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    4.6 (50 reviews)
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    Dianna M.

    We were delighted with our recent stay at the Moonstone Cottages! We stayed in cottage #2, Garden Gate and it was charming. Everything you need is here, just bring the romance. Soft fluffy robes and towels, roomy jacuzzi, good quality amenities, coffee/tea maker, dishes, glasses and silverware. Small refrigerator and microwave too. But since you're on vacation there is a conveniently located restaurant a few steps away. We spent time enjoying our beautiful view and strolling along the beach. This is definitely a home away from home with an amazing view and intimate local. Kudos Cambria Inns Collection for your superbly appointed rooms and your kind and personable staff. We'll be back in September! And yes, they are COVID-19 conscious.

    Handicapped parking space. The high bathtub may not be suitable for mobility impaired, so ask if this is an issue.
    Jane Houston J.

    We loved our second COVID-19 visits in June and July 2020. We love the safety of the standalone cottages, and will return, even when it is safer to travel and dine like before March 2020. You can charge your electric car at the Blue Dolphin, where you register and pick up your cottage key. There is a Tesla Destination charger and a generic one -- subject to availability for guests. Nice layout in The Mariner cottage, the farthest back of the three cottages, where we have stayed twice. It's listed as handicap accessible. We're not handicapped, but the bathtub might be hard to step into if you have mobility issues. There is a handicapped parking space at this cabin. All have nice views. We used the gas fireplace, wet bar, table and 2 chairs facing the ocean, large enough to have dinner or breakfast in suite. Super soft towels and bathrobes, thanks to the soft Cambria water. Amenities in the cottage: microwave, 'fridge, K-cup coffee maker with an ample selection of coffees and teas. Peanut butter and jams packs. Ceramic plates and coffee cups, real silverware and stemless wine glasses. A corkscrew. Complimentary breakfast bag, if authorities allow, which they did in late July 2020, but not in June. We've been visiting Cambria several times a year for over a dozen years, and stayed at most of the Moonstone Beach hotels, including the Blue Dolphin, affiliated with the cottages. I'd be hard pressed to stay anyplace else after experiencing the comfort and security this safe haven has been during this scary travel time.

    The view from the front porch of the "garden" cottage
    Kathy B.

    These cottages are awesome! There is a group of three. They all have their own special view. The ocean is right across the street, with access to the board walk just a small walk away. To be able to open the door and drink your coffee, eat your breakfast on the front porch and listen and watch the ocean is amazing. I'm only sorry that our trip wasn't longer. I took away a star because we ordered our breakfast to come between 8-830am and it was very late. Other than that...it was great!

    Here I am by the fireplace! Love love love.
    Bailey R.

    The love of my life and I decided to rent a convertible to drive the Pacific Coast Highway in what is now one of the most romantic things we've ever done together. One of the reasons it was so romantic is that we stayed at the Moonstone Cottages. It was Quaint and Charming, and due to the privacy, we weren't afraid to get a little naughty!! The fireplace inside kept us cozy, and the spa tub easily fit the two of us. We spent half the time in the tub, and the other half in bed. It was well furnished, and had a nice porch for us to sit in our supplied bathrobes during our breaks from just being naked, and watch the sun set over the ocean. Super Romantic. Next door there is a nice bar and grill, and the food is fantastic. There isn't much that is bad about this place, or Cambria in general. The only complaint I would have is that the cottage is not directly on the beach, but on the opposite side of the street. It doesn't detract much, but it's noticable. Nothing to be done about it, but there you are. Food is delivered to your door in the morning, and ours was good. Still might recommend the bar and grill for breakfast, but it's included and tasted good, so no complaints from me!! If you want a romantic getaway, this is the place! Price is a bit steep for a non 5 star room, but I'd stay here again!!!

    The view from our cottage - the mariner
    A H.

    Just lovely! We went to Cambria on a whim and booked the Mariner- the cottage in the back. It's not close enough to really hear the waves but the ocean breeze was nice. We ate next door- great service and good Food. The breakfast was so so, but nice that it was delivered on time. Comfy bed and the jacuzzi tub was fun- do NOT add bubble bath! Would probably be great in winter with the fireplace going Highly recommend!

    Moonstone cottages bedroom
    Taylor C.

    Fabulous little cottages. Like your own home with a porch, whirlpool tub, fireplace, and ocean views. Breakfast delivered to your door every morning. What's not to like. Bed was also very good.

    cute bear friend in a robe!
    Wendy H.

    My boyfriend and I stayed here to celebrate both our birthdays! It was super adorable and I loved all of the details. You checked in at Blue Dolphin Inn (about 6 properties away) and they had parking in the back - though the pathway is narrow & windy so no oversized vehicles. We loved how the cottages were its own building so you have a lot of privacy and no shared walls which is really nice. We stayed in the second cottage (Garden Gate) and had a porch with a view of the ocean. The ocean is on the otherside of the road...which is really a 30 second walk away. The bed was really comfy, and came with a bear friend that had its own little robe. They provided you with Kurig capsules (coffee & tea), water in the fridge, cookies, chocolates. The best part was the breakfast the next morning. You called in to day before to order what you'd like and they deliver it to you to your doorsteps. We did have a hiccup with our order, but they were able to give us some extra food to make it up. The jacuzzi tub was the best! It was big enough to fit both of us (and they even provided some bath salts) we got to enjoy the tub and put on fluffy bathrobes after. Overall it was really cute and romantic place to stay at. The amenities put it over the top, and we really wished we could have stayed longer.

    Inside The Mariner.
    Juliet M.

    My husband and I wanted to take our 2-year old with us on a little family vacation and the cottages were a perfect fit for us. We stayed in the Mariner, which is the cottage at the very back of the lot. We had a great view of the ocean, but we couldn't hear it. Too far away, and the window at the front of our cottage only opened up a little bit. The three of us fit in the bed just fine, and we were far enough away from the other cottages that, had she made any noise, I very much doubt anyone would have heard. I got up early the next morning to make use of the jacuzzi tub, which was fantastic. They even included bath salts to use. Free breakfast was delivered at 8am and it was perfect portions for all of us, in fact, more than we could eat. Scrambled eggs, small danishes, scones, and yogurt with orange juice. I would definitely stay here again.

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    Nice layout in The Mariner cottage, the farthest back of the three cottages, where we have stayed twice.

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