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The Bonny Cottage By the Sea

Holiday home with kitchen, near Moonstone Beach Park

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
Exterior detail
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Moonstone Beach Park
  • Place, Moonstone Beach
  • Place, Fiscalini Ranch Preserve

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Bonny Cottage By the Sea

The Bonny Cottage By The Sea
*Not suitable for children under the age of eight*

Brigadoon: Brig· a· doon | \?bri-g?-'dün : a place that is idyllic, unaffected by time, or remote from reality

Welcome! We are delighted that you found your way to our Bonny Cottage. This endearing house is poised high in an area affectionately referred to as Happy Hill, less than a mile to the villages and Moonstone Beach (and a delightful walk if you don’t mind the hill). As one of the original early Cambria cabins, it was built in 1923. Because of the age of the house it is not suitable for children under the age of eight. If you look you will find a sweet antique photograph of the original cabin and the owners on the wall just next to the front door. People speak of Cambria itself as a beloved, almost mythical place, a real-life Brigadoon. And there are as many ways to love Cambria as there are people who love it. There is the ocean, of course, and the picturesque east and west villages with their shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants less. Hearst Castle is ten minutes up the road at the foot of Big Sur and the elephant seals (and occasionally the Hearst Ranch zebras) are along the way. There is always wine tasting, sunset-watching, stargazing… and sometimes just sitting by the fire listening to the waves. This notebook offers some information and a few suggestions, but is in no way complete. We sincerely hope you enjoy your stay, that you remember it fondly and that you find your way back to us again one #0000548

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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
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

Pets allowed
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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 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

Cambria is home to this holiday home. Hearst Castle and Nitt Witt Ridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cambria State Marine Park and Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay. Sebastian General Store and Stepladder Ranch and Creamery are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Cambria, CA

What's nearby

  • Moonstone Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nitt Witt Ridge - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Leffingwell Landing - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪JJ's Pizza - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bonny Cottage By the Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bonny Cottage By the Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bonny Cottage By the Sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bonny Cottage By the Sea located?

Situated in Cambria, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of San Simeon State Park and Moonstone Beach Park. Santa Rosa Creek Nature Preserve and Nitt Witt Ridge are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

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 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 94 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

Relaxing cottagecore cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. 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 is a beautiful place to relax. It has everything you need. I was recovering from a knee replacement and this was the perfect place.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

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

Wonderful!

This place is so cute! Very well done and decorated-large yard, great seating. So fun to come back to the house and have the ambience of all the candles. Love the history of this place. It’s immaculate and has very nice linens. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anybody.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Another Great Time!

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: Nice visit with friends and family that live in thearea. House is comfortable and a great yard for the dog. It would be nice to have more lighting in the back yard for when the dog goes out in the middle of the night. Gorgeous oak tree. We had deer in the front yard one morning. You can't beat that!

10/10 Excellent

Keri Z.

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Long weekend getaway

This is a sweet, romantic step back in time. So many cozy and thoughtful touches throughout. Especially loved the candles on timers and the multiple spots to sit and enjoy the views. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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Wonderful Retreat

Comfortable. Quaint. Quiet. Loved it and cannot wait to come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Lauren K.

the bonny cottage 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: Most everything was good, except our two-year-old grand-daughter burned her feet on the floor heating grate. Nervous, scary situation!
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10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Another Great Stay

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 settled in for a 5 night stay. We loved it every day even more. It may take some guests, like us, to get used to the uneven floor but that is quickly forgotten and the peace and comfort of this coy house wins you over. We had quail, deer, and raccons visit us and the largest flock of turkeys was just down the street at sunset. We come to Cambria to relax and get away from the summer heat. The Bonny Cottage was the perfect choice.
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Vintage House with a Fenced Yard!

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: Cute, small vintage house with vintage decor. The floor is slightly uneven due to the house's age but I had no problems with it. Very nice fenced back yard seating areas and the expansive front yard made for great privacy. The house also has a furnished deck with a nice ocean view. The kitchen is small but is just fine for a couple. I stayed a few days this time and would stay again. Very convenient to town. I've always had great luck with this property management company and have stayed at several of their rental properties.
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10/10 Excellent

Always my favorite

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: Have been visiting Cambria and staying in this cottage on and off for 20 plus years. The cabin is charming, homey, and one of the original Cambria cottages. As well, it has always been a good experience dealing with Scenic Coast.Clearly the family who owns this property has a long standing relationship and it shows. This time was special. I had to cut my visit short and leave early due to Hurricane Hilary. I needed to get south before the storm hit. Accidentally left my earrings behind and worried quite a bit that the finder would keep them. But these are honest people. Valerie received the earrings from her cleaner...thanks to an truthful person. I received a complete refund for the night I lost, and my earrings are being mailed to me. What great folks! I cannot recommend this property management company enough.

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage amongst houses of varying architectural style, so kind of cool. It’s a walkable neighborhood if you like some inclines. Great for the pooch too! The house is cute and fairly small, the king bed was fine so my wife and I were satisfied. The kitchen was small but nice, ok for everything we needed to do. The only thing was the gas stove’s pilot light was not on so you’d have to light with a match. We did not cook anyway so no big deal. There are nice views from virtually every room. We would return for sure.
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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Darling little historical cabin on a hill.

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Loved our stay at this cute little quirky space. All the amenities we needed and plenty we did not - but others might!The outdoor spaces were my favorite- lovely view of the ocean over the rooftops below.The king bed was exceptionally comfortable! Can’t say anything about the other bed, we didn’t use it.The floor is a little tipsy, but expected in a 100+ year old home! Loved the automatic candles too, nice evening greeting after a day exploring the area.The cabin really is conveniently located to town and Moonstone Beach, but it is on quite a hill! I especially enjoyed perusing the bookcase! So many great books to enjoy -I did - during our stay.I would definitely stay here again. Our pups really enjoyed the trip too! Thank you SO MUCH for welcoming them into your cabin.If you’re a traveler looking for a luxury experience, this isn’t for you. If you love history, cozy, quirky places, you’ll love it here!

10/10 Excellent

Cheri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm, cozy comfortable cabin with a view of the ocean. Well appointed kitchen and two decks with seating and a beautiful old oak tree. Nice, quiet neighborhood. Short walk to Moonstone Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Peggy V.

How to raise this adorable cottage from an “A-“ to an “A.”

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: First, I’ll mention what desperately needs to be improved. Black-out curtains in BOTH bedrooms. ALL channels available to BOTH televisions. One of the loveseats in the living room should be replaced with a full couch so that vacationers can take a nap there if they choose. Now, on the positive side. EXTREMELY comfortable beds. Cozy and charming decor. (Loved the electric candles!) Great location - super close to both the town and to Moonstone Beach. Wonderful reading and DVD selection. Tons of inviting outdoor spaces with ocean views from the deck. Very personal touches made house feel like a temporary home rather than just a vacation rental. In closing, we would happily stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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Cozy!

The house was a nice, small, cozy place where we werevery comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy N.

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Thanksgiving getaway

Our stay was great. Great location in a peaceful neighborhood. Cabin outfitted with all the goods. Only thing I can complain about was the bed wasn't comfortable in my opinion.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Another Great Stay

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 settled in for a 5 night stay. We loved it every day even more. It may take some guests, like us, to get used to the uneven floor but that is quickly forgotten and the peace and comfort of this coy house wins you over. We had quail, deer, and raccons visit us and the largest flock of turkeys was just down the street at sunset. We come to Cambria to relax and get away from the summer heat. The Bonny Cottage was the perfect choice.
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10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Another Great Stay

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 settled in for a 5 night stay. We loved it every day even more. It may take some guests, like us, to get used to the uneven floor but that is quickly forgotten and the peace and comfort of this coy house wins you over. We had quail, deer, and raccons visit us and the largest flock of turkeys was just down the street at sunset. We come to Cambria to relax and get away from the summer heat. The Bonny Cottage was the perfect choice.
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Magical place!

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: Our little family had an incredible few days staying in this cottage. We hope to be able to come back one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LIANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the cottage—it exceeded all my expectations. The charming ambiance, coupled with the candles illuminating at 8 PM, made me feel right at home. It truly was a magical experience, incredibly cozy, and impressively well-stocked. The massive tree in the backyard, adorned with moss, added to the enchanting atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Charlotte E.

Comfortable Vintage Home

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than 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 my 3rd visit to this lovely home. The home is nicely appointed and has everything you need. There is a sunny deck the can be enjoyed in the afternoon with a peak of the ocean. Nice bedding. No keurig coffee pot. Great location. Just a short distance to the beach and town

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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Cottage in good shape for being 100 years old

Great location distant ocean view. Cottage had character with rolling floor in kitchen ,old black & white photos with one of original homeowners from 1923 ?
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Lovely getaway

Beautiful property with fantastic view, beautiful garden, plenty of room a darling dollhouse type cottage home. So quiet and pieceful. Loved it!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Doug F.

Absolutely Perfect!

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’ve experienced many vacation rentals and the Bonny Cottage By the Sea exceeded our expectations.Beautiful cottage, extremely well appointed and equipped. Outside areas are amazing with a nice ocean view which we were not expecting. The cottage is very well maintained and the documentation provided is the best we’ve seen! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R., Huntington Beach

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Perfect Getaway

We enjoyed the quietness of the neighborhood, the proximity to town and Moonstone beach, and the amenities at the cottage. The cottage is small, but had everything we needed for a relaxing few days. We especially enjoyed sitting out on the deck and enjoying our coffee in the morning, and watching the sunset in the evening. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tony C., San Francisco Bay Area

Darling & Cozy

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 vacation rental is darling. Every detail of the decor and comfort is outstanding.

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