Historic Gem

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A living room with a sofa, ottoman, and coffee table, a kitchen with a bar, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A room with a wooden table, a basket with folded towels, a small wooden side table with a framed picture, and a chair with a cushion that reads 'life is good at the BEACH.'
A yellow house with a white porch and a white fence.
A wooden deck with a white railing, two black chairs, and a small table.
A kitchen with a central stove, white cabinetry, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Fiscalini Ranch Preserve

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Cambria, CA
  • Place, Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cambria’s Historical Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Cambria

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in a walkable area with good shopping. Hearst Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonstone Beach Park and Moonstone Beach. Cambria Center for the Arts and Cambria State Marine Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby surfing/body boarding, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Map
Cambria, CA

What's nearby

  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cambria’s Historical Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cambria Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nitt Witt Ridge - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mojo’s Village Bean - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Big Sur Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Gem pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Historic Gem?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Gem?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Gem?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Gem located?

Located in the heart of Cambria, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Cambria’s Historical Museum, Cambria Center for the Arts and Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. Cambria Dog Park and Nitt Witt Ridge are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Yellow House on Main is adorable and a perfect central location to stay in Old Town Cambria. We came to experience the Scarecrow Festival, elephant seals, and wine tasting at Daou. Tristan is a wonderful hostess who provided us with many recommendations of places to visit in the area. The house is very cute and super dog friendly. Trista recommended Indigo Moon for dinner - located across the street from the house- and the food was excellent - and they're dog friendly. In fact the entire town of Cambria is dog friendly , making our stay even more welcoming and fun. We will definitely return here next year
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2026
I'm so glad you had a wonderful time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in the heart of downtown Cambria. Location is central to shops, restaurants, and nature. Has all the amenities you need. A very cute home. The pictures don’t do it justice. Tristan is a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the Yellow house. Very cozy, clean, comfortable and in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a great place to stay. Enjoyed the outdoor activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
The house is beautiful and has everything you need. I loved the decor. It is situated right in the center of Cambria. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at the Yellow House for a girls' trip. This was not my first trip in Cambria, but it was my first time staying in town. The Yellow House is great for a small group! It's clean and well-appointed. In addition, Tristan provides a great wealth of suggestions for places to eat, things to do, and where to shop. We tried several new places as a result, and we slept soundly each night. It's a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great comfortable cottage with everything we needed to relax and unwind. And just minutes from Moonstone Beach and boardwalk. Close to restaurants and wineries and cute shops. Loved it! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property. All the comforts of home. Ideally located and the host was so accommodating and so very kind. We booked another stay in June.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The little yellow house never disappoints! My daughter and I had a wonderful long weekend in Cambria. We can't wait for our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2026
I'm so happy you had a wonderful time with your daughter
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute home in a great location! Walk to restaurants, and close to the beach. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've stayed at this house 3 or 4 times. I absolutely love it. It sits up high on the street and I love looking down at the people and the shops. Very quiet, I don't hear any noise from the street. You really have everything you need in the house; coffee, snacks, TP, paper towels, extra blankets etc.... At night it's even more beautiful, especially if the fog comes rolling in from the ocean. You can get every where on foot in the village. Moonstone Beach is down the street and across Hwy 1. You need to walk the boardwalk there, it's beautiful and so peaceful. I definitely plan on returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great Place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, the house was very well appointed with everythng we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location

Lovely location walking distance to most everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Yellow House Downtown

Comfortable beds and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2025
Thank you for taking the time for the review. I am curious what could have compelled you to leave 5 stars instead of 4
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Small Town Charm

Enjoyed lovely 3 night stay in well-equipped, cozy vintage home. Close to great restaurants, antique stores and of course the beach. Host extremely helpful with info to maximize our vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, cozy, clean, unique house! Located in downtown, very close to everything. Recommended! The host was nice and easy to communicate.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in town

It was so nice to stay right downtown with so many shops and restaurants in easy walking distance. The home is very comfortable and is well stocked with everything you need. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone coming to Cambria.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Wonderful time
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property with a great location! Loved the walkability to little downtown area and trails.

Very easy experience and really appreciate the dog friendliness!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 December 2022
We loved having you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in heart of town

If you like to walk to shops, restaurants, beach, hiking, then this is your place! The house is so charming, and you can sit on the porch and watch passersby. It was a lovely place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
Thank you so much for adding your energy to the house.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday getaway

Great little house in the heart of Cambria.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 December 2023
I am so pleased you enjoyed your special day
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent in town location.

We loved our stay in Cambria. We were living amongst the deer. We loved how the home is centrally located.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2022
I am glad you had a nice time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Clean, cozy, in the center of town. Great location! Walking distance to restaurants, shops, hiking!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 April 2021
I am so glad you enjoyed the house. You are welcome back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magnificent Time

We have stayed before and will return. Excellent location, shopping, restaurants and magical Cambria!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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