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A Victorian Lightkeepers House

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Exterior
Living area
Exterior
Beach/ocean view
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Moonstone Beach Park
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Cambria, CA
  • Place, San Simeon State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Victorian Lightkeepers House

No Pets Allowed. Built in 1906, this historic house was originally the lightkeeper's residence at the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse, gateway to Big Sur. You will be touched by the charm and grace of this beautifully restored ocean-view Victorian. Wood floors, authentic antiques, ocean view, and many other special touches add to the romance of this immaculate and spacious landmark home.

Downstairs the house features two bedrooms, one queen and two twin beds, a full bathroom with claw-footed tub and shower, family room with flat screen TV and DVD player, dining room and full kitchen with large butcher block island perfect for dining and entertaining. Upstairs is a large master suite with queen bed, TV and VCR, sitting area, full bathroom with separate stall shower and large tub, and a balcony with sweeping ocean views.Short walk to Moonstone Beach, beautiful yard, TV, VCR, ocean view, washer / dryer. TOT#0000549

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

Property # 116076vb
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

About the area

Cambria

Located in Cambria, this holiday home is by the sea. 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 Cambria Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.
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Map
Cambria, CA

What's nearby

  • San Simeon State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Rosa Creek Nature Preserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Luigi’s Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Sur Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Victorian Lightkeepers House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Victorian Lightkeepers House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Victorian Lightkeepers House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Victorian Lightkeepers House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Victorian Lightkeepers House located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Cambria State Marine Park and Moonstone Beach Park. San Simeon State Park and Santa Rosa Creek Nature Preserve are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, well appointed, comfortable, clean, ocean views, easy walk to beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teese A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect stay in this historic home steps from Moonstone Beach. Lovely home mixing beautiful antiques and modern conveniences. Comfortable beds and an exceptionally well stocked kitchen. The outdoor spaces provide incredible views. Highly recommended and would love to return for a future stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great kitchen and all the history of the house
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deedra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly as advertised. The location was perfect. Within walking distance of the boardwalk. We enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful property! Looks better than the photos. Spent a quiet, peaceful weekend here enjoying the house, walking the beach, and having fun taking in all the scarecrow festival entries displayed around town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Charming cottage

Wonderful stay in this charming cottage. Accurate photos of furnishings, comfortable beds, stocked kitchen supplies, lovely garden, 1 block walk to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick V.

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

A Really Special Place

Can’t say enough good things about this location. Its history is fascinating and its locale is quiet. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay. Attention to detail and decor outstanding. Very clean. Location Excellent. Close to Hearst Castle and Elephant seals! Loved Cambria. Needed a bigger jacket with cool ocean breeze
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

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

Charming Getaway

We loved this cozy home filled with lovely antiques and old world charm! Perfect place to relax with family and friends in beautiful Cambria. Everything was provided for a home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patrick h.

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

Wonderfully relaxing

The place is located within walking distance to beaches, restaurants. The house and gardens were lovely and relaxing. We had a really nice time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

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

Friends’ getaway

The house was a perfect, comfortable setting for spending a week with friends. Plenty of space and comfortable accommodations. Location was ideal with proximity to the beach/boardwalk and a few restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Perfect cousins weekend

We were delighted with the property and could have happily stayed at the house and just enjoyed the garden, the views and the cozy parlor. It was the perfect setting for hot cocoa after our trip to the Cambria Christmas market. We took advantage of the location and enjoyed several walks on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy V.

Fantastic

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful Victorian in a breathtaking location. The gardens, the home and the beach make this a truly idyllic spot. You can literally feel and sense the history of the home. We ate dinners and played games at the dining room table as if we were transported back to the days at the lighthouse. A special bonus was reading about the person who lived at the lighthouse in the fifties and returned. Amazing
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri D.

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

Charm and Location

Historical, charming, welcoming home. amazing ocean views and easy walk to Moonstone Beach's wooden walkway. The pillows and mattresses could use updating, otherwis everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

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

Birthday celebration

Everything was wonderful. We enjoyed walks along the broadwalk and hiking trails on the ranch. Enjoyed sunsets from the deck and in the kitchen around the island. Lots of great food in town. Weather was good, some fog, but it blew out later in the morning. Loved reading the history of the house and the moving of it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Lighthouse Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: we stay in this house every summer. It’s always a pleasure. The house is always exactly how we want it. It’s comfortable. It’s clean. scenic Coast is very easy to work with and we never have any issues.. I think
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurelle G.

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

Tranquility in Cambria

Location Location Location. Celebrated my 70th BD, 3 adults and grandson, 6 years old. Loved this well stocked and historical interesting home. Views of the Ocean and Garden a perfect mix for relaxation. Walked every morning along Moonstone Beach, less than 5 minutes from home. Loved the upstairs privacy and the hike up the stairs was really no problem, just go slow. One suggestion, swap out the queen bed upstairs to a King..
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Leon B.

Quaint/Old

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: a nice quaint, clean old house in need of updating. Beautiful landscaping. Matresses are like sleeping on plywood. Couch was the softest in the house so if you want comfortable nights sleep - not here. They need to update TV - larger and newer. Get a gas BBQ. Old webber - charcoal/rusty. Location was great.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Victorian Lightkeepers House

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second stay at this unique Victorian home.It is a cozy and well-located home with lovely landscaping and an old world charm. The kitchen is well stocked for meal prep and is a pleasant place to sit and enjoy the ocean view.As has been mentioned by a couple of other reviewers, the stairs to the upstairs bedroom may not be appropriate for someone with balance/mobility issues...as they seem to be original to the home and are not easy to navigate.We have had an issue with ants in the kitchen/dining room (and upstairs bathroom) during both our visits...even though our food items were securely contained.Also, be aware it will take several hours for the home to warm up after the heat is initially turned on...after which time, the home will remain comfortable as long as the heat is not turned off again for any length of time.Upon checkout, we passed along these issues to Property Management.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Julia L.

Good and not so good

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, quiet, comfortable beds, plenty of storage, nice deck, big kitchen, close to town, BUT...there are improvements needed....downstairs bathroom sink does not have hot water, upstairs showered should be replaced instead of needing to operate it by reading a 3 step instruction list, TV operating instructions are incorrect and not clear, furniture in dining room is bulky and makes it hard for people to get around for access.I have been visiting this property for almost ten years and have noticed a significant decline in overall condition as if someone forgot to take care of such a special unique home. Needs some TLC for sure, maybe start by painting the exterior. Lastly, the customer service from rental agency is unfriendly and unavailable. Doesn't really match the friendly vibe from the town and merchants who welcome visitors. Hope my review helps!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Lighthouse

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: a perfect week in Cambria in the perfect house.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

An Authentic Victorian Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This former Lighthouse Keeper’s cozy home-away-from-home has been the perfect getaway for our family for several years. It’s close to Moonstone Beach for many lovely times for us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from King City, CA

Fun times with friends in Cambria.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We invited a few friends to join us at the cottage and they loved it just as much as we always have. We enjoyed eating in the kitchen around the large wooden island, in the dinning room at the beautiful table and on the patio enjoying the lovely garden backyard and cool breezes. It is lovely to just walk 1 block and be able to stroll along the coast boardwalk, looking out at the beautiful ocean and rock formations. So close to up town where we explored some fun shops and wonderful restaurants. We took a short hike on the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve and had fun showing our friends the quaint town of Harmony. We always enjoy the sunsets and even experienced a Full Super Blue Moon from the upper balcony.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Frank A.

A delightful stay by the sea!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 6th time at the cottage. We love the location with its easy walk to the beach, the deck, kitchen and living room, we spent hours sitting in the kitchen talking. The garden was lovely as well!The downstairs bath tub/shower wais tough for the seniors in our group and the stairs were steep for my 91 year old mother but overall, we love it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

March 2024 trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful. Love the history of this house. Especially love the kitchen.

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