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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Cambria, CA
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Moonstone Beach Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Moonstone Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cambria

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Cambria’s Historical Museum and Cambria Center for the Arts. Fiscalini Ranch Preserve and Cambria Dog Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cambria’s Historical Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nitt Witt Ridge - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Moonstone Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Sea Chest & Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Gem

This gem is in the middle of the action. Walking distance from restaurants, shops, antiquing, wine tasting, nature walks and the beach. What a great place to maintain or get back that peaceful state of mind we are all searching for these days.

This charming house has all the amenities to make your get away a magical experience.

If you like to people watch or look at nature, the only thing you need to do is decide if you want to sit in the front of the house or the back of the house.

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  • Dryer
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Smoking is prohibited in the house or on the property. Smoking or evidence of smoking on the property will result in a $100 Fine
No cats on the property due to allergies (I love them, hubby can’t breathe). A cat or evidence of a cat on the property will result in a $100 Fine
Dogs are not to be left alone in the house. If pets are left alone and damage property, owners will be responsible for cost of repairs.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $100 fine for excessive hair - Under 2-lbs only

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Historic Gem Cambria
Historic Gem Private vacation home
Historic Gem Private vacation home Cambria

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Gem to the airport?

This vacation home is 37.3 mi (53-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic Gem have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Gem to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.9 mi (3-min drive) from Moonstone Beach and 8.5 mi (11-min drive) from William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Historic Gem offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Gem?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Historic Gem?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Gem?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Gem have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Historic Gem have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Gem to downtown Cambria?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Cambria.

Historic Gem Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location Cozy home

Tristan our host was a sweetheart she sent us so much helpful information. Very close to Hearts Castle we spent half a day at the castle. Walking distance to many shops and restaurants. We loved the rack of lambs at Indigo Moon, blueberry peach cobbler with ice cream. Weather was absolutely beautiful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Small Town Charm

Enjoyed lovely 3 night stay in well-equipped, cozy vintage home. Close to great restaurants, antique stores and of course the beach. Host extremely helpful with info to maximize our vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cambria Charmer

Absolutely perfect! Highly recommend staying at the Yellow House. My husband and I have been visiting Cambria area for decades and this roomy cottage is our favorite place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Lovely location walking distance to most everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

It was great to just park in the driveway, and walk to all the cute cafes, restaurants, and shops that downtown Cambria has to offer. A short 15 minute drive to Hearst Castle, and an even shorter drive to the boardwalk made our wick getaway easy to pack in lots of walking and activities. The Yellow House is comfy and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yellow House Downtown

Comfortable beds and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Weekend Away

My husband and I spent our 28th wedding anniversary in Cambria at the historic yellow house. I haven’t spent time in Cambria since the early 90s, so I was curious to see how it had changed. We found delicious food (Robin’s for brunch, Madeline’s downtown for apps & drinks/ linner) , and great shops and of course, the beautiful beaches. My only regret was that we couldn’t stay longer! I will definitely be back within the next year or so, and I will look to stay here again. The privacy, central location to everything, and historic charm are perfect for us. Thank you for a great weekend and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay at Cambria

The property was right in the middle of downtown. The home was well stocked and the host left us wonderful treats. The bedrooms were so comfortable and very quiet at night. We could walk to shops, restaurants, and explore this great town. We also were very close to the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve where we hiked on the bluffs trail. The views were spectacular. Overall, it was a great experience! Thank you, Tristan!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in town

It was so nice to stay right downtown with so many shops and restaurants in easy walking distance. The home is very comfortable and is well stocked with everything you need. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone coming to Cambria.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay in Cambria

My wife and I went to visit my brother in Cambria as we have many times in the past. This time, instead of staying at a place near his home, we stayed here closer to the far end of town. Except for some issues getting into the place (the batteries on the security system decided to fail), the home was outstanding. Very comfortable and perfectly located. The owner of the property was very responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay here again on our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and Affordable

We had a great time at the yellow house. It was a fun, relaxing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette C., Selma

Liked: Cleanliness

Magnificent Time

We have stayed before and will return. Excellent location, shopping, restaurants and magical Cambria!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharine K., San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location in the perfect coastal town

This was my second visit to Cambria. My previous visit was a stay at one of the small hotels along the beach. Staying at The Yellow House on Main was much preferred! Having the shops outside the door, along with great food options, was lovely. I did still walk to Moonstone Beach (got 10k steps in before 8:15 am)! The house was clean with great amenities, the host was communicative, and the policies clear and easy to follow. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coco G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Clean, comfortable, welcoming! The Yellow House on Main is located in the middle of downtown Cambria, with easy access to a great coffee shop and restaurant directly across the street and many cute stores along both sides in both directions. Tristan is an excellent host who communicates well with you and works hard to make sure you enjoy your stay. April is such a pretty time to visit, cool weather, sunny skies, everything green. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Downtown Cambria

Attention to detail
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful stay

A wonderful stay with my two teen girls. The host was responsive, and the property was so clean, cute and cozy. An amazing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy

Property is in downtown Cambria. Lots to do in town. Owners are week connected send me good suggestions on places to visit. Communication was really good which always is a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location in town

Close to nearby shops and restaurants. The only issue was the steep driveway which was somewhat difficult due to rain and water running off the hill. A good place to start and come home to after a day of exploring. Great host. Well-equipped. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R., Fresno, CA/USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

My husband and I with our puppies enjoyed every minute of our visit in this beautiful Victorian home. The home is very cozy and has everything you need. we love Cambria.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger R., Gardnerville

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy unit in great location

Very comfortable and perfect location. Tristan is a very accommodating host.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay w/dogs

Super cute Victorian house. Our 2 Frenchies (dogs) loved the space, they had all the essentials needed for them. Big plus was the doggie door that leads to the secure back yard for potty. Although the house is on Main Street it’s away from the street so you don’t really hear people walking by. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Loved our time there and hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Yellow House on Main is the BEST!

Having chosen Cambria as our annual birthday vacay spot, this home is our new favorite of the bunch! Location is perfect - you can walk out for coffee each morning, do some shopping, then grab dinner at one of the many amazing restaurants nearby, all without a car. Several beaches are within minutes (walking/biking or driving). We loved the coziness of the home, and it had all the essentials (comfy beds, extra blankets, picnic basket, coffee accoutrements, etc.) plus a well appointed kitchen and cute backyard. Loved the front porch area where we could sit out in the late afternoons and people watch. This was truly one of our best visits in Cambria - would love to stay again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday getaway

Great little house in the heart of Cambria.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023