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Pines by the Sea - Magical Cambria Retreat with King En-Suite!

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Property grounds
Interior
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Cambria, CA
  • Place, Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cambria’s Historical Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Nitt Witt Ridge
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

King Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

King Master En-Suite #1 (Attached Bathroom)

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Living Rm. Bed 4

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Pines by the Sea - Magical Cambria Retreat with King En-Suite!

Pines by the Sea! Nestled in pines and surrounded by wildlife. Newly rennovated! There is one on site property manager if guests need assistance. Guests enjoy their privacy in the separte house and yard. Manager in duplex for emergangies and does not interact with guests unless required. We use active Ring Cameras outside of property that are in view to guests near the exterior doors to home. There is no garage access, house is a duplex where property manager resides. There is no access in between the main house and the property manager’s duplex unit. Both the main house and duplex have their own private and separate entrances. A $500 fee per broken house rule may apply for non-compliance of guest(s) or the neighbors complain.

Guest Count & Pricing Policy

Our rates are based on the total number of guests reserved, not just the number of nights stayed. Once a reservation is confirmed, the calendar is blocked for that specific group size and prevents us from accepting other bookings that may require higher occupancy.

No refunds are provided for no-shows, late arrivals, early departures, or reductions in guest count after booking, including for holiday or peak-demand dates.

Any disturbance to anyone in the house or broken house rule(s) will result in cancelled reservation and removal from the premises with no refunds. Applicable fees will apply. Thankfully, we have never had to enforce this rule. :-)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack n Play and High Chair at the property.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please Read House Manual and message host you have read and agree. Thank you.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2323995vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Cambria State Marine Park and Cambria Center for the Arts. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Cambria, CA

What's nearby

  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cambria’s Historical Museum - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nitt Witt Ridge - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cambria State Marine Park - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Cambria Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Luigi’s Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Sur Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Pines by the Sea - Magical Cambria Retreat with King En-Suite! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Pines by the Sea - Magical Cambria Retreat with King En-Suite! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Pines by the Sea - Magical Cambria Retreat with King En-Suite!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pines by the Sea - Magical Cambria Retreat with King En-Suite!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pines by the Sea - Magical Cambria Retreat with King En-Suite!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pines by the Sea - Magical Cambria Retreat with King En-Suite! located?

This family-friendly Cambria holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, Cambria Center for the Arts and Cambria’s Historical Museum. Cambria State Marine Park and Moonstone Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

7.8/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was excellent. She was very accommodating easy to reach and responded quickly to any questions we had.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes. The Host was welcoming and it was easy to get into the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb

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

Beautiful location

We came into town for our wedding. We enjoyed the home. It's easy to find and convient to shops and the beach. The beds are comfortable and sheets are super soft. The owner was very accommodating to our large party.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you Barb for the outstanding 5 Star Review! I am happy to know that we exceeded your expectations and that you had a wonderful stay!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Larry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

cambria

We had a great time. Weather was great and the beach time was fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Sibling reunion

Had a great time exploring the areas beaches from motto bay to Big Sur and the elephant seal rookeryHouse was comfortable and not too far from town and beaches . Nice neighborhood for walking
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Great house close to shopping

Very comfortable house, super easy check in and great communication from the management. Previous reviews mentioned the house wasn’t stocked well but the management must have corrected that for we had everything we needed and would happily stay in this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2022
Thank you Robert for the Excellent 5 Star Review! We appreciate that our hard work to make our guests as comfortable as possible wasn't lost on you! We do our best to keep the house stocked with the items listed in the description, however it is impossible to please everyone all the time. But we do offer many more supplies and amenities than any other short term rentals (and especially hotels) than I've ever gone to!! You were a pleasure to host and are welcome back any time!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Steven Julian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication
Positives: home is located near the Christmas market area, clean, plenty of beds/space for a family.Negatives: You can hear cars driving on the 1Hwy all day so not a quiet area, back door lock is strange and doesn’t feel safe, no washer/dryer, temperature cannot be raised to more than 70 degrees, communication with host during stay was not good, emailed them with a question day of arrival and didn’t receive a response until days later.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra K.

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

Coast vacation

The Ca coast is a beautiful place to vacation in the summer. Cambria has plenty of restaurants and an adequate market. While comfortable and clean I’d recommend this property for shorter not longer visits since there’s no washer and drier and the kitchen is just adequate.
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2022
Thank you Debra for your review. We are happy that you found our home comfortable and clean. Everything you relayed here is clearly described on the site prior to booking and we are always available to answer any questions. Thank you for your booking!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kay H.

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

House rental Cambria

Lovely region. Lots to see and do. Cozy house. Although description of amenities clear, be prepared to bring things like foil, ziplock bags or other storage, napkins, dish towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2022
Thank you Kay for your review. We are happy that you found our home comfortable and clean. Everything you relayed here is clearly described on the site prior to booking and we are always available to answer any questions. Thank you for your booking!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

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

Clean and near to Hearst Castle and Cambria

Our family of four stayed comfortably here for our weekend getaway. It was clean. It was stocked with everything we needed to cook some meals. It was short trip to Hearst Castle. And about 15 min from downtown Cambria. It was so cool to be near some nice diverse hiking trails. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela A.

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

Cozy in Cambria

Christy is a very accommodating host. We had sudden changes in our visit that was not under our control. Christy was able to help my family by letting us prolong our stay We are so grateful for Christy’s kindness and empathy. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

DANNY H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Cambria Vacation Home

Property was well maintained and beds were super comfortable.Issue was the listing did not mention the stairs to the bedrooms My husband has difficulty walking and uses a walker, so the stairs were a real challenge.This should be mentioned in the listing.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

sea and Sunshine

The house was easy to find and convenient to the freeway, Cambria, and the ocean. The living room was comfortable and met all our needs. Everyone enjoyed their bedrooms, but the master bed is spectacular. The contact was prompt to respond to our questions. We found out we didn’t have access to the washer/dryer or the fourth bedroom unless we asked for it in advance. Also, the swimming pool is the community pool and you have to get in the car to get there. We would love to go back, now that we know that we have to ask for these things in advance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

sue d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

dont say here

house was clean. host readily available. on a very busy road stairs inside scarey to walk onn not one picture on a wall. no carpet/rugs...not homey at all livingroom sofa extremely uncomfortable kitchen needs updating. new dishes, silverware pots and pans would be nice fan in master bath doesn't work shower whines when using in both bathrooms definetly better places to stay for the same price would not recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2024
We have been priced below a motel room for a 3 bedroom home with plenty of amenities. Our home is modestly decorated because too much clutter doesn’t work well in a short term vacation rental. However, no one has ever remarked that it isn’t homey. We have games, books, wall decor, extra comfy KING Size beds in 2 out of the 3 bedrooms (3rd is a Queen). Unfortunately you did not respond to our attempts before, during or after your stay so we had no communication from you at all. Had we extra cleaning expenses after your stay. But we did replace the exhaust fan in the master bath (most people just use the window) and our plumber check the shower and it must have been air in the line and all is fine now. We have been continuing to upgrade our house it it is quite comfy, cozy and homey. We invite you back any time to see how beautiful it is and enjoy the luxurious beds and plush pillows! (As well as our cute wall and shelving decor). :-)
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kerry O.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Convenient location

We arrived to 2 deer right behind the backyard fence! The house location was not reveled until we made our final payment…. Probably because it backs up against hwy 1- but it was not too noisy, but would have liked to have known. House is just a few minutes from moonstone beach, downtown Cambria, and about 20 minutes from Morro Bay and Cayucos. Beds were comfortable, and house is pet friendly. If you are planning on staying more than 5 days just know there is not access to a washer/dryer available, so you have to use the laundromat in town. Also the rate is for 2 people, and an additional charge per extra guest per day for no more than 7 total guests will be added to your total as well as a pet fee- so it adds up on the itemized bill.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2022
Thank you Kerry for your review. The booking site controls when the address is revealed in the reservation process. Releasing the exact address after the final payment is made (which is about 45 days prior to check in date) is their policy, however, there is a pin drop on the map showing the location / cross streets prior to placing your booking request, and you could have sent us a message at any time. We also want to clarify that all of the information you relayed here is clearly described in our listing for full transparency. Please educate yourself on our house details posted on the site or simply send us a message, we will happily reply to any questions regarding the home or location for our potential or actual guests. Thank you for your booking!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yulie W.

Needs some TLC

Not what I expected…several light bulbs were burnt out, experience slow draining bathroom sinks and tub/shower. Mini blinds and window shades needs to be replaced. Suggest bringing own paper goods; provided paper towels and toilet paper were thin and scratchy. Beds were comfortable. Suggest caution when using their seasoning. Opened a packet of crushed red peppers…found a larva moving on our pizza. Overall, property was clean but needs some TLC. We wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Great place to stay to explore the Central Coast

This house was very clean, the furniture was in excellent shape, the kitchen was well-equipped, and the beds were the most comfortable beds we've stayed in. The property manager was very responsive to any issues that came up and worked to resolve them quickly. The only exception to the house being well-equipped is that there are no laundry facilities here. However, there is a laundromat very close by, though, in Cambria. This is a great house for a family who is looking for a home base to explore the Central Coast. It's located right next to Highway 1, so you can hop right on the road to explore other communities in addition to being able to see all that Cambria offers. You will hear some occasional highway noise from the house, but it didn't interfere with sleeping. If you're looking to work remotely (as we did), plan on working on the dining room table. or bring a lap desk for one of the bedrooms. The view of the ocean in the listing photos is just a short drive (5 min) from the house. There are several beautiful places to see the ocean and a great beach at Moonstone beach, and all of these are very close.
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pascal G.

Liked: Check-in

Dispendieux

Cambria est une jolie petite localité prêt de la mer et au sud de Big Sur. Toutefois, cette maison est prête de la route principale et bruyante. Pour le prix, nous avons été surpris se constater que beaucoup d’items de bases étant manquant (mouchoirs, liquide à vaisselle, serviette à vaisselle, etc). Un avis précédent mentionnait ceci mais nous n’avions pas remarqué. Bien que ceci a été communiqué à la propriétaire dès le départ, aucune correction n’a été apporté. Par ailleurs, certains items sont disponible en quantité restreinte (ex.: papier de toilette). La propreté était passable. Beaucoup de poiles de chien sur les divans et sous les lits. Finalement, l’affiche mentionnait l’accès à une piscine. Aucune piscine n’est présente sur la propriété et aucune instruction concernant une piscine commune quelconque. Donc dans son ensemble, ce n’est pas un mauvais endroit, mais trop dispendieux pour la qualité et l’emplacement de la location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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