1801 Downing Avenue Lodge Hill

Cambria, California
$322 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

**2027 WINTER SPECIAL - JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH/APRIL
15% OFF RENT(excluding other fees and holidays ) **

Downing Cottage
2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom (tub/shower), 1 Queen, 2 Twin beds. Wireless high-speed internet, smart TV , DVD player, microwave, dishwasher, free standing gas log fireplace (main heat source), gas BBQ on rear patio, carport, no garage. This cozy one level cottage offers a tranquil environment in the pine trees, walking distance to the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve with an abundance of native birds including turkeys and grazing deer. There are two patios, one in front, and one in back of the fully enclosed yard. Both are sunny places to lounge with your best friend at your feet. Pick oranges from the front yard tree and enjoy fresh squeezed orange juice with your breakfast. There is a gas fire pit for your enjoyment on a cool, Cambria evening…or even daytime! When you enter the house, you are in the main living area. Both bedrooms are on the left, the bathroom is straight ahead. The bathroom can be accessed via a door from the living area, or the master bedroom. The nicely updated kitchen is ahead and slightly to the right with a door to the back patio. The dining room is to the right of the kitchen, with French doors opening on to the back patio. The TV room is to the right of the dining room and can also be accessed from the front patio. This is a dog friendly home. Please be aware that cell phone coverage is very spotty in this area. If you need some downtime, peace and quiet, a pretty landscape, escape the city, leave traffic jams behind, turn off your devices, and come to Downing Cottage!

**2027 WINTER SPECIAL - JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH/APRIL
15% OFF RENT(excluding other fees and holidays ) **


***PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE HAVE A NEW CHARGING PLATFORM THAT DOES NOT ALLOW US TO CHARGE BY NUMBER OF PEOPLE. SO, WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR ONLINE RESERVATION AND WE SEE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN YOUR RESERVATION, WE WILL ALTER THE NIGHTLY RATE TO REFLECT THE RATES BELOW:

1-2 People: $185/Night
3-4 People: $250/Night

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1116 Sq Ft (104 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:30 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Michael

    Submitted Aug 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    This lovely small home is nestled among trees in a very quiet neighborhood just a few minutes drive from the Cambria town center with its nice selection of high quality restaurants and charm. The sloping lot provides nice privacy when sitting outside either in front or behind. The kitchen had everything you could ever need to cook and the extra TV room was large and comfortable. We used this lovely home as a base for visiting Hearst Castle to the north and the lovely towns of Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo to the south--easy drives. Definitely will come again to take another tour of Hearst Castle and explore the area more!

  • William S.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2026

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    Very quiet neighborhood

  • Adriana F.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2025

    Stayed Nov 23, 2025

    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: From the ease of booking to the clear communication, everything about our stay was smooth and enjoyable. The property description was accurate—the cottage was spotless, well-maintained, and in a secluded location that was still close to the city, beaches, and plenty of wildlife.I would happily recommend this cottage to friends and family. It was the perfect place for a relaxing peaceful getaway.

  • Brad K.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2025

    Stayed Nov 1, 2025

    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: An attractive, quiet little cottage in Cambria with a fenced in yard that worked well for our pet. We stayed about a week and enjoyed every minute of it.

  • Duffy H.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    Perfect place for just the two of us!

  • Robert B.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    We were here for a short vacation in Cambria and environs. Check-in was easy (and included a free bottle of wine). The house is immaculate with a great layout and everything needed to cook meals, which we did most mornings and evenings. The neighborhood is quiet and green and close to the Fiscalini Ranch Reserve for nice walks on the ocean bluffs and only a few minutes' drive to the conveniences of town. We had a dog with us and the fenced-in patio surrounding the house made it easy for her to come in and out as she pleased. Very relaxing stay.

  • Christi B.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    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: Wonderful

  • Michelle L.

    Submitted Dec 9, 2024

    Stayed Dec 5, 2024

    This property has a lot of amenities, is very clean and very comfortable. Highly recommend, would stay again!

  • Deborah B.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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: Property description was accurate. The area for our pups was perfect. It was very safe. We did a bit of cooking and everything we needed was supplied. The cottage was clean and ready for our visit. The entire town of Cambria is so dog friendly we were even able to bring them into the shops. The shop owners spoiled them with treats.We met so many lovely folks both visitors and locals. We enjoyed walks at Fiscalini Ranch , Moonstone Beach, and the elephant seal viewing area.We took a trip down to Morrow Bay and Paso Robles. Didn’t visit many restaurants because we cooked.The guest beds could use an upgrade, but overall a wonderful trip. We will definitely visit again.

  • Cindy D.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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: 1801 Downing Cottage is absolutely adorable. The house was stocked with everything we could possibly need and more. The neighborhood is very quiet. Our little dog was happy that he could run around on the deck that surrounds the house. We would definitely stay there again.

  • diana a.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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: very small cabin with good brick yards.

  • Russell H.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 18, 2024

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: When we used the stove or oven there was a strong smell of gas in the cottage. Tap water was terrible, we didn’t initially see the Brita filter system. Water made tea undrinkable. Locking doors was difficult. Kitchen faucet base is not fastened down and spins around. Cottage is not as pet friendly as we expected. if dogs won’t potty on bricks or in small planted area by the shed, there’s no place for them to go. Streets are not great for walking dogs either.

  • Jim P.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    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 enjoyed a wonderful weekend of relaxation, fun, hiking, walking and eating scrumptious foods thanks, in large part, to our wonderful base of operations at this lovely bigger-than-you-expect lovely cottage

  • Marianna F.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2024

    Stayed Jun 10, 2024

    A wonderful place to get away in a lovely town. This home in a very quiet neighborhood is beautifully appointed with everything you need to make your stay comfortable. The well stocked kitchen was easy to navigate with quality equipment and dish ware. The house was impeccably clean with gleaming windows, double pane windows with nice window coverings and a spotless bathroom with plenty of hot water and towels. The yard is small but securely fenced with lovely plantings and stone work and seating options in the front and back to relax outdoors which made hanging out with our dog stress free. This was by far one of the nicest coastal rentals we have stayed at. Cambria is indeed a dog friendly town, we can’t wait to come back. I gave four stars for communication. We did not receive any communication before our arrival. I called the office on our drive over, Heidi was very responsive and the house was ready for us. When we stopped by the office for keys we were also given a nice bottle of wine and a toy for our pooch, which was a nice touch. So many places to hike, shop, eat and hang out with your fur baby. A great experience!

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