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Amazing Ampersand on Parkhill

Holiday home in Cambria with kitchen and balcony

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Perched on Cambria's Park Hill, this art-filled retreat is a haven for those seeking serenity and inspiration. With its airy open-plan design, the home offers views of the ocean, pine trees, and coastal hills through many windows. Unwind with morning tea or sunset viewing on the large deck after exploring nearby Paso Robles wine country or Hearst Castle in San Simeon.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 483 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Amazing Ampersand on Parkhill

Open the front door to discover the surprise of an art-filled retreat — cozy, airy and visually stunning. Perched on the flank of Cambria’s Park Hill, this light-filled refuge is close enough to the ocean that you can see and hear the distant waves crashing on Moonstone Beach. You are just up from Shamel Park, a few blocks from the expansive trails of Fiscalini Ranch and a 15-minute walk from the shops and restaurants of West Village. This home is ideal for a romantic weekend for two, a solo writing retreat, or a fun getaway for family and friends. The open-plan house is surrounded by green space on all sides, making it a quiet refuge with views of the ocean, pine trees, and coastal hills through the many windows. You can also see a huge expanse of stars through oversized skylights. The large deck is perfect for morning tea, afternoon reading or sunset viewing after a day of wine tasting in nearby Paso Robles or a tour of Hearst Castle in San Simeon. Each of the two small bedrooms has a queen bed and bathroom/shower. Two comfy air mattresses with linens are also available. The house is equipped with a well-stocked kitchen, a nice upright piano, WiFi, Smart Tv, many books and a stereo. This property is pet-friendly. Steep Driveway. Enter driveway on the far left side of-which is not very steep - and either park in front of outdoor table or angle into carport. TOT#6004416

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 892 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Amazing Ampersand Parkhill House Cambria
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Amazing Ampersand on Parkhill Private vacation home
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About the area

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Park Hill, a neighbourhood in Cambria. Hearst Castle and Nitt Witt Ridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cambria State Marine Park and Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay. Sebastian General Store and Stepladder Ranch and Creamery are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby. Visit our Cambria travel guide
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What's nearby

  • If you have never seen wild seals before, great spot with tons of harbor seals and elephant seals basking in the sun. I found it to be delightful
    San Simeon State Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Moonstone Beach Park showing a sandy beach and a park
    Moonstone Beach Park
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve which includes general coastal views, tranquil scenes and a sunset
    Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Nitt Witt mansion as seen from the road upon entrance to the home
    Nitt Witt Ridge
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • aerial view of surf at Moonstone Beach at sunset, Cambria, California
    Moonstone Beach
    19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cambria Coffee Roasting Company
    18 min walk
  • Mojo’s Village Bean
    4 min drive
  • Main Street Grill
    15 min walk
  • Linn's Bakery & Eatery
    4 min drive
  • JJ's Pizza
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Ampersand on Parkhill pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Amazing Ampersand on Parkhill?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Ampersand on Parkhill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Ampersand on Parkhill?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Ampersand on Parkhill located?

Located in Park Hill, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, Cambria State Marine Park and San Simeon State Park. Santa Rosa Creek Nature Preserve and Moonstone Beach Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Amazing Ampersand on Parkhill Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Wonderful getaway

It is a lovely property in a wonderful location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with view of ocean! Lots of neat artwork, great choice of reading materials, games, puzzles. There was a glitch in communication-we didn’t receive an email with instructions, but was resolved with a phone call. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Great place!

Very clean and well stocked! Very comfortable! Would have preferred a king bed. Close to town and moonstone beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

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

Wonderful stay

Why would anyone stay in a motel for the same money when you can have a cozy, art-filled home, with beautiful views, silence, peace and comfort? The world may never know…..
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Charming, great view!

Lovely and very clean. Well stocked kitchen and nice beds. The view makes this place perfect and the butterflies, wild turkeys and daily visits by a young buck in the yard puts this place over the top. Would return for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg V.

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

Peaceful Retreat

We found Ampersand to be a peaceful getaway for us. The weather was spectacular, the scenery beautiful, the house was comfortable and met our needs. We saw deer and turkeys on a daily basis as we enjoyed long walks. Being close to town was an added bonus. We would definitely come back! Our only complaint was there was a lot of construction noise as many neighbors were having work done on their houses. Also, we would recommend some nice blankets to use on the deck. Thanks for the opportunity to enjoy this home in Cambria!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Review

Place was clean, in a good location close to the ocean. Kitchen looked recently renovated. I could have done without all the wooden masks on the walls as decor. The deck was large and appeared to have a great view.I cannot comment much more, as I didn't sleep there and only spent about 2 hours there total, although I reserved for 5 nights. I had an emergency and returned home the same night as I arrived…. bummer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin B., Lake Elsinore USA

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

Cambria GetAwsy

The location and ocean view from the deck were stunning😎 The sky at night was beautiful! Lots of birds and wildlife. The beds were okay, kitchen well equipped! Our only comments would be way two many personal items left on the property including a piano. We would recommend limiting the personal items and situating the living room taking in the view with a nice flat screen tv. Still a great stsy😎
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duncan N.

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

Lovely Weekend During Christmas Market

We fell in love with Ampersand the moment we arrived. The view of the ocean as soon as we entered was amazing and we knew this was a great house. We came from Christmas Market, which is an experience of its own. The house came with great accommodations. Baths are updated and the heater works very quickly. Kitchen comes with all the small appliances you need. The house decor is very eclectic with many different pieces of art and cozy furniture. The only downfall is that the mattress in the master is smaller than the bed frame and we hit our shins on the bed frame each time we got in bed. But we loved our stay and plan to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeffery K.

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

Clean But Cluttered

The property was very clean, but even though we had seen the pictures we did not realize how cluttered it was until we actually got there. Knick knacks and pictures everywhere. It felt like we were staying in a clean hoarder’s house. The queen mattress on the king bed frame left us both with a few shin bruises when getting in bed. We can say the kitchen was well stocked and, again, the house was clean. But way too claustrophobic for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

John B.

40 th anniversary

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: The house was in a great location and very quite clean and comfortable.It does lack space to put your clothes.And the tv was very limited. No satellite.It was perfect for 2 people and our pet.
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10/10 Excellent

William A.

Ampersand on Parkhill

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: Enjoyed our stay thoroughly. Terrific location within walking distance of trails and near Main Street and the coast. Small and comfortable with views of the ocean, and relatively private. We liked the folk art throughout the house. We'd like to stay here again, perhaps longer next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Great layout and sunset 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: We stayed in this property for our son’s college graduation and found it the perfect size for 3 people. It will sleep four but there isn’t much storage room for luggage. As others mentioned, the driveway was steep but navigable. TV is outdated with no streaming options but there were plenty of CD’s and a small selection of DVDs. We will definitely stay here again!
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8/10 Good

Cherry B.

Cambria stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental home provided a good place to relax Good views and deck was great to enjoy the view. Bad things were the very steep driveway which was difficult to both walk and drive down. There was too much of the owner’s stuff left leaving little room for cases etc. Also tv and disc player did not work for us. But a pleasant stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Zelma B.

I wish I could have stayed much longer

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: Just the getaway I had hoped for and more. Perfect all around.
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10/10 Excellent

Terri V.

Get Ready to be Wowed

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: My husband and I stayed at Ampersand 1 week with our 2 small dogs. It was almost perfect for us. Close to the beach, nice view and privacy. No direct neighbors so it felt very private (which was great because there are a lot of windows & skylights). Nicely equipped, comfy beds and bed linens, tons of books and CD's, interesting artwork & decor (I'm gonna call it higher end hippy). The only negatives for me; 1) no yard (hillside lot) but it does have a nice deck, 2) no tub, but the primary bedroom has a very spacious shower. We did attempt to BBQ, but the Weber wouldn't get hot enough - needs a good cleaning. I didn't realize this home is only 898 square feet - you would never know it. Very well laid out. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony & Tucker R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 4th time staying here- always a pleasure. Clean, quiet, great for nature watching, and close to all the activities and places in & around town we love to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon V.

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

Great stay

The house was great! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and lovely. We wanted to kno where all the fascinating artifacts came from. Are the owners travelers?
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

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

Comfortable and lovely home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

SJ F.

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

Weekend

It was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patrice S.

A Wonderful 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: The house was a little gem. It was a perfect location and very quiet which made it a great getaway from the noise of Los Angeles. Patio cushions could use an update. It was perfect for an artist to sit and paint the lovely garden. Would definitely come back again.

10/10 Excellent

Christian L.

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

Nice gem in Cambria

Great location, very well furnished with full kitchen, patio with great views. Private, quiet, with deer sightings... We absolutely enjoyed our time here and would love to be back some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Wonderful stay

We loved everything about this property, from contact-less check in to all the details in the house to the easy check out. The only caveat at all is the very steep, short driveway; no issues, but my wife let me park the cars, haha.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

Thomas Z.

Excellent last minute stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Ampersand was a great last minute get away. Close enough to Cambria downtown to visit and explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021