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Vanity Fair Featured Estate-Private Lakes & Dunes | 2 Cottages • Sleeps 18+

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A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, and a sofa set.
A bride on a staircase with a view of a lake and hills.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a built-in oven. There are potted plants and a welcome sign on the wall.
A large, white, single-story building with a covered porch and a small boat docked outside.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Along the lakeshore, this 5-bedroom cottage accommodates 18 guests with 4 bathrooms. Families can enjoy various adventure activities like motorboating, sailing, and scuba diving. The property features a patio for outdoor relaxation and provides access to nearby golf options. Water views enhance the experience.

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Foosball onsite
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Arroyo Grande, CA
  • Place, Cypress Ridge Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Cliffside Cottage Living Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Cliffside Hideaway: Coastal Garden Room (Queen Suite)

1 Queen Bed

Cliffside Hideaway: Sea Salt Riviera Suite (California King)

1 King Bed

Cliffside Hideaway - Admiral's Suite - (California King)

1 King Bed

Storybook Cottage: Queen Suite Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Storybook Cottage King Suite with Ensuite Bath

1 King Bed

Storybook Cottage Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Cliffside Hideaway Cottage: Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Cliffside Hideaway Cottage: King Suite En Suite Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Storybook Cottage King En Suite Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Storybook Cottage Queen Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Vanity Fair Featured Estate-Private Lakes & Dunes | 2 Cottages • Sleeps 18+

Welcome to Dune Lakes Ltd. private estate, a private coastal sanctuary unlike anywhere else in California. Once invitation only, this 1920s property featured in Vanity Fair now opens its gates to guests seeking space, privacy, and unforgettable memories.

Million-Dollar Views
Panoramic vistas of sparkling private lakes and the Oceano sand dunes — breathtaking at sunset.

🏡 Two Unique Cottages
Storybook Cottage → Sleeps 8 (California King, 2 Queens, 2 Twins, Sofa Bed)
Lakeview Cliffside Cottage → Sleeps 10 (2 Kings, 2 Queens (one is a Murphy Bed), optional sofa bed)

🎲 Activities & Amenities
Fire pits and Adirondack chairs for stargazing (dark-sky Milky Way views)
Bocce ball court, cornhole, foosball & lawn games
Porches + outdoor seating for “Porch Sips” sunset ritual
Enclosed sun porch
EV charger, beach wagon + towels & toys, fast Wi-Fi

👥 Perfect For
Families needing space + activities
Girls’ trips & bachelorette celebrations
Romantic escapes & proposals
Reunions, retreats, & group gatherings

🌴 Close To Everything
Oceano Beach: 11 min
Pismo Beach: 15 min
San Luis Obispo: 20 min
Wine country, farmers markets, hiking, surfing, ATV dune rides all nearby

✨ Why Guests Love It
Privacy, exclusivity, serenity, and space — with no neighbors or traffic, just deer on the lawn and sunsets over your private dunes.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking anywhere on property
Guest must sign a rental agreement within 48 hours; Security deposit of up to $1500
Minimum age to rent is 21; NO SMOKING; No Pets; No parties or events
Guest must accept and abide by rules in House Manual

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4815562vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Arroyo Grande

Located in Arroyo Grande, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Pismo State Beach and Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bittercreek Western Railroad and The Luffa Farm. Travelling with kids? Consider Clark Center for the Performing Arts, or check out an event or a game at Santa Maria Speedway. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Arroyo Grande, CA

What's nearby

  • Cypress Ridge Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Bittercreek Western Railroad - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Pismo State Beach - 10 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Guadalupe Station - 12 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Okui Strawberry Stand - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Tapatia Market & Deli - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vanity Fair Featured Estate-Private Lakes & Dunes | 2 Cottages • Sleeps 18+ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vanity Fair Featured Estate-Private Lakes & Dunes | 2 Cottages • Sleeps 18+?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vanity Fair Featured Estate-Private Lakes & Dunes | 2 Cottages • Sleeps 18+?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vanity Fair Featured Estate-Private Lakes & Dunes | 2 Cottages • Sleeps 18+ located?

This family-friendly Arroyo Grande cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve, Bittercreek Western Railroad and Cypress Ridge Golf Course. Pismo State Beach and The Luffa Farm are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Ingrid Jackson

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Escape to your own storybook retreat on a private 1,100-acre estate featured in Vanity Fair. Overlooking sparkling lakes and the Oceano dunes, this exclusive cottage blends California Riviera charm with Martha’s Vineyard elegance — perfect for families, retreats, or romantic escapes.

Why they chose this property

Because there’s nothing else like it: a 1,100-acre private estate with dunes and lakes, multiple cottages, and cinematic views. It’s the California Riviera meets Martha’s Vineyard — a destination in itself for gatherings, romance, and unforgettable memories.

What makes this property unique

Unique Benefits (Accommodations)
Two cottages on same estate and close to one another → ideal for groups up to 18+
Vanity Fair–featured
Top 1% Airbnb home
EV charger on-site
Exclusive lawn games & fire pit stargazing
Endless privacy yet minutes to beaches, SLO, & wine country

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