Vacation rentals with outdoor seating in Big Sur

This is an extraordinary place. The house sits above the others on the ridge, so there are unobstructed views in every direction. The yard is a stunning mature garden with trees the owner played in as a child. The kitchen is enormous and there is so much living space! I never wanted to go out, but we were 10 minutes from both old growth redwoods AND beach walks! I can't recommend this place enough!

My wife and I enjoyed our anniversary at the Coastal Retreat. Kerrie and Greg were very helpful during our stay and were very prompt in answering any questions we had. We will def be planning another stay at their place, so we can finish the missing parts of our Big Sur tour.

This was our third stay at the Blue Whale Bungalow, and it remains our favorite place to stay in Rio del Mar! Mariam is a wonderful and generous host who immediately remembered our family and welcomed our two dogs. The Blue Whale Bungalow is clean and cozy, with everything you need to enjoy the beach or relax indoors. It is located just two blocks from the beach, where you can enjoy the ocean breeze, search for sea glass, and admire the beautiful sunsets. We look forward to visiting the Blue Whale Bungalow very soon!

Loved the house and everything about it. Would say that we felt that it was one of the best Airbnbs we’ve ever stayed in. Would give it more than 5 stars.

It has become a tradition for us to go here once per year. There is room for 3 siblings and their spouses. The wives like the thought-out kitchen and it is easy to work in. There are enough televisions for everyone. Pool, darts in the garage and more activities in the back yard (mini-bocce, corn hole and a covered patio table). The neighborhood is nice to walk through. There is a trail by an intermittent stream 1/2 mile away.

House was spacious and very clean. Looks exactly like the photos. Less than 10 minutes from downtown shops/bars/restaurants and within 20-25 minutes from all the wineries we visited. Right down the road from the Sensorio exhibition as well. Our group had a great time and I would recommend staying here.

Very comfortable, plenty of games to entertain my son. The waffle mix with the fixings was a cute idea. Love the laundry was able to wash clothes before coming home

Good place to stay for a night.

We loved our stay here! The apartment feels like a house, with plenty of room and a layout that ensures comfort, quiet and privacy. Easy walk to the beach. Hosts provided lots of suggestions for things to do and places to eat. The area is great for walking and hiking. I would highly recommend choosing John’s place as a hub for Central Coast visits.

Love the house, wonderful choice for a family vacation.

Great place to stay in Palo Alto!

Had a great stay, peaceful & comfortable like a home. This place has things needed for a nice getaway. Location is very good too since it is close to walking paths & hw 1. Thx to Petko to host us!

The space is really comfortable. the location is excellent. we absolutely loved our stay in downtown. walking distance to so many things!

Gary and Dagmar’s AirBnb is how a Bed and Breakfast used before there was AirBnB. The location is stunningly beautiful. Day or night. Winter or Summer. The hosts are super friendly and live on site in case you need anything. Close by but you have your own privacy. Gary was even nice enough to give us a nighttime tour of his Observatory for photographing the night sky. Dagmar checked in on us as we huddled watching the sunset around the propane fire pit overlooking the city. Incredible. We were even able to use the diving board and test the January temperature of the pool. Brrrrr! Awakening! Wouldn’t be surprised if Gary and Dagmar’s place appears in the next edition of The Hitchhikers Guide to the Universe. What a great find! Definitely staying here again.

Absolutely wonderful place to stay, once you find it! I advise you to print out a map of the directions beginning where you turn off 101 to the residence. Pulling them up on the phone isn't reliable in that location. Jarrod is a great host. I would definitely stay again.

Cozy and peaceful getaway for two friends. Memorable orange and turqoise color scheme, charming art and beautifully designed bathroom. All amenities and lots of extras as listed. Responsive and kind hosts. Highly recommend and hope to return soon!

This was the cleanest AirBnB we've ever stayed in! Pristine! Tidy! Stunning ocean views from both the living room & primary bedroom. The entire villa has been remodeled yet still has the Old World Charm and coziness. This Villa is located on the 2nd floor of North Bluff - is very private - has a pool jacuzzi just steps away. The resort offers many amenities, restaurant, bar, room service (or pick up) massage, sauna - endless. Aptos Village is right across the street - walking distance offering many shops, market and a great place for pizza and Italian food. We will definitely stay with Sue again - as soon as we can! Next time, we'll try her other property #33. Sue is a GREAT hostess in every area and has earned Super Host many times over!

Great location! Jennifer was very accommodating and easy to communicate with! Highly recommend! We will for sure visit again!

Staying at Seascape was the perfect kid-friendly vacation. The pool was easy to access from our condo and the views were beautiful. The condo's set-up with two bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs and a half bath downstairs was great for our family of 5. The private beach was beautiful - we saw otters, whales, and my son found two perfect sand dollars walking down the beach. It was a little bit of a trek to get down to the beach with three little kids and all the beach gear, but once we were there no one wanted to leave. Several near-by restaurants were delicious, especially the newly opened Dos Pescados. It was fairly easy to get into Santa Cruz too, but we did have to time traffic or it would double the drive time (to almost 45 minutes).

Aarons place was super cozy. The care he takes in decorating was delightful. Aaron's place has to be my favorite Airbnb I've stayed at so far. it's also walking distance to the beach and a long but walkable walk from downtown Santa Cruz and boardwalk.

Beautiful little place, with picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean and natural landscaping. Clean, comfortable and easy access. Lots of security that patrolled day and night, which is nice. Fine dining restaurant is within walking distance.

We shared a wonderful weekend with family here. The open kitchen/living room was conductive to cooking, playing games at the large table, and watching football simultaneously! And, the bank of sliders that opens to the balcony is awesome! Hot tubbing and playing Corn Hole on the rooftop was lots of fun, too!! The beach is walkable, but you do have to cross the railroad tracks and a busy road. Very nice grocery store less than a mile away!

Great location in Aptos in quiet neighborhood with short walk to beach & shops/ restaurants- for summer with kids, pool conveniently nearby/ visible from front patio-perfect 3 br 2 1/2 ba set up for our group - thank you for having kitchen stocked with little things- esp coffee/tea-Roberta was quick to respond/ communicate - arrival/ departure super easy- highly recommend!

Joann's place was perfect for my mother-in-law! We live in the same community so my mother-in-law was able to walk to our unit easily and she loves the landscaping of our community so it was a treat for her to walk through it every day. On top of that, Joann's place was more updated and nicer than ours so she felt very pampered. :P My mother-in-law kept calling it the penthouse suite so it was a great success. If possible, we would book it for every one of her visits!