Historic Gem
About this house rental
Nestled in Cambria, this lovely house for $217 per night is a great option for your next trip. 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.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Cambria, CA
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(121 Reviews)
10.0
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.
5.0
Very comfortable and perfect location. Tristan is a very accommodating host.
5.0
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!
5.0
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 :)
5.0
Great little house in the heart of Cambria.
5.0
Great location in town - everything was within walking distance, including shops and restaurants. Very short drive to the beach. Excellent communication with owner, so we knew exactly what to expect. Know that this property is >100 years old, so be flexible and open minded. It's great!
5.0
The yellow house is comfortable and well stocked. Best part the house is walking distance to East Cambria and our favorite store the Garden Shed. Short drive to wineries, Morro Bay, Cayucos and Moonstone Beach.
5.0
We felt welcome here and the location can’t be beat. It’s an old house, so be aware that some floors are uneven—not a problem if your balance is good. You need to climb stairs for access—again, not a problem if you don’t use any assistive mobility devices.
5.0
Wonderful place to stay. My only comment would be about the stairs. The bottom set of stairs have no rail and are not level. If you struggle with stairs, this is not your place.
5.0
This little cottage is right in the heart of Cambria. Close to restaurants and shops--it is updated and comfy. We will definitely be back.
5.0
The Yellow House on Main! The house is very cozy. We had a great stay! We were within walking distance to everything. If you are looking for a great place for dinner check out Indigo Moon right across the street! We enjoyed our visit to Cambria! Thanks Tristan!
4.0
Great location, historical house that was renovated. It's has smaller bedrooms and small kitchen, but I guess most people do not cook on vacation as we do. The closets smell of old mildew, hopefully not mold - so if you have sensitivities or chronic illnesses, I would avoid renting it. The host has a lot of requirements for cleaning, including asking to strip beds and wash linens - and still pay for cleaning. Overall, I feel it was overpriced (almost 900 for 2 nights), especially since he is charging for each additional person beyond 2. To be fair, Cambria seems to be on the pricey side anyway. Thank you for hosting us
5.0
Well, we were only there overnight and had to leave due to unexpected illness. From the short time we were there we loved the little yellow house on Main Street. The only negative was the people working on the house next door which we weren’t aware of until the day before we left. Very noisy and could look right into the kitchen. No curtains so covered with towel.
Suggestion: Need pooper scooper and kitchen curtain.
Looking forward to going again when the work is done.
5.0
This is a perfect spot for a couple’s getaway. The Victorian bungalow has such charm and much effort has been made to create beauty and comfort in a cozy space. Tristen, our host, was so helpful and easy to reach. There are many amenities and thoughtful surprises in order to make guests feel welcome. We were thrilled with the location, right in the East village, with short walks to the best restaurants and shops. It was hard to leave when our time was up; we will definitely be back!!
5.0
The unit was a true classic, historical house for this area. It was really fun to stay here. Location is perfect for the town of Cambria walking to restaurants shops etc.
Owners were incredibly responsive and everything worked well in the house.
Work was being done next door to finish another classic gem and the I couldn’t believe how courteous and quiet the workers were during our stay.
Would definitely recommend for a Cambria stay and will return again in the future.
Thanks
5.0
Excellent location downtown Cambria. Walking distance to the coffee shop and a couple restaurants . Home had more amenities than we expected. We brought items we didn’t even need because they were already provided. We would definitely rent the house again if we go back to Camera. I would highly recommend it without hesitation. You won’t be sorry.
5.0
Wonderful time
5.0
We very much enjoyed our stay in the cute yellow house.
It has everything you need for a pleasant stay and is central to the ambiance of the town. Strongly recommend this home as a getaway for a couple. There is a kitchen, as well as nice restaurants within walking distance.
5.0
The #YellowHouse on Main St. was an excellent choice for our 25th Anniversary celebration. The home was spacious and very comfortable. We really appreciated the little extras provided as well. We will be back, we guarantee it! This was our first visit to Cambria and we fell in love with the area. Thanks so much for the hospitality!
5.0
My husband and I loved our 3 night stay in this vintage 2 bedroom home. All the amenities to comfort you and the best location within walking distance to all that Cambria has to offer. Super host. Just wonderful. We will be back.
3.0
Pros: Property was clean. Convenient location so you can walk to shopping & dining. Nice decorating.
Cons: We visited Cambria in February 2023 & the house heat sources were inadequate. The heater in the living area was too small for the area. Fortunately our family members travel with extra blankets so we used those in addition to what the owner provided so we could bundle up while watching TV & visiting. We were not able to control the bedroom heaters so it was very uncomfortable for sleeping; either too hot if they were on & too cold if you turned them off. At one point a fuse blew & we had to contact the owner who did respond promptly. The coffee provided was only enough for 1 pot & the treats left for the guests had expired in 2022. The front door did not always lock automatically so be mindful of checking the door.
5.0
The Yellow House on Main was a different experience for us being right on Main Street in Cambria. We were able to walk to all the cute shops and great restaurants. We were able to see more of Cambria than we ever have before. The house was very clean and cute. Beautiful succulents around the house. Our host, Tristan was so kind, helpful and accommodating. It is obvious that this house means a lot to her and that she takes pride in it. The house has a very warm feel about it. We appreciated it so much and so did our dog Gunner. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
5.0
Having grown up in the Bay Area but never making it to Cambria until this little get away, I wasn't sure what to expect. Well, Cambria is truly a lovely place! I went there with my partner with a plan to have our kids visit us as well as other family we have in central California. The state was beset with rain the week we were there; weather and Southwest airlines scrambled up a lot of our plans but we still had a great time visiting beaches, elephant seals, Ragged Point, Fiscalini Ranch and other sights nearby.
I could tell how charming the little yellow victorian era but updated home is. I could also tell how fully equipped the kitchen is. Additionally, I could tell you how conveniently located the house is; with the many cafes, shops and restaurants across the street and within a few blocks. I might also tell you how helpful and friendly the hosts were. And how great it was to bring our little mutt to a dog friendly home. I could tell you all of those things. But then you will want to stay there and it won't be available when we want to return, so I won't tell you those things.
5.0
Full disclosure: I don't want everyone to know how amazing this place is because I don't want a bunch of competition when I try to book it again, and again, and again! ...but I will give an honest review none-the-less. There was a rain storm during our trip and despite my initial disappointment since we couldn't walk around much, this was the PERFECT place to cozy up on the comfy couch with blankets, gaze out the huge windows overlooking Main Street, and watch movies. Our dogs LOVED the low, large front windows and the view! Hours of entertainment for them! This historical, yet updated house, was as cute as could be and the small fenced backyard was super convenient for dog potty-breaks. I was a little worried after reading other reviews about the "steep driveway and stairs" leading up to the house, but neither were at all as bad as some have mentioned. Really a non-issue! This truly is an amazing place to stay!
Communication with the host was great.
The house is cute, comfy, and centrally located.
Very dog friendly!!
"Your time and money will not be spent in vain, if you stay at The Yellow House on Main!"
(I'm copywriting that slogan I just made up. HAHA!)
5.0
The house is a cute old Victorian. Everything was set up very nicely for the pets. Pet beds, food and water bowls, protective sheets for the beds and furniture and a fantastic, secure back yard for 'potty'. Kitchen is very well equipped, big TV with lots of streaming choices (we just wanted to get away and veg), quiet and walking distance to our favorite french bakery and restaurant (Robin's). Loved our time there and hope to return!
5.0
What a cute house! We had a great visit at this property. The house is really cute. The location couldn't be more perfect. We were able to walk just about everywhere which was very convenient. We would definitely stay again.
5.0
Tons of character, immaculately clean, great location, very comfortable, every possible need thought of. Highly recommend Tristan's place for some time.in Cambria and surrounding areas (don't miss Paso Robles for some excellent Zinfandels); elephant seals on the beach and great food and s ervice across the street at Indigo Moon. Thanks again Tristan!
5.0
Very easy experience and really appreciate the dog friendliness!
5.0
What an amazing time in Cambria! Tristan was welcoming and checked in just enough to let us know we were taken care of. Great location! Restaurants within walking distance and Moonstone Beach only minutes away. We will definitely be back!
5.0
This my 2nd time staying at property and it just gets better everytime
The property is located in a perfect spot walking distance to everything The place is clean and well maintained My dogs love the place it is geared for them also. I intend to keep coming back
4.0
Enjoyed our 4 day stay…all amenities necessary! Great location!nice backyard fir our pup. (Beware! Steep steps for seniors and steep driveway)Otherwise, great property
5.0
The property was fabulous. Perfect for walking all along Main Street, and even to the Boardwalk. We didn't have to drive very much (good thing with the price of gas). The weather was perfect,. as always. I can't wait to come back.
5.0
This cute old home has been thoughtfully set-up and well maintained by the owner to provide guests all the amenities they might expect at any vacation rental. The home is just across the street from many restaurant choices in the downtown area and from hiking at Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. And, they allow dogs! Definitely a nice place to stay.
5.0
Everything we needed and more! Very fun stay, great location, excellent host, cute old house with modern amenities. Thanks Tristan~
5.0
Perfect! Roomy for our 2 couples and 2 dogs. Maintained the historic charm with a modern kitchen and bath. Great location with a nice outdoor area in back and porch out front. Very comfy beds and sofa and special touches for the dogs. Great communication with our host. We can't wait to come back!
4.0
The yellow house is in a great location. Restaurants and shopping across the street. No need to drive. Most restaurants have take out so enjoy eating in the back yard. Plenty of seating. Great for dogs. Cambria dog park just a 5 minute walk and trails. Moonstone beach close drive about 5 minutes. Homeowners have thought of everything. If you get warm easily might won't to bring a portable fan. Homeowners are thoughtful and are easy to contact.
5.0
Very nice 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with a kitchen and small yard. Pet friendly and has a washer and dryer. Location is on Main St. close to shopping and great restaurants. We will definitely be returning!
5.0
We loved our stay in Cambria. We were living amongst the deer. We loved how the home is centrally located.
5.0
We couldn’t be more happy with our stay. The house is super tidy, perfectly equipped and really sweet. It’s in the center of the town with lots of shops cafés etc. The communication with Tristan was perfect. On a very short notice he made it possible that we could check in over an hour earlier.
5.0
The owner of this historic house has spared no expense or detail in remodeling and updating the home while keeping the original charm. The location, directly between the east and west villages of Cambria, is perfect for walking to the shops and restaurants on Main Street. Two excellent restaurants are directly across the street (Lily's coffee and Indigo Moon). Moonstone beach is a short drive or hike. We put our beach chairs in the backyard when the fog came in on the coast. The beds and furniture are very comfortable and the upgraded kitchen is fantastic. The host has thought of everything - ceiling fans and remotes throughout, plus plenty of USB plugs for all your devices. She is very responsive in communicating by text and genuinely wants her guests to have a good experience. My only regret was not being able to stay longer!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Cambria?
The average price for a rental in Cambria is $225 per night. This rental is $8 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Gem. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Historic Gem pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Historic Gem?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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