Month Long - Nottingham Cottage - #PH46

We just returned to Colorado from two very nice months in Cambria. Once again we enjoyed Nottingham Cottage. It is small but perfect for two adults and two canine companions.

We’ve spent a total of 6 months at the cottage over the last four years and never tire of the ocean and rock views. Next year’s six week long stay is already scheduled.

Staff and management at Breen understand that they are selling customer service and they provide exceptional service. Thank you Kara, Jackie and Haleigh.

We have long considered Cambria to be our home away from home. If one loves the ocean, this location is difficult to beat.

Manager's Response

The most sincere confirmation of the desirability of the cottage for us is the reality that we have returned multiple times to this wonderful location. We have provided reviews for past stays and continue to find both the cottage and the property management team worthy of review and comment.

The cottage is small but perfect for a family of two adults and two canine companions. It is clean, well maintained, with all the amenities we expect to find. The Oceanside yard is fenced, the spacious deck is sheltered, the deck furniture is comfortable, the ocean photography opportunities are wonderful. In short, for Colorado mountain people, this cottage is a very good fit for our annual ocean vacation.

Otters and dolphins are regularly observed feeding and frolicking in the water. For bird lovers, squadrons of pelicans fly overhead daily. Great white egrets are daily visitors to the exposed rocks and tide pools at low tide. Blue herons are often observed as well.

Hiking along the ocean in Fiscalini Ranch, just 1/2 mile away, is a daily pastime for us. Moonstone Beach is a short walk to the north. The outdoor environment and low population density continue to be a big draw to Cambria for us.

Lastly, we find the staff at Breen to be great to work with. They are friendly, responsive, helpful, and organized. We highly recommend the team. We’re staying for both April and May this year and already have May 2026 booked.

This is our home away from home.

Manager's Response

The property and location far exceeded our expectations. We relished the ocean vista outside our front door and loved being within easy walking distance of Moonstone Beach. The people at Breen were also a pleasure to deal with. Who could ask for more?

Manager's Response

Cambria has been our “go to” ocean destination for 40+ years. We’ve made multiple trips to the Cottage and continue to enjoy our monthly stays there. Though small, it is well maintained and meets our needs very well. We expect to continue to return as long as it is available as a monthly rental.

The sheltered oceanfront deck with good quality seating, is a highlight for outdoor enthusiasts. Indoors, both the living room and main bedroom offer great ocean views. In short, if ocean proximity is your desire, this location is hard to beat.

The staff at Breen is responsive, helpful and friendly. We are always pleased with our interactions with them. Housekeeping is efficient and effective.

We are always pleased with both Breen and Nottingham Cottage and we have yet another a return trip booked for next spring. In the meantime we’ll enjoy a beautiful Rocky Mountain winter.

Manager's Response

A wonderful waterfront (an older home that is small, but perfect for the 2 of us). It was a great location for everything, even the town of Cambria was a short 2-mile walk. Highway 1 was just a mile away if you want to explore the area.
The property is as described, and the 2nd bedroom is small. The BBQ needs to be cleaned.
Breem Realty was very easy to work with and they made the whole experience very enjoyable. We will continue to choose Breem Realty to find our vacation stay.

Manager's Response

Location, location , location....

We just returned to the Colorado mountains after our third month of May stay in the cottage. We always enjoy our oceanside time and it’s hard to beat the experience there. Great views, nice yard, comfortable patio, plus all the standard indoor amenities we expect. Proximity to Fiscalini Ranch and the bluff walking trail, delightful! Abundant marine life and a wealth of pelicans and seagulls plus cormorants and herons enhance the time outside.

The history of the cottage is fascinating, its original intent being to serve as a lookout for possible Japanese wartime threats. Information on the two generations of family ownership is available in the cottage. We feel fortunate to have been able to spend time there and look forward to more returns in the future.

Manager's Response

Loved the location of this home. Had a great month stay and would like to stay here again next year if we can!

Manager's Response

Our vacation at Nottingham Cottage couldn't have been better. The location has beautiful views, comfy outdoor furniture, and is walking distance to the beach. Many hours of reading and soaking up the sun were spent on the patio. The cottage is comfortable and clean. We grilled and cooked dinner nightly. We ate dinner together at the large dining table and discussed what our next adventure would be in the area.

Manager's Response

This was our second month of May rental experience. We very much enjoyed our time. We have already booked May 2024 for a return. The cottage is not large, not new, but it is well equipped and maintained. It has everything we need for a pleasant stay including a fenced yard for our dogs.

Manager's Response

The cottage is beautifully renovated with hardwood floors and the kitchen has very good appliances. The two bedrooms are separated so that even a baby crying in guest room did not wake grandparents in master bedroom.
The faucets in master bedroom were very difficult to work. And a screen door in living room sliding door would be helpful?

Manager's Response

We live in the Colorado mountains but love some time on the ocean. We have traveled to Cambria annually for 40 years.

Cambria is our kind of community with a low population density and great walking / hiking opportunities including daily walks on Fiscalini Ranch.

This was our first time in this particular cottage and we enjoyed it. It is not new, it is not fancy, but it is clean, it is well maintained and, the oceanfront location cannot be beaten. We were pleased to read the interesting history of the cottage and its ownership which was provided.

The master bedroom bed was very comfortable making sleeping with the background sound of the ocean waves a pleasant experience.

The back yard is attractively landscaped, fenced, with a large deck nicely sheltered from the prevailing ocean breeze. It was a great place to read a book or enjoy a bottle of Paso Robles red wine and appetizers.

As Cambria remains our “go to” ocean locale, we hope to return to this cottage for another visit in the future.

Manager's Response

Nottingham Cottage was very old and rustic, but it was clean and comfortable. The house could use some maintenance, repairs and updating, but the location was fantastic. The Pacific Ocean is essentially in your backyard and the views from the rear deck were spectacular. If you're looking for a modern, upgraded Ritz Carlton type of property, this is not your place. However, the house itself is very warm and cozy with all the basic essentials that you may need. Breen Vacation Station was the property manager and they were extremely accommodating and responsive on anything we needed.

Manager's Response

We had 48 hours of bliss. Then the sewer backed up and for the next two weeks we had to time our flushes and showers. There were three plumbers involved and we ended with a hole in the front yard covered by plywood. The very next day we lost power to the refrigerator and the center wall. We used the owner’s extention cord and had to buy two more to complete our stay.

Great little beach cottage with endless ocean views