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Perched above the serene streets of Marine Terrace, Whale Watcher offers a peaceful retreat with elegant simplicity. Enjoy expansive 180-degree whitewater views from the wrap-around deck, fully-stocked kitchen or spacious living room while being minutes away from wine tasting in Paso Robles and hiking in Big Sur.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6182 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

A Winsome Whale Watcher

  • 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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching 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: 1,963 square feet

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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 aged 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 not allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Located in Cambria, this holiday home is by the sea. Hearst Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonstone Beach Park and Moonstone Beach. Cambria State Marine Park and Cambria Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. Visit our Cambria travel guide
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Cambria, CA

What's nearby

  • A coastal path leading to the ocean, surrounded by green grass and bushes.
    Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A sandy beach with several sea lions resting on the shore.
    San Simeon State Park
    5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with clear turquoise waters and grassy areas.
    Moonstone Beach Park
    5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • A coastal landscape with waves crashing onto rocks, a distant shoreline with buildings, and a mountain range in the background.
    Moonstone Beach
    5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Cambria State Marine Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Main Street Grill
    5 min drive
  • Luigi’s Pizza
    5 min drive
  • Big Sur Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • Cambria Coffee Roasting Company
    5 min drive
  • Linn's Bakery & Eatery
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Winsome Whale Watcher pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Winsome Whale Watcher?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Winsome Whale Watcher?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Winsome Whale Watcher?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Winsome Whale Watcher located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Cambria State Marine Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Moonstone Beach Park and Moonstone Beach. Fiscalini Ranch Preserve and San Simeon State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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A Winsome Whale Watcher Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Young L.

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

Excellent summer vacation

Well the property was amazingly roomy for 6 people, very clean and well kept. The ocean view was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

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

Fabulous

Definitely the best equipped house ever! Beautiful views, comfortable beds, everything you might need. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

Vacation With Family

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy D.

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

Christmas at Cambria

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Fantastic balcony and views

The house was as described - great views, well stocked kitchen, and lots of room in the main part of the house. For those that want to know, the main bedroom has a king bed, the other two rooms have full/double beds. I wish they would have put that in the description. There was no way to reach out to the management company within the VRBO App before booking which is a negative, but other than that, the house was clean, the location great, the views spectacular! I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sally V.

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

Our stay at the Whale Watcher

We found the property clean and well stocked for our needs. The house is very comfortable with a beautiful view. How ever the garage was too small for our ford F150 and it barely fit length wise in the driveway. It would have been helpful to know that it was more suited for a smaller vehicle. when the garage door quit working the management addressed it in a timely manner. Overall, we would recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Bakersfield, CA

Relaxing Vacation

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Bakersfield, CA

Relaxing Vacation

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

sharon y.

Enjoyable Cambria Getaway

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Peaceful Ocean View with whale watching from the living room

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Los Angeles, CA

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: Love the house and location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Amazing 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: 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!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lawerence H.

Great rental at a fair price.

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 good rental. View is exceptional and house is well furnished. Clean and maintained by owner. Only criticism is the front door is difficult to open.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jim V.

As advertised, and even better!

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 home was perfect for us-3 couples spending the weekend wine tasting and relaxing. Lots of supplies, clean, good location, amazing view. No complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lissa B.

Wonderful stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Staying at Whale Watcher home in Cambria was such a surprise. I knew the views would be fabulous according to the pictures but it was beyond the views. Fully stocked home with excellent quality. Open floor plans that made the stay so comfortable. The wrapped around balcony with excellent outdoor furniture was fabulous to chill staring at the magnificent views.The beds were comfortable with all amenities. It was so difficult to leave this place. We so can't wait to return
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Our favorite place

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 fourth visit since 3/22. Cannot wait to return. This house has everything we need/want. It’s perfect in every way.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marcella M.

Stunning Views

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 the stunning views and could see the whales from the view. The home is decorated beautifully, and the kitchen has quality cookware and dishes. We will be returning in October, finger crossed!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy V.

Perfect Cambria vacation rental

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, perfect location. We like to cook and this is very well stocked. Hard to imagine a place with better ocean views.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Great Escape

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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 was excellent. Exceeded our expectations. Incredible view, well stocked kitchen with anything you’d need utensils, etc, and an incredible view. I didn’t realize there was a email with the code for touchl less entry, so I went inside. The property management staff made me feel like it was an inconvenience. Nothing overt just not friendly or welcoming. Possibly having a bad day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Miriam M.

Sunset in Marine Terrace

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 is really a beautiful house in a lovely neighborhood. Large deck with comfortable furniture to watch sunsets and just relax and watch the ocean. Kitchen is very well stocked and we found it easy to cook in. We were two couples who used the bedroom with a king bed and the bedroom with a queen bed. Both have magnificent ocean views and comfortable beds. Close to Fiscalini and close to town. I would rent this house again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Whale Watcher house is wonderful

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 2nd year renting this home and we already booked it for next year. Perfect home for our annual girlfriends retreat. Wonderful views of the ocean. Great upstairs movie room. Well stocked kitchen. Easy walking distance to ocean. Comfortable beds.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Perfect family vacation home with gorgeous views of the ocean

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: The perfect house for a family vacation with a gorgeous view. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need to make a delicious meal for your family. We enjoyed visiting several wineries in the area. The house is within walking distance to Fiscalini Ranch. We could see whales from the balcony and hear the waves at night.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities were plentiful and in great condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Home away from home

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.