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An aesthetic delight high above Cambria steeped in nature but close to town.

Holiday home in Cambria with kitchen and balcony

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Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6181.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

An aesthetic delight high above Cambria steeped in nature but close to town.

This property is a perfect blend of rural, coastal and tranquility. Sitting on a commanding promontory 800 feet above the valleys that surround it, this two bedroom ranch home has epic views in every direction. The folds of the commanding Santa Lucia Mountains back Cinnabar Ranch and the Pacific Ocean sets the western panorama with 40 miles of wild coastline on view.

Located on 80 private acres, there is both room to roam and space to gain from the rest of the world. You could have a perfectly lovely stay without ever leaving the property, but if the allure of the town (Cambria), the coast or Hearst Castle call to you, everything is just a brief drive away. You'll want to be back here for at least one sunset as the location is set up to provide quite a show. At the ranch the night sky is typically deep black and spectacularly full of stars. Enjoy a glass of wine on the patio and reminisce about the day.

A nature walk from the house can be a fine activity. See cows grazing down in the valley, critters roaming the grounds, or hawks and vultures circling overhead. Board game inside or yard game outside? How about a hammock and a good book? For more modern engagements, there is high speed internet and TV. Within a very short drive you can enjoy local wine tasting, horseback riding and so much more. The quaint town of Cambria has a variety of restaurants, unique shops and art galleries. And, of course, the famous Moonstone Beach is yours to explore.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
Pack and Play available.
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Events

No events allowed
No additional guests other than rental party.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
2 dogs max. No cats. $50/per stay.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not allowed anywhere in the house or on property.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Signed Rental Agreement, Liability Release & Pet Agreement (if applicable) required by guest representative. We do not accept 3rd party bookings.
Check in is at 4:00 PM, checkout is by 10:00 AM. This is a non-smoking property. This includes cigarettes, cigars, vape pens, e-cigarettes, etc.
We do not allow events at our property. No mail/packages can be received at the property. This is a vacation rental for families on vacation.

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
Note from host: No additional guests other than rental party.
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cambria

Located in Cambria, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Harmony Cellars and Rocky Creek Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Moonstone Beach Park and Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. Cambria State Marine Park and Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cambria, CA

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mojo’s Village Bean - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Pizza - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is An aesthetic delight high above Cambria steeped in nature but close to town. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at An aesthetic delight high above Cambria steeped in nature but close to town.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An aesthetic delight high above Cambria steeped in nature but close to town.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is An aesthetic delight high above Cambria steeped in nature but close to town. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Cambria Dog Park, Cambria’s Historical Museum and Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. Cambria Center for the Arts and Nitt Witt Ridge are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 194 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P., Epsom, NH USA

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

Spectacular vista views

Beautiful property!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan E.

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

Home away from home!

This is our third visit to this beautiful property! It’s like being on top of the world.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

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

Cinnabar Rock Trail

We had an amazing stay for my Birthday and New Years Celebration! The views were amazing and it was soooo peaceful! Would love to go back and spend more time...as our time flew by!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken N.

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

Cambria with THE view

Wonderful home with so many great features. Just 15 minutes from main Street Cambria, but it feels a world away. Home was immaculatea nd well appointed. .and nicely appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max S.

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

Awesome place

Pictures don't do it justice. What a view and seeing the ocean from a distance is magical. Listening to cows moo across the hills in enchanting. Great place for quiet serenity.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

kevin f.

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

Great stay but….

Beautiful property with even more beautiful view. House it clean and arranged well. Made for a very comfortable and relaxing stay. The one downside is the long check out list and house rules. It’s a beautiful place so it makes sense they want to keep it in good standing shape, but the house rules and check out list was a bit excessive.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Spacious quiet getaway with spectacular views

Beautiful house with huge master bedroom/bath/closet and big guest bedroom with separate bath. Large, well equipped kitchen and pantry. Beautiful grounds with spectacular views. Can be windy, but get great eye to eye contact with hawks and other wildlife. Even with a 115 pound dog, plenty of room and was made very welcome. Absolutely loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

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

Amazing

I wanted to buy the house….
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen n.

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

An amazing place well worth the drive

This property ranks up there with some of my most favorite VRBO locations. First, it really is a quiet, remote and private location up in the hills overlooking Cambria and every evening, the sunset and the Pacific provided a unique and different show. The kitchen is well stocked and arranged for cooking and the beds comfy and well needed after travel and sight seeing. Communication was a breeze with the owners and we had no issues during our stay. The true measure of a VRBO would we stay again and would we recommend a place. Yes on both!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron T.

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

Unique

Jessie was very responsive and helpful. Great site. When it was really windy we felt draft in master bedroom I would like to return in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alycia C.

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

Worth every penny

The view alone is worth it. Add to that the cows on the hillsides, the huge birds rising on the thermals right outside the kitchen window, and the mystery of what each morning will look like from walking out into what seems like a Marshmallow of fog to glimpsing Morro rock in the far distance, this place does not disappoint. This rental is in my very top shelf of experiences.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

William W., Carpinteria, CA

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

Cambria from the clouds

The property is accurately described. If you are looking for great views, a quiet stay, only birds and cows for neighbors, this is where you want to be! Benefits include a great house, well equipped kitchen and stocked pantry, incredible views, and no city noise. But when you want to get to Cambria, it only takes 10 minutes. If you have stayed in Cambria before, you know it can be cool and foggy. It's warmer up in the hills and several mornings I was enjoying my coffee and the sun while looking down on foggy Cambria. Overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert and Ann L., Duluth

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

Simply Gorgeous!

This spot is breathtaking on a world class scale. The view is 360° of green valleys and hilltops that overlooks the Pacific in the distance and meadows of grazing cows and avocado groves. It is seriously pastoral and wonderful. Jessie and Bram understand hospitality well and it is reflected in the furnishings and provisions of the ranch. They could not have been more accommodating and flexible due to an emergency situation that came up at our home. If you love this part of the country - stay here, if you have never been to this part of the country or the state - you are in for a treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Vi O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Peace and quiet

Great views but the house is in real need of repair. A little TLC would help big time. Outside grill is a mess. Need instructions on how to work TV’s please. Drains need to be fixed in bathroom sinks. Sliders are hard to open and close. Beds are comfortable and clean.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

dave r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location comfortable and spacious surroundings
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sander P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with an amazing view
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The fenced area was helpful for the dogs but there was no mention of threats from vultures and hawks, which were plentiful. Hosts were responsive and installed 2 window screens but there are several other screens in need of repair. Beautiful views, great for birding and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIKA Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, beautiful views of rolling hills, and peaks of the ocean through the lingering clouds. House is well maintained and has everything you need. This is a pet friendly home so our English Lab enjoyed himself, too. It was a lovely, relaxing weekend! Close to Cambria town, ocean and beaches and also made a day trip to Paso Robles.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

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

Simply stunning

Having rented many VRBO properties, I can truly say the Cinnabar ranch house exceeded all expectations. One could not find more peace and quiet and incredible views than at Bram & Jessie's property. It is simply beautiful inside and out and as well stocked as one could expect. Where else could you be greeted by several very docile Longhorn steers. You can not go wrong by renting this stunning property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney T.

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

Perfect restorative weekend

One of our best stays to date. Property was beautiful; views were even better than anticipated. Location was easily accessible to town, but removed enough to be completely peaceful and private. The dogs were happy and exhausted just from sniffing around the yard all weekend. Easy check-in and reasonable check-out procedures. Would love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine T.

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

Stunning views

We had a fantastic time up in the hills. The views from this house are beautiful. I loved sitting in back watching the hummingbirds. It was just a short drive to do the things we wanted. The house had everything we needed and some.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rory & Susie M.

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

Just Wow!

I'm writing this sitting at the dining room table, on the last morning here. What a fantastic setting, experience, and location. Just three nights, but perfect spring weather. (ok, not exactly a function of the location, but still . . . ) Anyway, this is a custom, architect designed home, way up on a hill, overlooking Cambria. 360 degree views in all locations. Elegant, striking, comfortable for two couples. Everything was exactly what one looks for in a VRBO rental. Well stocked, well maintained, everything functional. The Owner/Managers were professional in every way. Great communication, instructions, explanations. Staying here is just an experience to have. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

One of a Kind Property

Magical location with extraordinary views. Comfortable home with everything you need for your stay. Enjoy the quiet and be one with nature.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

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

Peace and Tranquility

We found this place to be way above our expectations. There were several hickups pertaining to maintinance issues but they were repaired quickly. The sunrises and sunsets were incredible. We met the 5 member coyote pack.. Not far from town at all and the drive is incredible. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Bram & Jessie

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Hi there, my name is Jessie and I’m a full time working Mom to my son Barrett and our rescue pups, Dexter & Brutus, our 2 goats Finn & Buckley along with their protector, Odin. I moved to the beautiful Central Coast 20 years ago after visiting family every year since I was a child. My husband, Bram, was born and raised in Cambria and has grown up in the hospitality business. We own and operate several local hotels and have an extensive background in hospitality and customer service. You can rest assured that when you stay with us you are staying with some of the best professionals in the industry.

Why they chose this property

We live on a ranch adjacent to the Cinnabar Ranch Retreat and absolutely love this unique property. Cambria is our home and where we see ourselves continuing to grow our family. We are delighted that we get to share it with our guests through our hotels and now our vacation rental. While Cinnabar offers plenty of privacy we are close by should you require anything at all during your stay. This property is beautifully appointed with all of the essentials you need to make your stay one of a kind.

What makes this property unique

The views of this property are truly amazing and home to some of the best sunsets you will ever see. There is a reason why Hearst Castle is nestled in these same mountains with the same ocean views from the tip of Montana de Oro to the light house at Piedras Blancas. We would love to welcome you to Cinnabar Ranch Retreat so that you may experience it's peaceful beauty for yourself.

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