The Crow's Nest - #LH22

A comfortable place right by the Fiscalini Preserve and very close to the water. You can hear the ocean really well at night, which is a huge plus, and the view is great. It was very clean, as well. We were really happy with our stay and would definitely go back.

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I recently stayed at The Crow's Nest in August 2024. The home was clean and comfortable, and it was in a great location. I especially loved that they allow pets AND I could park in the garage. If I could change anything, it would be to have a king-size bed in the master bedroom instead of a queen. I did have a few issues during my stay that were totally out of the owner/landlord's control. The power in the neighborhood went out frequently, twice for over an hour during our five-day stay. The neighbor across the street said it happens all the time, and I did hear a few backup generators fire up each time, so it must be an ongoing issue. Also, there was a lot of daytime noise from landscaping, construction, etc. However, these issues didn't detract from my overall enjoyment of the property.

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Loved being so close to Fiscalini Ranch and tide pools. We walked to them everyday with two kids. The neighborhood is so quiet and very relaxing. Highly recommend staying in this beautiful home.

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I was looking for a quick getaway for my husband and me for my birthday and found this home. We usually stay in Cambria at a hotel on Moonstone Beach, but everything was booked.I found this home and thought the location looked great. We were not disappointed. The location was so ideal. It was steps away from the trailhead, and the sounds of the ocean came in from the open balcony doors. It has all the comforts of home and a very private and quiet neighborhood feel.

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We loved the view. The house had everything we needed. The hot tub was definitely enjoyable after a day of adventures.

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Nice house in a great location.

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Amazing location, great ocean views from 2nd level balcony, comfortable house with hot tub. Fiscalini is right out the front door.

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This ocean view located home was just a block from the open reserve, perfect for our dog to be run. Even more spectacular was the oceanfront trails for hiking each day.
The master bed has a crows nest view of the ocean and the living room as well. Even the private hot tub in the backyard was working perfectly, we enjoyed a very special romantic stay.

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Great views and next to Fiscalini Preserve.
Clean and well kept. Comfortable furniture and beds.

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We had an amazing experience from start to finish. Haleigh & Jackie of Breen Vacation Station were so wonderful to work With. They were very professional, flexible & kind. They responded immediately to every request and were very accommodating.

Crow's Nest is the perfect getaway on so many levels. It is charming and has every creature comfort you could want. Including a hot tub. The kitchen is very well stocked with everything you could possibly need. The location could not be more perfect. There are gorgeous ocean views from the living room and master bedroom. It is less than a 5-minute walk to the ocean and the unbelievably gorgeous ocean bluff walk across the Fiscalini Ranch.

Make your next stay in Cambria at the Crow's Nest. You will not be disappointed.

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We had the perfect vacation. The house is perched high overlooking the Pacific plus steps to the beautiful Fiscalini Preserve

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This was our fourth stay at The Crow’s Nest and it was as great as the prior stays. Such a lovely and comfortable home. The access to Fiscalini is fantastic and the view is spectacular. As always, Breen was delightful to work with.

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Enjoyed our stay as usual. Just can't beat the location--the view is great from the balcony and master bedroom, short walk to the Fiscalini Reserve which our dog loves, close to town, vineyards, San Simeon and Paso Robles. For a couple with a dog, it's ideal.

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Enjoyed our stay as usual. Just can't beat the location--the view is great from the balcony and master bedroom, short walk to the Fiscalini Reserve which our dog loves, close to town, vineyards, San Simeon and Paso Robles. For a couple with a dog, it's ideal.

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Hot tub not serviced and management company notified with no results

The website shows pictures of a spacious appearing house with a blonde interior paint scheme, but the house is now painted in a gray-green color that makes it rather dark. While all of the expected supplies and furnishings were there, it needs to be said that this is a very compacted house without any space to spare for bathroom counter-tops or a moderately large TV by today's standards. The location gives excellent access to Fiscalini Ranch where your dog can roam, and the views from the deck are very nice, but the weather while I was there did not permit much lounging time outside due to high winds. The hot tub was very nice after tennis in the mornings, and the queen bed in the larger bedroom was comfortable. Although the lower windows in the bedroom had black-out cellular shades which were great, there is an upper row of windows that have no covering at all, thus necessitating aluminum foil coverings held in place with masking tape to avoid getting up with the sun. I found work-arounds for those things that were not appealing to my tastes, but all-in-all, compared to the many other homes I have rented in Cambria, this one comes in at less than average on my list.

Fabulous location a few steps from the Fiscilini Ranch trails whic was lovely ! Great views and a comfy stay. The folks at Breen REALLY were above and beyond !

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Fabulous location a few steps from the Fiscilini Ranch trails whic was lovely ! Great views and a comfy stay. The folks at Breen REALLY were above and beyond !

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Back again says it all. Great location, great house, and excellent location.

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Back again says it all. Great location, great house, and excellent location.

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Back again says it all. Great location, great house, and excellent location.

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Crows Nest, is located in a great neighborhood. Easy walk to the Fiscalini trails.The views are great except for the power lines .
The house is smaller than the picture looks. And there’s is a lot of stairs.
The house is still very comfy. We would stay here again.
Thanks John and Arlene

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This is our third time staying at the Crow's Nest, if you're looking for a place close to the beach and hiking trails this is a great choice.

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We enjoyed our stay here. The location is great as we love walking at Fiscallini (sp?) Ranch every day when we visit Cambria. (Such great sea-life viewing!) We also enjoyed sitting on the balcony watching the sunset at night and looking at the stars from the hot tub. Be aware the stairs are a bit steep - they were a little bit of a struggle for our aging pup who came along and loved the walks by the coast.

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Generally a great visit, but there was some trouble with the upstairs shower. Jackie handled the problem like a pro. Thanks Jackie

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Generally a great visit, but there was some trouble with the upstairs shower. Jackie handled the problem like a pro. Thanks Jackie

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Generally a great visit, but there was some trouble with the upstairs shower. Jackie handled the problem like a pro. Thanks Jackie

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Loved the cute house and the location was the best. Just a couple of blocks to the ocean rocky shoreline. Great to scamper around the tide pools in the morning. Right next to the wood board path for hiking along the coast. Lots of activity there. The only thing is that you need to post that there are a lot of stairs. Stairs to the Hot Tub, stairs to the front door, stairs up to the bedrooms... The WiFi was not plugged in so we didn't figure out what the problem was until the day before we left (we only were there for two days).

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Had a great time at The Crow's Nest. Such a beautiful Ocean view and great location. So a close walk to the upper trail of the Fiscalini Ranch and the Ocean. The place was clean & comfortable. The staff at Breen is pleasant to work wth.
Thank You!

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This was our third stay at The Crow's Nest, which as before, was wonderful. Such a comfy home with gorgeous views and a prime location for Fiscalini Ranch. As always, Breen provided excellent service (such nice people).

We had a fabulous 10-day stay at the Crow’s Nest in Cambria. The location was perfect, and the views from the living room, the front deck and the master bedroom are breathtaking. Crow’s Nest is cozy and comfortable, and everything worked. The gas fireplace provided warmth and atmosphere indoors, and the hot tub was very soothing after all our long walks on the many trails that criss-cross the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. If had been years since I’ve seen so many stars at night. And being able to watch the sunset from the deck and wake up to the moon shining over the ocean was very restorative. I didn’t want to leave!!

The only areas that could be improved are that it could use a more thorough cleaning, particularly the drawers, cabinets, and pots and pans and teapot in the kitchen and under the beds and furniture. Also there was no steamer to steam vegetables, so we bought one and left it for others to use. It would have been great to have a little laundry detergent and some olive oil, but otherwise we had brought everything we needed. The towels are very thin and not at all luxurious, but they did the job. The bed was comfortable, and it was very quiet day and night. My dog loved it too!

Returning Guests. This location is our favorite. Breen rental properties are clean and well maintained. I would definitely choose this over a hotel. Although they have great hotels located on moonstone beach. Depending on the size of your group they have a great variety of homes to choose from.

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Returning Guests. This location is our favorite. Breen rental properties are clean and well maintained. I would definitely choose this over a hotel. Although they have great hotels located on moonstone beach. Depending on the size of your group they have a great variety of homes to choose from.

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This house is located a block from the Fiscalini walking trails which takes one right along the ocean with breathtaking views. Dog friendly and not crowded at all on the weekdays we walked. We saw so much wildlife (from a distance:) and felt very safe. Lovely home and neighborhood. Well-stocked kitchen. Be aware that there is a fairly long steep stairway to the entrance so if you have any difficulty negotiating stairs, it might be hard for you. But this also contributes to the great ocean views from the home.

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Have stayed several times in this vacation rental and have rented for another visit. Excellent location (close to hiking trails on the ranch) and a hot tub. The above says what I feel about the house. Remember I don't give 5 stars. Excellent help from Breen office even after I checked out.

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Have stayed several times in this vacation rental and have rented for another visit. Excellent location (close to hiking trails on the ranch) and a hot tub. The above says what I feel about the house. Remember I don't give 5 stars. Excellent help from Breen office even after I checked out.

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Have stayed several times in this vacation rental and have rented for another visit. Excellent location (close to hiking trails on the ranch) and a hot tub. The above says what I feel about the house. Remember I don't give 5 stars. Excellent help from Breen office even after I checked out.

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Have stayed several times in this vacation rental and have rented for another visit. Excellent location (close to hiking trails on the ranch) and a hot tub. The above says what I feel about the house. Remember I don't give 5 stars. Excellent help from Breen office even after I checked out.

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Our stay at the Crows Nest was perfect in every way. View is amazing, access to the Ranch Trails for long walks with our dog, well stocked with everything you need and so clean. We felt very welcome and appreciate that the rental is pet friendly. Looking forward to our next stay.

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Our stay at the Crows Nest was perfect in every way. View is amazing, access to the Ranch Trails for long walks with our dog, well stocked with everything you need and so clean. We felt very welcome and appreciate that the rental is pet friendly. Looking forward to our next stay.

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We have stayed at The Crow's Nest 3+ times. We sit out on the large balcony watching and listening to the waves. In the evening, we sit in the jacuzzi and look at the stars! Any issues are quickly resolved and Breen provides excellent customer service.

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Wow, this is the third time in this house. Noticed immediately that the house had been painted inside and out since last visited in April. As usual the office staff was very help. Great location with view. Remember I do not give five stars, but I have reserved t3his house again for a future visit.

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Wow, this is the third time in this house. Noticed immediately that the house had been painted inside and out since last visited in April. As usual the office staff was very help. Great location with view. Remember I do not give five stars, but I have reserved t3his house again for a future visit.

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Wow, this is the third time in this house. Noticed immediately that the house had been painted inside and out since last visited in April. As usual the office staff was very help. Great location with view. Remember I do not give five stars, but I have reserved t3his house again for a future visit.

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Wow, this is the third time in this house. Noticed immediately that the house had been painted inside and out since last visited in April. As usual the office staff was very help. Great location with view. Remember I do not give five stars, but I have reserved t3his house again for a future visit.

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I loved the location of the house. It's really close to the ranch and a couple of blocks to the beach. It's very quiet with not a lot of foot traffic. A couple of critiques: 1. There's a large dog next door that barks constantly and the owners must own the lot next door to the house. Their fence goes up to the front porch. One day, the dog was right by the fence. The home is pretty dated and the pots could definitely use replacing. The staff in the office are super friendly and helpful!

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Loved the place, location was excellent views to die for, deer every morning and evening (lots of them!), well equipped, small yard for dog, loved the hot tub, just perfect for two and a little dog. Could use a more comfy master bed and a more comfy seat in the living room, but these won't stop me from renting this place again!

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Loved the place, location was excellent views to die for, deer every morning and evening (lots of them!), well equipped, small yard for dog, loved the hot tub, just perfect for two and a little dog. Could use a more comfy master bed and a more comfy seat in the living room, but these won't stop me from renting this place again!

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Our family had a wonderful vacation staying at the Crow's Nest. The location was amazing, having access to the Fiscalini Ranch and being so close to the ocean was perfect. We would definitely stay here again.

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Our family had a wonderful vacation staying at the Crow's Nest. The location was amazing, having access to the Fiscalini Ranch and being so close to the ocean was perfect. We would definitely stay here again.

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This was out second stay at The Crow’s Nest and it was as good as before. Such a lovely home and a fantastic view. The proximity to Fiscalini’s trails cannot be beat. And as before, renting through Breen was a great experience. Very easy and efficient and such nice people.

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Loved the stay at this beach side home.. very well maintained. Loved the location, close to the preserve and the beach trails, thanks for the binoculars looking into the sea.

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Great location, have stayed in this rental before. Remember I don't give a 5.

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Great location, have stayed in this rental before. Remember I don't give a 5.

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Great location, have stayed in this rental before. Remember I don't give a 5.

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Great location, have stayed in this rental before. Remember I don't give a 5.

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Cute house and great location. We enjoyed walks on the bluffs, beautiful views and the freshest air! The home is on the smaller size with steep stairs. We enjoyed the hot tub after our morning walks. The only con is the master bed is a queen. The space would fit a king although I’m not sure how you would get a king bed up the stairs. Maybe a Casper or some sort of bed in a box. We will definitely be back to this vacation home.

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We love staying at the Crow's Nest--the view is beautiful and we enjoy the proximity to Fiscalini Preserve. We are so glad they allow pets since we have a small cocker spaniel.

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We just returned from our stay at the Crow’s Nest. What a perfect location! This home is right next to several trails along the bluffs overlooking the ocean in Fiscalini Nature Preserve. The views were absolutely gorgeous and can’t be beat! Each day we walked the Bluffs Trail and saw otters and sea lions playing in the cove below. In the evenings, we enjoyed the sunsets over the ocean from our deck. The pictures online don’t really capture the fantastic views from this home. The hot tub was a great feature too! Overall, the home was clean and decently furnished for our stay. Because we only cooked one meal, I can’t say whether the kitchen was furnished with all you would need to cook larger meals. This is definitely a place that we hope to enjoy again soon!

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Location next to Fiscalini Preserve was perfect for daily walks along the cliff edge. It wasn’t too crowded; and almost all were wearing masks. The house has and efficient layout, so our family of four didn’t feel cramped. The hot tub was a wonderful treat after our hikes. The propane grill could use some TLC, and the hot tub needs printed directions informing residents it automatically shuts off when the temperature is lowered. In addition, the pillows in the master are too hard. Other than those minor comments, it was the perfect location for us!

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This was my 1st time in this house. I have been coming to Cambria since I was a baby (1947). The Crow's Nest is in great location (view and close to the you can see below I gave it 4 stars, I don't give 5. its impossible. Had great fun with the girls in the office.

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This was my 1st time in this house. I have been coming to Cambria since I was a baby (1947). The Crow's Nest is in great location (view and close to the you can see below I gave it 4 stars, I don't give 5. its impossible. Had great fun with the girls in the office.

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This was my 1st time in this house. I have been coming to Cambria since I was a baby (1947). The Crow's Nest is in great location (view and close to the you can see below I gave it 4 stars, I don't give 5. its impossible. Had great fun with the girls in the office.

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This was my 1st time in this house. I have been coming to Cambria since I was a baby (1947). The Crow's Nest is in great location (view and close to the you can see below I gave it 4 stars, I don't give 5. its impossible. Had great fun with the girls in the office.

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This is a lovely and comfortable home, very nicely decorated. The view was MUCH better than I expected from the pictures - it is pretty great. The location is wonderful, just minutes away from the start of two trails on Fiscalini Ranch (including the Bluff Trail). We loved the neighborhood. Like previous reviewers, we wish the master bedroom had a King bed instead of a Queen. Breen was great to deal with; very attentive and helpful and easy.

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It was really nice. Foggie mornings foggie nights on the trail.

Vey much enjoyed the vacation house near Otter Cove and the Cambria Nature Preserve one-block from our lodgings! Been staff could not have been more helpful! We will RETURN!

Loved staying at The Crow's Nest for my significant other's birthday. Being able to bring our dogs with us to Cambria is always a treat and The Crow's Nest is the perfect escape -- super close to the Fiscallini Ranch Preserve and dog-friendly spaces throughout the house. It was unclear to me that the yard is NOT accessible from the house (you have to walk outside to access the fenced in portion with hot tub) and the deck is also open (would love to see a small gate so that the pups could roam a bit). I loved that you can park in the garage and a washer/dryer are in the house. Overall, super pleased with our stay. Also, Breen Vacation Station is a delight! Looking forward to returning to The Crow's Nest or trying out a new property from the Breen collection if this property is already booked out.

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Love this little spot. Cozy and convenient. Great location and view. Property management was terrific.

The home was in an excellent location with beautiful ocean views and very close to the preserve where we walked everyday. The house, beds and backyard were all a bit too small - we would have preferred a real fenced backyard where we could have let the dogs out to do their business and a king bed, but we adjusted. We pulled 6 ticks off of ourselves in the bedroom (hours after walks and after doing tick checks at the end of the walk) so we think there was a nest inside the house and mentioned this to the office at checkout so they could bring in an exterminator before the next guests. Kitchen was adequately stocked and office staff were friendly.

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The home was in an excellent location with beautiful ocean views and very close to the preserve where we walked everyday. The house, beds and backyard were all a bit too small - we would have preferred a real fenced backyard where we could have let the dogs out to do their business and a king bed, but we adjusted. We pulled 6 ticks off of ourselves in the bedroom (hours after walks and after doing tick checks at the end of the walk) so we think there was a nest inside the house and mentioned this to the office at checkout so they could bring in an exterminator before the next guests. Kitchen was adequately stocked and office staff were friendly.

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Was wonderful to come up to the Central Coast to Quarantine in The Crows Nest. Very satisfied with hunkering down in this comfortable home. We loved the jacuzzi, walking along the bluffs every day, and checking out nearby tide-pools. Only complaint is the need for a king bed in the master bedroom and better lighting. Thanks!

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Was wonderful to come up to the Central Coast to Quarantine in The Crows Nest. Very satisfied with hunkering down in this comfortable home. We loved the jacuzzi, walking along the bluffs every day, and checking out nearby tide-pools. Only complaint is the need for a king bed in the master bedroom and better lighting. Thanks!

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Renting this great home was easy from start to finish. The home itself was very clean, had great views of the ocean and Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, allows pets, and was equipped with everything we needed.

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We had a fantastic, worry free, relaxing stay at The Crow's Nest. From the ease of registration, to the detailed instructions on directions, the property and the town, to extending our stay twice and then eventually checkout. Easy peasy! Breen Vacation Station is awesome to work with and the rental was clean, exquisite an perfect for our little family. While there we hired a private chef, Chef Monique that was recommended by Breen. She was prompt and her food delicious. We also brought in a masseuse from Vyana whose name was Madison. She was awesome and seriously the perfect combination with the Jacuzzi on property. And of course wanted to partake in Paso wine tasting without having to drive so we hired Victoria at to drive our car along with our doggies to several dog friendly wineries. We saw the Elephant Seals, dined at the Sea Chest among other lovely restaurants in town. The only "complaint" I would have would be that the queen bed in the master bedroom is really to small. The room could accommodate a king and would give the guest a better overall sleeping experience. Other than that, sitting by the fireplace in the morning reading my book to toasting cold champagne on the deck before heading out to dinner - phenomenal experience.

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We had a fantastic, worry free, relaxing stay at The Crow's Nest. From the ease of registration, to the detailed instructions on directions, the property and the town, to extending our stay twice and then eventually checkout. Easy peasy! Breen Vacation Station is awesome to work with and the rental was clean, exquisite an perfect for our little family. While there we hired a private chef, Chef Monique that was recommended by Breen. She was prompt and her food delicious. We also brought in a masseuse from Vyana whose name was Madison. She was awesome and seriously the perfect combination with the Jacuzzi on property. And of course wanted to partake in Paso wine tasting without having to drive so we hired Victoria at to drive our car along with our doggies to several dog friendly wineries. We saw the Elephant Seals, dined at the Sea Chest among other lovely restaurants in town. The only "complaint" I would have would be that the queen bed in the master bedroom is really to small. The room could accommodate a king and would give the guest a better overall sleeping experience. Other than that, sitting by the fireplace in the morning reading my book to toasting cold champagne on the deck before heading out to dinner - phenomenal experience.

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My wife and I stayed two weeks at, The Crow’s Nest - #22, and enjoyed the house very much. Great location that’s close to the ocean and walking trails.the staff at Breen were friendly, helpful, and courteous.

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My wife and I stayed two weeks at, The Crow’s Nest - #22, and enjoyed the house very much. Great location that’s close to the ocean and walking trails.the staff at Breen were friendly, helpful, and courteous.

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The Crow's Nest is steps away from the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, fabulous location! The house was extremely clean and comforatble and being pet friendly was a BIG plus! There are lots of steps and stairs to navigate in this house, so if anyone in your party is challenged by steps and stairs. this could be a deal breaker. But it worked for us!

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Our 2nd stay at the Crow's Nest for a week. House is very cozy & clean with everything we needed. Pro's: so close to the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve and amazing tide pools, 10 minute drive into town, beautiful views from porch, master bedroom and living room & jacuzzi tub in back for stargazing evenings... Really like the open floor plan on main level & staff at Breen's Vacation Station are very easy to work with from booking to checking in. Con's poor lighting made it challenging to play games and do puzzles which we love to do on vacation. Also, queen bed in master is hard (densest version of a posturpedic mattress) and too small for a comfortable rental. King sized bed would be so much better! Lastly, it did not matter for us as able bodied, but renters should be aware there are a lot of stairs...
All in all though, we love the Crows Nest and will be back to enjoy bluff hikes and beautiful sunsets again

Our 2nd stay at the Crow's Nest for a week. House is very cozy & clean with everything we needed. Pro's: so close to the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve and amazing tide pools, 10 minute drive into town, beautiful views from porch, master bedroom and living room & jacuzzi tub in back for stargazing evenings... Really like the open floor plan on main level & staff at Breen's Vacation Station are very easy to work with from booking to checking in. Con's poor lighting made it challenging to play games and do puzzles which we love to do on vacation. Also, queen bed in master is hard (densest version of a posturpedic mattress) and too small for a comfortable rental. King sized bed would be so much better! Lastly, it did not matter for us as able bodied, but renters should be aware there are a lot of stairs...
All in all though, we love the Crows Nest and will be back to enjoy bluff hikes and beautiful sunsets again

We had a wonderful relaxing stay. The view and proximity to the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve was especially wonderful for walking and exploring with our dog.

Spent three nights here with family and our two dogs. Home is in great condition and is nicely outfitted. Two bikes could use some lube but were a fun addition. Not walking distance to town but not a real issue. Located right next to a nature preserve on bluff with multiple trails to walk and exercise the dogs. Would definitely stay here again.