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The Pickford House

4.3 (16 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Joyce E.

I want to post a full review when I have the pictures back from our photographer, but until then, just know, this place is a gem! We rented the Pickford house for my wedding weekend, and had the evening reception here. It was so great to have essentially an entire hotel to ourselves. The evenings leading up to the wedding spent with family was perfect! Seeing the little cousins playing, having drinks in the dining room as we shared memories from years past, I wish I could give it more stars! If I could do it all over again, I would have gotten married on the beach and had everything else at the Pickford house! Lorienne +1 (805) 200-7908 catered our event and made things just as I had envisioned! She hired a great bartender for us, and hired staff to clean up too!

Porter R.

Came here for the week for a family reunion. The 1920's cinema theme is displayed in colors, decor, photos, posters and even shown in the antique piano, fireplaces and bar. There is plenty of parking, lots of room to hang out and play games. Each bedroom has its own vintage 1920's bathroom. Kitchen is huge with two fridges, a monster hood vent and a stove big enough to roast a big. My only complaint is about the resident groundskeeper who lives in a unit attached to the Pickford house. He leaves his TV blaring all night, which sucks when you paid a premium price to rent the whole house for your family and you want A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP. Also, he sits on his porch and smokes. The smoke fills the first floor of the house. I cannot tell you how aggravating it is to have the house filled with a dozens of children and adults.... ALL BREATHING CIGARETTE SMOKE INSIDE THE HOUSE!! Especially when you're paying a premium price for a non smoking building. There is signage posted all over showing smokers to go to the back of the parking lot patio chairs to smoke. I guess this guy has it so good, he doesn't have to follow the house rules. I had a great time. But due to the resident groundskeeper, I won't come back.

Jaleh N.

After years of reading reviews, this place has finally made me want to write one! I booked this 9 room house 8 months in advance of my 30th b-day. I had done tons of research and this was the best option for hosting an event and having 22-29 people all stay in the same house...comfortably. In a short statement: The house is Awesome, the service and friendliness could definitely improve. If you want to judge for yourself, I'll give you some facts about our experience, things that were important to me, may not be as big of a deal for others. The house is amazing, very unique in decor and although its a little rough around the edges (like some rooms don't have working heaters and the fan turns on the same time as the main lights, etc..) BUT its got an awesome dining/hang out room with a fantastic vintage Bar. Well equipped kitchen and 2 fridges. Not only did this house work great as a venue for my Old West Saloon themed party, but it is also a great option for family reunions, etc. Each room having its own full bathroom and all the rooms being upstairs keeps everyone's stuff stowed away and the downstairs area becomes a clutter free hang out zone. It is right next to the 1 HWY, so some HWY noise and no yard, but the rooms seal off sound really well. The house is a 20 min. walk to the beach and a short easy drive. About 20 min. walk to downtown. My issues with the stay: Marci, the owner is very busy with other things and doesn't really have the time to address all the little questions that come about with booking a reservation...she does get back to you and will answer them, but you always ge the sense that she is annoyed and has more important things to be doing. I was paying for the entire rental myself and when I'm spending a couple grand on something, I'm going to have questions and be a little high maintenance. The caregiver that lives on-site was pretty rude, but it could have also been due to possible miscommunication between her and the owner. She was supposed to let us into the house late night and when we arrived those arrangements had not been made, she was also supposed to take the trash out each day, but that did not happen either. I had rush ordered a costume piece and it arrived the day of the party, but the caregiver did not give this to us, instead she opened the package and eventually it was shipped to me at home 2 weeks after the party. On the day of check-out, we had arranged for a 2pm check-out, but the caregiver came out angry at 11 and it appeared as though the information had not been communicated to her. The caregiver was great in that she did not disturb us and put up with our loudness, but she could have been a lot more welcoming and friendly. Like I said before, LOVE the house and would prob. turn this into an annual family reunion location, but not jumping to make those arrangements considering the annoyed energy the people give off.

Ursula D.

What a unique place to spend with family, friends and/or organized groups! I spent a weekend there with my friends and we had the best time with tons of space to relax and enjoy ourselves. The Pickford House is equipped to house large or small groups privately and comfortably. I love love love the fun theme and style of the house. It is perfectly suited for a great memorable time in the Central coast!! I'm already planning another visit for next year. Hopefully my week will be available!!!

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Amber E.

Great place for weddings, family reunions or other events. 9 bedrooms - each w/ private bath, and nice living room/dining room with plenty of space to congregate. We were here for a wedding, and really enjoyed being able to spend time with everyone in a relaxed setting. So much more comfortable than a hotel.

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9 bedrooms - each w/ private bath, and nice living room/dining room with plenty of space to congregate.

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Cambria Beach Bungalow

Cambria Beach Bungalow

4.0
(1 review)
2.8 mi

I was in the area for a wedding and decided to rent a pet-friendly bungalow, as opposed to a hotel…read moreor motel. One of the problems when staying with dogs at a hotel is that, at least with my dogs, they tend bark at every little noise. With people checking in at all hours of the day, this can become annoying. So I figured staying in a small bungalow would be a good fit. Not only would did it have it's own private backyard for them to run around in, I could also kick back and do a BBQ. Doing an online search for pet-friendly places I stumbled upon Cambria Beach Bungalow, which is managed by the Blue Whale Inn in Cambria. Looking at the photos, I decided to stay there. Although expensive, I really enjoyed my stay here. It's about a block away from the Beach, so it was real easy to walk the dogs down there. The interior is country home kitsch, it has two bedrooms and some fold out couches in the living room where you can accommodate more guest. The main drag to Cambria is less than a mile so it's easy to get supplies there. The backyard has a nice garden and plenty of room to run for small dogs. There is a fence to hold the dogs in, but a larger athletic dog should be able to jump it if they had the urge. They have a charcoal BBQ in the back yard , so I went to Soto's Market in Cambria and purchased some grass-fed Hearst Ranch rib-eyes and hamburger to grill. Mighty tasty! I enjoyed my stay at the Cambria Beach Bungalow as did my dogs. You do pay a pet fee as well as a cleanup fee so it does get expensive, but hey, once in a while I will splurge for the pets.

From the owner: The Weymouth house is a cozy Cambria vacation rental vintage home. Cambria Beach Bungalow was moved…read moreto its wonderful location 1/2 block up from Moonstone Beach in 1935, and offers a comfort and charm all its own. The ocean view can be enjoyed from the quaint living room while sitting next to a blazing fire. You may want to take in the view from trails along the bluff above the magnificent ocean, or venture down to the beach for a little beach combing, it's called "Moonstone Beach" for a reason...look carefully, you will most certainly find sea treasures. The lush lawn is a pleasure and it even has a fenced back yard for your furry, 4 legged, family members.

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Fogcatcher Inn

Fogcatcher Inn

3.8
(456 reviews)
2.5 mi
$$$
Free parking
Free WiFi

Nice ocean-front hotel in Cambria. We stayed in a king suite with partial ocean view. My husband…read moreand I took the bedroom and our daughter slept on a comfortable pullout bed in the living room. Decor was tasteful, ocean themed and relaxing. Bathroom had a huge mirror with fantastic lighting around the rim. Husband enjoyed the free fresh brewed coffee from the lobby on one of the outdoor benches. Just cross the street to an amazing walkway along the ocean cliff, with steps down to the beach. That evening we walked to a nice restaurant about 2 minutes down the road. Views there were equally beautiful. Would definitely stay there again!

2/5 STARS ~ upon entry to the front office, I was greeted with a person speaking abruptly and…read moreunkind voice. I told the person that I was here to check in to our room. He told me I cannot check in until 3 pm, and it was 2:45 pm. We left and came back. The next person at 4 pm on Saturday, July 4th, told us we could have our room cleaned and when we would like to schedule the room cleaning for Sunday. I told the person at 1 pm. When we came back after being away for the day, our place was not cleaned! I went to the front office and asked to have our place cleaned. The person at the desk, at the time 2:30 pm, told me we did not request the room cleaned because we were not on the hand written lined paper list. I told him that was not true as the person grabbed the paper when we checked in and wrote our room and time to be cleaned. The pool, not working and empty. The hot tub had too much chemicals and my skin itched like crazy. I stayed here many years ago and was always greeted with a friendly voice and granted early and late access even when I would pay. I will never stay here again. Maybe the people are not gay friendly... not sure. Bye, bye! Next....

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Jennifer Lawson-RE/MAX Pines By The Sea

Jennifer Lawson-RE/MAX Pines By The Sea

5.0
(7 reviews)
1.6 mi

How lucky we were to have found Jenn when starting the search for a retirement home in our "happy…read moreplace", Cambria. She was professional, friendly and down to earth from the beginning... And we called her a lot! When we made the decision to buy, we had no idea how many obstacles we would encounter, but Jenn helped us weather them all. She even sent us beach pictures when we didn't think it would ever finish! We would definitely recommend her for any real estate transaction, big or small. Thank you, Jennifer! You're the best!

Two years ago my wife and I found Jennifer Lawson on Yelp. She was highly rated and the first…read morerealtor on the list. What a find! Not only did we find an excellent realtor, we found a good friend! For two years Jennifer Lawson has helped us through this unique real estate market. During that time she had learned all about us and exactly what we are looking for. We saw and offered on properties that Jennifer showed us on Facetime and in person when we traveled to Cambria to see properties. Never a waste of time or effort because Jennifer knew exactly what we were looking for. She was always so sad for us when our offers were not accepted. With Jennifer's help we finally did it! We bought our dream house in Cambria. But what we experienced after our offer was finally accepted was a whole other side of Jenn and her amazing team that we didn't know. Escrow, home inspection and title insurance people we used because of Jennifer were all up to Jennifer's high standards. Jenn provided us everything including how to contact utilities and a complete list of contractors for everything we want to do. Closing escrow and taking possession of three house was smooth and problem free. Simply, Jenn Lawson is an amazing realtor and a great person! We will cherish this house for the rest of our lives!

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JUST SOLD ~upscale beach house on the Marine Terrace in Cambria.
JUST SOLD ~upscale beach house on the Marine Terrace in Cambria.
Her dream came true! She now owns a home on the Central Coast!! So happy to help her!
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White Water

White Water

4.5
(290 reviews)
2.8 mi
$$

We arrive at 6 pm it was a little later than plan. The staff at desk was so welcoming and gave us…read morehints where to eat and places to visit. Are room was perfect two large queen beds that were so comfortable and linens that completed the whole scenario . They have a picnic basket with beach towels and blanket. And at 8:00 in morning they delivered fresh pastries , coffee and orange juice. Very nice touch. Perfect room for the amount of time we were in it. I probably would have got a suite and room to have some more space. But other wise everything was perfect. Also we had waited till last minute to book room and had four of us and dog. Felt very lucky to get such a nice place.

booked a fri + wknd getaway to cambria to honor my furbaby's first heavenly anniversary. i just…read moreneeded to unplug and wanted to reminisce all the memories we shared in a peaceful place. cambria was perfect. it was overwhelming picking an inn to stay at, but white water just kept calling my name. booked a deluxe king room online with the inn directly vs third party site. love that they are pet friendly ($100/stay) . white water is gorgeous. the lobby is so chic. love the greenery. check in was smooth. i was assigned to room 21. i believe in signs and this, all this was meant to be. the room was clean and had everything in it, minus food, def stayed in majority of the time. the boardwalk was directly across the way, just had to cross the street and you're there. the ocean views were perfect. loved the breakfast picnic baskets each morning. made our breakfast and we got to enjoy it on our bench outside our room. parking is not a covered lot, it's open spaces and kinda smaller spots, so if you have a truck or larger suv, def will be going over the line. a few ev charging spots. there are plenty of spots to park along moonstone drive. they also do have mini fridges in the room and no microwave. LOVE the Aesop products in the room!!! a few downside during my stay were: the few times i went to the front desk, the "out of office" sign was up each time. i wanted to rent a bike to bike around the town, no one was around to assist. i waited about 10-15m each time. they have a fire pit that was on the entire time. i heard they provide s'more kits, but we were not provided with any. there isnt really any pet relief area on site. also, all units do not have AC, only fans. i had no service while i was there. i literally was on SOS. i actually loved it. don't worry, there is wifi avail! i would def book white water again!

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