Holiday houses in Big Sur

Santa Cruz A-Frame

This unique A-Frame cabin, in a quiet mountain neighborhood with private creek access, was handbuilt in 1965 and remodeled in the summer of 2024. Now a little slice of heaven on the creek in the redwoods. *5-10 min to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Roaring Camp Railroad, Loch Lomond Recreation Area, the Trout Farm Inn, Quail Hollow Ranch + Felton stores. *20 min to Santa Cruz, beach + Boardwalk. *1 min to Zayante Creek Market (EV charger) Find us on social: Insta @SantaCruzAFrame

Very Private, 3 Balconies, Jacuzzi, Espresso, King

Spacious, light-filled Carmel hilltop home with large hot tub and sweeping views of ocean & forest. 🌲🌅 With 3 balconies + generous primary suite on main floor, this highly private retreat offers an elegant tranquility with coastal charm. Spacious 🍽️ fully stocked kitchen features espresso machine + conical burr grinder 🫘☕ as well as French Press and sizeable gas range. 3 bedrooms +3 pull-outs. Chore-free checkout. Property is *not* walkable to downtown Carmel. Outdoor BBQ is electric.

Coastal Airstream (Sunrise) - new listing

On 9 private acres overlooking the stunning Beach and Ocean from a breathtaking cliff top view. Stunning sunsets. Famous surf views with large windows. Fully loaded with all the amenities to make your glamping experience perfect. Fire pit, outside BBQ, outside griddle, Heat, A/C and fully stocked kitchen. Full bathroom with shower. Within 10 mins of Half Moon Bay shopping. Beach access short walk or drive. If this one is booked, there are three other equally similar Airstreams on the property.

Horse Corral with Stunning Views

Unique, off-grid experience! Perfect for the minimalist, artistic, adventurous hipster within. Hip+Cozy+Modern RV This space is great for a quiet weekend away from the city, from which you can explore Carmel Valley Village wine-tasting (8 miles), Monterey (24 miles) and Big Sur (45 miles), or a peaceful artist retreat. We are located in the heart of Los Padres National Forest. If a camping like experience deep within nature is not your forte, we suggest you book elsewhere. Happy Travels!

Serene Redwood Retreat w/Modern Comfort

At our Modern cabin nestled among 150 year old redwoods, we invite you to embark on a unique adventure of embracing the outdoors while only minutes from town. Wine tasting in downtown Carmel, World Class Golf at Pebble Beach or Hiking trails of Point Lobos and Big Sur. "Magical", "Amazing", "A True Sanctuary" are just a few words used by our guest to describe their stay with us. Get away and unplug in the stillness and solitude of our Serene Redwood Retreat. Please see property description.

Beautiful Farm in Carmel Valley

Our 2 bedroom guest house in beautiful Carmel Valley is close to Monterey, Big Sur, Pebble Beach and Carmel by the Sea. Sight see all day and escape to a pastoral setting five minutes from Carmel Valley Village with quaint shops, restaurants and over 20 wine tasting rooms. Visit with our alpacas, horses, giant tortoises, goats, sheep, donkey and more! Wake up to sunshine, fresh air and the donkey braying for breakfast! (Due to the nature of our farm we have a strict "No Pets" policy).

Blue Bonnet Ridge

Spring flowers paint the hills of the Central Coast. Warm days and crisp nights make spring a great time to enjoy the beauty of the wildflowers and wild life of the the back canyons. Enjoy the peace and solitude of the Central Coast back country in this 10ft x 12ft furnished wall tent. Enjoy the magnificent sunset over the vibrant greens, pinks and yellows of springtime in the back canyons. Temperatures average mid 60s/70s in the daytime and upper 40s/low 50s at night.

Cabin Nestled in Forested Canyon

This charming 1930s cabin boasts a striking stone-tiled fireplace and an eclectic mix of furnishings, all drenched in natural light from skylight windows. Grab a blanket and a warm drink and sit out on the patio to catch some early morning rays. Nestled into a grove of redwoods in Palo Colorado Canyon, the cabin is about 10 miles south of Carmel-By-The-Sea. It’s a short drive from the Route-1 coastal highway, which offers stunning scenic drives south toward Big Sur.

Unique Sculptured House with Private Beach Access

Escape from the outside world to this one of a kind ROMANTIC Sculpture House. Enjoy its unique design, white rounded walls, sitting nooks, gas dome fireplace, and beautiful tranquil gardens. Sit back and relax in the rounded sunken bathtub perfect for two. This is the perfect romantic getaway and just one block away from private beach access. Named one of the most stunning Airbnb's in Santa Cruz. Enjoy more fun with zero extra Airbnb fees—we've got you covered!

Big Sur/Carmel Lover's Private Getaway

Looking for the perfect tranquil getaway for one or two people? The Love Shack is located right off Highway 1 between Big Sur & Carmel. This newly remodeled studio bungalow features a full kitchen, soaking tub for two, relaxing outdoor shower, 4 postered queen bed & romantic led fireplace. This space shares an acre with another home. This whimiscal space has everything you need for a Romantic Getaway with the perfect location near where you want to be!

Wine Country Hilltop Retreat

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space with spectacular Edna Valley views. Read a book on your hillside patio and see buffalo and longhorns grazing in neighboring fields. After an incredible sunset, unwind by your firepit at night under a sky full of stars. This private country escape is also at the center of it all - 15 minutes to beaches & Cal Poly, 5 minutes to airport & 20+ wineries/tasting rooms, 10 minutes to beautiful downtown SLO.

Mountain Top Yurt in the Redwoods

Peaceful, clean, spacious, beautifully decorated and quiet 24' Yurt completely surrounded by Redwoods on top of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Spend a couple days meditating, reading or writing the next chapter of your memoir. Walking distance to Mount Madonna Retreat Center (open now through reservation only). County Park hiking and horseback riding trails located within 3 miles. Ideal place for photography and mountain/road biking.