Vacation rentals in Big Sur River

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 203 reviews

Cottage in Big Sur

Big Sur Blue Cottage with Ocean view

Located on South Coast Big Sur, this Off-the-grid house sits atop a hill with expansive ocean views. Perfect for a digital detox. NOTE: "The cottage is currently only accessible via south Hwy 1 from Cambria due to a landslide closing the northern route. Attractions in North Big Sur, including Julia Pfeiffer State Park,McWay Falls, are unreachable. Detours add 4 hours; plan accordingly. We're not liable for itinerary changes." NOTE: 4WD/AWD VEHICLE AN ABSOLUTE MUST TO GET TO THE HOUSE. NO TESLA

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 547 reviews

Treehouse in Aptos

Peaceful Treehouse with Ocean View

Featured by Sunset Magazine as a “chic escape.” Inside, mid-century furniture and architectural details are made of natural materials like wood and stone setting a calming, sanctuary tone throughout. Curl up with a good read by the light streaming through floor to ceiling windows and under soaring wooden beams or tuck in for the evening by closing the sliding doors inspired by Japanese screens. Please note that during the winter months, our 1960s artistically unique treehouse may get chilly. H

Cabin in Carmel-by-the-Sea

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 483 reviews

Serene Redwood Haven in Big Sur

Redwood Haven is located in an idyllic canyon between Carmel and Big Sur with beautiful vistas, hikes, and parks within a short drive. The rustic cabin sits along a creek under the Redwood canopy, minutes from Highway 1. It is a 1 bedroom studio with a queen bed and an additional Murphy wall bed available when needed. There is a garden area outdoor seating, and the area is fenced in for privacy. Without cell service or WiFi, sink into the bliss of life’s natural rhythms. Rewild yourselves here!

Cabin in Carmel-by-the-Sea

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 199 reviews

Magical Cabin Retreat in the Redwoods!

Accessible from Carmel. Closure south of Property Built in the 1930's. READ FULL DETAILS OF LISTING BEFORE BOOKING Centrally located between Carmel and the Heart of Big Sur. On a narrow paved road, winding through the redwoods, with quick and easy access to Hwy 1. Our main cabin is a 2 bed/1 bath, sleeps 4 people. Open living, dining and kitchen area. Large wrap around deck. Wood burning stove is the main source of heat in this cabin. Smaller studio cabin on property, is rented separately.

Farm stay in Carmel Valley

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 503 reviews

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).

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 518 reviews

Cottage in Carmel Valley

Carmel Valley Village Cottage

Spectacular views of Santa Lucia Mountains from the large deck. Star gazer's paradise. Complete kitchen with gas range and apartment size refrigerater. Tub/shower. Quiet, private. TV has movie channels + music. Washer/dryer. Dble bed (antique solid walnut). Area has 25+restaurants and wine tasting No infants or children under 12 LGBTQ friendly Cross-Cultural hosting 5 min - Garland Park 15 min - Carmel Beach 20-25 min - Pt Lobos 45 min - Big Sur Please read the house rules before booking.

Camper/RV in Carmel Valley

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 220 reviews

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!

Cabin in Carmel-by-the-Sea

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 303 reviews

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.

5 out of 5 average rating, 279 reviews

Cabin in Felton

Whiskey Hollow A-Frame: As feat'd in Condé Nast!

Featured in Condé Nast's "30 Cozy A-Frame Cabins for Cold-Weather Getaways", Whiskey Hollow is a romantic retreat! View majestic Redwoods from the loft bed, luxuriate in the oversized bathtub by candlelight, cozy up in front of the wood fireplace, or cook a meal in the fully appointed kitchen. Nestled in the woods, you would never guess that it's only 2 miles to downtown Felton, 1.5 miles to Henry Cowell State Park, 15 min to downtown Santa Cruz, and 20 min to the beach (Permit #191282).

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 224 reviews

Cottage in Paso Robles

Vintage Ranch Cottage, Paso Robles

Nestled on 66 acres in the heart of Paso Robles wine country and featured on Netflix's hit show, Stays Here, is Vintage Ranch Cottage. Surrounded by mature vineyards and rolling hills, the cottage leaves nothing to be desired of the Paso Robles wine country experience. Centrally located 10 minutes to downtown, 5 minutes to the Adelaida wine trail, 15 minutes to Lake Nacimiento and 35 minutes to the coast! Come enjoy gorgeous Paso Robles and "stay here" at Vintage Ranch! @vintageranch on IG

Apartment in Carmel-by-the-Sea

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 923 reviews

Private romantic 1 br in Carmel Woods- love dogs

Dog friendly! Private entrance to 2 rm studio overlooking the forest w/ floor to ceiling windows. Queen memory-foam bed, bathroom w/shower & amenities, kitchenette w/ dishes, microwave/convection oven, burner, toaster, coffee.Far ocean view, sunsets, deck, gas grill. Quiet, fireplace, complimentary wood, free internet, TV, DVDs, LPS, All amenities. Beach towels/mats, ottoman/cot, free parking. note: ceilings are low in spots & there are some steps. Let us know about dogs when booking.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 145 reviews

Barn in Atascadero

The Barn at Old Morro

The Barn at Old Morro is a refreshing and beautiful space centrally located to all the Central Coast has to offer! Tastefully appointed and well stocked, the barn is the perfect getaway for Paso Robles wine country, the Cayucos/Cambria/Morro Bay Coast, San Luis Obispo shopping or exploring the gorgeous Big Sur coastline! Set in a beautiful spot at the lower end of our property under a mature and majestic grove of oak trees with overhead twinkling bistro lights.

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Home in Carmel-by-the-Sea

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 48 reviews

Carmel Hideaway - Modern Luxury

JosephRating, 5 stars1 month ago

This is our second time coming back. Can't praise enough what his place has to offer. Highly recommend.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Home in Aptos

2 bedroom Rio Del Mar Apt - Stunning Ocean Views

SarahRating, 5 stars3 days ago

This place was exactly what my family needed for our beach getaway! The layout of the house is so cozy and it felt like a home away from home. The 180’ of ocean views was truly amazing. We watched a pod of humpback whales go back and forth throughout the day and got to watch a feeding frenzy of thousands of birds all from the balcony! We drove 20 minutes to Henry Cowell Redwoods State park and walked around Pacific Ave in Santa Cruz. From the spot we walked to the beach (with all our boogie boards, sand toys, towels, umbrella, etc.), took advantage of Venus’ happy hour and really didn’t need to use our car for two days! This will definitely be a spot we stay at again!

Home in Carmel-by-the-Sea

4.8 out of 5 average rating, 70 reviews

Ocean View Paradise

AdrianRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago

Amazing views and a peaceful location—waking up to the ocean and wildlife was unforgettable. This was our hub for exploring Carmel-by-the-Sea and Big Sur. A short 30-40 minute drive to Big Sur for hikes, and just 10 mins to downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea for great dinners. There’s also a handy general store at the bottom of the hill. A couple of notes: This is one of 4 units on the property. While listed as “entire home,” there’s a unit attached at the rear with a door that opens directly into your space through a hallway (for my wife’s peace of mind, we kept our bedroom door locked at night). Another unit is above, and one more is detached in front. That said, everyone keeps to themselves, and interaction is minimal besides maneuvering past their parked cars in the driveway. Also, screenshot the address and key code—cell service drops near the hill and the turnoff into the property is easy to miss in the dark the first time around. Thanks for hosting us, Emily & Mason! We loved it.

Guesthouse in Carmel Valley

5 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviews

Chameleon House

MarianRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago

A most peaceful stay during an extremely, extraordinary long social weekend. The house is fully equipped for cooking simple meals which worked for us just fine. The bed is totally comfy. The house pristine.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 88 reviews

Treehouse in Felton

Redwood Ridge Tree Fort VRP#181501

AbigailRating, 5 stars4 days ago

We had a wonderful 2 night stay, highly recommend! We’ve haven’t had the best experiences with Airbnb in the past, but Bethany’s tree fort was amazing. This retreat was peaceful and had impressive little touches - like a hair towel wrap (I forgot mine), snacks, and s’mores station. We’ve already sent the ig/link to many family and friends. Thanks for the great getaway!

Cottage in Carmel Highlands

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 319 reviews

Cathedral Redwood Studio with loft

ReeceRating, 5 stars1 month ago

This is a beautiful place to stay. It’s secluded and quiet with big windows with really pretty views. We did many Point Lobos hikes and sightseeing along the coast. We went to cute dinners, an orchestra, and the farmers market in downtown Carmel. The Airbnb is easy to drive to and easy to check into. Friendly Naomi and Anina are very helpful and can suggest the best activities. The Airbnb kitchen has just about everything you would need to cook nice meals and is kept at a comfortable temperature. We had a great stay thanks to Naomi!

5 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviews

Cabin in Bonny Doon

Eclectic Escape

MasonRating, 5 stars1 week ago

Staying at this cabin nestled in the heart of a redwood grove in the Santa Cruz mountains was truly magical. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that this wasn't just a place to stay — it was a carefully curated experience. The host has thought of everything to make guests feel at home and beyond comfortable. The attention to detail was incredible: high-quality toiletries, a well-stocked pantry with essentials (and then some!), soft, luxurious bedding, and even thoughtfully placed candles that added a cozy, relaxing atmosphere. Every touch felt intentional and generous. What truly set this stay apart, though, was the host. Incredibly accommodating, kind, and flexible — they went out of their way to ensure every one of our needs was met with care and promptness. It’s rare to come across someone so committed to hospitality. Waking up surrounded by towering redwoods, with birdsong filtering through the trees, was unforgettable.