Best Airbnb Big Sur, California Rentals

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We searched every Big Sur, California neighborhood for the best Airbnb rentals in Big Sur, California…so you wouldn’t have to! In this comprehensive Big Sur, California vacation rentals guide, we only recommend the best Big Sur, California Airbnb deals.

The properties we show here were selected based on a combination of the following factors: the number of Airbnb reviews of the property itself, the quality of the host, the location, and its relative comparison to other Big Sur, California Airbnb rentals.

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As though stepping onto the ground of the Palace of Versailles, this exquisite cottage features a surreal private garden. The garden is equipped with two outdoor fire pits, a BBQ grill, a ping pong table, multiple sitting areas, and 2 outdoor dining areas. Its interior is just as stunning, fitted with Dutch doors, windows all around, a large chef's kitchen, decorated with antiques and fine arts throughout. This heavenly place is easily anyone’s ultimate home goal, even Louis XIV will be impressed.

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Spread across 3,069 square feet of living space, this single-level home is designed to accommodate big groups and can fit up to 10 guests. The house provides plenty of onsite facilities such as outdoor dining with a fire pit, basketball hoop, dart board, gas grill, a ping pong table, and a Billiards table. The interior of the home is thoughtfully furnished with a chef’s kitchen and equipped with all essentials of a holiday home. The Airbnb provides easy access to Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pebble Beach, and the scenic Big Sur coastal drive.

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Feeling as though you’re on holiday on the Mediterranean coast, this Spanish-style home spreads across 1432 square feet of living space, perfect for a group holiday. The home features beautiful beam vaulted ceilings in each of its rooms and is decked in luxurious furnishing. Fitted with two indoor fireplaces, a chef's kitchen, and multiple private outdoor living areas, this Airbnb instantly puts you in a holiday mood.

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Located in downtown Carmel-By-the-Sea, this Airbnb is within walking distance to the beach and provides easy access to Big Sur, Point Lobos, and Pebble Beach. Its interior is thoughtfully decorated with designer furniture. The outdoor features multiple living spaces - a back patio with a gas grill, dining area, and flat-screen tv along with a back courtyard with a fire pit and ping pong table, last but not least an outdoor hot tub providing a stunning mountain view.

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Located on a quiet street with a delightful yard, this unique stone cottage is a short stroll away from the beach and some of Carmel’s best restaurants and boutiques shops. The spacious living room is fitted with an indoor fireplace and befitting furniture, when the sun goes down, this area transforms into a medieval-inspired living space. Its dining room is the complete opposite, fitted with a white wrap-around sofa against a big window. These contrasting themes are seen throughout the home, making this a truly quintessential Airbnb.

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Just by looking at the exterior of the house, one would already be sold by this Airbnb and should not expect anything less of its interior. This chic and modern house is designed for a big group of family or friends. With a well-curated and tastefully decorated interior, the home is equipped with a stunning chef’s kitchen, soaring ceilings, a sunny terrace, and sliding barn doors throughout. An absolute oasis surrounded by the beautiful agriculture of Monterey County.

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Located a short drive away from Route-1 coastal highway offering a stunning scenic drive south towards Big Sur, the interior of this historical cabin built in the 1930s is tastefully decorated with a slightly industrial vibe. Its living area is beautifully decorated boastings a stone-tiled fireplace with plenty of natural light coming through from its skylight windows. The cabin also has a lovely outdoor patio for those wanting to enjoy the forested canyon.

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With a jaw-dropping view of the dunes and ocean from its living room and master bedroom, this oceanfront oasis is the perfect place to call home while exploring the Big Sur coastal. The living room features a window seat by the fireplace directly looking out to the ocean, as well as a beautiful spiral staircase leading up to one of its loft-style bedrooms. A private hot tub is also available on the oceanfront deck of the master bedroom.

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Built in 1909, this Airbnb is one of the oldest examples of a Craftsman-style home found in Seaside. Nestled on a half-acre property surrounded by organic gardens with a view of Monterey Bay, the interior of this house features a mix of vintage and modern furniture. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, the home is minutes away from the beach and within walking distance to restaurants and the grocery store.

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Located steps away from the beach and within walking distance to downtown art galleries, restaurants, boutiques, and wine tasting room, this beautiful Airbnb in Carmel-by-the-Sea is a perfect place to call home for those wanting to experience the Big Sur scenic drive. The interior of the house features beamed ceilings, skylight windows, hardwood floors, 3 indoor fireplaces while decked in unique and tastefully selected furniture. This 2,150 square foot home is most suitable for a big group of family or friends.

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Tucked away in a quiet friendly neighborhood in the only beach community in Monterey, this sort-after home is steps away from the beach, biking trails, and surrounded by some of the area’s best restaurants. With a stunning interior and equipped with thoughtful amenities, the home also features an indoor fireplace, a succulent-studded patio, and a rooftop deck.

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Decked in beautiful furniture and décor, this upscale Guest House located within walking distance to Pebble Beach boasts a classic and elegant European style interior with a garden to match. The house features a peaceful seating area next to French doors which opens up to a private terrace, a spacious living area fitted with an indoor fireplace as well as a fully equipped gourmet kitchen.

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This all-white interior house with an open floor plan and floor-to-ceiling windows fitted all around is located in a quiet cul-de-sac in one of Carmel's most sort after Hatton Fields neighborhood. The Airbnb features a private 1200 square foot deck, providing an abundance of outdoor living space fitted with a hot tub.

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With its living space and bedroom overlooking the ocean and the Santa Cruz Mountains, this Airbnb is located in Carmel’s oak-studded hills, providing easy access to Carmel, Big Sur, and the Monterey Peninsula. Promising ultimate privacy, the home’s interior is modern with a vintage twist and equipped with all the essentials for a comfortable stay. The outdoor area features a terrace facing the ocean equipped with a fire pit and a BBQ.

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With a mid-century aesthetic throughout, this chic and modern apartment features an all-white living room, oozing with beach house vibes. Located in the heart of Seventeen Mile Drive, minutes away from golf courses, restaurants, galleries, and boutique shops, this Airbnb is perfect for those wanting to experience authentic small-town life.

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With a bright and cheerful interior, this historic cottage comes with a private yard and an outdoor dining deck. Tastefully decorated with attention to detail, the Airbnb is decked in designer and vintage furniture along with contrasting textures and patterns throughout. Located close to the beach, this neighborhood is filled with quaint historic buildings, shops, and restaurants.

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Featuring a 365-degree view of the surrounding mountains, this enchanted home in the middle of nowhere promises tranquillity and privacy. With wrap-around windows, the house promises a mesmerizing view from every corner. Wondering where you will be sleeping? The master bedroom is located in a separate romantic yurt which allows you to watch the moon and the star-filled sky directly from the comfort of your bed. If this isn’t romantic enough for a couples getaway, enjoy a delightful dip in the outdoor hot tub while admiring the best of mother nature.

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Built-in the early 1900s, this unique historical home’s interior comes with a good story. The house was transformed into La Piccola Pizzeria & Coffee Shop in 2005 and after years in operation, the restaurant owners decided to return the house to its former glory as a residential place. Many of the décor and features within the house has been retained from the restaurant. Undoubtedly its kitchen is the original restaurant kitchen from La Piccola Pizzeria & Coffee Shop, the hardwood floors, pressed tin, and bead boarding ceilings are all preserved from the restaurant. Step back in time and listen to its history through its walls while residing in this one-of-a-kind historical home.

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Surrounded by oak trees, this mesmerizing cottage provides easy access to wineries, the beach, and steps away from the hiking trail of Garland Ranch regional park. With a private yard, its exterior may not look like much but be ready to be knocked off your balance as your open its front door! Beautifully curated through furniture, décor, and colors, its interior is fitted with an indoor fireplace and provides a modern country living experience.

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If you’re the one booking this Airbnb, remember to call dips on its Scandinavian-inspired master bedroom featuring a stunning wooden framed bed with a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. This spacious home located in Pacific Grove is minutes away from Asilomar State Beach, Lover's Point Beach, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and many other local attractions most suited for a family vacation. The home features a roof terrace with a view of the neighborhood, an indoor fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen.

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Situated within a safe gated community nestled in the quiet Del Monte Forest, this vintage guest house is within walking distance of Pebble Beach and provides easy access to the Spanish Bay Golf Resort. Its interior is elegantly decorated with vintage furniture, beautiful archways, and an indoor fireplace. The Airbnb also features an outdoor private deck with a fire pit as well as a hot tub.

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Boasting a luxurious vintage interior, this stunning cottage looks as though it came out of a fairy tale storybook and a residence for the garden fairies. Its living space is illuminated by an abundance of natural light through beautiful French windows. Guests can also expect ocean views from most of the living spaces and a mesmerizing yard fitted with outdoor furniture.

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This Airbnb is divided into two separate living spaces. Within the cottage sits the master bedroom with a beautiful wooden framed bed, a stunning vintage-style kitchen, and a cozy living room. The carriage house features a studio-style living space with a bedroom, a kitchenette, and a games room fitted with a mini-pool table, foosball, and slide hockey table-tops. A large courtyard sits in between the two living spaces, equipped with a lounge set, a gas fire pit, a pergola with dining furniture. This Airbnb is perfect for two couples or a family wanting a certain level of privacy while still residing in the same compound.

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This bright and colorful eclectic bungalow immediately transports you to the tropics as you step through its front door. Featuring a vintage surf-themed, the home comes with a shaded porch, an outdoor fire pit with lounging furniture, and a fully equipped kitchen. The bungalow is ideally located within walking distance to the beach and is surrounded by restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores.

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With big windows fitted throughout, bringing in plenty of natural light, this bright and delightful cottage only steps away from the ocean, boasts a partial view of the ocean from its front porch. Its interior is clean and airy, featuring beautiful archways, decked with well-curated furniture and each bedroom has a coastal theme of its own befitting its surroundings.

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Conveniently located close to downtown Carmel-by-the-sea, across the street from an array of restaurants and cafes, providing close access to Big Sur and the beach, this exquisite guest suite is perfect for a romantic couple’s getaway. Clean and simple in design, the Airbnb is fitted with thoughtful amenities and boasts a luxurious ambiance.

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This cozy apartment will make you never want to leave its grounds. With a layout similar to a studio, along with a private deck with views of Pescadero Canyon, this unique Airbnb features an array of mismatched furniture and décor which still seems to beautifully come together as one. The holiday rental is located within walking distance to the beach, tennis courts, and downtown Carmel.

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Located on a residential street in Seaside, this charming vintage bungalow was originally built in the 1930s. Beautifully renovated, with an eye for detail, the bungalow has been brought to life by its clean and modern interior décor. Restaurants, cafes, and the beach are all within walking distance. This Airbnb is the ideal stay while exploring the ultimate coastal destination, Big Sur.

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One can hardly say no to a glamping experience, especially when the tent is furnished with a comfy full-sized bed. Surrounding the tent is an outdoor sitting area, a propane fit pit, and BBQ. Located within an actual campground in an eco-friendly resort, guests will have full access to amenities such as a heated pool and private hiking trails. Community restrooms with hot showers and a kitchen are available steps away from the tent.

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Befitting its country surroundings, this tranquil guest suite features an adorable farmhouse-inspired interior. Although secluded, the Airbnb is only minutes away from Carmel-by-the-Sea and Monterey. The guest suite is small and cozy but fitted with all the essentials, along with a kitchenette. This Airbnb is perfect for those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of every day to live out their country dream.