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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Cambria, CA
  • Place, Moonstone Beach Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, San Simeon State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Cambria

With a stay at this vacation home in Cambria, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Moonstone Beach Park and Moonstone Beach. .This vacation home is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Hearst Castle and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from San Simeon State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Moonstone Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • San Simeon State Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nitt Witt Ridge - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Moonstone Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Luigi’s Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mojo’s Village Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬4 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.

The Bonny Cottage By the Sea

*Not suitable for children under the age of eight*
Welcome! We are delighted that you found your way to our Bonny Cottage. This endearing house is poised high in an area affectionately referred to as Happy Hill, less than a mile to the villages and Moonstone Beach (and a delightful walk if you don’t mind the hill). As one of the original early Cambria cabins, it was built in 1923. Because of the age of the house it is not suitable for children under the age of eight. If you look you will find a sweet antique photograph of the original cabin and the owners on the wall just next to the front door. People speak of Cambria itself as a beloved, almost mythical place, a real-life Brigadoon. And there are as many ways to love Cambria as there are people who love it. There is the ocean, of course, and the picturesque east and west villages with their shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants less. Hearst Castle is ten minutes up the road at the foot of Big Sur and the elephant seals (and occasionally the Hearst Ranch zebras) are along the way. There is always wine tasting, sunset-watching, stargazing… and sometimes just sitting by the fire listening to the waves. This notebook offers some information and a few suggestions, but is in no way complete. We sincerely hope you enjoy your stay, that you remember it fondly and that you find your way back to us again one #0000548
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. 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.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, a tennis court on site, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, mountain biking nearby, and windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Unit size: 1,000 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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The Bonny Cottage By the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 101 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, cozy cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devicka Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house and the lights were a charming surprise!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in property well designed and maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
EXCELLENT! Very quaint and clean. Fully stocked! Easy access. Personal touches with auto candles made it very cozy. We will definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm, cozy comfortable cabin with a view of the ocean. Well appointed kitchen and two decks with seating and a beautiful old oak tree. Nice, quiet neighborhood. Short walk to Moonstone Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

Cozy!

The house was a nice, small, cozy place where we werevery comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy N.

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

Thanksgiving getaway

Our stay was great. Great location in a peaceful neighborhood. Cabin outfitted with all the goods. Only thing I can complain about was the bed wasn't comfortable in my opinion.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

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

Wonderful!

This place is so cute! Very well done and decorated-large yard, great seating. So fun to come back to the house and have the ambience of all the candles. Love the history of this place. It’s immaculate and has very nice linens. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anybody.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

Relaxing cottagecore cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. 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 beautiful place to relax. It has everything you need. I was recovering from a knee replacement and this was the perfect place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Perfect Getaway

We enjoyed the quietness of the neighborhood, the proximity to town and Moonstone beach, and the amenities at the cottage. The cottage is small, but had everything we needed for a relaxing few days. We especially enjoyed sitting out on the deck and enjoying our coffee in the morning, and watching the sunset in the evening. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Wonderful Retreat

Comfortable. Quaint. Quiet. Loved it and cannot wait to come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keri Z.

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

Long weekend getaway

This is a sweet, romantic step back in time. So many cozy and thoughtful touches throughout. Especially loved the candles on timers and the multiple spots to sit and enjoy the views. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gayle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in

Happy Hill

Nice back yard for dog. Quiet, pleasant location. Un-level home but 100 years old. Great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely getaway

Beautiful property with fantastic view, beautiful garden, plenty of room a darling dollhouse type cottage home. So quiet and pieceful. Loved it!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cambria weekend

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 had a wonderful weekend in this cozy cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Cottage in good shape for being 100 years old

Great location distant ocean view. Cottage had character with rolling floor in kitchen ,old black & white photos with one of original homeowners from 1923 ?
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage amongst houses of varying architectural style, so kind of cool. It’s a walkable neighborhood if you like some inclines. Great for the pooch too! The house is cute and fairly small, the king bed was fine so my wife and I were satisfied. The kitchen was small but nice, ok for everything we needed to do. The only thing was the gas stove’s pilot light was not on so you’d have to light with a match. We did not cook anyway so no big deal. There are nice views from virtually every room. We would return for sure.
Sunset
Cottage
Neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LIANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the cottage—it exceeded all my expectations. The charming ambiance, coupled with the candles illuminating at 8 PM, made me feel right at home. It truly was a magical experience, incredibly cozy, and impressively well-stocked. The massive tree in the backyard, adorned with moss, added to the enchanting atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Another Great Time!

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: Nice visit with friends and family that live in thearea. House is comfortable and a great yard for the dog. It would be nice to have more lighting in the back yard for when the dog goes out in the middle of the night. Gorgeous oak tree. We had deer in the front yard one morning. You can't beat that!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lauren K.

the bonny cottage by the sea

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: Most everything was good, except our two-year-old grand-daughter burned her feet on the floor heating grate. Nervous, scary situation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Charming Historical Cottage

This historical cottage is bright and comfortable. The antiques and old photos of people having fun add to the charm of the place. There are two decks to enjoy with a distant view of the ocean and a front yard that was frequented by groups of quail. You are walking distance to town and the beach but you do need to walk up a steep hill going back. The cottage is well stocked and has everything you may need. This is a real gem!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Another Great Stay

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 settled in for a 5 night stay. We loved it every day even more. It may take some guests, like us, to get used to the uneven floor but that is quickly forgotten and the peace and comfort of this coy house wins you over. We had quail, deer, and raccons visit us and the largest flock of turkeys was just down the street at sunset. We come to Cambria to relax and get away from the summer heat. The Bonny Cottage was the perfect choice.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Another Great Stay

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 settled in for a 5 night stay. We loved it every day even more. It may take some guests, like us, to get used to the uneven floor but that is quickly forgotten and the peace and comfort of this coy house wins you over. We had quail, deer, and raccons visit us and the largest flock of turkeys was just down the street at sunset. We come to Cambria to relax and get away from the summer heat. The Bonny Cottage was the perfect choice.
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia L.

Cute cottage with fenced yard, dog friendly

Very comfy space. Master bed was very good. Only lacking in space in the kitchen but we ate out mostly. Streaming on the TV's (smart tv's) would be a nice feature. Also suggested to Property Management that a good fry pan for eggs would be appreciated, cast iron or non stick. The yard was fabulous for our dogs, could let them out without having to be on a leash for their morning constitutionals. Also a great place to hang out under the huge oak tree. The sunset/ocean view patio was great also. Will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Vintage House with a Fenced Yard!

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: Cute, small vintage house with vintage decor. The floor is slightly uneven due to the house's age but I had no problems with it. Very nice fenced back yard seating areas and the expansive front yard made for great privacy. The house also has a furnished deck with a nice ocean view. The kitchen is small but is just fine for a couple. I stayed a few days this time and would stay again. Very convenient to town. I've always had great luck with this property management company and have stayed at several of their rental properties.