A Winsome Whale Watcher

Cambria, California
$488 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

No Pets Allowed. Nestled above the quiet streets of Marine Terrace, this high quality, contemporary 3 bedroom vacation rental offers simple elegance to individuals, couples, or families looking for a peaceful ocean retreat. Located within four blocks of beach access and extensive hiking trails, the Whale Watcher is designed to take maximum advantage of the outdoor life. With its high ceilings, open floor plan, fully stocked kitchen, spacious living room, and bamboo flooring, this home is ideal for both indoor and outdoor entertaining. The kitchen, dining room, living room and wrap-around private deck offer expansive 180 degree whitewater views. With fine dining and antique hunting available in nearby Cambria, you are also within minutes of wine tasting in Paso Robles, hiking in Big Sur, exploring Hearst Castle and viewing the natural wonder of the Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery.

In addition to the 3 bedrooms that sleep six,1 King bed, 1 Queen bed and 1 Full bed, the Whale Watcher offers a loft that is designed for family life; whether it be watching TV, listening to music, strumming on the guitar, finishing that novel or playing board games with the kids. Additional amenities include a gas barbecue, gas fireplace, TV’s, Dvd, Cd, washer / dryer, two car garage and free wireless internet service. No Pets allowed at this property. Tot#6008239

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1963 Sq Ft (182 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Entertainment Area Patio Terrace
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Tennis On Site Whale Watching Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Musical Instruments
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Michelle P.

    Submitted Jan 23, 2026

    Stayed Jan 19, 2026

    Amenities were plentiful and in great condition.

  • Kelly E.

    Submitted Dec 21, 2025

    Stayed Dec 13, 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: This was our fifth time renting this house. It’s such a perfect location and everything about this home is just right. We absolutely love it, and we’re looking forward to our sixth trip.

  • Tammy G.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2025

    Stayed Nov 17, 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: We spent fabulous week in this house with family from the midwest. The kitchen is well-equipped and the house is clean and comfortable. We spent many hours out on the deck enjoying the fantastic view and beautiful weather. We even watched a Spacex launch. The only downsides are a double bed rather than a queen in one of the bedrooms and very limited parking. We’ve already planned two more stays at this beautiful house for 2026.

  • Eric D.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    The house is comfortable, nicely layed out, with awesome views of the ocean from most every room. We really enjoyed sitting out on the deck. The location is great, in a quirt neighborhood, near the trails and close to downtown Cambria. Enjoyed our time in this house immensely; we will try to reserve Whale Watchers again next Summer.

  • Bonnie M.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2025

    Stayed Jul 9, 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: This home is so well-kept and beautifully appointed and decorated. The view is gorgeous. Only slight disadvantage is the lack of parking (the garage is small and the driveway is short; don't bring a large vehicle if you can help it; there is roadside parking about 3 house lengths away). Having the bedrooms all downstairs allows family vacation mess to be contained and the main floor and loft to feel company ready and serene with three different conversation or get-away areas all with a spectacular ocean view! Thank you to our wonderful host-ghosts! Your TLC was noticed.

  • Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 17, 2025

    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: We have rented a LOT of different homes in Cambria over the last 25 years, but this is one we would return to over and over again. The decor is light and tasteful and the house was super clean and easy to keep clean. The views are truly breathtaking, and feel almost 360. We love that the television is in an adorable loft, keeping the living free for cozy nights by the fire. VERY well appointed kitchen. My husband and I both got so much work done here, and our 8-year-old loved it, too. Only notes: to walk to/from Fiscalini trailheads will mean quite a bit of uphill on the way back to the house (we loved it, fyi for any mobility issues), there is limited parking, and the dishwasher is not cabinet-installed, so a bit clunky (but totally works). Shout-out to the primary shower, including the ocean views!

  • Young L.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Well the property was amazingly roomy for 6 people, very clean and well kept. The ocean view was fantastic.

  • Edward S.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed May 28, 2025

    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: We have stayed at Whale Watcher many times over the last few years. We love the house. The owners might want to be aware that the sink in the secondary bathroom has a stopper that needs repair. Also, the floor mat in the master bath is missing. It's difficult to step out onto a cold, hard tile floor after a shower. The dishwasher is unbalanced in its space making it hard to turn it on. These are minor but we thought it might be something the owners would want to know about.

  • Joy D.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 21, 2024

    We loved this house based on its location and view of the ocean. The kitchen especially is generously supplied with high end cooking equipment in addition to generous supplies provided - towels, blankets, fans, pillows, paper goods and condiments including crushed ice and coffee.The home is decorated beautifully with whale/ocean theme decor.

  • A guest from Bak....

    Submitted Dec 4, 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: This was our third time renting this house. We love it! We spent so much time on the wonderful patio enjoying the view. We even got to see a launch from Vandenburg. The kitchen has everything we need and the natural gas barbecue is a plus. The bedrooms are nice. We have already reserved this house for our next trip. Only a couple downsides. Parking is very limited. The queen bedroom could use a new mattress. The third bedroom is only a double bed.

  • A guest from Bak....

    Submitted Dec 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 5, 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: This was our third time renting this house. We love it! We spent so much time on the wonderful patio enjoying the view. We even got to see a launch from Vandenburg. The kitchen has everything we need and the natural gas barbecue is a plus. The bedrooms are nice. We have already reserved this house for our next trip. Only a couple downsides. Parking is very limited. The queen bedroom could use a new mattress. The third bedroom is only a double bed.

  • sharon y.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Sep 29, 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: My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Whale Watcher. The home was even better than we anticipated. We enjoyed the ocean views from almost every room in the house. The deck was very comfortable and provided amazing views. The interiorfinishes were lovely and kitchen wonderfully equipped with everything imaginable. Hope to return soon!

  • Steve G.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 23, 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a beautiful home that is well decorated and has amazing ocean views. Daytime views of the ocean and peaceful evenings by the fireplace. We even watched whales from the living room and deck with the telescope provided by the house. We will be back to enjoy this tremendous house again.

  • A guest from Los....

    Submitted Sep 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: Love the house and location.

  • Michelle W.

    Submitted Sep 18, 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: Fantastic house with the most amazing views! We come to Cambria every summer and have experienced many different homes. We were so impressed with how the kitchen was stocked with everything we could have needed. Will definitely come back next year!

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