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Hilltop Haven with panoramic views of Morro Bay Rock & Pacific Ocean with deck

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7113.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Morro Bay, CA
  • Morro Rock Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Morro Bay Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Morro Rock
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Hilltop Haven with panoramic views of Morro Bay Rock & Pacific Ocean with deck

Hillcrest Haven

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This hilltop home has a wraparound deck affording panoramic views of Morro Bay Rock and the Pacific. Hardwood floors, casual coastal decor, and high-end renovations in the kitchen and bathrooms make this a comfortable home base for exploring the area. This home is a mile from Embarcadero, where you can enjoy shops, marina activities, kayaking, bay cruises, beaches, and seafood restaurants. There is also the San Luis Obispo Farmers Market, whale watching, lighthouse tours, surfing, fishing, and more shopping in the area. You're just a short drive from Montana de Oro State Park, Cambria, and Hearst Castle. San Luis Obispo and California Polytechnic State University are a little further. Avila Beach, Pismo Beach, and Monarch Butterfly Grove are also nearby, and you can be in Paso Robles and Edna Valley wine regions after driving a couple dozen miles.

The living room features large picture windows framing views of Morro Bay Rock and the ocean. Choose to unwind on the sofa, recliner, side chair, or the rocker. For entertainment, there is a 42" TV with satellite and a DVD player. There is a collection of DVDs and books as well as board games for guest use. The beautifully renovated kitchen is open to the rest of the home and features sile stone counters, stainless appliances, and a large island with two barstools. Cook inside or use the gas grill to BBQ for a nice feast. In the evenings, watch the sunset from the wraparound deck that affords panoramic water views. Later, challenge everyone to a ping pong tournament in the garage. On the third floor, you'll find a room that's perfect for kids. This space includes a futon that converts to a full bed, a twin-over-twin bunk, and a 32" TV with a DVD player.

Amenities include a washer/dryer in the garage.

THINGS TO KNOW
This vacation rental is not equipped with air-conditioning.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.

Security camera details: The home is equipped with outside security cameras and a ring doorbell. One security camera in the backyard and one in the side yard.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 1.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Morro Bay

Morro Bay is home to this holiday home. Morro Rock and Fremont Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Giant Chessboard and Morro Bay Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alex G. Spanos Stadium or Robert A. Mott Athletics Center. With surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Morro Bay, CA

What's nearby

  • The Giant Chessboard - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Morro Rock Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Morro Bay Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Morro Bay State Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Morro Rock - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 17 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Giovanni's Fish Market - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Great American Fish Co Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bamboo Bamboo Chinese Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop Haven with panoramic views of Morro Bay Rock & Pacific Ocean with deck pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Haven with panoramic views of Morro Bay Rock & Pacific Ocean with deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Haven with panoramic views of Morro Bay Rock & Pacific Ocean with deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop Haven with panoramic views of Morro Bay Rock & Pacific Ocean with deck located?

Situated in Morro Bay, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Morro Bay Art Association Gallery and The Giant Chessboard. Morro Bay Skateboard Museum and Morro Strand State Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dick L.

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

Great Homein a Great Place

Wonderful well appointed rental home. We loved the home , the view, and the setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

AMAZING MORRO BAY VIEWS

This house has one of the best views of Morro Bay and the iconic rock! Super quiet neighborhood as well! We would definitely come back again to this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ammon R.

Great views

Great place to stay with great views too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel d.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay with a great view. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Renee E.

Cal Poly Graduation

We have stayed in Morro Bay before, and this was our first time at this house. The photos represent it perfectly. Clean, quiet, nice views, all the extras like apices, tp, etc. Ping pong table made for a fun evening playing with the college kids. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M., Santa Clarita

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

Great beach house for quick getaway

About a mile to beach. Excellent views. Very comfortable and clean. Quiet neighborhood away from the main street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

brendan k.

Wonderful home

The house is wonderful and accommodating. The company needs to improve on its customer service. The auto locking door doesn’t work when my family first arrived , the bbq needs to be cleaning out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

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

Location, weather, view.

Very nice property for quiet stay with dogs. Just right size and location with a great view of the Rock and ocean. Very close to dog friendly beach also. But be warned, even though the listing says late check out CAN be available, we were told by the property managers representative that the owners do NOT allow late check out.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
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8/10 Good

Lori S.

Beautiful home, wonderful vacation

Our visit to the Hillcrest Haven was wonderful! The only issues that we had was that it would get very stuffy in the house if you closed the windows, and the fan in the bunk room didn’t work well. If you stay here, you might want to bring a fan or two to help circulate the air or for warm days. We had a lovely time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Celina A., Palm Springs

Perfect location for a getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved this home! The views during any time of day are incredible! Home is incredibly well stocked. Location is close to grocery shopping and it’s a quick drive to several beaches. This town is so special and so is this home. Beds are so comfortable, which is always a nice surprise when you stay somewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

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

Great house for family vacation

Well-stocked and spacious home in a quiet location. Beds were comfortable, plenty of supplies in kitchen and bathrooms. Some of living room furniture was quite worn and a bit soiled. Just a short drive to downtown Morro Bay and beaches. We stayed 4 nights and had no issues. We enjoyed the board games, videos and ping pong in the garage. The picture of the upstairs loft is a bit deceiving, in that it's actually smaller than picture shows, but comfortable. We would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Hillcrest Morro Bay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Turnkey was very easy to work with. The house is at the top of a very steep hill and the views of Morro Rock include the enormous power plant and stacks. The house is oddly wired, functional but required some figuring out. The kitchen was well equipped and very functional
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

James B.

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

1271 Hillcrest

House wiring was a little wired but switches are labeled and we figured it out. Internet service is terrible. Required multiple reboots of the DSL modem. Great view of Morro Bay and convenient to CA 1. Very quiet neighborhood
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Scott O.

Great location with beautiful views

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was perfect. Nicely updated with great views of the rock. You could hear the seals at night time making noise. Last two days of trip Morro Bay experienced a heat wave so the house got pretty warm. I would suggest stocking the house with a few fans and install ceiling fans throughout. Kitchen was well stocked. Beds were great. Wrap around deck was great at night time as well. Will come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

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

Great Family Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Comfortable, spacious home - great for a family getaway to the beach. House was clean, very well-stocked and in a quiet neighborhood. We played the board games, watched movies and got a lot of use out of the ping pong table downstairs. One mile from the shops/beaches in Morro Bay and close to Cayucos. The couch was quite worn and a bit soiled, but the beds were comfortable. The picture of the loft is a bit deceiving, as it's smaller than it appears in the picture, but can comfortably sleep 3 people, 4 if they're smaller people. Great view of Morro Rock - beautiful sunsets on clear evenings. We definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie U.

Plenty of space

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home provided plenty of space for 5 people. Queen beds were comfortable, home was clean and well stocked with everything needed. We enjoyed the ping pong table and views of Morro Rock. The property management company did a nice job of keeping us informed about reservation, directions and information for accessing the home. Minor negatives were that the bunk beds were too small for our teenage sons and they reported the futon as uncomfortable. One of them slept on the couch in living room instead. Also, there were unusually cold temperatures while we were visiting and the home heating system took a long time to heat the main living spaces. A floor heater was provided which helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
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4/10 Poor

Tracy C.

Mixed feelings

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is adorable with a beautiful view. (Windows were smudged by pets or kids) The sofa is dirty and needs cleaning. Ceiling fans are covered in dust and we needed to run them due to the warm weather. The yard is the neighborhood cat box and the oder was pretty intense due to the warm days. Smoke alarm batteries need to be updated, I had to find something to stand on in the middle of the night to remove it to stop the alarm from sounding. The most disappointing issue was the soap supply that I tried to address with the TurnKey customer service team... they said they only provide a starter supply of soap, toilet paper, and paper towels. Very unhappy with the way this was handled, as soap and toilet paper should be included in the price of your stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Tom V., California

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

rather frustrating experience with property management

the location is just fine, no issues there. the texting with property mgmt had the potential to be a great way to communicate, but it quickly dissolved into frustration, when we couldn't get a repair guy to come out and fix a broken bathroom door handle. you could get in, but couldn't get out hardly at all. we had talked to (per my estimate) 3 different people via text, and it seemed i had to keep repeating the same info each time. we got so frustrated i told them to just forget it, as it was ruining our experience in Morro Bay. if something big like this comes up in a home, the expectation is there to be a timely resolution. and they just failed to meet that expectation. the home itself is rather aged, which seems to be typical of most places in Morro Bay. also, when i asked for a couple of more trash bags, (since we had a longer stay of 7 nights) they gave me a long winded explanation before essentially saying no we wont do that for you. this was the straw that broke the camel's back. this was a simple ask, and they couldn't even meet that expectation. i think i would not stay here again, so i wouldn't have to deal with this property mgmt company again. good luck to all those who stay here in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jamesc C.

Nice view

Clean, quiet, well appointed. Excellent for extended family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aimee G.

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

Annual family vacation

The view was beautiful! Great home and amenities. My family enjoyed the trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cammy Elquist L.

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

Relaxing location with quick access to many things

So enjoyable. A quick drive into Morro Bay for restaurants and sightseeing, and not a bad walk when you take neighborhood streets. Quiet and welcoming. Ping pong table in the garage was a fun plus for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Sacramento

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

Great location & amenities

Location of this home is great for those who want to spend time on the central coast. We were able to explore beaches, state parks and little towns up the coast. Lots of room and amenities for us as couple with pets, but could see this as a great summer stay for a larger family. A bit overboard on the amount of communication from property management company. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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

Just as imagined

This property provided exactly what we needed, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

gina b.

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

GREAT

IT WAS THE BEST, GREAT LOCATION, CLEAN AND IN A VERY SAFE AREA.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

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