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Outdoor spa tub
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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61963 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Cambria, CA
  • Place, Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cambria State Marine Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, San Simeon State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cambria

With a stay at this vacation home in Cambria (Marine Terrace), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Moonstone Beach Park and Moonstone Beach. .This vacation home is 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Hearst Castle and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Fiscalini Ranch Preserve.
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What's nearby

  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cambria State Marine Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • San Simeon State Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Moonstone Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Luigi’s Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big Sur Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Dolphin Dreams by the Sea

A Dolphin Dreams is a truly magnificent getaway. From the rooftop enjoy sweeping ocean views and spectacular sunsets while sitting in the spa or enjoying a glass of wine. Located just one block from the rocky beach and tide pools, and only a short drive from Cambria, this home provides the perfect balance of convenience and tranquility. Our home is one block away from the scenic one-mile boardwalk that winds along the coastal bluffs as part of the 400-acre Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, offering breathtaking ocean views, opportunities to observe local wildlife like sea otters playing in the waves and whales migrating in the distance. The Fiscalini Ranch Preserve is a unique habitat that allows you to observe eagles and other rare birds while hiking on multiple trails amongst the protected Monterrey Pine forests.
This spacious, well-appointed three-bedroom home (king, queen, and two twin beds) features two-and-a-half baths and offers an exceptional serene coastal retreat. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and is fully equipped with everything needed to prepare memorable meals. Additional amenities include rooftop, front and back deck patios, adjacent serene private gardens, wireless internet, TV, DVD player, gas fireplace, gas BBQ, hair dryers (in each full bath), washer/dryer, dishwasher, library with a relaxing niche to read and a variety of board games.
You will delight in falling asleep to the soothing sounds of the waves and nearby seals.
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Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,963 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Dolphin Dreams Sea House Cambria
Dolphin Dreams Sea House
Dolphin Dreams Sea Cambria
A Dolphin Dreams by the Sea Cambria
A Dolphin Dreams by the Sea Private vacation home
A Dolphin Dreams by the Sea Private vacation home Cambria
2256-129517

A Dolphin Dreams by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ellah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in a great location, very close to the beach and fiscalini trail entrance. It was also very clean and well maintained. Would recommend for sure :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie P.

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

Great family home

Wonderful time in a lovely home close to the beach with all the amenities ❤️😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa m.

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

Great house!!

Loved this house, very close to the ocean and preserve. Clean and cozy. Will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Roxanna G.

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

Friends trip

Great location. Roomy and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

Nice Place

Best choice you can make in Cambria.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

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

Great location

The stay was great! We love Cambria and the proximity to the bluffs was perfect. The hot tub was slightly murky at check in, but overall an incredible stay. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yogi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Dolphin Dreams by the Sea is an amazing and well put together house in all aspects. The location is beautiful and tranquil, the house is well stocked and prepared, the hot tub on the roof is amazing as is the start gazing. I am excited to return one day with my family and friends. Thank you!
Star gazing from the roof.
Sunset from the living room
Some of the many deer in the neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D.

A Dolphin Dreams

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: The home and amenities are beautiful. The location is very close to the coast with amazing views. Very well stocked and very clean. A small ant problem but it looks like steps are being taken to prevent it. I would definately stay here again, and do recommend it as it is very centrally located to Cambria and surrounding areas. There is lots to do very close to the home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joanne O.

Perfect Location

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: Beautiful location a block away from the Preserve. The kitchen was very well stocked with just about everything you need to cook a delicious meal. I appreciated the pantry with spices and oils too. The roof deck spa is an added bonus too! The beds were very comfortable with sounds of the ocean lulling us to sleep every night. Thanks for a lovely rental. We will be back!
Verified

8/10 Good

barbara c.

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

Beautiful home and location

The home was perfect for our stay. The pictures of the ocean view do not do it justice. Beautiful in all rooms. It was comfortable, we felt right at home. Our interaction with management was prompt and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

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

Great place, great location to get away from the crowds and enjoy the ocean!

The house was great! Very clean. The rooftop deck was a nice feature and there are many places to get a good ocean view. All in all, a wonderful place to catch up with friends or family without the hassle and crowds from other beach communities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Best view from hot tub

Great property, hot tub on roof is the best ! You can see every star if it wasn’t for the wind we would have been in there longer. We will book again Thank you for a great property in Cambria
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri' Q.

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

Views, wildlife & walking trails

Very nice property with lovely views of the ocean from the rooftop & upper living area. Nearby walking trails & lots of wildlife to see. A bit remote but still relatively close to food & shops but phone reception was nil even with WiFi connection. Property was nicely maintained & comfortable, although slightly outdated. Enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Liza H.

My FAVORITE vacation 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: This home was perfect! Clean, amazing location, loved the rooftop spa. My friends and I had a fabulous time! This is on my list to return, for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil S.

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

Excellent location! Very nice and well kept house

Such an excellent location yielding great views and very quiet. A block or two from the ocean and from the land preserve and hiking trails. You will see deer and other wildlife all day long. House is kept up very nicely and has everything you will need. Kudos for the owner and property manager. PS… the outdoor grill is gas, you will not need to bring charcoal or lighter fluid
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dreamy

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: Scenic Coast was wonderful to work with. This home is in a perfect location, especially if you love walking on Fiscalini trails. It is on block from trail and a short walk to a rocky beach. The home was exceptional clean and kitchen stocked for those who like to cook. There is a nice patio off the kitchen with a gas grill. The spa on the roof top is sparkling clean and heated up nicely. I would have to say that was my favorite place in the house, the roof top with a beautiful views. We would definitely rent this home again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KT S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My college girlfriends meet up every year and this year they chose Cambria, which is close to where I live. This house is very well appointed. Comfortable beds. Nice kitchen. Beautiful location! Deer hang out in the backyard and it’s just a short distance from the beach and hiking trails. My husband and I walk those trails frequently with our pups and it’s a very special place. On this weekend, the girls opted to spend most of our time shopping & dining downtown, which is about a ten minute drive. Note: check-in is also downtown so you have to go there first to get the house key. Adequate parking (2 car garage & 2 spots in driveway). Not a fancy house but very clean and nice. I really liked the kitchen - really nice fridge/freezer, and filtered water. They also encourage saving water & collect recycling , which are important to me. Nice that there are 3 bathrooms. We did wish some of the spaces were larger for hanging out - living room setup was tight - and both balconies only had two chairs. A nice table & chairs on the rooftop would be really nice! This is one of the nicest VRBO properties I’ve stayed at. I would stay here again. Use caution driving in the neighborhood. Lots of wildlife!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Moira D.

Just a walk from the Fiscalini Ranch

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 comfy house that is very convenient. Don't miss going up on the roof! You can see the ocean, and it's great for catching the sunsets.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

MARTIN D.

Beautiful property. Wish the hot tub had been working.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall great location and nice house. Only downside is that I was informed the hot tub wouldn't be functional as the heat pump broke and needed to be replaced. Luckily they informed me the day before it would be functional. Unfortunately it wasn't functional which was disappointing. I had asked if they would be willing to have the owner extend a discount (I realize there is no obligation to do so) but I didn't hear back from them before I checked out. I think that would have been a nice gesture as the hot tub was key selling point in renting this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R. R.

Perfect 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: Perfect house for our party of 5. The home was clean and well stocked. We loved the location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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: Good house to enjoy Cambria and the sea side from. Quite possibly the best of many we have stayed in.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

adam p.

Summer Getaway

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: Home has everything you need. Jacuzzi is a nice bonus for after hiking, biking, or surfing. Neighborhood is super quiet and deer hang out in the yard. Great place to stay 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Girls Trip

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: A group of 5 of us stayed at Dolphin Dreams and it suited our group perfectly. We had an issue with the downstairs bathroom by the management company took care of it. House is well kept even if dated and the location is excellent!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Great house

The house, location, and hot tub on the roof were great. The furniture seemed mismatched and outdated, but we still give it 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

james p.

great family getaway

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 the second time we have rented this home. Its a great location and house. We went with my kids and grandson,. We had a wonderful time and cant wait to go again.