Big Sur Beautiful Ocean View Private Stone House Estate

• Our Perfect Getaway

  Our Perfect Getaway

  • Guest NeedToVacation
  • Date of stay 04/20/13
  • Review Submitted 05/14/13
  My boyfriend and I stayed at the house for one amazing week at the end of April. The house is beautiful with a to-die-for view of the ocean and valley. It is nestled at the top of a long driveway and is completely off the grid. The house was clean and fully stocked. Everything was in working order and we found ourselves relaxing immediately. Ana was gracious in showing us how everything worked and let us know we could make the Stone House our home for the week we were there. The layout was great for us because my boyfriend likes to sleep in but I'm a morning person, so I could wake up (while he slept in the master bedroom) and go into the other building which houses the kitchen and make coffee, etc without disturbing him at all. The house is close to several state parks and great hiking as well as yummy restaurants. We also took full advantage of the BBQ and kitchen and cooked dinner almost every night. I'd highly recommend this house and we hope to be back one day!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• The most amazing experience

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  The most amazing experience

  • Guest Monica
  • Date of stay 04/04/13
  • Review Submitted 04/15/13
  We had the most amazing experience here at “the Big Sur Stone House.” The view is the obvious part that amazed us, but it was the “little” things that made it so special. Our son turned 7 while we were he and he enjoyed every minute of it. He got a big kick out of picking two carrots, washing them, & having them for dinner. I had an amazing bubble bath in the outdoor bath tub. We even picked fresh lavender and I bathed in a lavender drawn bath. We saw quail, deer, turkey vultures, hawks and a bobcat! Thank you for stocking the house so well with various food and books. Our 16 year old spent most of her time playing records all day. It was great how there was something for everyone! We will be back for sure! Sand Dollar Beach was so close & beautiful. Thank you! Thank you! Thank You!

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• The beauty that is Big Sur

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  The beauty that is Big Sur

  • Guest Jesse
  • Date of stay 03/26/13
  • Review Submitted 04/15/13
  The view from the house is absolutely amazing. The house is very comfortable, the host was extremely helpful, and the location is remarkable. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who is looking to get away and take in the beauty that is Big Sur.

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• Amazing house in an incredibly special location

  Amazing house in an incredibly special location

  • Guest yessir
  • Date of stay 01/18/13
  • Review Submitted 01/23/13
  Couldn't imagine a better place to spend a weekend...everything was exactly as it was listed. Ana was incredibly sweet and the house was magical. Definitely recommended to anyone who wants to have a quiet beautiful weekend in Big Sur!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway.

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• Breath-taking view, comfortable home, great hosts

  Breath-taking view, comfortable home, great hosts

  • Guest Mary O.
  • Date of stay 07/21/12
  • Review Submitted 10/17/12
  My husband and I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Stone House in the Big Sur area and it was the perfect getaway. Unlike some Big Sur properties where access requires an SUV and nerves of steel, the Stone House was easily accessible while being completely private and quiet. We could easily come and go, exploring the surrounding area and more completely experiencing the awe of Big Sur. But the coziness of the house, with it's well-stocked library of books and music, and the grandeur of our personal view of the sea, tempted us to not leave the property at all. Ana and Mark were very considerate of our privacy and essentially invisible to us but we got to know them both a little. Ana greeted us upon arrival and in her gracious way introduced us to the space. When Mark offered us a bottle of wine on our last night we were able to convince him to share it with us. I won't soon forget that beautiful evening, looking out over the sea while sharing a nice bottle of wine with good company. I want to respond to one reviewer who claimed that he saw cameras on the property. I was very observant of all details during my visit and here is what I saw. At the gate to the property (down a long drive from the house) I noticed a camera. Given the relative seclusion of all properties in the area, this seemed prudent to me. Outside, over the entry doors to the house, I saw motion detector lights which I thought were very conveniently placed. I say that because this home has been built in an "L" shape with two different wings. If you want to go from one wing to the other, you must step outside and enter the other wing from a nearby outside door. I appreciated that the doorways were automatically illuminated when I moved from one space to the other. I do not believe there were cameras in those outside lights and I never felt like our privacy was compromised. I wouldn't hesitate to visit the Stone House again. In conclusion, this setting and it's perfectly matched home reminded me of how I felt when visiting the Grand Canyon. If you let it, it will change you. Even though it has been nearly 3 months since our trip, I can still close my eyes and recall the feeling of being there. For me, it really put a lot of things into perspective.

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• Breath-taking view, cozy, comfortable home, great hosts...

  Breath-taking view, cozy, comfortable home, great hosts...

  • Guest Mary O.
  • Date of stay 07/21/12
  • Review Submitted 10/17/12
  In July of 2012, my husband and I had the pleasure of staying at the Stone House in the Big Sur area. As you can see from the photos, the house is beautiful and I don't have words to describe the beauty of the view. To say it was a pleasure staying there is really inadequate. We were privileged that the owners opened their home to strangers and allowed us, if only for a few days, to experience a way of life that few of us will ever know. This house was the perfect getaway. Unlike some Big Sur properties where access requires an SUV and nerves of steel, the Stone House was easily accessible, yet at the same time, completely private and quiet. The easy access allowed us to come and go freely, further exploring the surrounding area and more completely experiencing the awe of Big Sur. But the coziness of the house, with it's well-stocked library of books and music, and the grandeur of our personal view of the sea, tempted us to not leave the property at all. Listening to Van Morrison's Astral Weeks on vinyl on our first night there was just magical. In the warmth of the surroundings and the music I felt relaxed for the first time since our vacation began. Although Ana and Mark were extremely considerate of our privacy and essentially invisible to us, we were lucky enough to get to know them both a little while there. Ana greeted us upon our arrival and in her gracious way introduced us to the space. When Mark offered us a bottle of wine on the night before our departure we were able to convince him to share it with us. I won't soon forget that beautiful evening, looking out over the sea while sharing a nice bottle of wine with good company. I'm glad to have met both of them. I want to briefly respond to one reviewer who claimed that he saw cameras on the property. I was very observant of all details during my visit there and here is what I saw. At the gate to the property, which is down a long drive from the house, I noticed a camera. Given the relative seclusion of all properties in the Big Sur area, this seemed both prudent and practical to me. Outside, over the entry doors to the house, what I saw were motion detector lights which I thought were well-considered and conveniently placed. I say that because this home has been built in an "L" shape with two different wings. If you want to go from one wing to the other, you must step outside and enter the other wing from a nearby outside door. It made perfect sense to me that the doo

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Perfect celebrate engagement.

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  Perfect celebrate engagement.

  • Guest Ben
  • Date of stay 10/07/12
  • Review Submitted 10/07/12
  My fiancé and I just got home from an amazing weekend at the stone house to celebrate our engagement. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality (hand-written note, fresh flowers in several rooms, complimentary wine, etc etc) was unparalleled. We have never rented a home that felt more comfortable. The views from this property are AMAZING!!! The property will not disappoint. The house itself is completely off the grid, but you wouldn't know it. All utilities worked great. There are multiple hiking trails very close to the property that offer spectacular views and a good workout for those looking for a little more adventure. Ana is truly a sweetheart. She even came equipped with her iPad full of research for our honeymoon on Sunday when it was time to check out and even offered us a couple books from her library to study for our trip, which although we didn't accept her gracious offer - the fact that she was so sweet meant the world. I highly recommend this property. Ana and the home are absolutely wonderful and its hard to imagine a better overall experience.

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• Perfect honeymoon!!

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  Perfect honeymoon!!

  • Guest Matt & Kaitlin
  • Date of stay 09/28/12
  • Review Submitted 09/28/12
  We truly enjoyed staying at the Big Sur Stone House. The pictures do not do this place justice. The view of the coastline and mountain range are truly stunning. You have all the comforts of home and more! Thank you for taking time to show us around and for all the little hospitable things you did, like fresh flowers, shampoo, conditioner and allow us to use the herb garden. These things made our stay so much more pleasant. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to spend our honeymoon. Thank you

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• Coastal hospitality!

  Coastal hospitality!

  • Guest TIAB
  • Date of stay 09/21/12
  • Review Submitted 09/26/12
  We just spent a magical weekend at the Stonehouse and cannot say enough about our relaxing and restorative time there enjoying the open ocean views and coastal air. The house was spotlessly clean and well-maintained, even to two clean-freaks like ourselves! The wide selection of books, DVDs and CDs in the Studio area gave us a feeling of being a guest at a friend's home. This feeling of hospitality was fostered by Ana, our lovely host, who has carefully set up a kitchen with many healthy staple items and encouraged us to use the fresh produce in the abundant garden and greenhouse areas. We enjoyed fresh organic tomatoes, broad beans, rosemary and lemons during our stay, along with excellent coffee and fresh fruit that had been provided for us. We cannot wait to return!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Wonderful honeymoon!!

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  Wonderful honeymoon!!

  • Guest Jeff
  • Date of stay 09/24/12
  • Review Submitted 09/25/12
  Thank you for creating the stone house. It’s spectacular and we love everything part of it. The library is phenomenal. This was the perfect oasis for our honeymoon, and we are sure to be back until then. Many many thanks.

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$590-$900 per night based on number of guests and length of stay. Two nights minimum stay.
10.5% Monterey county occupancy tax. 
Maximum of four guests. Fully refundable damage deposit.
Cleaning fee based on number of guests and length of stay. Base cleaning fee: $120-$140.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.Dates Available: January 7  to December 10

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.