Where do we begin??? We booked 3 nights in the Black Barn (Hickory) and literally everything was TOP NOTCH. From the easy self check-in, to the late afternoon lounge and tea/treats, to the DELICIOUS breakfasts, to the comfort and beauty of our room -- everything was PERFECTION. The location is ideal (walkable to everything!), the grounds and gardens were intoxicating, and the Amish furniture store next door was incredible! We did NOT want to leave! We adored our private balcony off our room and every accommodation had been thought of. The only thing I'd advise is a microwave for guests in the Black Barn lounge room so we had the ability to reheat food. Perhaps there is already one in the kitchen area, but we didn't want to be rude and enter the closed door as it may have been just for staff. Oh! And the staff? INCREDIBLE!!!! Bruce and his team were inviting, helpful, and we felt as if we'd known them all for eons! We will be returning this winter to enjoy not only the main lounge fireplace but the room fireplace! Thank you to Bruce and his team! STELLAR performance! read more

A historic and cozy escape in charming Cambria. Nestled in the heart of Cambria, this bed & breakfast offers a boutique experience steeped in history and charm. The property features three distinct buildings: The Squibb House - a beautifully preserved historic inn. The Black Barn - also an inn, and a recreated version of the original barn that stood here in the late 1800s. The Shop - a treasure trove of custom, American-made furnishings crafted by Amish artisans. We've stayed in the Black Barn on three separate occasions and I've completely fallen for the Oak Room. Located on the second floor, it's spacious and serene. Features a large walk-in shower, handmade furniture, a cozy fireplace, private balcony, window seat perfect for afternoon naps or reading, and writing desk. Mornings begin with a delicious breakfast buffet, and guests have 24/7 access to a common area stocked with treats and beverages. Free WiFi and parking are included. With only ten rooms between the two buildings it's an intimate stay. Plus, it's just a three minute drive to Moonstone Beach. I'm in my 40s but spiritually about 60, ready to retire, move into a 55+ community, and spend my days exploring bed & breakfasts, lighthouses, beaches, and forests. We're always the youngest at the breakfast table and I love it. If you're drawn to slow mornings, peaceful surroundings, and old-world charm, this is it. Thank you for having us and we always look forward to coming back. read more

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This conveniently located, cute and quaint B&B made our first stay in Cambria very comfortable. The inn is conveniently located in the middle of Cambria with walking distance to many restaurants and shops. The innkeeper and staff were friendly, hospitable and provided wonderful and personal insights to local attractions. Breakfast was modest, rustic but was sufficient to start the day, I was happy fresh fruit and yogurt were provided instead of just granola. We also enjoyed resting in the common areas and the balcony outside our room after a long day. I will definitely recommend Squibb Houses to anyone who wants to experience staying in a historical part of Coastal California. And thanks Lenn for your recommendations, we went to most of the places you recommended since we didn't really have an itinerary this trip. Appreciate all your help and historical context of Cambria. read more

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Located in the heart of town You can park and walk just about everywhere.The property is selfcheck in . Make sure you stop at the shop next door to get Amish furniture Take home a rocking chair. The room is heated by an electric fireplace and you will be toasty. We were in the cherry room which was in the black barn very quite We enjoyed the fireplace in the living room which always had hot tea available.along with some cookies. BYOB a bottle of wine and enjoy in the public area. Morning was a large breakfast with multiple juices, granola oatmeal, and a few hot entries. You had your choice of blueberries, strawberries, tangerines to name a few. If you want to have toast I am not sure how many different types of bread they had but you had a available toaster for them for the morning we were there they had bacon a burrito, vegetarian eggs, and a lemon blueberry bread. read more

We have stayed here on several occasions and can't recommend it enough! I would recommend eating at Robin's Restaurant next door, always very consistent. read more

Great comfy old fashion feel . The staff sweetest people. The beds very comfy. The breakfast was good. I loved all above. The bad some rooms require steep stairs. Carrying luggage upstairs is not great. Not good seniors. Suggestions when talking to customers ask down stairs or upstairs? Suggestion offer services helping with luggage if using stairs customers. read more

This was our second time staying at the Squibb Houses. We stayed in the Black Barn, Maple Room. My husband and I absolutely loved it! It's a cozy, welcoming, beautiful BnB in charming Cambria. It's in the middle of the downtown so you can walk to everything. The garden surrounding it is gorgeous and ethereal. Tiffany, the hostess, is a gem! She is warm, friendly, and helpful. Also a great cook! The breakfast spread is delectable. In the evening, there are cookies and tea available in the lobby area with a warm fireplace and big windows to view the beautiful garden through. We HIGHLY recommend to anyone looking for a charming and memorable getaway that is relaxing and rejuvenating. read more

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A lovely stay all around! The rooms are quaint and charming, with an old preserved feel (in a good way). Daily breakfast was delicious, as well. Highly recommend! read more

Perfect location in downtown Cambria. Such a charming Victorian inn. We have stayed in the Gothic and Village rooms. Both were lovely.

The bed was a little soft, the windows need blackout curtains, and an air conditioner or ceiling fan, but the space was immaculate and welcoming. The Bed and Breakfast host meets and greets each person in a super friendly manner. The welcome snacks and breakfasts were excellent. read more

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If you value authentic experiences in historic places the Squibb house must be on your list when you are in mid coast california. The ambiance is quiet and the rooms tasteful and decorated with historic photos or early days. The in town location means you can walk everywhere. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Absolutely amazing inn. The room was so perfect, with a comfy bed and bathroom with good faucet pressure. The breakfast in the morning was comprehensive and wonderful vibes. Street parking super easy. We would stay here again in a minute! The host stopped by at breakfast to make sure we had everything we needed. There were cookies in the living room near our room all day long! read more

Absolutely loved staying here! Check in and out was swift as it's just self service. I stayed here for my 4 year anniversary in the Parlor Room and enjoyed every minute of it. The garden out front was lovely and any staff we approached were friendly. They have lots of options for breakfast and will leave afternoon treats! Water is available in the kitchenette at all times too. I also enjoyed the amish furniture (sold next door). Remember to bring earplugs too as the walls are thin and you can hear every creek and passerby. Looking to stay here again in the future! read more

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New Year and engagement trip with my fiance. The place is lovely, clean, and the manager was friendly. We were allowed to check in a bit early as a courtesy. Definitely recommend and will be back soon. Oh! Did I mention it's in a quiet, small lil town, such a gem. Price was a plus, reasonable for the location. read more

My wife and i are really enjoying ourselves at the Black Barn, a newly appointed Bed and Breakfast house next to the Squibb House which is owned and operated by the same owner. The Squibb Houses have the Squibb House, the Black Barn, and an Amish Shop adjacent to one another. So clean, peaceful, and simple. We had a wonderful time here!! The breakfast and coffee was so good and Bruce, the owner, joined us and the other guests too for breakfast each morning. The wood that you find all around the barn from the ceiling to the floor is from the owner's great grandfather's barn built in the 1870's in Pennsylvania. It is quite stunning to think of the history and the labor involved to accomplish this feat. And, if that's not enough, the long table in the Black Barn where we stayed is a gorgeous, repurposed carpenter's work bench from this actual property also from the late 1800's! When you stay here, you will find yourself in a peaceful, unique, and clean atmosphere with a friendly and attentive owner and staff. Even the furniture is made by Amish craftsman and you can buy what you see in the shop next door. If I could give extra stars, I would! read more

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we loved this place, the garden room was perfect, I chose it for the back porch which we used to relax from the day. the bed was super comfortable as were the pillows, loved the electric fireplace in the room. Our room also had a claw foot tub which is esthetically beautiful but requires you to be super careful getting in and out if you have mobility issues. it is connected to the common room but quite time is 10pm so guests should be aware of others. the breakfast was great, simple but plentiful, coffee, juice, tea, your choice of bread options with various jams, yogurt and fruit as well as eggs, sausage or bacon. we had the yellow house all to ourselves on the second night and Tiffany called to ask if we would like something special for breakfast as we were the only guest she was cooking for. the location is perfect, you can walk up and down the street for quaint shopping and dinning. it was perfect if you are planning to go to the christmas market, the shuttle pickup and drop off is right next door. we will definitely come again. read more

We held our wedding at The Squibb Houses and the venue and staff here were both lovely! The venue is gorgeous, loved all the greenery in the back gardens and gazebo. Felt really magical. The staff were so helpful throughout the entire process (thank you so much)! The rooms are all very cozy, comfortable bed, and a nice breakfast to boot! Great place to stay or hold a special occasion. Thank you for the memories : ) read more

I absolutely loved my stay here. I stayed in the oak room and it was so adorable! Room was super clean and I loved that they served tea and sweets in the evening. Location was awesome too as it was on Main Street so I could walk to dinner and check out the shops. 10/10 will stay here again read more

Great B&B. Easy Check-in, comfortable room with lovely breakfast. Central to main st. , nicely priced for last min booking on a holiday week when most of the hotels in the area were booked. Great getaway, highly recommend. read more

Squibb House is centrally located in Cambria. We were fortunate to stay in the Oak Room in the Black Barn, and we loved it. There is a beautiful rustic and serene aesthetic that characterizes the Black Barn, and our stay was nothing short of enchanting. My daughter alighted on the fact that prior guests had left notes and letters under a loose floorboard and in the wall, and she read them with wonderment and delight. It was very comforting to come back to the prospect of tea after a day out. read more

We stopped in last year and our friends wanted to check it out also. My friend just loved the hand made rocking chairs especially one that just stood out. I can't recall the name of the hardwood, but these bent hardwood Amish rocking chairs are just beautiful. The craftsmanship is incredible and well worth the price for a swivel chair for $595.00. Bruce the owner took us next door to the B&B and gave us a tour of the old B&B built in 1877 and the newer B&B which is adjacent. He told us the history of his great grandfathers barn in PA which he had deconstructed and had the wood milled and trucked out here to use in the newer B&B. We will be back to spend the night here. read more

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Absolutely love this place! Its a bed and breakfast in cambria. The staff was so nice and accommodating. The rooms were very comfortable and had an old style feel to them. You can walk anywhere in town from here. The owner is super sweet and friendly. We wish we would have been able to stay one more night, it was a holiday weekend and they were pretty full. I would definitely recommend this place and would definitely go back there. read more

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Such a great B&B! We have stayed here twice and it's such a cute, hip place to stay. We stayed in the Black Barn in the Maple room with it's own private entrance while being right off the dining room. The owner is always around and very welcoming. read more

Charming 1877 B&B located in the heart of Cambria. Our room was cozy, our stay wonderful, breakfast was great and our host Bruce Black outstanding. There is a great history attached to this property. Hear all about it from your host who is on hand to greet all his guests and make introductions to the others. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Great Coffee! read more

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Squibb House is a set of three buildings, one being a house that the Squibb family once owned (pharmaceutical products) another being a store selling Amish-made home items and a third called The Barn, being recently built specifically for guest stays. My wife and I were there for a wedding and reception both taking place on the grounds of this wonderful property. The owners were constantly on site as well as their support staff and together they created a most wonderful experience for about 75 people. Both breakfasts and dinners were way above par as well as the atmosphere and professionalism. I highly recommend this place for whatever occasion you might have and found the small town that it is located in a refreshing break from big town traffic and noise. read more

Wonderful B and B with historic interest. I was fortunate to be hired to play guitar for a wedding there and it was lovely.

Have never felt as welcome to an establishment as we did here, owner/host spent the morning setting with everyone at the amazing table in the "barn" great conversation, they have a way of making all feel comfortable. Their clintele are from all around the globe and was very cool talking with them as well. The only thing I was disappointed with was they didn't clean/straighten up the room between day's. If you choose to stay the biggest problem is you won't want to leave. read more

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This place was the highlight of our weekend anniversary. The Host and hostess were attentive and provided recommendation of local distillery for us to visit. The location was perfectly centered in the middle of town and within walking distance to everything. We love the breakfast each morning and encourage us for seconds. Our room was located at the Blackbarn upstairs called Hickory..it was quite, romantic and spacious. We had our own fireplace, private bath, and balcony. My favorite spot is the large window seating were I can nap and read. We kept the windows open with the fire going as we slept. It feels like you are on top of a tree house. We hope to come back again soon. Take note there is not TV or air-conditioning. read more

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The Squibb Houses are 2 beautiful bed and breakfasts on one property. The original Squibb House b&b is a gorgeous pre-Victorian house with 5 rooms, the other b&b on property is the Black Barn B&B which is where we stayed. We were completely blown away by the craftsmanship of this amazing structure. The owner Bruce brought the wood from his grandfather's Pennsylvanian barn to California and reassembled it into a luxurious rustic oasis. All furniture in the Black Barn is handmade by the Amish and imported from Pennsylvania also. Our room was perfect; very comfortable bed, a huge modern walk in shower and balcony to have wine or relax with the book. A cook on the property makes a delicious breakfast each morning and homemade bakery items, tea and wine are available in the late afternoon to evening. We felt very well taken care of and spoiled the whole time!!! If you're looking for a unique experience that's completely relaxing, private & homey this is it. I left a piece of my heart there, we will definitely be back again and again. Thank you Bruce! Alice C read more

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The Squibb Houses have lovely gardens and shared spaces. The room was just perfect - clean, comfortable, and beautifully appointed. Bruce, the owner, is awesome. He has created a "true gem" with all the love and work that he has put into this place. Karin, the innkeeper, is delightful. We had a terrific gourmet breakfast each morning in the Black Barn. We will return and definitely recommend this B&B to others. Cambria is a charming town with many great restaurants and shops. My husband and I travel a lot so we stay in many places. This B&B is definitely one of the best! Everything about it is "first class". You just can't beat it! It is a winner!!!! read more

Beautiful bed and breakfast with two structures. The owners are kind and their business is a labor of love with refurbished and eclectic design. A delicious hand made breakfast is included and yummy fresh cookies were out in the late afternoon. Bruce comes over and fills you in on all the history and many of his wooden pieces belong to his family brought here from Pennsylvania. They own a furniture store next door with amazing hand crafted amish designs. Don't miss checking that out! read more

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We had such a wonderful experience staying in the Black Barn. The furnishings and the setting were just stunning. We were there for a wedding so we stayed for two nights. The breakfast was fantastic - we had quiche, bacon, blueberry pancakes, nested eggs - it was all delicious. The owners are on site and involved in every aspect of the business. There is love and care in every little thing they do. The wedding meal was outstanding and we had a wonderful time with the staff doing everything they could to make the day perfect for the newlyweds. Give yourself a treat and visit this lovely little gem. You will enjoy every minute of it of your stay and the charming little town of Cambria. read more

Charming b&b centrally located in Cambria. People operating the property are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast included a wide variety of items. Room was new and clean with a comfortable bed. Gardens around the property added to the ambiance. read more

As an architect I very much appreciate the care taken in the house appearance. I stayed in the barn and was initially disappointed not to stay in the old original house. But the barn is lovely with unusual details and lots of charm. I really liked the chocolate chip cookies set out for us in the evening. This was my favorite place to stay on my trip from SF to LA read more

My wife and I were married in the courtyard behind the Squibb House. You can't imagine a more idyllic, intimate setting for a wedding. Since that amazing weekend we have returned many times to stay at "The Black Barn," the B&B next door to the original Squibb House. Like everyone says, the owner makes everyone feel like a member of the family; each time we visit he introduces us to other guests as if we were his own children. But the space itself is what brings us back. I'm sitting in the big, open living space of The Black Barn right now, working remotely, and listening to rain fall on the enormous vaulted roof above me. It's clean and cozy and open and rustic and modern all at once. There's a tempting tray of complimentary brownies over to the left and an Amish rocking chair with a knitted blanket by the fireplace are tempting me to close my laptop and call it an early day. This is an unforgettable, restorative and way-too-comfy getaway. Truly a hidden gem that you would be blessed to discover. read more

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Charming, Historical and Delightful! Great central location, Unique and beautiful accommodations, Warm & welcoming atmosphere. We enjoyed a 2 night stay in The Oak Room. Our host Bruce made an extra effort to welcome us and introduce us to the other guests at breakfast each morning. He told us the history of the property & his labor of love restoring it. The 2nd building in which we stayed, was made up of wood reclaimed from his great grandfather's barn in Western Pennsylvania. It adds such a feeling of warmth and love to the home. The room was comfortable and truly charming. We will happily stay here again next time we visit the Cambria area. read more

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I would give no stars if possible. We made our reservation on Priceline and when we arrived at the hotel we were told they would not accommodate us and they also would not refund our money because we had a child with us. No where does it say on priceline.com or their website that children are not aloud. On the contrary the Squibb House website states "family friendly " on their info page as shown to me by their front desk person. The owner refused to work with us to clear up this misunderstanding. And simply kept our $450. read more

Downstairs rooms in the Barn are noisy in the morning with breakfast prep and guests eating and talking right outside your bedroom door. Other than that it was okay. Not sure about the main house... read more

Wonderful downtown location & the whole team & venue was exceptional! .......................................

We stayed at the Squibb House the two times we spent the night in Cambria. We loved the quaint decorations of the rooms, the games they have available, and just how quiet & relaxing our stay was. The breakfast included is simple, but good-- your choice of coffee or tea, juice, cereal, fruits and pastries. "The Shop Next Door" is also a neat stop. You can see beautifully crafted wood furniture as well as antiques and decor. read more