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9.8

Exceptional

9 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 29

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Cambria, CA

Fiscalini Ranch Preserve15 min walk
Moonstone Beach Park4 min drive
Moonstone Beach5 min drive
San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)51 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Great property for our scientific gathering. Kitchen was very well appointed for our together cooking, and dining room w...

Jun 11, 2023

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 29)

Bedroom 1 - Mary Pickford Room

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Douglas Fairbanks Room

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - Rudy Valentino Room

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4 - Harold Lloyd Room

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5 - Norma Talmage Room

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6 - Clara Bow Room

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7 - Lillian Gish Room

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8 - Barrymore Room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 9 - Charlie Chaplin Room

1 Queen Bed

9 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 9

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Central California Coast Luxurious Mansion

WELCOME! We are the new owners of the famous and loved Pickford House Vacation Rental! Although Pickford has been partnered with VRBO for over a decade, this is a new listing. Pickford is a perfect destination for your gathering. Sleeps up to 29. We’ve created this listing to fill any available dates within the coming three months. Outside of that we have a calendar through our channel. Bookings are accepted up to three years in advance. We are popular so please book ahead.

The house was built in 1983 and is located on a Cambria, CA hilltop neighborhood. 250 miles from Los Angeles and less than 200 miles from Fresno and San Francisco.

Pickford offers nine spacious bedrooms, each with full bath, shower and television. Additionally your stay comes with full use of our semi-commercial kitchen, dining room, separate living room and parlor as well as a useful outdoor bbq area.

The Pickford House was named after 1920's silent film star Mary Pickford. She and many more movie stars visited and spent time together at Hearst Castle in the 1930’s. Room Names are famous Hollywood stars: Mary Pickford, Rudy Valentino, Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, Harold Lloyd, Lilian Gish, Norma Talmage, The Barrymores, and Clara Bow. And soon to be added, a lovely 2nd downstairs suite with the name The Hearst Castle Suite. All rooms include authentic antiques and each have a unique look and personality of its own. It is a 5 min car ride from the house to either the beach or town.

Property manager

Nathalie Montejano

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children must never be left unsupervised

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Max 40 persons

Pets

No pets allowed

Must be pre-approved

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Table located at parking lot only. No inside.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35

Note from host: Max 40 persons

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Cambria

Located in Cambria, this holiday home is near the beach. Hearst Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonstone Beach Park and Moonstone Beach. Cambria State Marine Park and Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay are also worth visiting.

Cambria, CA

What's nearby

Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 15 min walk
Cambria Center for the Arts - 3 min drive
Moonstone Beach Park - 4 min drive
Moonstone Beach - 5 min drive
Leffingwell Landing - 6 min drive

Getting around

San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪Linn's Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
‪Main Street Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬4 min drive
‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
‪The Spot - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Central California Coast Luxurious Mansion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Central California Coast Luxurious Mansion?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central California Coast Luxurious Mansion?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Central California Coast Luxurious Mansion located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fiscalini Ranch Preserve and Cambria’s Historical Museum. Cambria Center for the Arts and Cambria State Marine Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Science Gathering

Great property for our scientific gathering. Kitchen was very well appointed for our together cooking, and dining room with piano was great for eating and musical performances late into the evening.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Richard D.

8 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worked well for large family get together

The Pickford House was great for our large family get together. There were enough rooms for everyone and plenty of space to spread out. The large bar/family room was fantastic. We loved the 4 large tables on wheels that could be configured however we needed. The large kitchen and coffee maker worked great. We loved having a private bathroom for each room but, unfortunately, the plumbing was problematic - very low water pressure and it took several minutes to get warm water. And none of the bathtub/showers worked for our elderly parents. They were small and extremely difficult to get in and out of. The heaters in a few of the rooms did not work. The downstairs heater cycled on and off all night making a lot of noise.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ellen g.

18 Apr 2022

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Unique and wonderfull

We organize large groups trips with friends and families a lot. This was definitely a unique and different experience in a good way. The house is great. I was worried it'd have a funky old smell, since it's very historical, but IT DIDN'T. It's kept very clean and fresh. The requirement of no noise outside didn't bother us, as we didn't do much outside; but we did get a noise complaint when a couple of guests gut too emotional during a political argument, when having a smock on the parking lot (we're Ukrainians, emotions fly high right now). But it's on us, we understand that it''s tough on the neighbors. So, know your group - will it work for you? One thing I need to mention, is that, while understandably, not all guest-rooms are equal, 8 of them were comparable, but one (Charlie Chaplin) was obviously a maid's room in past life, located downstairs by the kitchen. Plan carefully who you put in there :)

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn W.

20 Jan 2022

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Great place for groups

We stayed at the Pickford House for my husband's 60th birthday. The house was perfect for 20 guests. Clean, comfortable, quiet. Lots of room to spread out. The bar was great for entertaining. Great location with a short walk to downtown Cambria. Kitchen was spacious and well-appointed. I recommend adding a second dishwasher and another oven rack (it only has 1) to accommodate large groups. But otherwise everything was great!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette K.

4 Jan 2022

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Cambria Christmas

Our family really enjoyed our time at Pickford House. We had 12 family members and 6 dogs there during a rainy week, so we stayed inside most of the time. The land opposite was perfect for a quick potty break, and the walk around the neighborhood was just right for our pups. We LOVED being able to team up to cook in the big kitchen, and cleanup was easy with everyone fitting in the kitchen and dining area. The adjacent room was perfect for opening Christmas presents, and the main dining space was the place to gather for crafts, meals, and lots of hilarious games! It was warm and cozy, and the bar was perfect for our beverages and cookies! The cash register was a hoot! We all tested negative on the Binax quick test when we arrived, and it was such a joy to finally be together again after 2 years. I highly recommend this stay for families.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Manish S.

29 Dec 2021

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Nice place for a friends and family get together

The house is good and accommodated our 6 families. everyone got their nice space. Karaoke is good , though a newer tv with apps could be better. The wifi signal was also good in the sense it accommodated so many people online and few working, though sometimes it was tested to the limit. Overall a comfortable and pleasant stay and will definitely consider with a big group.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Kelly W.

30 Aug 2021

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Business Meeting for Group of 15

Large kitchen and large sized pots / pans made it easy to prepare meals for 15. House / rooms - clean and had necessities as advertised. Host replied to my messages very quickly prior to arriving and gaining access to the house was very easy. The advertisement does explain that there is to be no outside noise after 9 pm. This was understood, but what actually happened was that the neighbor approached us the second we arrived and parked our cars. He told us that we were not to make any noise or be outside after 9 pm, which we said was no problem. Unfortunately, we wanted to play a game of Corn Hole outside next to the cars in parking area in the early evening. We started the game and after only 2 turns, at 7:55 pm, the neighbor came out and told us that we cannot be outside any longer due to people trying to sleep. I explained that it was only 7:55 pm and that we would finish the game before 9 pm, but he would not leave us alone. This is unfortunate, but I would not return to the property due to the neighbor .....but if you are going to be quiet and not be outside..... then this is a good option for large groups. We loved the quirkiness of the interior decor and the history of the home.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

5 Feb 2021

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1920's party at a hotel all for ourselves!

My wife's 30th birthday was a blast in this location! This place was so much better than we expected for our 1920s themed party. It has an Industrial style kitchen, full bar, diningroom, reception desk and so much space! Marci was really helpful by allowing us more time on checkin and checkout, that gave us some more time to clean up the place the best we could after all the feathers everywhere ;) I was worried about the noise but we kept doors and windows closed and got no noise complaints, yay! Thanks for having us, I think we might come back soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elika R., Mission Viejo, CA, 92692

5 Jan 2021

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Perfect Weekend Getaway

We stayed at The Pickford House for New YEars Weekend. We travel a lot as a group and by far this house was one of the most comfortable and convenient houses we have ever stayed. The house offers almost everything for all ages. Kitchen is heaven if your group like to cook. Downstairs is perfect location to gather and upstairs remains quite and everyone can have their privacy. Marci was on top of everything and made sure we have a comfortable stay and was at reach at all time. We already planning our next family reunion here.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

LAURA B., Fresno, CA, USA

23 Dec 2020

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Loved the commercial lichen, the antique bar and the two living rooms. Only problem was an upstairs

So much fun. Rooms enough for everyone. Hiking , swimming, surfing, shopping, family games and cookie decorating. The house was also decorated for Christmas.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

2 Dec 2020

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Amazing family retreat

Property was comfortable with lots of amenities for our family gathering over Thanksgiving. Amazing chef’s kitchen, social gathering and board games in bar area, and quiet “work from home” in living room. There was a place for everyone to relax and enjoy themselves, whether they needed to work or wanted to socialize. Place was clean and owner very accommodating with our questions. Definitely will return. Thank you Marci!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

10 Nov 2020

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Family gathering

This property was perfect for family gathering. It was built as a hotel so has a well appointed commercial kitchen and plenty of room. Each bedroom has its own bath. There are two “living rooms” so kids had a place to play. There are several gathering places in the big main room—around the fireplace, at the beautiful old bar, around huge table, or in a sunny corner good for morning coffee. We’d call the place quirky in a good way. Family greatly enjoyed our time at Pickford House. Reservation and check in and check out was very easy.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

kathleen d.

23 Sept 2020

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Perfect Family Reunion

This property was amazing. We have such a big family, every space was utilized. The bar area and large kitchen were really the key for us. Every room has its bathroom, and you also have a "public male and female" restroom available in the bar area. This was a big sell for us as well, it made things so much more convenient. We stayed there for 3 nights, we had a blast, and would definitely recommend this place to anyone!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

John B.

16 Sept 2020

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Great place to stay

We had an amazing time. We were there to celebrate my wife's 50th birthday. Our stay was so much fun, and we loved the whole weekend. The rooms are charming and unique. We would stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

A5 P.

5 Sept 2020

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Good time had by all

We were really pleased by our stay The rooms were great and there was lots of space for everyone The smoke and the virus did keep us a little more inside but it gave us family together time

10/10 Excellent

Sabina G.

18 Aug 2020

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Amazing Stay

Such a great weekend! Marci was super communicative and great to work with. Lovely place - big enough for the 17 of us. Super close to town and easy walk to the natural preserve where you can go for a nice shaded walk. Highly recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

30 July 2020

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Great for large parties

We had a great experience. Our party of 14 very much enjoyed our stay. The large kitchen easily accommodated our needs with its professional appliances and was well stocked. Having a bathroom for every room was a huge plus and not very common in other properties. The property owner was very, very responsive and offered to send help when we couldn't figure out how to light the oven (which we finally did with her text instructions that were quickly supplied.)

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alok S.

8 July 2020

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Best location for family vacation

The property is super nice and Marci is a super host, very communicative and responsive. Our family is huge and we had a blast both in and near the property. Its close enough to beaches and many scenic locations. The house has a professional kitchen and that is awesome as we have a few chefs in the family:). The bar is huge and is a perfect spot for an evening cocktail or 2. Overall we enjoyed our time at the Pickford house......

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Athena F.

28 Feb 2020

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Perfection

I came to Cambria for my wedding, and as many of my new family members are out-of-state, I wanted a space where we could all come together for more than a few hours on our wedding day. It was the perfect place to celebrate together, and my parents had a blast cooking up breakfast (twice!) in their large, industrial sized kitchen. Everything we needed was provided, and I already have guests asking me where we stayed in hopes they can convince their friends to have their upcoming wedding in Cambria! Thanks so much!

8/10 Good

Pam P.

13 Feb 2020

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Perfect for a group event.

Fell in love with the bedrooms and the main room. The bar is stunning and really added to the magic of the event. Floor near bar was a tad sticky, made need to be stripped and polished, like wood floors do. Kitchen made the meals really easy. Very spacious and well supplied for cooking / serving. Bathrooms were spotless, which is something I always inspect closely.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda S.

22 Jan 2020

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Group stay

our group of nine couples just loved our stay. Room for everyone, sitting by the fireplace, cooking gourmet meals in the large kitchen and Happy hour at the bar. Prefect place for a friends getaway weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tyla N.

29 Dec 2019

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Perfect for large groups

The mansion use to be a hotel/restaurant/bar so the rooms are very comfortable, sound proof and plentiful. Perfect for large groups, we had four generations here for Christmas break! The descriptions and pictures make you believe that everything is in working order though, and it's not. Besides the parlors fake fireplace, none of the bedroom fireplaces work and the wall heaters do not tone down so you cook in your room if you leave them on. One rooms wall heater didn't work at all. The kitchen is amazing and well stocked, except the oven temperatures are off. We had to raise it 100 degrees to get desired temps. The ice makers don't work in both refrigerators either. That would have been nice but we made due. The water from the taps is extremely hot! Be careful! The plumbing backed up a few times, including in the downstairs 'mens' bathroom. It sounded like the ceiling caved in! It did retreat and the other bathroom worked just fine though. In the scheme of things though, this property was perfect for our large family and our dogs to enjoy all the wonders of a small town near the beach. We did the Cambria Christmas Boutique which was incredible, saw the Elephant Seals on multiple occasions and went to Morro Bay more than once. Not to mention the spectacular Moonstone Beach. Don't miss it! Downtown Cambria is like visiting a town in another era, so charming and welcoming. A beautiful place to visit.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Polly G.

9 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pickford House

Great place to stay for families or a group of friends. Comfortable, clean and well stocked and in a good location with lots of things to do. Could use some updating, but a fun place to hang out.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019