The house was great, the owner responsive and helpful, but the bed was amazing! Didn’t want to leave because we slept so well!

We celebrated my mother’s 80th birthday this Memorial Day weekend in Cambria. Rented this lovely home and 3 others nearby for our extended family. This property is as advertised. Great location and very comfortable. Check-in/check-out was smooth and Christy was responsive to any questions we had. You will enjoy your stay here too!

This was an ideal property for four seniors to stay in while attending a lawn bowl tournament in Cambria. Plenty of parking, very clean home and lots of room to spread out in. We were greeted by two young deer and a gaggle of wild turkeys - loved the natural surroundings and so close to the ocean. Second time working with Christy and she is easy to communicate with. Will definitely stay there again.

This home is located 2 blocks from the beach and 5 blocks from the Preserve. Great for our hiking family. We were treated to deer and herons in the yard, plus a tree that was regularly the resting place for beautiful monarch butterflies and yellow bumble bees. I do recommend you thoroughly re-read the rental agreement the day before you go as there are key directions (particularly concerning check-in and the spotty Internet service in Cambria). The problems getting in were mostly me. Christy was very responsive once we drove back to town and could get reception. Very gracious host.

We loved our time at Marine Terrace! It was clean, quiet, located with easy access to all the best aspects of Cambria...downtown is just over the hill, access to Fiscalini Ranch just steps away (2 short blocks), ocean access is just as close. The host was friendly and responsive and eager to accomodate our needs whenever she could.

Our annual time together was well spent at this house and surrounding area! We had a blast and loved our time in the home!

I went with my friend. It was very peaceful and relaxing. The area and scenary is beautiful. The beach is in walking distance. The neighbors are very friendly. One aspect that really impressed me was when I forgot my friends Elephant stuffed animal, which was everything to my friend. Christy went above and beyond to search for it and remain in communication with me during that time. I would highly recommend.

Home was beautiful and kitchen well stocked for dinnersy. There were some minor issues with the home which we notified property manager about and she was very responsive. Neighborhood was quiet and very nice walking to the coast. Enjoyed our visit!

The house itself is clean and tidy inside. However, the outside grounds are deplorable. It's all dirt. The VRBO listing prominently shows a pathway to the beach that is at least 200 yards away. I didn't read the fine print like I should have because I have never had a VRBO listing so misrepresented. Even though the listing carefully does not list a fireplace one is prominently featured in several pictures. It is a fireplace façade where the owner went so far as to put a nonworking switch on the wall that might lead one to believe the fireplace worked. There is no ocean view from anywhere in the house. The view from the deck is of the plain dirt landscaping. The neighbors across the street must be appalled by their view. Rather that replace the couch with its broken springs, the solution was to put a plywood board under the cushions. The master king bed was so soft that the fitted sheets came undone the moment any weight was put on the bed. The temp was set at 57 degrees with no ability to change it since the thermostat was locked. The entry instructions with lockbox, etc. are terribly outdated as there is simply a combination lock on the front door and the owner or property manager texted us the four digit code. As we were the tenants on Thursday evening it was our job to take the trash cans to the street and bring them back the next day. Apparently the owner or property manager is nowhere near the premises. Unless you are driving an SUV I can guarantee your car will bottom out on the steep driveway. The shower head in the master bath is permanently positioned so the water will hit a sort person in the face. The shower itself is too small to move out of the way. As others have mentioned, the TV is at an odd angle for viewing from the couch. It should have been placed where the faux fireplace is. The icemaker in the refrigerator works fine but the door dispenser is set to crushed ice with no way to change the setting. It would be a nice touch if the housekeeping crew emptied the ice cube holder when cleaning the house so that the next tenant would not be greeted by a block of melted and refrozen ice. There are positives. The selection of glassware and plates is good. Good directions on how to use the TV and lots of DVDs to choose from. There are several tasteful decorator pieces throughout the house. All in all, a very disappointing stay and I feel I was duped by the listing. Shame on you, VRBO!

We truly enjoyed our stay. It was clean, great lay out, close to the beach, close to the trail bluff, and very quiet neighborhood. We would stay again.

We enjoyed the light airy home. The ocean was close with wonderful hiking trails as well as enjoying the beach. The kitchen was well stocked. Cambria was close, driving, and fun to investigate. The wild life, deer and birds made for enjoying the small porch. Check into the house was different than stated. It seemed the heating was preset and locked so we could not change it. These two things are why 4 stars. Otherwise it would have been 5 stars.

Great location and accommodations for a family vacation at the beach.

We really enjoyed a long, lazy weekend in this Cambria house. The house was clean, fairly well appointed, and comfortably housed us all. Cambria itself is a quiet town, along a beautiful, rugged coastline. We enjoyed walking down to the pebbled beach each morning . Our July visit was generally cool and overcast most of the day. Busier, sandy beaches and a seal rookery are short drives away. The downtown area is cute, though we did not linger there much. Unfortunately for us, our trip was spoiled by a series of text messages from the house owner/manager a few hours after we checked out, which included "Call me you destroyed my home!!!" and a preliminary bill for $5000 for damage, theft and (one assumes) destroying the house. We were still in Cambria and agreed to return to the house to understand the problem. The issues raised to us where: 1) Damaged fridge: The owner accused us of damaging the brand new fridge to the point of requiring replacement. The damage she pointed to was a number (5? )of barely perceived indentations on the door. We could not see these without getting the light just right. We have no reason to believe we were responsible for any of these "dents". There was also a chip on the dishwasher the owner pointed out. We have no way to prove if that existed before we arrived. 2) Theft: The owner initially thought that we had stolen her kitchen knives. We obviously had not, which she had since realized. We had washed the knives and left them to dry rather than putting them back in the knife block. The owner was upset that we had not placed every kitchen tool exactly as found. 3) State of mess: We had missed/neglected cleaning up spilt oatmeal on the stove. We had also not scrubbed the sink clean. There was probably some amount of sand on the floor. We had not replaced all the dining chairs at the table (we had moved them to do a partial sweep) and we had left DVDs mis-stacked. THe owner pointed to these as irreconcilable messes and mistreatment of her home and requiring "excessive cleaning" charges. We had followed all of the listed house rules regarding clean out (trash, etc) and left the house as we would any rental, knowing that we had paid a cleaning fee already. Quibbles from our visit. As other reviewers noted, there is no access to laundry despite it being listed on the post. This shouldn't be ambiguous or "corrected" in the house rules. The water/ice maker on the "brand new" fridge

When we first pulled up we were unsure because of the landscaping, but when we went in, HOLY COW! What a fantastic place, Roomy, great amenities, very clean, great location, the family room was very nice accommodating all of us very comfortably. I would go back to this place in a heart beat. The property host was a sweetheart to work with, she was very professional. Loved, loved ,loved our trip. Thank You!!

Very nice location close enough to the ocean to walk down and enjoy the tide pools and sunsets. There were a couple of things that made it less comfortable than other VRBO’s we have rented in this same area. The ice maker and water dispenser were not working the entire time we were there. A previous reviewer also identified the problem, so we were surprised it was not fixed and we were not notified of the problem before we rented. The property description does say you have to pay extra for the washer and dryer, but we felt $20 a day was excessive. Having access helps us keep our clothes and towels clean as well as any towels in the unit. Not having access to the garage was also problematic because we had 4 adult and 2 kids bikes that are expensive. The area is very safe but we would have been more comfortable if we could have locked them up inside the garage. I did not pick that up in the description. All I all, it was a nice place, but it did tech me to read the fine print more closely.

Really enjoyed our time here. Deer appeared regularly and the place was nice inside. Couple of things we would do differently; the corner unit sofa is worn out and uncomfortable. The TV in main room is in a weird place and there didn’t appear to be anyway to turn on the fireplace. Laundry is not included with the rental but is available for an extra $20/day. The ice maker was jammed when we arrived but there was a bag of ice in the freezer. Overall we enjoyed our stay and the location made up for everything. Walks in the morning and evening were amazing and the neighbors were friendly.

The house was clean and well equipped. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen appliances were quite new and in good shape. The TV was a little awkward to see given the placement of the couches. A lovely visit for our family.

Our favorite part of our stay was the neighborhood! It’s woodsy with deer sitings regularly from every window of the house. But walk out the front door and oh my gosh!!! The ocean view is breathtaking! We loved going on walks throughout the day, and walking down to the tide pools and to watch the sunset. I give this house 5 stars because they didn’t do anything wrong. However, I would not say that this house is kid friendly due to the light colored carpets in the dining area, the upholstered seating in dining and living areas, and no access to laundry. Great home for adults, would be perfect for 3 couples or people with older children. The kitchen is not meant for extensive cooking, just the bare minimum so please ask them about utensils and appliances before arriving with meals to cook. I highly recommend this house for a shorter stay and for adults who are active and don’t spend much time in the home. We stayed 4 nights, so not having access to the garage or laundry became frustrating as we had nowhere to wash in the middle of the night when there was an accident, and nowhere to store our stroller or scooters and skateboards. So if you’re a cycler this isn’t the place for you. For older folks, note that they said there are stairs throughout. And only one room on the main floor. My grandparents like to lounge around and read during the day and found they could not get very comfortable on the living furniture. The king bed is very comfortable though, and the furniture in the long room is nice and updated! The owner was very friendly and easy to get a hold of. I appreciated their responsiveness and flexibility. Overall, although dated, the stay was very enjoyable!

This was a good house for a sleepy weekend in Cambria. The kitchen was well-stocked, there were plenty of towels, the water pressure was great, and the beds were very comfy. It's also in a great part of town, very quiet, easy to walk to the beach, and tons of deer. There were ants throughout the house, though the owners left traps and spray - just keep in mind and I wouldn't set any of your luggage on the floor. Also, there is no access to the laundry so don't plan to wash anything while you're there. Overall it was great for what my group was looking for for the weekend.