Places to stay near Sand Dollar Beach

Carmel Valley Home on Eclectic Farm

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, a rooster crowing and the donkey braying for breakfast! (Due to the nature of our farm we have a strict "No Pets" policy).

The Cottage at Old Morro

After a little time off Airbnb, The Cottage is back and better than ever Spring 2025! The perfect stop for your Central Coast adventure! Tastefully appointed and well stocked, the cottage is perfect for a getaway to Paso Robles wine country, the beach, San Luis Obispo, hiking trips or the famous HWY 1! The cottage is set in a beautiful spot at the lower end of our property under a mature and majestic grove of oak trees adjacent to a beautiful white barn with overhead twinkling bistro lights.

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.

Casita Oliva

Romantic, freestanding casita with private courtyard, set upon the hillside of a working olive farm in Paso Robles, California. Vintage Moroccan and Spanish light fixtures, built-in Moroccan queen-sized bed, refrigerator, coffee maker and basic utensils make this a perfect home-away-from-home or private retreat. The en suite bathroom features a porcelain tub/shower and stone sink. An outdoor fireplace, fountain and gorgeous views to the surrounding hillside complete the setting.

Shade Oak

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.

440 Acre log cabin, Lake Nacimiento

Ever dream of escaping to an authentic cabin in the woods with no neighbors, no “people” noise, no boundaries, simply the sounds of undisturbed nature? Bee Rock’s “El Rancho Cantina”, it’s storybook cabin & sprawling 440 acres on a seasonal arm of Lake Nacimiento offers its serene ambiance & panoramic setting to those seeking a space away from it all. Visitors can enjoy recreating at both Lake Nacimiento & Lake San Antonio. Both Marinas are a short 10-15-minute drive.

Big Sur Dream Home

Drive up to your own private, paved and gated driveway to a home with a panoramic view of redwood and oak ridges. It's a sunny location, all day long. Perfect for one or two people. Dip into the hot tub viewing the beautiful mountain ridge, birds singing and red tailed hawks circle above. View the stars at night as it's perfectly quiet, peaceful and private. Please note: Road closures are very far from my property and do not affect my property in the least.

Stunning Ocean View Deck in Cambria-The Perch

Ocean view home in the beach town of Cambria California. You can enjoy a glass of wine on the large wooden deck that opens up to the rugged coastline with ocean views from the living room & kitchen. Huge sliding glass doors open up to bring in the ocean breezes. Furnished with comfy couches & bedding so you can snuggle up and relax near the large fireplace finding peace and comfort in this open floor plan with 1,400 square feet of living space.

Boho A-Frame Cabin w/ Sauna

Escape to this enchanting unique A-Frame cabin guesthouse on California's central coast. With a sauna, fireplace, BBQ, and starlit sleeping loft. It's the perfect retreat for two. Surrounded by state parks, the bay, and hiking trails, adventure awaits right outside your door. Whether you're seeking serenity or exploration, this hidden gem offers the ultimate California escape.