Big Sur is one of the most iconic destinations in all of California!
A must-see stop along the famous California Highway 1, Big Sur is Central California’s perfect weekend getaway destination.
Wonderful hiking, beautiful landscapes, and some of the best photo spots are waiting for you in this mountain getaway near the Pacific Ocean.
To make your trip to Big Sur even more special, we’ve rounded up our favorite AirBnBs in the area.
Whether you and your group are looking for a luxury retreat, a secret camping getaway, or a beautiful cabin, you’ll find it in this list of the best AirBnBs in Big Sur!
Ocean Villa with Pool
Sleeping up to eighteen guests within eight bedrooms in the main house and subsequent cottages. It is the perfect place to stay for a bachelorette party, family gathering, or family gathering.
Located on 2.2 acres of oceanfront land, this property has incredible views, which can be seen throughout the property thanks to the large floor-to-ceiling windows, and sliding doors.
Each bedroom is spacious, many of which have sliding doors, a balcony, and oceanfront views.
The dining table is unique and surrounded by glass windows, even on the roof, making for a great and memorable dining experience.
The property has multiple living areas, a fitness area, a sauna, a swimming pool with a waterfall, outside seating areas, a library, multiple dining areas, and an outdoor fire pit with a view.
- Sleeps: 18 guests
- Size: 8 bedrooms / 12 beds / 9 bath
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Beach Bonbon
Located just a fifteen-minutes walk from Lovers Point Park, this Victorian cottage built in 1905 is the perfect place for a small group getaway with your girls.
Lighthouse Avenue is just a two-minute walk from the house with cafes, restaurants, art galleries, museums, and stores – which is a great place to stop for dinner or a few drinks.
Inside, the nautical color and theme continues with artwork on the walls, blue accents, and decorations.
This home has plenty of space with three bedrooms, a large living space, a small but fully equipped kitchen, and a dining table.
Outside there is another dining table on the deck, a BBQ grill, and space to relax.
- Sleeps: 6 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 4 beds / 2 bath
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Lavender Scales
This purple house is filled with charm and character on the inside and out. Inside, the main room is focused around a fireplace, with sofas and a dining table. This room leads onto the fully equipped kitchen.
Each bedroom has its own theme from unique patterns and artwork.
One of the best places to watch the sunset is from the balcony with views over the bay.
- Sleeps: 6 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 3 beds / 2 bath
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Dora and Hazel
This apartment has three bedrooms and can sleep up to six guests. These three bedrooms are divided into two with queen beds and one with a king bed.
Inside the apartment, there is a spacious and light open space with a large kitchen, a dining area, and a living room area, ideal for relaxing with your friends and having a girl’s movie night.
Each room in the house has huge windows which let in a lot of natural light and views over the local area.
- Sleeps: 6 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 3 beds / 3 bath
- Price: Check Latest Prices
The Shoal
With complimentary cheese and wine or sparkling cider, in addition to wine tasting passes on arrival – what could be better!
This home has a back garden with a fire pit surrounded by lounge chairs, a BBQ grill, and a dining table. The bio-folding doors lead into the open plan living area.
The living room area has a large L-shaped sofa, an open fully equipped kitchen, and a dining area.
The home has three bedrooms, two with a queen bed, and the third has a king bed – with enough space to sleep six guests.
- Sleeps: 6 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 3 beds / 2 bath
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Pinewood and Prints
This home is complete with pinewood floors, industrial-inspired lighting, white furnishings, and colorful wall prints.
There is a covered deck area, an outdoor dining area, and a BBQ grill perfect for alfresco dining outside the house.
This home is just a ten-minute walk from Ocean Avenue, Carmel Beach, art galleries, and restaurants.
This renovated beach hut is perfect for a small group getaway with your girls or a small family trip. With three bedrooms, it comprises the main home and the adjoining cottage with an additional private kitchen and bathroom.
- Sleeps: 6 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 3 beds / 3 bath
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Large Carmel Valley Home
Sleeping up to eight guests, this L-shaped home has five bedrooms located throughout the property.
These five bedrooms are made up of a bunk room with one bunk bed, three bedrooms with queen rooms, and the fifth bedroom is the master bedroom with a king bed.
With a fire pit, jacuzzi, fitness room, and plenty of space for everyone.
The L-shaped house has a large spacious living room area with sliding doors into the outside space. The same room also has a kitchen with a large island and breakfast bar, and a small dining table.
The home is decorated with neutral colors, from blues, creams, and light pinks, adding to the light and airy feel of the home.
- Sleeps: 8 guests
- Size: 5 bedrooms / 6 beds / 4 bath
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Big Sur Estate
This 4,000-square-foot residence is located close to Ragged Point, Hearst Castle, the town of Cambria, and Paso Roble wine country.
This residence also has an optional detached 600-square-foot guesthouse.
The residence and guesthouse have four bedrooms, two with queen beds and two with king beds – making it a great place to stay for a group of couples, friends, or family.
Outside you will find a huge wooden deck, a patio, and several outdoor seating areas – great for an evening cocktail or glass of wine with a view.
Inside the house and guesthouse, you will find all the standard comfortable furnishings, a large open living-dining-kitchen area with huge windows down one side offering incredible views.
This house also has a theater room, fitness suite, and an outdoor hot tub.
- Sleeps: 8 guests
- Size: 4 bedrooms / 4 beds / 4 bath
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Carmel River Lodge
The Lodge is a great place to rent if you want somewhere to stay in peace and quiet with up to eight of your best girlfriends on a bachelorette weekend or a girl’s getaway.
With three bedrooms, two with queen beds, and the third bedroom has four twin beds in two bunk beds.
The Lodge has a spacious living area with a small but fully equipped kitchen and a small living space with a fireplace, but this home is meant to be lived outside.
Outside there is a deck area with lounge furniture, a large dining table, and Adirondack chairs, all on the riverfront. The Lodge also has a kayak and water tubes to float down the river for those who want to take a dip.
Located just a few minutes from the village of Carmel Valley and 18 miles from Carmel, this Lodge is an excellent escape for you and your friends.
- Sleeps: 8 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 6 beds / 2 bath
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Three Bedroom Carmel Valley House
Located on a two-acre gated property, this home highlights the Carmel life with panoramic views every day.
Sleeping up to six guests, this home has three bedrooms – two with king beds and the third has a queen bed. Making it a great option for a small group trip or family vacation.
The house has a huge living room area ideal for relaxing with a few drinks or watching a movie with your girls – surrounded by big open windows with incredible views of the valley.
You can find the open dining area, fully equipped kitchen, and a secondary smaller dining area up a few stairs.
Recently renovated, this home has high-end appliances and features, balconies, and an open outdoor area.
- Sleeps: 6 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 3 beds / 3 bath
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Carmel Beach House
This house is an excellent location for a weekend or week-long stay with your girl gang or family, just a five-minute walk from the beach, hiking trails, the Carmel Meadows, shops, restaurants, and other local attractions.
A highlight of the Carmel Beach House is the outdoor patio area with lounge furniture, a fire pit, BBq grill, and pizza oven – a great place to hang out with your group in the evening. There is even a sauna!
Inside, the main area is large with a combined open plan kitchen with a large island and breakfast bar, a dining table, and a small indoor living room area. Throughout this room, numerous doors open out onto the patio area.
There are three bedrooms in the beach house, one with a king bed, one with a queen bed, and the third has a double bed.
- Sleeps: 6 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 3 beds / 3 bath
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Modern Carmel House
Located just three miles from Carmel’s beaches and downtown Carmel, close to Pebble Beach, Seventeen Mile Drive, and Carmel River State Beach.
The house is also close to wineries, nature preserves, restaurants, and the aquarium.
The house is located on a hilltop in a peaceful neighborhood.
You will find floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the house with incredible views over the hillside. These windows also make the house light and airy, with plenty of natural light throughout the property.
Outside there is a swimming pool with sun loungers ideal for spending a day by the pool or simply relaxing in the sunshine. There is also an outdoor seating area and a balcony.
Inside, the home is filled with ultramodern features, with an open plan kitchen-dining-living space with plenty of room for your girls to relax and hang out.
- Sleeps: 5 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 3 beds / 4 bath
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Cliff House
Looking for that once-in-a-lifetime stay right on the Big Sur Coast? Then the stunning Cliff House has you covered!
This is one of the most impressive AirBnBs in Big Sur, and the pictures show you why.
Located directly off Highway 1, the house has breathtaking views from every bedroom over the Pacific Ocean.
You get the best of both worlds, with the ocean right on your doorstep and the nature of Big Sur only 15 minutes away.
If you are traveling with a group of more than 4, you can even rent an adjacent studio to accommodate two more friends for your dream California coast adventure!
- Sleeps: 6 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 3 beds / 3 bath
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Luxury Cabin In The Forest
This incredibly photogenic cabin has been designed to perfection!
Originally built in the 1930’s, this AirBnB is a gorgeous rental that will make for the perfect backdrop for your own personal Big Sur photoshoot.
Plenty of natural light fills the entire cabin, which has been tastefully furnished with all sorts of local style.
Relax in the spacious living room, cook for all your friends in the fully equipped kitchen, or take in the surrounding nature by sipping some coffee (or wine!) on the outdoor patio.
Don’t be surprised if this AirBnB has you extending your trip by a night or 3 because once you check in you probably won’t want to leave!
- Sleeps: 4 guests
- Size: 2 bedrooms / 2 beds / 2 bath
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Redwood Haven
How cute is this wood shuttered and red doored mountain bungalow?!
Located in the canyon between Carmel and Big Sur Park, this AirBnB is minutes from Highway 1 making it the perfect stop along your California road trip.
The cabin is right next to its own mountain creek under the towering redwoods so you will get the full nature experience.
Complete with a large garden and outdoor barbeque with seating for you and some friends, you will have everything you need for your own quiet mountain getaway.
Best of all, this is one of the most affordable AirBnB options in the area so you and your group won’t have to break the bank for your stay!
- Sleeps: 4 guests
- Size: 1 bedrooms / 2 beds / 1 bath
- Price: Starting from $135 per night
The Ocean and Us
The Ocean and Us home can sleep up to six guests in three bedrooms – all three of which have queen beds.
At this home, complimentary cheese and wine are provided on arrival and wine tasting for two people.
The house is just a five-minute drive from Gibson’s Beach, which is a great place to have a picnic.
With endless ocean views from almost every angle, you can even hear the waves crashing on the shore, thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows.
There is a small patio area outside, which is perfect for an alfresco breakfast or dinner with your gang.
- Sleeps: 6 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 3 beds / 2 bath
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Luxury Carmel One Bedroom Villa
This one-bedroom villa is located on the hillside in the Carmel Highlands, which combines luxury and sophistication.
Sleeping two people comfortably, ideal for couples or a solo getaway to Big Sur.
With views of the Pacific Ocean, a large marble bathtub, a fully equipped kitchen, dining table, a small living room area, and a balcony with outdoor chairs.
- Sleeps: 2 guests
- Size: 1 bedrooms / 2 beds / 1 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Big Sur Dream Home
This unique mountain escape is the perfect place to base your Big Sur adventures from!
From the moment you pull up to this AirBnB you’ll know you’re in for a special stay.
The private gated and paved driveway will lead you up to your own personal home on the top of the hill.
You’ll have unobstructed 360 degree views to take in all the beauty of the area, especially the redwood trees that Big Sur is known for.
Get full sun during the day, or star gaze from your own private hot tub at night with a special someone. It doesn’t get much better than that!
- Sleeps: 2 guests
- Size: 2 bedrooms / 2 beds / 1 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Ready To Book Your Stay?
Big Sur is one of the best places to visit in all of California, and with unique AirBnBs and vacation rentals like these it’s not hard to see why!
One of our absolute favorite California girls getaway activities is a Highway 1 road trip, and no road trip down the coast is complete without a visit to Big Sur.
So gather your friends, book a stunning cabin, and take some time off the grid to reconnect with nature for the perfect California girls holiday!
If you’re looking for a great place for your group to stay in the Bay Area, be sure to check out our favorite AirBnBs for groups in San Francisco, or head down the coast and stay at beautiful Avila Beach!
Do you know of a unique AirBnB that belongs on our list? Let us know in the comments below!
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