| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 13 positive, 0 negative]
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| 01/20/10 |
Positive
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| We visited The Big Red House in November 2009 - we were celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary & my 62nd birthday. What a wonderful place to be for both! The House instantly makes you feel at home, the view from the master bedroom is wonderful, the sound of the ocean when the window is open will lull you into wonderful dreams! Of course, the Tempurpedic bed helps those dreams along! For a wonderful, relaxing, worthwhile stay at the coast, The Big Red House is the one for us! |
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Pati Angel & Steve Buck, Squaw Valley, CA
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| 08/19/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for providing a beautiful place to explore the Central Coast. We saw plenty of deer around town, had some great days at the beach, marveled at the Elephant seals, and managed to fit in a couple of days of wine tasting, We love it here and look forward to returning soon.
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Marius & Liz Milner
Palo Alto, CA
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| 08/11/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
After almost three weeks of travelling in the USA-California, Nevada, Arizona etc. it was nice to have four relaxing days here in Cambria, the Big Red House -home away from home! Thank you !
Patrica, Sven, Thomas, & Sara Persson
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Landskrono, Sweden
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| 08/07/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Dear Walt & Elaine, Thanks a lot for your warm welcome, your hospitality, and your tourist advice! We really enjoyed staying in your fantastic house and in Cambria.
We'll spread the word!
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Marleen & Chris Vermeiren
Brussels, Belgium
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| 07/30/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thanks again for another fabulous stay at The Big Red House. It's been five years now since we've been gathering here and we still love it. It's the perfect place to relax and get away from all the hustle & bustle of S.F. & L.A. Even with it being a small town we've found something to do every year. WE all just love it and we'll be back next year!
Karessa, Angie, Stef, Joanna & Ana
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The Slug Gals
San Francisco & Los Angeles , CA
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| 07/17/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Dear Elainr & Walt, thank you for a wonderful stay at your big red house. We all had such a great time playing, exploring, and relaxing. The people were warm & welcoming and the community dog friendly. We look so forward to our next visit and hope to have more time for such a great place!
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The Oldmixons & Dixie & Katje
Mission Viejo, CA
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| 04/07/08 |
Positive
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We had a wonderful interlude at the Big Red House. The property is exactly as pictured on the website. It is immaculately clean and filled with exceptional artwork. The fresh flowers were a lovely touch.
Although our dog was not familiar with stairs, he soon got used to going up and down.
We look forward to returning to the Big Red House! |
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Cathy Brudnicki, Thousand Oaks, CA |
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| 11/14/06 |
Positive
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Dear Elaine and Walt:
We had the most wonderful time in The Big Red House. Sitting on the balcony watching the sun set into the ocean, and falling asleep to the sound of the waves were all wonderful. Your recommendations for restaurants were all great. The pictures do not do justice to the house and the view. The best part was also having Remy and Kody with us. We can't wait to come back in February.
Sincerely,
Maria and Don |
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Maria and Don, Fairfax Station, VA |
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| 09/17/06 |
Positive
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Thanks again for making our vacation to Cambria so very relaxing and enjoyable. The Big Red House is lovely and we felt right at home. We certainly hope to visit again next year!
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Don & Sue Jordan, Phoenix Arizona |
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| 06/07/06 |
Positive
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Dearess Elaine & Walter,
Our souls, which were replenished, are still soaring with warm fuzzy thoughts about our stay in your heavenly house complete with your warm personalized hospatality.
We love you,
Barbara & David Greene
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Rev. Dr. David Bard Greene, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
805 962-5275 |
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| 04/14/06 |
Positive
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| The Big Red House is a home away from home only better. The art on the walls is enough to warrant a visit. The beds are enough to warrant a return visit. The Monarch Butterflys on the lavender bushes are enough to warrant declaration of heaven perceived. And on the practical side -- washer and dryer, two ovens, dishwasher, huge DVD/Video collection (and DVD players!), so many books on so many subjects, extra blankets and pillows, garage . . . . April proved a lovely time to be at the Big Red House. |
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Sandra Larson, Shafter California |
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| 05/30/05 |
Positive
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THANK YOU WALTER AND ELAINE FOR YOUR PLACE OF HEAVEN I WROTE A POEM JUST FOR YOU. IT WILL BE PUBLISHED.
THE BIG RED HOUSE
Its so calming and tranquill
This Big Red House that sits atop of a hill
along the pacfic coast highway if you will
A place that the heart can rest with a smile
Lost in meditation your heart will be
To the songs and voices of the four winds
as they blow throughout the windows.
Tranquility rings with Golden joy in our soul.
Harmonization of breathing and dreaming
is brought forth as you sit out in the balcony
viewing the reflections of the sun bouncing off the sea.
Thanks to Walter and Elaine Evans for
sharing their little place of heaven on
Chelsea lane in Cambria California
The Big Red House where ones soul hears
the music of heaven.
Lou B.Mendoza
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Rebecca and Lou Mendoza, sacramento california
9163492215 |
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| 04/04/05 |
Positive
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We had a wonderful time in Cambria. The Big Red House is a home away from home! We enjoyed the HUGE selection of movies to choose from. The fresh flowers,wine and coffee cake were truly appreciated. The house is so conviently located that we could stop in to freshen up in between our daily activities! We feel like we struck gold in choosing The Big Red House.....I don't think we will be able to settle for a hotel ever again!! Thanks Walt and Elaine!!!
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The Volks, BHC, AZ |
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| 03/25/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What an awsome and wonderful place. Everything from the fresh flowers, fruit, and coffee cake welcomed us. It is beautiful here beyond words. I am envious that you wake up to this beautiful view every morning. The kids will never forget it and we long to rerurn soon. Thank you for your hospitality. The Love Family
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Sam Love
Ogden Utah
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| 02/18/05 |
Positive
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| What a spectacular end to our journey up the coast. The Big Red House was warm and welcoming - the fireplace lit, the flowers... the wine - all just waiting for us. You've thought of everything! Incredible collection of videos and CDs for that rainy evening, and a well stocked kitchen. Thank you! |
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Ruth and Barry |
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| 12/26/04 |
Positive
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When we decided to travel to California we did not know yet that
Cambria and the Central Coast belong to the most marvelous
places of the world. But just as marvelously we felt the vacation in the Big Red House. Actually we wanted to use this stay, in order to write our book finished. But the wonderful possibilities prevented us to place it completely. Thus we used the time around to enjoy the wonderful Big Red House and the Central Coast.
Elaine thanks and thanks Walt, for the friendly admission and your assistance.
Norbert Paul, Helga Ulbing and Heribert Ulbing
Graz, Austria - Europe
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Anonymous, Graz, Austria, Styria
+43676 84643811 |
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| 11/03/04 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The big Red House has been a perfect place to enjoy this beautiful area. Cambria is a jewel to enjoy and the house a perfect setting in which ti rest and enjoy the visit.
The books, paintings and personal collections make on want to stay longer to enjoy this perfect place, also everything we needed was so organized.
P.S. Madelines reasturant was a find- the owner,chef was chartming, the atmosphere was elegant and the food was beyond all expectations. We high recommomend this place.
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Robin Anderson
Santa Monica.CA
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| 11/03/04 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful 4 dayshere- mostly winetastinfin Paso Robles- a new field for us. The house is great- so weel equiped. Thanks for the wine, flowers & pastries- what a nice welcoming touch |
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Anonymous, Carbondale ,CO |
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| 10/30/04 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you Walt and Elaine. What a wondrful House- You've thought of everything, We had a great 40th anniversy vacation. Thanks foir the flowers, wine and pastries and the resturant recommendations. We hope to return to The Big Red House in beautiful Cambria some day soon.
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Alan & Gayle Meyer
Santa Ana, CA
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| 07/04/04 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Walt and Elaine- Thank you so much for a wonderful place to rest, relax and enjoy. We had such a great time when we came last year that when we visited this year we brought my husband and son. Thanks for the fresh flowers, wine and pastries. We are alrady talking about our next trip. It has become a family tradition
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Dennis, Chris & ryan
La Canada,CA
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| 09/17/03 |
Positive
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The online photos of "The Big Red House" do not do it justice. The warmth emanating from our hosts was reflected in every fine detail inside their beautiful home. We found nothing overlooked and the fresh baked cinnamon rolls in the kitchen and wine in the fridge were such nice and thoughtful touches. We are looking forward to our next stay. Thanks for having us.
Berkley and Kristin |
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Berkley Sturgeon, Walnut Creek,CA
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| 09/15/03 |
Positive
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| If you don't think Cambria is the greatest place in California, The Big Red House will seal the deal. The Big Red House is without a doubt the best, most wonderful, vacation get-away place anywhere. The accommodations are superb, and with attention to details, like fresh cut flowers, The Big Red House is extra special. Walt & Elaine are wonderful hosts. We have just finished out second stay & have made plans for next year. We can't wait!!! The Big Red house is truly a jewel in Cambria's crown. |
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Jon & Penny, Wickenburg, AZ |
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| 08/19/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
(DAY 0NE) My dogs were so excited they woke us up at 5:30 AM insisting that I take them to the beach. Finally at 6:30 I relented and I was amazed at the beauty and tranquility of the Central Coast only to come home and find pastries compliments of my most gracious hosts. I'm here for three more days and I know it's going to be fabulous. (DAY TWO)Yesterday we went North to San Simeon and Rocky Point, today we'll go South to Morro Bay and perhaps East to Paso Robles. My friends arrive tonight- more adventures to come. (DAY THREE) We've had such a blast! San Simeon,Ragged Point,Cambria, Cayucos,,dinner in town,scrabble,cards,fireplace,lazy TV watching,walks on the beach. I dont want to go home tomorrow! We'll be back for sure. This is so relaxing! We LOVED it. Thanks so much for having us.
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Amy Ferguson & Friends
Lo s Angelel
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| 08/15/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We truly enjoyed exploring this beautiful spot on earth. After a day of hiking, Kyaking, or playing on the beach, it was wonderful to come "home".
Thanks for the informational brochures which helped us discover this region.
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Donna Halloway
Camarillo.CA
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| 07/18/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We've had a wonderful and beautiful holiday. The girls(5&2) loved it. One of their highlights was having a "stair house" with a "TV bedroom". Thank you for the little touches- the pastries, the flowers, the tips. A beautiful get-away & perfect for us. We hope to return before long
We saw the deer! A wonderful place to escape from the busy world.
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Marius &Liz Milner
Palo Alto,CA
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| 02/09/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
I know that we will remember our week here as one of our most relaxing and enjoyable vacations ever- certainly the accommodations have been the nicest. We felt pampered and confortable in this lovely home with great views all around. We enjoyed exploring Cambria and the beautiful countryside all around. Thank you for your hospitality.
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Jil and lloyd Delaney
Oak Hills,CA
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| 01/02/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Our stay over New Years has been great. It was the perfect location for the six of us to relax and visit. We've enjoyed the house and appreciated the attention to detail (the Christmas decorations, bed covers, and poinsettias) were a special treat. As the first guests in 2003 we hope everyone that follows us this year has as great a time as we did.
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Johm & Mary Stanley
Texas
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| 08/21/02 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The "BRH" was a very nice surprise for our 30th anniversary. We've stayed in many fine cottages and apartments in Europe and the U.S. and overall the "B.R.H." is the most fully appointed amd comfortable.
Thanks Walt and Elaine for a nice stay in Cambria.
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Paul and Sandy Grimsrud
Palo Alto. CA
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| 08/04/02 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Walt and Elaine- we all had a very nice stay in your wonderful "Big Red House;. The Internet doesn't do the house justice! We all felt right at home! The waves crashing along with the view really made our stay here special. Cambria is a beautiful place & we hope to return someday soon & that means a visit to The Big Red House.
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Chris and Michelle Ledesma
Santa Clarita,CA
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| 07/28/02 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you Walt & Elaine for a wonderful and quiet stay. The deer in the morning, the sound of the surf at night were just a small part of the magic of Cambria. We have been coming here for eleven years and this is the best place we have ever stayed. Thank you again for the wonderful and complete accomodations !! We will be back! It is so comfortable here! you really don't need to leave the house to go anywhere! I had my birthday on Monday & I couldn't have picked a better place.
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Cliff & Debi Cooper,
Clovis,CA
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| 06/30/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We've had a wonderful time in the lovely Big Red
House and charming Cambria. Even our two and half year old knows a nice place when she sees one. She declared she didn't want to go home at the first sight of The Big Red House. Every day when we were out visiting local attractions, she would implore "Lets go back to The Big Red House!" Thank you for your warm hospitality. We look forward to our next visit here !
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Yvone & Kehag Lu
Stanford,CA
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| 06/23/02 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Kismet! Another refuge from San Juan Capistrano! What a delightful place to spend our 20th Wedding Anniversity! We are so lucky to have discovered The Big Red House at Cambria! Thank you so much for your hospitality and kindness. We will always have fond memories of you and hope to have an oppertunity to send many friends your way. The Big Red house has truely been a home away from home as we toured the Central Coast, an oasis in Eden! Thank you is not enough. Fondly.
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Kristine and Robert Pauley
San Juan Capistrano,CA
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| 06/14/02 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
How charming! How elegant! Every detail for a guest's comfort and pleasure is provided- flowers(Fresh!, magazines , music, videos, books- who wants to go home? And so sparkling clean!(again-who wants to go home!) And all for such a modest rental. You are to be congratulated on your business acumen!
6/15/02
Forgot to mention the wine in the fridge! Had a wonderful nights sleep on a bed more comfortable then mine at home!
6/16/02
Another good nights sleep and we can face the drive back to the foothills. Cambria and The Big Red House have renewed our zest.
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Hal and Rosemary Pearson
Columbia.CA
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