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Vanity Fair Featured Estate-Private Lakes & Dunes | 2 Cottages • Sleeps 18+
Lakefront cottage with water park and fitness centre
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area
- Place, Monarch Butterfly Grove
- Place, Pismo Beach Pier
- Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)
Cliffside Cottage Living Room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Cliffside Hideaway: Coastal Garden Room (Queen Suite)
1 Queen Bed
Cliffside Hideaway: Sea Salt Riviera Suite (California King)
1 King Bed
Cliffside Hideaway - Admiral's Suite - (California King)
1 King Bed
Storybook Cottage: Queen Suite Bedroom
2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds
Storybook Cottage King Suite with Ensuite Bath
1 King Bed
Storybook Cottage Living Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
4 bathrooms
Cliffside Hideaway Cottage: Hall Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Cliffside Hideaway Cottage: King Suite En Suite Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Storybook Cottage King En Suite Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Storybook Cottage Queen Suite Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Vanity Fair Featured Estate-Private Lakes & Dunes | 2 Cottages • Sleeps 18+
Welcome to Dune Lakes Ltd. private estate, a private coastal sanctuary unlike anywhere else in California. Once invitation only, this 1920s property featured in Vanity Fair now opens its gates to guests seeking space, privacy, and unforgettable memories.
Million-Dollar Views
Panoramic vistas of sparkling private lakes and the Oceano sand dunes — breathtaking at sunset.
🏡 Two Unique Cottages
Storybook Cottage → Sleeps 8 (California King, 2 Queens, 2 Twins, Sofa Bed)
Lakeview Cliffside Cottage → Sleeps 10 (2 Kings, 2 Queens (one is a Murphy Bed), optional sofa bed)
🎲 Activities & Amenities
Fire pits and Adirondack chairs for stargazing (dark-sky Milky Way views)
Bocce ball court, cornhole, foosball & lawn games
Porches + outdoor seating for “Porch Sips” sunset ritual
Enclosed sun porch
EV charger, beach wagon + towels & toys, fast Wi-Fi
👥 Perfect For
Families needing space + activities
Girls’ trips & bachelorette celebrations
Romantic escapes & proposals
Reunions, retreats, & group gatherings
🌴 Close To Everything
Oceano Beach: 11 min
Pismo Beach: 15 min
San Luis Obispo: 20 min
Wine country, farmers markets, hiking, surfing, ATV dune rides all nearby
✨ Why Guests Love It
Privacy, exclusivity, serenity, and space — with no neighbors or traffic, just deer on the lawn and sunsets over your private dunes.
Million-Dollar Views
Panoramic vistas of sparkling private lakes and the Oceano sand dunes — breathtaking at sunset.
🏡 Two Unique Cottages
Storybook Cottage → Sleeps 8 (California King, 2 Queens, 2 Twins, Sofa Bed)
Lakeview Cliffside Cottage → Sleeps 10 (2 Kings, 2 Queens (one is a Murphy Bed), optional sofa bed)
🎲 Activities & Amenities
Fire pits and Adirondack chairs for stargazing (dark-sky Milky Way views)
Bocce ball court, cornhole, foosball & lawn games
Porches + outdoor seating for “Porch Sips” sunset ritual
Enclosed sun porch
EV charger, beach wagon + towels & toys, fast Wi-Fi
👥 Perfect For
Families needing space + activities
Girls’ trips & bachelorette celebrations
Romantic escapes & proposals
Reunions, retreats, & group gatherings
🌴 Close To Everything
Oceano Beach: 11 min
Pismo Beach: 15 min
San Luis Obispo: 20 min
Wine country, farmers markets, hiking, surfing, ATV dune rides all nearby
✨ Why Guests Love It
Privacy, exclusivity, serenity, and space — with no neighbors or traffic, just deer on the lawn and sunsets over your private dunes.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Gym
Outdoor space
Water view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking anywhere on property
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Arroyo Grande
Located in Arroyo Grande, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area and Avila Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Bittercreek Western Railroad and The Luffa Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Arroyo Grande, CA
What's nearby
- Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
- Pismo State Beach - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
- Monarch Butterfly Grove - 10 min drive - 11.3 km
- Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 11 min drive - 12.8 km
- Pismo Beach Pier - 12 min drive - 14.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Okui Strawberry Stand - 7 min drive
- Banner Coffee Co. - 6 min drive
- Munchiez 805 - 2 min drive
- Old Juan's Cantina - 7 min drive
- Peacock Cellars - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Ingrid Jackson
Escape to your own storybook retreat on a private 1,100-acre estate featured in Vanity Fair. Overlooking sparkling lakes and the Oceano dunes, this exclusive cottage blends California Riviera charm with Martha’s Vineyard elegance — perfect for families, retreats, or romantic escapes.
Why they chose this property
Because there’s nothing else like it: a 1,100-acre private estate with dunes and lakes, multiple cottages, and cinematic views. It’s the California Riviera meets Martha’s Vineyard — a destination in itself for gatherings, romance, and unforgettable memories.
What makes this property unique
Unique Benefits (Accommodations)
Two cottages on same estate and close to one another → ideal for groups up to 18+
Vanity Fair–featured
Top 1% Airbnb home
EV charger on-site
Exclusive lawn games & fire pit stargazing
Endless privacy yet minutes to beaches, SLO, & wine country
Two cottages on same estate and close to one another → ideal for groups up to 18+
Vanity Fair–featured
Top 1% Airbnb home
EV charger on-site
Exclusive lawn games & fire pit stargazing
Endless privacy yet minutes to beaches, SLO, & wine country
Languages:
Norwegian
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