We stayed here for 4 weeks, after falling in love with the pictures and description online, and wanting to revisit the Cambria area after some years’ absence.
The home is as unique and stunning as the listing suggests! It feels removed from most of the world, not crammed into a typical Cambrian small lot. We could hear the ocean during high tides, sometimes could hear the bark of elephant seals , and heard the wind through the trees surrounding the house and the birds. Saw turkey, deer, and squirrel out the kitchen window; peakaboo views of ocean out the front windows and off the decks; and moonsets and sunrises. Definitely “tranquilo”!
Note that there ARE many stairs winding up to the house from the parking area, and also out the back into the backyard and to the hot tub, and these can become slick during rains. We did a lot of leaf sweeping in between storms. Also, while one bedroom and a 3/4 bath are on the main level, the view bedrooms are up a beautiful flight of stairs, which might not be accessible for some people.
Fireplace worked well. On-demand hot water takes some figuring out, as does the radiant floor heat, but there were good instructions, and warmed up, these made us very comfortable. Beds and beddings were mostly comfortable, too. Everyone is different, though.
Be aware that during heavy rains, which we had a lot, the interior ceiling and beams leaked a bit in LR/DR. We found plastic buckets and had brought some “dog towels” to sop up the water. But this was a job. We loved the home and didn’t want to see it damaged any further by the water, so manned the buckets. And although we contacted the rental company to alert them, nothing came of that. Judging by the staining, the leaking has been an ongoing problem. Hopefully this home gets an upgrade soon before it is seriously damaged.
Know that you are responsible for lugging the garbage and recycling bins downhill, then back uphill, which is quite steep, once a week. This is definitely a home for abled renters only.
But we are glad we stayed in this amazing, storied place. Many cozy corners to snuggle up with a book. Wi-fi worked great (we work remotely). The pool table saw much use. The refrigerator is awesome! We cooked every day, and love the kitchen. (Cert. Market on Fri!). And the folks around the ‘hood were friendly on our frequent walks. We made many friends. (Keep your dogs on leads, please, and pick up after them!)
Best part: the ocean nearby and many parks!
