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Amazing Ampersand on Parkhill

Vacation 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

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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 transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 age 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 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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

Property is also known as

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

Map
CA, Cambria

What's nearby

  • San Simeon State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Rosa Creek Nature Preserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mojo’s Village Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪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?

Onsite 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Ampersand on Parkhill located?

Located in Park Hill, this vacation 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

9.6

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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
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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

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

SJ F.

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

Weekend

It was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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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10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Our 2nd visit and just as good as last time

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 love this well-equipped and well-located home. It met our needs with the same minor issues as before. Driveway is really tough for cars with low ground clearance; prohibited street parking doesn’t provide any options. CD player was glitchy like last time, and there is a lack of storage space for luggage. None of these are issues that would keep us from coming back, just a heads up for potential guests to consider when making plans.

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

6/10 Okay

Pamela C.

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

Pacific Ocean overview

Great place to perch for a short stay as we toured through the area visiting Hearst Castle. Only thing missing was a hair dryer…….
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Ron L.

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

Friends Reunion

My wife and I caught up with another couple we havent seen in a while. The kitchen is well stocked to cook in the home. Beautiful view of the ocean and lots of artwork in the home. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

dwight h.

Ampersand vacation

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: Really enjoyed our stay. Cambria is a great town and the property description was accurate regarding the location, layout, amenities. We loved lillies and many of the wonderful restaurants in town.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

PJ H.

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

Perfect!

This lovely home was absolutely wonderful for my husband and I and our two dogs! It was very comfortably and the location was great . Easy walk or drive to the beach/ocean and the view from the windows and balcony of the ocean was delightful. A very pleasant surprise was waking up in the middle of the night to see the stars! It was breathtaking. I would highly recommend this property and we can not wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shelley I.

Great deal for an awesome property!

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: My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights. We couldn't ask for anything to be nicer with this property. It was just perfect! The beautiful views of the ocean, the closeness to everything in Cambria, the gorgeous art decor the owner chose, all the extras in the house, everything was just perfect! We can't wait to go back.
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8/10 Good

Susan B.

Ampersand great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Clean for sure...great location for sure, good bed for sure, great views for sure....,good for two for sure, good for . Even tho is has 2/2 the sitting area in the living room and only sits 2 comfortably, and no place to eat for 4. We want to bring friends to join us but discovered 2 for sure... 4 not so good.

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