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Forest Cottage in Big Sur

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
  • Garrapata State Park
    7 min drive
  • Rocky Point Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Carmel Station
    21 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    40 min drive

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NEW & Unique Off-Grid experience with Stunning Views Close to Wine Tasting

Hot tub
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (10)
The price is €266
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
NEW & Unique Off-Grid experience with Stunning Views Close to Wine Tasting

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Forest Cottage in Big Sur

~ Big Sur is open and accessible from the north!
~ Private Acreage Property= Privacy + 360 views
~ On-site hiking with romantic lounging areas creekside or ocean view
~ Hydromassage hot tub
~ 3 miles from breathtaking Garrapata Beach
~ Paved, private road

"Wild Luxury on the Edge of the World"

Welcome to Heart Circle Mountain, a unique balance of wilderness and luxury, sunny Heart Circle Mountain offers private on-site hiking amongst redwoods and coastal chaparral with waterfalls, hammocks, and breathtaking views.

The Forest Cottage:

An exquisite two-story home nestled into a private redwood and oak glen, the Forest Cottage is your own piece of paradise. Established in the 1930’s as the original cottage on Heart Circle Mountain, the Forest Cottage has been lovingly remodeled, built out of the finest materials including Venetian plaster walls, tumbled marble, and art glass lighting. The retreat is meticulously cleaned with non-toxic cleaners, is pet-dander free, and features sparkling white linens dried in the Big Sur sun.

Upstairs, the romantic bedroom has two skylights for nights of star gazing, unobstructed by city lights. The queen sleigh bed is outfitted with a Tempur-Pedic mattress, a down duvet, and high quality linens. The large sitting area has a desk, love seat, armchair and Smart TV with a Bose soundbar many streaming services.

The cottage features a full gourmet kitchen, which includes completely stocked cupboards of cooking implements and condiments, a full-sized refrigerator, stove/oven, and large dining area. There is also a BBQ on the patio where you can enjoy the beautiful yard with a custom redwood dining table. Take a nap on a full sized hammock for two, kick back and sunbathe on the chaise lounge chairs, or rejuvenate in the hydromassage hot tub under the canopy of redwoods and oaks, while listening to the sounds of the forest and flowing creek.

Heart Circle Mountain:

Heart Circle has a unique and sunny microclimate that is filled with wildlife including deer, foxes, squirrels, quail, birds of prey and bobcats.

Our two private hiking trails lie just outside your door and promise a unique Big Sur experience with lounging areas outfitted with full sized hammocks for two, tables and chairs, perfect for a picnic or a glass of wine.

The Waterfall Trail meanders through a redwood forest along a private section of Palo Colorado Creek and includes two lounge areas. The halfway point is the Forest Glen: a magical area on the creek with an old-growth redwood fairy ring soaring overhead surrounded by a lush forest floor of sorrel, ferns and a winding creek that cascades off a 20 ft waterfall. Continuing into the redwoods at the trails end you will find a second lounging area set in an intimate forest setting with a tranquil pool at the base of a 10 ft granite waterfall, surrounded by ferns, horsetails, redwoods and oaks.

The Zen Trail gently climbs up Garrapata Ridge and offers spectacular ocean, mountain, and valley views. The trail passes over our local fox’s den who might grace you with a sighting. At trails end you will find a magical lounging area nestled under a natural oak arbor with a view of the pacific ocean beyond and the dramatic ridge lines. A perfect spot to watch the red-tailed hawks and peregrine falcons fly overhead while enjoying gorgeous sunsets.

You won't have to drive anywhere to explore the beauty of Big Sur! Of course there are endless possibilities for many adventures along the coast or in the Ventana Wilderness a few miles away!

2 Adults 21 & Up, No Pets, No Children.

Three-night minimum. Four-night minimum for certain Special Events & Holidays. Rates may be $50/night higher than stated rate for these periods: MLKJ, President’s Day, Easter, Big Sur Marathon, Mothers & Fathers Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Concours d’Elegance, Labor Day, Monterey Jazz Festival, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Bixby Bridge. Enjoy features like a spa tub. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a patio
  • Free WiFi
  • 7 minutes by car from Garrapata State Park and 7 minutes from Bixby Bridge
This cottage offers its guests a spa tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Carmel cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Andrew & Brianne

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number 002008

Forest Cottage in Big Sur Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kris m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
We really enjoyed our stay here. Great place in a great location. The hosts keep the property in amazing condition and were a pleasure to rent from.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dmitriy M., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Secluded Cottage
We really enjoyed the accommodations and the amenities (hot tub, yard with table and chairs, hot water, nearby hiking trails, TV, etc). The owners really made our day by leaving a bottle of champaign. Don't know if that was a gift from the previous renters, but either way it was appreciated! Highly recommend this rental if you are looking for a peaceful getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful retreat
Everything was exactly as described. Its the perfect spot if you want R&R without the need to leave the property or if you want a place with easy access to Big Sur or Carmel-By-the-Sea and other sites. Very private siting of this lovely cottage in the redwood forest. The hot tub outside your front door is secluded and wonderfully maintained. The 2 hiking trails on property are easy to access. One leads to a “Redwood Cathedral” with a hammock. The other leads to a perch overlooking a valley and the ocean beyond. I watched the Super Moon rise over this gorgeous and diverse landscape. The hosts are lovely people, too. I would love an opportunity to return. It’s easy to see the loving care the owners have taken with this private oasis.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet cottage getaway in the redwoods
This cottage placed in the red woods was an amazing spot to say the least. A beautiful drive up a canyon road through the canopy of a red wood forest that parallels a creek was before we even got to the cottage & was something we looked forward to every time we would go out for an adventure and come back. The spa was an amazing way to relax after the beach or going on hikes and the cottage itself kept cool with a nice ocean breeze every night. Speaking of hikes, we loved the fact you could walk out the front door and no more than a few yards up the driveway was a fire road trail that ended up at a waterfall with a hammock and chairs for a great place for lunch and relaxation. We would come stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Engagement Trip
The property was exactly as imagined…and more…as was our stay. The drive through the redwoods set the stage for the solitude at the home itself surrounded by more redwoods. Andrew promptly answered any questions about the Big Sur area; its beaches (including Garrapata beach where we were engaged), hikes and restaurants. The Waterfall Trail on the property was magical and the hot tug was put to good use after full days exploring Big Sur. The home was stocked with everything needed for our stay…a microwave would have been nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
This property is so special! It is nestled in the redwood forests between Carmel and Big Sur. We found that we loved being on property so much that we spent an entire day here after sightseeing the other day. It's really a nice place to unwind and just be surrounded by beautiful nature!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Married!
Perfect for romantic getaway or elopement. Clean, peaceful and everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Canyon Cottage
To be honest, the pictures provided of the cottage dont do it enough justice. Palo Colorado Rd is initially intimidating but as long as you turn your lights on, take it slow and be cautious of other vehicles its a wonderful road to drive through. The cottage is plesantly private and has everything you would want/need. Both trails are well taken care of, felt very safe and at the end of each trail is a place to relax on chairs or a hammock. Palo Colorado Canyon is absolutely stunning and you wouldnt be able to experience it on this level of it wasnt for the hosts sharing their personal space. There are lots of places to stay in the Big Sur region but what makes this place stand out from the rest is the sheer privacy in a place that one could only dream of with all the comforts of home. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Lovely place to stay and relax. Everything was as advertised and very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Carmel Getaway
It is a relaxing place to getaway in nature. We hiked on the property to a relaxing waterfall amongst many trees. The forest landscape is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage in the redwoods
The cabin is sweet, very clean and well-equipped. The hosts were responsive and helpful. You do need to be prepared for the drive up to the house from the PCH, it is narrow and you have to go slow, but that ensures privacy and quiet!! Close to Carmel and Monterey
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Forest getaway
This is a beautiful and well maintained cottage, it was perfect for our honeymoon! It was very clean and comfortable with lovely forest views from every room. We loved having the private trails, especially after exploring Big Sur and encountering lots of people. The hot tub and the hammocks enhance the tranquility, and the bed was super comfy. We would definitely recommend it, especially if you are looking for a place to escape the crowds for some peace and quiet. Also a very short drive to lots of sights in and around Big Sur and Carmel. Thanks Andrew and Brianne for a wonderful stay, and for the bottle of bubbly 😊!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ofelia M., Las Vegas, NV

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful area
We really enjoyed our weekend getaway to this beautiful area. It was perfect for a couple and more than we could have asked for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin Getaway
It was a wonderful, secluded stay. Just what was needed to enjoy the coast, great restaurants, and a place to relax in the evenings.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect secluded getaway
We had the best time at Heart Circle Mountain. The owners were amazing and had great communication. The location was an easy drive to scenic views and Big Sur parks. The cabin is secluded and tucked in the trees but still provided good light. It was meticulously cleaned and had all the kitchen essentials needed. Wifi worked perfectly. We really enjoyed a dinner at the outdoor seating. The on-site trails were fun to explore. Highly recommend and would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest & Solitude
Quaint cabin in a remote location. We enjoyed the serenity and solitude. It was a bit of a trek (approx 2.2 miles) on a single lane road to get to/from the property from the main highway. But this trek also provides for the serenity and solitude of the property! It was wonderful to enjoy the hot tub after a day of hiking. Would definitely recommend this property if peace and quiet, rest and solitude are what you are looking for!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Wonderful property in a beautiful location. Great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Must Stay!!
We loved everything about this property & owners! Amazing time - we WILL for sure be back to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022