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Work, write, create, or renew with a view! South Coast Big Sur; 30-DAY MINIMUM
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4148.6 sq m
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Big Sur, CA
- Place, Jade Cove13 min walk
- Place, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Place, Sand Dollar Beach3 min drive
- Airport, King City, CA (KIC-Mesa Del Rey)101 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Work, write, create, or renew with a view! South Coast Big Sur; 30-DAY MINIMUM
DUE TO THE RECENT MONTEREY COUNTY ORDINANCE BANNING SHORT TERM RENTALS IN BIG SUR, WE ARE NOW A 30-DAY MINIMUM RENTAL FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE. NO SUBLETTING ALLOWED. OUR OFF GRID PROPERTY DOES NOT SUPPORT ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING.
Perfect hideaway to spend a month working from "heaven" with Starlink Internet access. Or, use the time and the inspiration to start that book you've always wanted to write. Or feel free to create: paint or draw seascapes and mountain views. Or simply renew and refresh in your own private, fully equipped retreat house: morning yoga on the deck, daily hikes at the beach or up mountain trails, calming and inspiring sunsets in the evening, star gazing at night. Whatever you can imagine, you can create it here!
Escape the crowds to the South Coast of Big Sur! Come stay at our peaceful retreat located near Plaskett Creek Campground, Sand Dollar Beach, and the place called Gorda.
LOCATION:
***BEFORE BOOKING THIS PROPERTY, PLEASE LOOK AT THE PICTURE OF THE MAP OF OUR LOCATION TO BE SURE THAT THIS LOCATION WILL WORK FOR YOU. ***
THINGS TO DO IN OUR AREA: You can walk on the local bluffs of Pacific Valley and explore Sand Dollar Beach and Willow Creek and Mill Creek Day Use Areas. Limekiln State Park has recently opened one hiking trail. There are two resorts nearby: Treebones Resort with restaurant and gift shop and Gorda Springs Resort with restaurant, small grocery store and gift shop, cafe, and gas station. A 15 minute drive south, you can hike the Cruickshank, Soda Springs, or Salmon Creek Trailheads into the Silver Peak Wilderness. You can drive south to explore the towns of Ragged Point (30 min), San Simeon (45 min), and Cambria (60 min). You can drive north to the towns of Big Sur (1hr), Carmel (1h30), and the Monterey area (1h45). Or, you can simply relax on the deck and enjoy the 180-degree view of the Pacific Ocean and Cone Peak by day and amazing star-filled nights, depending on the season. Summers can be foggy. Fall is warm and clear. Winter and spring are mild and can bring occasional rain. Whale watching from the deck!
ABOUT THE HOME: The home is perched 800 feet above the Pacific Ocean with ocean and mountain views from every room. As you head through the gate at the end of the driveway, you will pass through a small redwood forest which leads to the 1600 sq ft off the grid home powered by solar and propane. The spring water is filtered and UV treated. This rustic home features vaulted ceilings with lots of windows to let the beauty of Big Sur inside. Enjoy the view of Sand Dollar Beach and Cone Peak from the living room and kitchen! Each of the two bedrooms has an ocean view and queen beds (2016) and linens. The two full baths are nicely appointed. The deck has a table with 4 chairs and lounge chairs and propane BBQ with propane provided. The home is surrounded by Big Sur gardens that change with the seasons. Includes STARLINK Internet Access, an internet-based telephone and limited cell phone reception from the deck. Wifi calling is available. 55" Smart TV with a collection of DVDs. The home has on-site caretakers who share the driveway and live in the caretaker house located about 150 feet from the main house, behind a privacy fence.
ABOUT THE DIRT ROAD ACCESS: Located off of Highway 1 about one mile up a public dirt road, 4WD or AWD highly recommended! (4WD/AWD REQUIRED IN RAIN DUE TO RUTS AND SLIPPERY ROAD). In addition, for your planning, Highway 1 can be closed on very short notice in the winter (generally January-March) during extra heavy rainstorms due to possible mud and rock slides.
If you are looking for a peaceful retreat, and are up for a bit of adventure getting there, our home awaits you!
Perfect hideaway to spend a month working from "heaven" with Starlink Internet access. Or, use the time and the inspiration to start that book you've always wanted to write. Or feel free to create: paint or draw seascapes and mountain views. Or simply renew and refresh in your own private, fully equipped retreat house: morning yoga on the deck, daily hikes at the beach or up mountain trails, calming and inspiring sunsets in the evening, star gazing at night. Whatever you can imagine, you can create it here!
Escape the crowds to the South Coast of Big Sur! Come stay at our peaceful retreat located near Plaskett Creek Campground, Sand Dollar Beach, and the place called Gorda.
LOCATION:
***BEFORE BOOKING THIS PROPERTY, PLEASE LOOK AT THE PICTURE OF THE MAP OF OUR LOCATION TO BE SURE THAT THIS LOCATION WILL WORK FOR YOU. ***
THINGS TO DO IN OUR AREA: You can walk on the local bluffs of Pacific Valley and explore Sand Dollar Beach and Willow Creek and Mill Creek Day Use Areas. Limekiln State Park has recently opened one hiking trail. There are two resorts nearby: Treebones Resort with restaurant and gift shop and Gorda Springs Resort with restaurant, small grocery store and gift shop, cafe, and gas station. A 15 minute drive south, you can hike the Cruickshank, Soda Springs, or Salmon Creek Trailheads into the Silver Peak Wilderness. You can drive south to explore the towns of Ragged Point (30 min), San Simeon (45 min), and Cambria (60 min). You can drive north to the towns of Big Sur (1hr), Carmel (1h30), and the Monterey area (1h45). Or, you can simply relax on the deck and enjoy the 180-degree view of the Pacific Ocean and Cone Peak by day and amazing star-filled nights, depending on the season. Summers can be foggy. Fall is warm and clear. Winter and spring are mild and can bring occasional rain. Whale watching from the deck!
ABOUT THE HOME: The home is perched 800 feet above the Pacific Ocean with ocean and mountain views from every room. As you head through the gate at the end of the driveway, you will pass through a small redwood forest which leads to the 1600 sq ft off the grid home powered by solar and propane. The spring water is filtered and UV treated. This rustic home features vaulted ceilings with lots of windows to let the beauty of Big Sur inside. Enjoy the view of Sand Dollar Beach and Cone Peak from the living room and kitchen! Each of the two bedrooms has an ocean view and queen beds (2016) and linens. The two full baths are nicely appointed. The deck has a table with 4 chairs and lounge chairs and propane BBQ with propane provided. The home is surrounded by Big Sur gardens that change with the seasons. Includes STARLINK Internet Access, an internet-based telephone and limited cell phone reception from the deck. Wifi calling is available. 55" Smart TV with a collection of DVDs. The home has on-site caretakers who share the driveway and live in the caretaker house located about 150 feet from the main house, behind a privacy fence.
ABOUT THE DIRT ROAD ACCESS: Located off of Highway 1 about one mile up a public dirt road, 4WD or AWD highly recommended! (4WD/AWD REQUIRED IN RAIN DUE TO RUTS AND SLIPPERY ROAD). In addition, for your planning, Highway 1 can be closed on very short notice in the winter (generally January-March) during extra heavy rainstorms due to possible mud and rock slides.
If you are looking for a peaceful retreat, and are up for a bit of adventure getting there, our home awaits you!
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Front door opens to steep staircase leading down.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
House trained pets welcome for$50. Pick up poop :)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please be fire safe outside and pick up your butts
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please pick up and dispose of any dog droppings in the yard.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Big Sur
Located in Big Sur, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. New Camaldoli Hermitage and Mission San Antonio de Padua are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Limekiln State Park and Limekiln State Wilderness. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Big Sur, CA
What's nearby
- Jade Cove - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Sand Dollar Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Limekiln State Park - 16 min drive - 16.2 km
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park - 41 min drive - 43.5 km
- McWay Falls - 43 min drive - 45.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Whale Watcher's Cafe - 10 min drive
- Wild Coast Restaurant - 11 min drive
- Wild Coast Sushi Bar - 9 min drive
- Wild Coast Restaurant at Treebones Resort - 11 min drive
- The Lodge Restaurant - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
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Verified
22 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jamie T.
23 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jamie T.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Donna R.
28 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Donna R.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn M.
11 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carolyn M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Junko S.
23 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Junko S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Mary M.
27 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rick G.
20 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
Rick G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jaime
21 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Jaime
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael M.
24 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Michael M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Danielle C.
25 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Danielle C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicole T.
2 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicole T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Natalie J.
10 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible View



Natalie J.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan R.
22 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jim A.
20 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kyle W.
2 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Kyle W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Raymond K.
29 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place
Raymond K.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa H.
28 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top of the World
Lisa H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
ANNA S.
2 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Big Sur getaway
ANNA S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Zarin T.
15 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another amazing stay
Zarin T.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tracie C.
10 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Tracie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
khatereh m.
31 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place
khatereh m.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David L.
26 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
David L.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Khatereh M.
5 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place to enjoy the beautiful Bigsur
Khatereh M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jim A.
17 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect
Jim A.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Taylor W.
23 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular
Taylor W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
About the host
Hosted by Dave
We are two couples from Carmel and Santa Barbara who've been friends for more than 30 years. We are all professionals who love the outdoors- hiking, backpacking, camping, biking, and mountaineering.
Why they chose this property
We'd long been looking for something in the Big Sur area that we could fix up and enjoy, and we all fell in love with this property immediately. We love the amazing views, the remoteness of the property, and the incredible nature that surrounds it. We visit as often as we can, and we love reading our guest's entries in our guest book. It really warms our hearts to know that so many people have enjoyed their time at Sunshine Alley!
What makes this property unique
It's a great place to escape and a comfortable environment for those who can no longer rough it on the Big Sur Coast!
Languages:
English, French
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