The Pickford House

My father is actually the one who built the Pickford House back in the early 80’s. We went all over the place looking for unique antiques. He even had the piano flown in from back east.
Each of the rooms is named after a 1920’s movie star and has unique décor for that theme.
We decided to take a trip up to Cambria because my father passed away last year and I really wanted to be close to him. The Pickford House was my dad’s baby and I had so many great memories here growing up. The moment I drove up I those memories and the good feelings all came back.
I am glad that others are able to enjoy the vision and dream that my dad created.

After years of reading reviews, this place has finally made me want to write one! I booked this 9 room house 8 months in advance of my 30^th b-​day. I had done tons of research and this was the best option for hosting an event and having 22 – 29 people all stay in the same house… comfortably.
In a short statement: The house is Awesome, the service and friendliness could definitely improve. If you want to judge for yourself, I’ll give you some facts about our experience, things that were important to me, may not be as big of a deal for others.
The house is amazing, very unique in décor and although its a little rough around the edges (like some rooms don’t have working heaters and the fan turns on the same time as the main lights, etc.) BUT its got an awesome dining/​hang out room with a fantastic vintage Bar. Well equipped kitchen and 2 fridges. Not only did this house work great as a venue for my Old West Saloon themed party, but it is also a great option for family reunions, etc. Each room having its own full bathroom and all the rooms being upstairs keeps everyone’s stuff stowed away and the downstairs area becomes a clutter free hang out zone.
It is right next to the 1 HWY, so some HWY noise and no yard, but the rooms seal off sound really well. The house is a 20 min. walk to the beach and a short easy drive. About 20 min. walk to downtown.
My issues with the stay: Marci, the owner is very busy with other things and doesn’t really have the time to address all the little questions that come about with booking a reservation… she does get back to you and will answer them, but you always ge the sense that she is annoyed and has more important things to be doing. I was paying for the entire rental myself and when I’m spending a couple grand on something, I’m going to have questions and be a little high maintenance.
The caregiver that lives on-​site was pretty rude, but it could have also been due to possible miscommunication between her and the owner.
She was supposed to let us into the house late night and when we arrived those arrangements had not been made, she was also supposed to take the trash out each day, but that did not happen either. I had rush ordered a costume piece and it arrived the day of the party, but the caregiver did not give this to us, instead she opened the package and eventually it was shipped to me at home 2 weeks after the party. On the day of check-​out, we had arranged for a 2pm check-​out, but the caregiver came out angry at 11 and it appeared as though the information had not been communicated to her.
The caregiver was great in that she did not disturb us and put up with our loudness, but she could have been a lot more welcoming and friendly.
Like I said before, LOVE the house and would prob. turn this into an annual family reunion location, but not jumping to make those arrangements considering the annoyed energy the people give off.

We stayed here over Valentine’s weekend, 2009, in the Harold Lloyd Room. Outstanding all around! Beautifully (and tastefully, very important!) decorated. You could almost believe you had stepped back to the age of silent movies. All the style of the early part of the 20^th century plus the modern luxuries we’re used to in this day and age.
We definitely plan to stay again when our travels take us to the area.

It looks like a nice B&B from the outside and everything is nicely presented inside. However, if you stay on the side of the room that is by the Hwy. You pretty much can hear the cars/​traffic from the Hwy all day/​night long through your bedroom window. Not very quiet and peaceful feeling of escaping the busy urban life to the country side. We stayed there for two nights and the owner served the same breakfast for both days. This was the first B&B that we stayed in that served the same breakfast!
Nice thing is, the owner gave everyone a bottle of white wine as a gift the last day (probably feeling guilty of charging so much). I have stayed in much better B&B with great view of the ocean and thoughtful host. Therefore, in comparison, this B&B is overpriced with not so ideal location.