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Cottage By The Sea And Trails. Blocks from the Fiscalini Preserve.

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Exterior detail
Outdoor dining
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cambria, CA
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Moonstone Beach Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Moonstone Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Office 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Cottage By The Sea And Trails. Blocks from the Fiscalini Preserve.

Take in the ocean air and relax in a spacious private unit less than a mile from the ocean and two blocks from the Fiscalini preserve. 1 Bed, 1 Bath + Bonus room with futon. Full kitchen, Washer, Dryer, Private fenced in Yard and Balcony with views of the forest.

Live like a local and enjoy everything Cambria has to offer!

This private unit is located in the Lodge Hill neighborhood of Cambria, CA 3/4 of a mile up the hill from the ocean front Fiscalini boardwalk. It is centrally located between the ocean and downtown and a couple blocks from the Trenton Trailhead.

Guests will have fully hardscaped dedicated yard with BBQ and park bench, along with their own private entrance and balcony.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets must be trained. No puppies or kittens.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cambria

Cambria is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonstone Beach Park and Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, while Cambria’s Historical Museum and Cambria Center for the Arts are cultural highlights. Cambria State Marine Park and Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay are also worth visiting.
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Cambria, CA

What's nearby

  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cambria Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Nitt Witt Ridge - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 3 min drive - 4.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Spot - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage By The Sea And Trails. Blocks from the Fiscalini Preserve. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cottage By The Sea And Trails. Blocks from the Fiscalini Preserve.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage By The Sea And Trails. Blocks from the Fiscalini Preserve.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage By The Sea And Trails. Blocks from the Fiscalini Preserve. located?

Situated in Cambria, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fiscalini Ranch Preserve and Cambria State Marine Park. Cambria’s Historical Museum and San Simeon State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I choose this getaway because it is close to Fiscalini Preserve, which I love for hiking and birding. Plus, this particular property accepts dogs and I don't go anywhere without my doggo. I cook all my meals and the kitchen was fairly week equipped. Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chitra N.

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

Peaceful space

Enjoyed our stay. Close to the shore and the town. Clean. A few too many beds/couches, could be more spacious with less. But all good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasama L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for all the thoughtful little things that made us feel welcomed and right at home. We didn’t lack anything. Alex’s tips on what to do what awesome. Alex was always very responsive and kind. We will always remember our time at your property. Cambria is such a lovely place and very dog-friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy S.

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

Comfortable and well located

Very cozy and had everything we needed Close to hiking, short drive to town
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin L.

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

Greay stay in Cambria

We absolutely love the place. It was clean, as advertised and very close to downtown. One thing that i never thought about was the unit being on the second floor but we managed. Thanks, Alex, for the wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Valentine getaway

Went wine tasting,walking on the boardwalk,went to the park to watch the ocean waves,went and saw the elephant seals and their new pups and lots of other fun things.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin E.

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

Wonderful spot in a beautiful location!

This property is in a gorgeous neighborhood on the ocean and within two blocks you are able to wander the Fiscalini Ranch property, which is stunning! The VRBO is great! Has pretty much everything we needed with the exception of some kitchen tools, but overall, we were super happy with our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was great for a couple. We enjoyed our stay. Had everything it advertised. The only thing we didnt like was it had an odor when we arrived. All in all we will recommend to others
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylyn F.

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

Perfect Setting in Cambria!

This is a perfect location for vacation, close to the beach with hiking trails super close by! We will definitely stay there again!!! Thank you Alex, for all the intel on the trails and restaurants! Our stay was perfect!😄
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V. V.

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

Beach Time

Nice, clean property with everything you need. Great location and responsive host. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

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

Lovely place to stay!

Host is very responsive, and we felt welcomed. We very much enjoyed the stay at the cottage and wish we had longer to stay. Clean, spacious, comfortable. A wonderful place to escape to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Relaxing

We enjoyed hiking on the trails close to the house. The proximity to Cambria and Hwy 1, and all the coastal sites made it easy to explore. Nice to come back to a relaxing atmosphere after exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Cambria trip

Wonderful place to stay. Hosts were gracious and attentive to our needs. Great location close to hiking and the coast and close to town for groceries,restaurants and shops. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Great Accommodations Close to Trails

The Cottage by the Sea was perfect for the two of us and our dog. We were met on arrival for access to the property. Were were also sent a text with lots of recommendations for hikes, activities and dining. We had no need for any further contact as there were no issues. The Fiscalini Ranch Preserve was very close for hiking the dog. Hiking on streets down to the Bluff Trail, across and back was a nice 3.7 mile hike with some hills. The cottage was clean and inviting. The deck looks across to a wooded lot and was relaxing. We cooked a few breakfast and dinners in the kitchen. We had everything we needed. We BBQ'd chicken and corn on the cob down in the patio. The BBQ utensils were available in the patio. The king bed was comfortable with lots of pillows. There were two other beds for sleeping which we did not use. The bathroom was large and clean with a double sink vanity and a large shower. There were extra linens and towels available. We were overall very happy and would stay here again.
Sunset from the boardwalk
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Summer Getaway

We had a great time walking in the Fiscallini Reserve, walking on the board walk on moonstone beach and going to Morro Bay and walking on the beach for a day. Very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Clean and well-appointed

We really enjoyed our time in Cambria. Alex, the owner, communicated with us right away offering recommendations. The upper Fiscalini trail was a short distance away: beautiful walk! Our home was clean and well appointed. Everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Thank you, Alex!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

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

Nice little Cambria "nest"!

Perfect place to stay for one to two people. Clean, pleasant and well appointed. Love the close proximity to the trail heads at the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. My furry friend loved the daily walks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanna M.

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

Spacious & Clean

This property was spacious and very clean. It had everything we needed, for example: coffee, wine bottle opener, washer & dryer. We were surprised to see the bathroom was so spacious that it even had a double sink. The host communicated everything really well. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

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

We had a great time

The apartment was in a great location for what we wanted to do and see. It was close to downtown Cambria and a few hiking trails. As well as close to other locations for visiting tourist sites, shopping and hiking. The apartment was fully stocked with dishes, towels, etc. (We didn't need a thing) It had a washer and dryer so we were able to continue our trip with clean clothes. We would definitely stay there again should be return to this part of California.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonard S.

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

3 nights in Cambria

This property was everything shown on the website. The Host was attentive, knowledgeable about the area and his suggestions were spot on. Give it 5 starts all around
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

The Great Retreat

My wife and I love this place Every thing you need to make your stay in Cambria memorable. Nice private patio to grill and picnic in as well as a lovely deck to seat on and have a glass of wine in the afternoon or evening. Close to ocean,town and Fiscallani Reserve.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian A.

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

Fantastic Location and Host

This was a great experience - the property is so centrally located. Only about 15 minutes from Hearst Castle, 5 minutes from downtown Cambria where all the eateries are. Alex was very communicative and helpful with suggestions for how to maximize enjoyment on my trip. Him and his wife were very welcoming and no complaints about the property. My boyfriend Michael and I also brought our dog Baxter who very much enjoyed his stay as well. 10/10 would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAren A.

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

Great Place to see the sights from!

This VRBO was perfect central place for taking in the sights along Big Sur, exploring Paso Robles, Jade Cove and Hearst Castle, eating Olallieberry Pie at Linn's, and going to visit the elephant seals! The host communicated great and had alot of good suggestions for us. The bottle of wine awaiting our arrival was very welcome too! The place was ultra clean and quiet which is always the most important thing we look for in a place to stay. There is tons of room here and easily a place to kick back and relax!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Nice 2 day retreta

This property is great. It matches the listing. No surprises. Clean, well stocked, comfortable bed. The kitchen has sharp knives and was stocked for people who like to cook. Overall, a great experience. Alex was accessible and gave great tips on hikes, beaches, and restaurants. Be sure to watch the video prior to arrival as cell service is spotty and the entry into the property is not obvious. Would rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica R.

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

Peaceful Retreat

My life-long best friend had been facing ongoing stresses and issues for such a long time; the final straw was the recent passing of her closest confidant, her dad. Although she never complained, she needed a quiet, peaceful, meditative break from her very hectic life. Thank you so much for providing it with your lovely home! Though short, the visit was rejuvenating and exactly what she (we!) needed to face whatever is next in our respective lives. (I personally hope to return with my husband and daughter to this wonderful haven in the near future!) Many thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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