog, that stops by and visits every morning!!
3.0
Small touches needed
Great location and nice however Small touches needed for the price
1) replace broken blinds in living room and bedroom downstairs
2) no window covers at all upstairs for sleep
3) no soap shampoo conditioner upstairs
4) minimal soap in downstairs bathroom
5) as if hotel
6) downstairs nice
7) upstairs rental for sleeping only
Great kitchen downstairs nice appliances Could use more glasses for wine / cocktails etc
Bbq great
Deck great
Overall a yes but small touch needed to be an AAA
5.0
Cali coast
Was perfect for our trip. My husband I stayed downstairs and my adult son upstairs. Worked out perfect. Location to hiking cambria Morro Bay and SLO perfect.
5.0
A beautiful and comfortable property!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property! Although the cottage new and modern, the downstairs area has a coziness and craftsman-style charm which was exactly what we were looking for during our stay in Cambria. It's located within walking distance to Moonstone Beach, and it's situated on a beautiful property which made sitting on the porch having coffee a delight. Two things to note about this property. The entrance to the upstairs bedroom/living space is accessed separately from outside only -- this wasn't an issue for us, as our kids (who stayed upstairs) are older. Second, while there is ample stool seating at the counter in the kitchen (downstairs), there is no dining table. We identified this in the photos of the property and brought a small card table which we set up to play games and eat some meals on. All in all, a great stay -- we look forward to coming back!
5.0
Peaceful in the Pines
Property just as advertised.
Manager was easy to work with and a good communicator.
Would be happy to stay there again.
5.0
Cottage in the Woods
Delightful, well appointed cottage in the woods above Moonstone Beach with lots to do in the immediate and greater neighborhood. Our group ranged in age from 8 to 83 and with the upstairs included there was lots of room for all. With deer, woodpeckers and wild turkeys on the doorstep; driftwood and moonstones on the beach; and friendly shops and cafes in town, there was something for everyone.
4.0
Nice private and quiet property
Enjoyed the location of your property as it offered plenty of space outside for kids to play. The tree swing was a big hit. Close to most everything available to do in the area.
5.0
Rest & Relaxation
Responsive host, comfortable and well-equipped accommodations, and located near beautiful local attractions. Book it.
5.0
Peace among the Oaks
The cottage was the most peaceful spot we have stayed over many years of visits to Cambria. The location was ideal for us, close to town and Moonstone Beach but far enough away to provide solace. We were two couples and a toddler and found everything we needed. We especially enjoyed the bird life and the sweet yellow kitten who came to visit. We hope to be back soon.
5.0
Quiet Coastal Retreat
Second visit this year, this time bringing friends. Peaceful place with nice appointments and good beds. Will be back!
5.0
Beautiful stay!
We loved our stay. Cottage was comfortable and relaxing. Lovely time with family. Thank you!
5.0
Cambria Paradise
Great place, enjoyed the quiet, the deer and wild turkeys. I would definitely stay there again.
5.0
PEACEFUL AND QUIET
We loved it here. Every thing you needed at home is here well except groceries. We rented both the top and bottom and really find the house unique. We saw deers and wild turkey every morning.
5.0
Relaxing stay
Great location and very private.
5.0
Beautiful central California coast
Beautiful, well equipped properly that was perfect for our family of 4 adults and two children. A wonderful base camp for visiting several coastal communities with stunning views. Hiking opportunities galore.
5.0
Gorgeous!!!!
Absolutely amazing! Everything you need in one place. Perfect for any get away . Beautiful place, great location and owner is quick to respond. Will definitely stay again . Thank you for opening up your home to us.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Cambria?
The average price for a rental in Cambria is R 4,442 per night. This rental is R 1,401 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lovely Cottage just above Moonstone Beach in the Pines and Oak Trees.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Lovely Cottage just above Moonstone Beach in the Pines and Oak Trees. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lovely Cottage just above Moonstone Beach in the Pines and Oak Trees.?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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