Vanity Fair Featured Estate-Private Lakes & Dunes | 2 Cottages • Sleeps 18+

Top rated by guests
A collection of historical cottages with stunning views - perfect for group travel
Private kitchen
We love our porches and bring that Riviera vibe to you!
We take dining alfresco to another level!
Relax and enjoy the lake and sand dunes views
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10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(3 Ratings)

Cottage in Sierra Nevada, CA

18 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
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About this cottage rental

Welcome to Dune Lakes Ltd. private estate, a private coastal sanctuary unlike anywhere else in California. Once invitation-only, this 1920s property — featured in Vanity Fair — now opens its gates to Airbnb guests seeking space, privacy, and unforgettable memories.

🌅 Million-Dollar Views
Panoramic vistas of sparkling private lakes and the Oceano sand dunes — breathtaking at sunset.

🏡 Two Unique Cottages
Storybook Cottage → Sleeps 8 (California King, 2 Queens, 2 Twins, Sofa Bed)
Lakeview Cliffside Cottage → Sleeps 10 (2 Kings, 2 Queens (one is a Murphy Bed), optional sofa bed)

🎲 Activities & Amenities
Fire pits and Adirondack chairs for stargazing (dark-sky Milky Way views)
Bocce ball court, cornhole, foosball & lawn games
Porches + outdoor seating for “Porch Sips” sunset ritual
Enclosed sun porch
EV charger, beach wagon + towels & toys, fast Wi-Fi

👥 Perfect For
Families needing space + activities
Girls’ trips & bachelorette celebrations
Romantic escapes & proposals
Reunions, retreats, & group gatherings

🌴 Close To Everything
Oceano Beach: 11 min
Pismo Beach: 15 min
San Luis Obispo: 20 min
Wine country, farmers markets, hiking, surfing, ATV dune rides all nearby

✨ Why Guests Love It
Privacy, exclusivity, serenity, and space — with no neighbors or traffic, just deer on the lawn and sunsets over your private dunes.

Amenities at Vanity Fair Featured Estate-Private Lakes & Dunes | 2 Cottages • Sleeps 18+

Family friendly

Map of Sierra Nevada, CA


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