A Winsome Whale Watcher

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A two-story house with a garage, a red door, and a small porch with a railing.
A residential area with houses, a clear sky, and a view of the ocean.
A residential area with houses, a clear view of the ocean, and a prominent tree.
A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Outdoor entertainment area
    A rare find — gather and enjoy the dedicated outdoor entertainment space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Fiscalini Ranch Preserve

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Cambria, CA
  • Place, Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cambria State Marine Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hearst Castle
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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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. Cambria State Marine Park and Cambria Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Cambria, CA

What's nearby

  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cambria State Marine Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 44 min drive - 62.8 km
  • Hearst Castle - 47 min drive - 31.8 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cambria Pines Lodge Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Madeline's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Winsome Whale Watcher pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Winsome Whale Watcher?

As of 15 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Winsome Whale Watcher on 1 Dec 2026 start from AU$2,509, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A Winsome Whale Watcher?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Winsome Whale Watcher?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Winsome Whale Watcher?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Winsome Whale Watcher located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cambria State Marine Park and Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. San Simeon State Park and Cambria’s Historical Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family trip

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: My family loves staying at The Whale Watcher. This was our third time staying at this property. The views our amazing and we did see some whales from the deck. The kitchen has everything you need to cook a delicious meal .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was as described and looked like the pictures. The living room was roomy and we were able to see the ocean. The kitchen had everything you could use and more. Sets of dishes, pots and pans, cutting boards, glasses, and serving platters. The rooms were all clean and had plenty of pillows, towels, and room for personal items. The host was very helpful and the office was easy to find.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent home with spectacular ocean views throughout the home. A great deck with super comfortable furniture on the top level. Beds are very comfortable. When you walk into the house, you know you’re in for a treat with those ocean views. Kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect home away from home!

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: We loved our stay at the Whale Watcher! The views were some of the best we’ve ever had of the Cambria coastline, and we love the proximity to Fiscalini and all of our favorite spots. The kitchen had everything we needed to enjoy family meals, and the kids enjoyed the private loft and fun board games. Scenic Coast Rentals does an amazing job - we won’t rent from anyone else.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’ll start off by saying how nice this property is. House was clean comfortable and very relaxing. Close to great hikes but far enough away from town that you didn’t feel you were stuck with a lot of tourist attractions. Just a short drive to great restaurants and shopping. Highly recommend this place. Spectacular ocean views with comfortable furniture indoors and on decks for relaxing. Great selection of books to read and enjoy. Decor was classy and well thought out. Definitely a 10 out of 10.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities were plentiful and in great condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

180 Degree Views!

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 house did not disappoint. Looks just like the pictures and delivers on ambiance. It was clean and tidy, with lots of throw blankets to cuddle up under. Great for families or couples. The only thing we missed was shampoo and conditioner - we were told they would be there, but we couldn't find any. Also, very short driveway, so be aware.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent summer vacation

Well the property was amazingly roomy for 6 people, very clean and well kept. The ocean view was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is comfortable, nicely layed out, with awesome views of the ocean from most every room. We really enjoyed sitting out on the deck. The location is great, in a quirt neighborhood, near the trails and close to downtown Cambria. Enjoyed our time in this house immensely; we will try to reserve "Whale Watchers" again next Summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home away from home

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: This was our fifth time renting this house. It’s such a perfect location and everything about this home is just right. We absolutely love it, and we’re looking forward to our sixth trip.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous

Definitely the best equipped house ever! Beautiful views, comfortable beds, everything you might need. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

This was our second stay in the same year. This house has everything we need. It’s the perfect getaway. Just booked another stay for May 2023. Cannot wait!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reset

This house is our favorite getaway. Everything about it is perfect. We’ve been three times in a little over a year. We can’t wait for our next visit.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Whale Watcher Review

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: Excellent. Really like the house - good floor plan and views are excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved it!

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: Second time as good as first. Very clean, well stocked and really comfy furniture.super ocean view.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas at Cambria

We loved this house based on its location and view of the ocean. The kitchen especially is generously supplied with high end cooking equipment in addition to generous supplies provided - towels, blankets, fans, pillows, paper goods and condiments including crushed ice and coffee.The home is decorated beautifully with whale/ocean theme decor.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home away from home!

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: This house was terrific and suited our needs beautifully. The headline is the family room/dining area/kitchen, which connects seamlessly to a great deck with views of the ocean. The comfortable furniture inside and out was of a good quality that never felt cheap. The house, in general, felt that way. Clean and well appointed, including the kitchen. The house felt loved by its owners and as a result, we felt welcomed and appreciated as renters. I could tell items noted by previous renters were taken care of and no longer an issue. The neighborhood was great and perfect for walking to the water or to Fiscalini park. We will very likely return for future rentals.One small item that is easily fixed: there were some screws in that great deck that need tightening. They’re poking up and I was concerned someone might injure a foot out there. Otherwise, thanks to the owners for your part in a wonderful stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vacation With Family

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 spent fabulous week in this house with family from the midwest. The kitchen is well-equipped and the house is clean and comfortable. We spent many hours out on the deck enjoying the fantastic view and beautiful weather. We even watched a Spacex launch. The only downsides are a double bed rather than a queen in one of the bedrooms and very limited parking. We’ve already planned two more stays at this beautiful house for 2026.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice Get Away Rental

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: Great vacation rental house. Loved the sweeping ocean view from the large deck and the entire upper level living area. This might be the best equipped rental house kitchen I've experienced. Very clean and recently updated furniture and decor. It's a great place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic balcony and views

The house was as described - great views, well stocked kitchen, and lots of room in the main part of the house. For those that want to know, the main bedroom has a king bed, the other two rooms have full/double beds. I wish they would have put that in the description. There was no way to reach out to the management company within the VRBO App before booking which is a negative, but other than that, the house was clean, the location great, the views spectacular! I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2024
We are glad you enjoyed the whale watcher and had a fantastic time. We have listed the bed sizes in the description 1 King, 1 Queen and 1 full. Thank you SCPM
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Our stay at the Whale Watcher

We found the property clean and well stocked for our needs. The house is very comfortable with a beautiful view. How ever the garage was too small for our ford F150 and it barely fit length wise in the driveway. It would have been helpful to know that it was more suited for a smaller vehicle. when the garage door quit working the management addressed it in a timely manner. Overall, we would recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Really gorgeous!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is so well-kept and beautifully appointed and decorated. The view is gorgeous. Only slight disadvantage is the lack of parking (the garage is small and the driveway is short; don't bring a large vehicle if you can help it; there is roadside parking about 3 house lengths away). Having the bedrooms all downstairs allows family "vacation mess" to be contained and the main floor and loft to feel company ready and serene with three different conversation or get-away areas all with a spectacular ocean view! Thank you to our wonderful "host-ghosts"! Your TLC was noticed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing Vacation

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: This was our third time renting this house. We love it! We spent so much time on the wonderful patio enjoying the view. We even got to see a launch from Vandenburg. The kitchen has everything we need and the natural gas barbecue is a plus. The bedrooms are nice. We have already reserved this house for our next trip. Only a couple downsides. Parking is very limited. The queen bedroom could use a new mattress. The third bedroom is only a double bed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our Recent Stay at Whale Watcher

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: We have stayed at Whale Watcher many times over the last few years. We love the house. The owners might want to be aware that the sink in the secondary bathroom has a stopper that needs repair. Also, the floor mat in the master bath is missing. It's difficult to step out onto a cold, hard tile floor after a shower. The dishwasher is unbalanced in its space making it hard to turn it on. These are minor but we thought it might be something the owners would want to know about.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Whale watching and comfort

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: This is a very cozy and perfectly positioned house, perfect for a couple or, large enough for 6 adults. The house is furnished very comfortably with a large sectional couch in the living room (in front of the large fireplace) and, upstairs in the TV loft - two couches and an armchair. Perfect for a night in to watch a film. Outside on the deck are two swivel rocking chairs and a large sofa. Thick outdoor cushions are provided for those. The kitchen is incredibly well appointed with enough pots and pans to cook just about anything. There is plenty of everything in that kitchen. We loved the open concept of the living spaces. Dining table is large too. Downstairs are three cozy bedrooms. All rooms have smart TV’s, and comfortable beds. There is a shaded deck off the master bathroom and one of the guest rooms. The owner provided plenty of plush towels. A washer and dryer is conveniently located in the guest bathroom. We loved this home with its vast views of the ocean. The whales put on quite a show! We thoroughly enjoyed our week in this lovely house. The house has been very well maintained and was immaculate. Would highly recommend this house.
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