Welcome to the Cottage at Dune Lakes! ❤️

Tucked away in the Oceano Dunes you will enjoy views 360 degrees from every vantage point.  Sit on the porches and sip local wine while overlooking 2-3 of the 5 private lakes and the Oceano Sand Dunes.
Enjoy the views from The Cottage at Dune Lakes  wrap around deck and covered sun porch that overlook two private lakes and private sand dunes!  The sunsets are epic here.

You''ll have complete privacy with only the  birds chirping and ocean waves.
Lake Views and Spectacular sunsets are the special bonus of your stay
Built in 1930 for owner families.  Channel your Martha's Vineyard vibe here.
Front porch special moments?  Absolutely! Come sit for a spell with your beverage of choice and enjoy the front porch views of the sand dunes, eucalyptus grove and occasional wildlife sightings!
Relax on the enclosed veranda with a local wine and enjoy the view!
Want a lake view?  We've got you covered!

Sit and sip on the porch and enjoy the views of the lakes and the Oceano Sand Dunes!  It doesn't get much better.
Unlimited Peace and Tranquility...with a view, of course!
Relax and take in the spectacular sand dune views from the side porch.

BBQ for guest use and enjoy nostalgic moments in the Adirondack chairs on the side porch with your favorite beverage.

Breathtaking Views from every angle.
Side Porch with door leading into covered porch.  

Sink down into those Adirondack chairs with a glass of our local wine and just RELAX!  Other than property managers, there are no neighbors to interrupt your R&R-except occasional visits from deer.
View from Front Porch toward the eucalyptus and avocado groves and additional dunes / lakes to the right.
View from side porch toward front of cottage with another 3 bedroom cottage in the distance.
You'll have a very picturesque and expansive lawn area to play on during your stay. There's no noise, no traffic other than the occasional 4 legged kind.  Plenty of room for a soccer match or football game or one of the many lawn games provided.
Sunsets & local Laeticia Winery Bubbly  - does it get any better?  

Lake front view from the back porch of the Cottage - Total Bliss ❤️
Sip some bubbly while taking in the absolutely spectacular sunsets from the private porch of the cottage.

Mother Nature delivers a show almost nightly.
Just another stunning sunset at Dune Lakes!  View from back of Cottage.
Mother Nature delivers epic sunsets with your dinner! Enjoy!
The views from the porch are truly magical and inspiring. Disconnect from the hustle and bustle and reconnect with each other here.❤️
Need stunning photo backgrounds for those photos?  We've got you!
The Cottage has wide and spacious lawn area for children (and adults who are kids at heart) to roam / run around on.  Plenty of room for a soccer match, throw some football or play the fun lawn games we have for you to use.

Relax & Enjoy!
We make you look good!  Great backgrounds for your special photos from almost any angle!  There's a reason photographers love us!  Even Annie Liebowitz has shot magazine covers here!  Check out our InstaG:  Dune Lakes Ltd!
We apologize in advance if the spectacular lake and sand dune views from the Bocce Ball Court make you miss that winning shot!
Bocce Ball with a breathtaking view?  Absolutely! This is a fun group activity.

We apologize in advance if the vista messes up your winning shot though!
Father - Daughter Bocce tournaments are part of the fun activities at Dune Lakes!   Who do you think won?
Bocce Tournament and a view
Bocce, Wine and a View!  What's not to love!❤️

Leave your worries behind and EXHALE!
Daughters vs. Dads bocce tournament.  Who do you think won?
Bocce winners!
Enjoy this fun group activity
When you win your game of Bocce, it's tradition here at Dune Lakes to ring the antique mission bell!
It’s tradition to ring the historic mission bell after winning your bocce game!
Victory!
Lake and dunes view from the Cottage lawn area.  Mother Nature rarely disappoints!
This old watch tower has kept watch over the property for decades.  Oh, the stories it could tell!  Sorry, not currently available for vacation rental guests due to its age.
The sunsets here are spectacular!!!
Stunning lake views from the deck of the Cottage or right outside of the Cottage are perfect backgrounds for your special family photos!
****Newly Renovated Living Room - February 2024!****

Brand new furniture.  Queen Sleeper Sofa, cozy & quaint swivel chairs and charming accent chairs for your comfort.  Get cozy and watch tv, play board games or just hang out.
****Newly Remodeled in February 2024!***

New furniture and furnishings for your comfort and enjoyment.
Queen sofa bed, swivel chairs and plenty of comfy & cozy seating for evenings in for when you aren’t out enjoying our breathtaking sunsets over the lakes & sand dunes!
Need a comfy work station with a cool background for those Zoom work meetings?  We’ve got you covered! You can have the tv on across the room and watch the game at the same time without anyone at work knowing!
*****Newly Renovated Living Room!!!! 

 Cozy vibes in this Cottage Living Room ❤️ Snuggle up and get comfy while you relax and reflect on the history of the property and craftsmanship of the space.
New coffee table with pop up workstation allows you to mix work and R&R in the Living Room.
Quaint and cozy seating on this cute little French style bench in the window nook.  A great place to read a book or plan out the day’s Central Coast activities!
Holiday Cheer at the Cottage! Over the years, many happy memories have been made here!❤️

We look forward to making your stay unforgettable.
Enjoy cooking up meals in the quaint cottage kitchen.
Coffee is life, right?  We've got your coffee needs covered with our coffee station which includes both a drip coffee maker as well as a Nespresso Vertuo Plus with milk frother.
Morning coffee on the porch with a lake and dunes view?  Yes, Please!
Citrus from local growers makes great fresh squeezed orange juice!
Coffee with lake and dune views never gets old.
The Cottage and decks surrounding the Cottage are perfect places for you to get your charcuterie board skills out.  Pair the delicious food offerings with local wines!
Local sourdough bread and our Dune Lakes honey for a tasty snack - also pairs really well with wine!  Both available locally - ask us!
Dune Lakes has its own apiary many miles from the cottage on the 1200 acres and has Dune Lakes Coastal Gold pure honey. 

Fun Fact: Each hive has a distinct flavor and color of honey as seen in the photo above.
Views...Views...Views!!!!! ❤️❤️

While cooking in our chef's kitchen ‍‍, enjoy the views of the lakes and Oceano Sand Dunes from a number of different seating areas inside or outside the Cottage.  

It's a little piece of Heaven on Earth!❤️❤️
As time permits, we endeavor to have fresh air purifying plants and flowers for ambiance and coziness during your stay.
Dune Lakes has its own apiary and has Dune Lakes Coastal Gold pure honey for sale!
****Newly remodeled Master Bedroom / King Suite****  (February 2024)

Brand New Pillowtop deluxe mattress and new 100% cotton luxury linens.  Relax and sleep with the sound of the waves crashing and fresh coastal air.  Original 1930 hardwood floors!
**Lake and Sand Dunes views** from the bedroom windows. Between the cottage charm, the fresh coastal air and sound of waves crashing, you'll be serenaded to sleep.  Enjoy the serenity and leave the stress behind.
We believe in ambiance!  Come enjoy the charm the Cottage has to offer.  We look forward to making your stay extra special.
Enjoy your own sanctuary retreat from life's chaos.  Be serenaded to sleep by crashing waves, birds and natural bliss.
Luxurious Lake View King Suite: Original wood beams and hardwood connect to  an attached en suite bath.  New pillow top mattress!  The soft 100% cotton linens and coastal fresh air will provide the comfort and relaxing respite you are looking for.
Luxurious King Suite with original wood beams and hardwood connects to  an attached en suite bath. New deluxe pillow top mattress! The soft 100% cotton linens and coastal fresh air will provide the comfort and relaxing respite you are looking for.
Luxurious Lake View King Suite with original wood beams and hardwood connects to  an attached en suite bath.  The soft 100% cotton linens and coastal fresh air will provide the comfort and relaxing respite you are looking for.
Charming Antique Dressing Table in King Suite Master Bath.  (Night Time View).  Get ready in this charming nook at a dressing table where guests have prepared for formal dinners since the 1930s!  *All original hardware has been preserved.
Master Bedroom -En Suite Bath  - Soak the worries away in a bubble bath with a local sparkling wine!
Step back into the 1930s and get ready in style at the custom Antique Dressing Table in the King Suite Bath. 

Day Time View
Day time view with no shortage of natural light streaming in!
Cozy waffle weave 100% cotton spa robes are provided for your comfort and relaxation for your private retreat at the Cottage!

Relax & Recharge in the exclusivity and serenity that this historic venue provides.
Enjoy a calm relaxing sleep on new deluxe pillow top mattresses with crisp new 100% cotton linens, cozy dowcomforters with cotton duvet covers.  

2 Queen size beds and a twin daybed with pull out trundle.  Sleep a group in comfort with ample space
Room 2 bathroom
Cozy waffle weave 100% cotton spa robes are provided for your comfort and relaxation for your private retreat at the Cottage!

Relax & Recharge in the exclusivity and serenity that this historic venue provides.
Enjoy Oceano Dunes Beach and a local sparkling wine...only a 10-12 minute drive from the Cottage!
That time in 2004 when Dune Lakes made the cover of Vanity Fair (with Jude Law of course!) photographed by none other than Annie Liebowitz!!! The dunes you see in the background are our private dunes visible from the Cottage!
2004 Vanity Fair photograph taken in the King Suite bedroom of the Cottage (before cottage was updated)! 

The Cottage and property has been a popular choice for photo & movie shoots for Vanity Fair, Ralph Lauren and others.

Photo: Annie Liebowitz
Sparkling wine on the sand dunes ~ Life just doesn’t get much better 

Oceano Sand Dunes are a very short 10-11 minute drive from the Cottage.
Picnic with a view!
Nature Nirvana!
We do epic sunsets over here at Dune Lakes!
Truly Heaven on Earth!!!

We do epic sunsets here at Dune Lakes!  View from back porch of Cottage.
As you pass through the gate onto Dune Lakes estate and drive through the eucalyptus lined road, you’ll feel your stress evaporate.  Leave all your worries behind and just enjoy your getaway and relax!
We love our guests and love helping guests make memories here!
Original Dutch door of the cottage built in 1930
Enjoy the view of multiple lakes from a private deck and enclosed sun porch! Leave your worries behind and enjoy the absolute serenity found here.  

You won’t find noisy neighbors or traffic here ~ wildlife may visit occasionally.  Photo Ops often
A perfect setting for quiet reflection with lake views from the patio.
Eucalyptus Grove
Included in your stay:  Complimentary parking in our covered carport for up to 4 guest vehicles.
Included in your stay is complimentary parking for up to 4 guest vehicles in our covered carport.
We make you look good in photos with these backgrounds.
Oceano Beach, a great place to get your steps in, build sandcastles and collect shells or play in the surf.
Oceano  Beach is only a 10 minute drive from the Cottage.  A very quiet beach and perfect choice for a morning stroll or picnic with mimosas!
Enjoy fresh herbs from our tiny herb garden on the sun porch just off the kitchen.
Foosball table for fun competition on the covered Sunroom / Porch.
Enjoy the expansive private lawn, dunes & private eucalyptus grove from your living room window.  Snuggle up and enjoy private time or go out and explore.  There are never ending possibilities at Dune Lakes Cottage. No neighbors,  traffic or noise.
Views from front porch… sand dunes in the distance and flower boxes full of flowers on the porch.
Pismo Beach Boardwalk - approximately 12 minute drive from the Cottage.  (Photo Credit: Aaron Green)
Enjoy an assortment of board games for those few times where you aren’t outside taking in spectacular sunsets & views or enjoying the beach only a short drive away.
Twin Daybed with pull out twin trundle bed for your comfort.
View from front front porch. Avocado orchard in the distance beyond the expansive lawn and a small eucalyptus tree grove area beyond carport / garage parking area.
Private Dunes & Lake Views-Pismo Beach Escape  - Arroyo Grande
Private Dunes & Lake Views-Pismo Beach Escape  - Arroyo Grande
Private Dunes & Lake Views-Pismo Beach Escape  - Arroyo Grande
Private Dunes & Lake Views-Pismo Beach Escape  - Arroyo Grande
Private Dunes & Lake Views-Pismo Beach Escape  - Arroyo Grande
Private Dunes & Lake Views-Pismo Beach Escape  - Arroyo Grande
Private Dunes & Lake Views-Pismo Beach Escape  - Arroyo Grande

Private Dunes & Lake Views-Pismo Beach Escape - Arroyo Grande

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2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
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About this place

Exclusive Estate: Private & Spectacular Lake and Oceano Sand Dune Views-Pismo Beach Escape - (6 beds)

Welcome to our Cottage, a hidden gem nestled within the exclusive, gated sanctuary of Dune Lakes Ltd. This enchanting estate, steeped in history and founded in the 1920s, sprawls across 1100 acres of pristine Central Coast beauty. Here, you'll discover an unparalleled coastal retreat that blends the allure of Martha's Vineyard with California's unique charm. Take in beautiful views of Oceano Dunes and lakes and enjoy the serenity yet be close to restaurants.

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~The Cottage at Dune Lakes ~ Featured in Vanity Fair magazine ~ Step into a world of timeless charm as you enter Dune Lakes Cottage. Enter through a storybook Dutch Barn Door to see original pine plank walls, eucalyptus beams, and original wood floors, creating an ambiance of unparalleled Waldonesque charm. Recently renovated in February 2024, this cottage is a true treasure within the Dune Lakes Property—an ideal setting for making cherished memories.

~ Million Dollar Views~ The Dune Lakes Cottage offers not just one, but several stunning views of five breathtaking private lakes and sand dunes. Imagine sipping champagne on your own private deck, taking in the vibrant West Coast sunsets, and gazing out over your own private sand dunes—a coastal paradise reminiscent of Martha's Vineyard. Find out for yourself why this property was featured on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine!

~ Blissful Privacy ~ At the Cottage at Dune Lake, tranquility reigns supreme. Apart from discreet property managers, you'll enjoy an oasis of exclusivity, privacy and serenity. This is your chance to escape the noise, unwind in peaceful seclusion, and experience true VIP treatment in a setting that feels like your personal estate. No traffic noise. No noisy neighbors.

~The Space and Amenities~ Your stay at the Cottage includes access to exclusive amenities. Challenge friends to bocce ball, bowling or corn hole on the expansive lawn while taking in the views, indulge in a round of croquet, or unwind on the deck in classic Adirondack chairs while savoring wine and breathtaking views.

~Other Things to Do~ Explore award-winning wineries, immerse yourself in the local Melodrama, stroll along Oceano Beach or Pismo Beach, and savor local flavors at vibrant restaurants or Farmer's Markets. For adventurous spirits, consider ATV rentals to explore the Oceano public sand dunes, sailing, sportfishing, kayaking, surfing or paddle boarding in the ocean.

What this place offers

56 Amenities
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
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Towels Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Hot Tub
Gas Grill
High Speed Internet
Laptop friendly workspace
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Child friendly

  • Crib/Pack 'n Play

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

No Parking

Complimentary Parking for up to 4 guest vehicles

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Dune Lakes has been hosting guests since the 1920s. We look forward to making your stay both relaxing and memorable.
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Scenic views

Spectacular Lake and Oceano Dunes Views
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Getting around

Please note that a car is essential for transportation to and from the property. This is a rural area, and waiting times for ride-sharing services like Uber can be significant. For your convenience and safety, the property boasts a security gate. During your stay, a carport is available for your free parking. You are limited to four vehicles.

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