Location: Cambria, Central Coast, California, USA (Near Airport at San Luis Obisbo; 6 miles to Hearst Castle)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 7)
Keywords: Ocean view House
Staying at THE BIG RED HOUSE guarantees that you will awaken to scenic whitewater views of the beautiful Central Coast. At dusk you will have a front-row seat for spectacular sunsets, and at night the soothing sounds of the surf will lull you to sleep. In the morning enjoy breakfast on the patio deck.
OTHER DIVERSIONS offered are: wine tasting at 100 near by wineries, Hearst Castle tours, antique shops, fine dining, art galleries,
elephant seal viewing, and local live theater.
Here's what "San Francisco" magazine said in Feb. 2007 -
"The most relaxing experience is to be had by renting one of the many private homes available along the water and up the seaside hill. Your first choice should be Walter and Elaine Evans’s Big Red House. The airy structure is decorated with impressive art and furniture far more modern than the typical seaside cottage’s. A two-block walk from the beach, it has cul-de-sac seclusion, ocean views, and creature comforts like DVDs and magazines to curl up with. The Evanses are next door, on hand to offer advice should you choose to leave the comforts of their home."
COMMENTS FROM OUR GUEST BOOK:
"We had a wonderful stay in your lovely home. We would love to come again on our next visit from England." - Toni & John, Wiltshire U.K.
"We had an excellent time here in Cambria. The house is perfect. I feel like I'm home, only better. Hearst Castle was impressive. What a nice way to wake up in the morning, sun shining through the windows, birds singing away, the sound of the surf pounding the shore. Thanks." - Joe & Susan, Hayward, CA
"As we stepped out of the front door to get an even better view of the setting sun, we froze in our tracts. There, silhouetted against the background, practically within petting distance, were three deer out for their evening stroll. It was then we realized that we'd been misinformed. The castle is not up in San Simeon, it's right here on Chelsea Lane." - Jeinne & Bill, Scottsdale, Arizona
"Just wanted to let you know what a wonderful time we had staying at your beautiful home! I must admit, I was sceptical at first because I usually stay at a hotel. But when we walked into your home we both just gasped at how lovely everything was(and BIG!),too. So comfortable, roomy, homey, quiet and with such a beautiful view. I hope that on our trip to Cambria we will be able to stay at "The Big Red House" again...But I'll warn you .. we might not leave!!" - Helen and Paul
"A tremendously wonderful place. Everything was there for us the moment we needed it. One of the nicest vacation rentals we've had the luxury to stay in."-Eric, James, Tina, & Andrew
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- VCR in every bed room, Books, Tapes, CDs, DVDs, If you have an infant a crib is available and if the infant sleeps in the crib it sleeps free, Tempur-pedic mattress in master bedroom, Second bedroom has one Queen bed & one extra long twin bed, Dogs allowed with security deposit
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- Nearby Golf, over 100 Winery tasting-rooms
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$175/night for two,$35 for each extra person
$75-100 cleaning charge
Two day minimun, four day minimum over holidays
Weekly rental charge is for only six days,two week charge for 11 days.
Monthly rental is 2/3rds of daily rental.
Discounted rates are not available in June, July, August and September.
California Bed tax of 11% applies
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- Ocean view from house - Cambria, CA - California Vacation Lodging - Better than a Hotel!
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- Elephant Seals and Wild Birds - Cambria, CA - California Vacation Lodging - Better than a Hotel!
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- Patio & Barbecue
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- Den
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- Dining Room
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- Kitchen
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- Living Room
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- Fireplace
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- Master Bedroom
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- Second Bedroom
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Traveler Reviews (39)
What a gem!
Guest: Dog Lovers from Southern Calif.
(Granada Hills, CA )
Date of Stay: 08/01/07
Review Submitted: 12/18/07
My family, which includes 3 teenagers and a 120 pound black lab, stayed at The Big Red House for 5 nights in August and we couldn't have been happier with our choice. The house is immaculately maintained and the location is incredible! Apparently most families who stay here bring dogs but you can't tell when you're here. There's not a dog hair to be found in the place! The kitchen is well stocked, the video library is hard to beat, the flat screen TVs are amazing, and so is the view. The master bedroom faces the ocean and when the windows are open and the sea breeze is coming through it is Heaven on earth! The house is located in a very upscale neighborhood and we took walks in the neighborhood every day. If I had to find a complaint (and it's hard to come up with one) I guess it would be that the backyard isn't fenced. Our dog isn't the type that you can just let out and he'll stick around, so we had to take him out on a leash each time he needed to go potty. But who cares. We were on vacation and it was no big deal. We'll definitely be back!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Exceptional
Guest: jean-marc
(Paris, France)
Date of Stay: 04/08/11
Review Submitted: 04/12/11
Exceptional location. Recommended to everybody loving a beautiful and quiet place. Two blocks away from the beach. The owners know what is hospitality.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Big Red Fun!
Guest: Kelly
(Point Reyes, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/23/11
Review Submitted: 01/29/11
We've just returned from a wonderful 4 night stay at The Big Red House. It exceeded our expectations. Completely comfortable, super clean and well stocked but not cluttered. I am an innkeeper and consider myself pretty picky when it comes to comfort and cleanliness. When traveling with a dog it isn't always easy to find such nice places to stay. We especially enjoyed the artwork in every room and the upstairs deck where we sat with a bottle of wine and watched the sun set into the ocean. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet, all you hear is the ocean! The location can't be beat. Cambria is a great town and the elephant seals and Hearst Castle are just minutes to the North. Fun towns and dog-friendly beaches to explore just minutes to the south. We never went more than 15 minutes north or south and we were busy every minute. Elaine could not have been more friendly and helpful. She left us alone to enjoy our romantic getaway but we always knew we could reach her by phone or email if needed. She has put a lot of her love and care into this house. Enjoy!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Denver couple
Guest: Denver couple
(Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 01/09/11
Review Submitted: 01/27/11
Spacious and clean with ocean views in 2 directions. We had a wonderful, quiet, relaxed vacation. Great hiking in nearby hills. From Cerro Alto peak we could see all the way to the Sierras
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Guest: Claudine & David
(Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/21/10
Review Submitted: 03/21/10
We love, love, love the Big Red House!! And so do our dogs Lonnie and Hazel!! Walking distance to Moonstone Beach... a 3 minute drive to Main Street or to Fiscalini Ranch... and so close to San Simeon and the Elephant Seals and more! Not to mention the amazing ocean and sunset views from the house! We have spent several magical Thanksgiving weeks in Cambria at the Big Red House, as well as many other quick weekend getaways. The owner Elayne is lovely and wonderful and has become a dear friend. I can't say enough nice things about our experiences at the Big Red House.
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Guest: Pati Angel & Steve Buck
(Squaw Valley, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/20/10
Review Submitted: 01/20/10
We visited The Big Red House in November 2009 - we were celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary & my 62nd birthday. What a wonderful place to be for both! The House instantly makes you feel at home, the view from the master bedroom is wonderful, the sound of the ocean when the window is open will lull you into wonderful dreams! Of course, the Tempurpedic bed helps those dreams along! For a wonderful, relaxing, worthwhile stay at the coast, The Big Red House is the one for us!
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Perfect for a relaxing getaway
Guest: aurore_george
(dallas, tx)
Date of Stay: 01/19/09
Review Submitted: 02/05/09
The Big Red House was the perfect place for relaxing on our way down the coast from SF to LA. The property is spacious and quiet. We really enjoyed being able to prepare our own meals after having eaten out for many days/nights on our trip. The property is a short drive to Main St, and also to the beach. A nice perk was the nice collection of DVDs on hand for your viewing pleasure. Elaine, the owner of the property, was extremely nice and helpful. My husband & I hope to retire someday in Cambria :)
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Guest: Marius & Liz Milner
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Date of Stay: 08/19/08
Review Submitted: 08/19/08
Thank you for providing a beautiful place to explore the Central Coast. We saw plenty of deer around town, had some great days at the beach, marveled at the Elephant seals, and managed to fit in a couple of days of wine tasting, We love it here and look forward to returning soon.
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Guest: N/A
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Date of Stay: 08/11/08
Review Submitted: 08/11/08
After almost three weeks of travelling in the USA-California, Nevada, Arizona etc. it was nice to have four relaxing days here in Cambria, the Big Red House -home away from home! Thank you ! Patrica, Sven, Thomas, & Sara Persson
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Guest: Marleen & Chris Vermeiren
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Date of Stay: 08/07/08
Review Submitted: 08/07/08
Dear Walt & Elaine, Thanks a lot for your warm welcome, your hospitality, and your tourist advice! We really enjoyed staying in your fantastic house and in Cambria. We'll spread the word!
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