Lucia Lodge

The fantastic view was sure worth a trip but the room was very simple. A good enough bed but the sofa- bed was hard as stone.

I really enjoyed my night here. The location is stunning. It was beautiful to fall asleep to the sound of the waves, I have not slept as well for a long time. And waking up to the view and the energy of the nature was so nice. Note that there is no staff at the site when you arrive and there is no cell phone service, so it’s a good idea to download or take a note of the code for the key box while you still are in an area of cell phone connection. But they do have a good Wi-Fi service available to connect to so I was able to get my code after arriving, but it would have been a little easier if I had noted it down in advance. The staff were also very responsive to answer emails from guests during the stay, so it all worked out well, and I had a very beautiful experience staying here. Will stay again if I’m back in Big Sur!

Beautiful location and very quite, absolutely loved our stay

The Lodge is situated at the side of a cliff overlooking the sea. The view itself is quite nice and the property is very quiet and relaxing. The room, for the fee charged, I expected to be more of a boutique inn type of experience but it’s essentially a motel. Amenities are pretty spartan so don’t expect nice bath products, fancy sheets, robes, or anything warm for breakfast. We booked a family room which got us a double bed and a pull out couch. The bed was very squeaky and noisy and the carpet was like what you’d find in an outdoor space. I think the place has hit a string of bad luck…a recent fire has destroyed part of the property and a landslide a couple miles up US1 has blocked all traffic from the North…so perhaps it’s limping along a bit. There is no on-site staff so it functions a bit like an Airbnb. The management did call us in advance to warn us about the landslide and the lack of nearby dining options and that was appreciated.

Excellent service, warm welcome, stunning views

Beautiful view and kind and friendly staff.

To everyone thinking of booking this property: Highway 1 has been blocked for about two years a few miles north of this property and the only way to reach the place is driving from the south. The property is in a very isolated cliff with no internet access in the area, and the nearest place to get food is a convenience store in a gas station about 10 miles away. The road conditions get worse the closer you get to the lodge. As we did not have all this information before we booked, we were extremely disappointed when we got there and noticed we were probably the only guests and there were no cars anywhere around, we did not see any staff either, so we didn’t feel safe staying alone in such a remote, isolated place. We turned back and drove back south for about 40 miles to book another place in the nearest town. We could not get a refund because they have a policy that in order to get a refund you have to cancel at least 72 hours in advance. I don’t post bad reviews, this is my first, but we want to warn others about these facts so they can make an informed decision prior to booking.

There is no words to describe the area. The property is on a cliff overlooking a very breathtaking ocean view. The trip to the property is an adventure itself. Big Sur is amazing. The property would be the best ending to unwind. Advice to those who are booking, please ensure your email has been received before you go. Note the lock box combination and room number from that email. There is no cell signal in most of the locations in Big Sur even to Carmel so download the maps. There is instructions in the signage at the property entrance in case you need to contact the property manager. There is no check in on property site so make sure you get your room key combo and room number info. If ever you need to contact them, you would need to connect to public wifi and pay the fee before you could call as again there is no signal. If you have prepared well, then this is the paradise that you would be very happy you have discovered. This place is beyond amazing. I was a solo traveler on Memorial Day weekend. It was an amazing retreat for me. I stayed overnight. Enjoy and safe travels.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was so peaceful to listen to the sound of the ocean waves at night. In the morning, I woke up to a breathtaking view. We definitely plan to return for a longer visit.

Beautiful landscape and very clean. The internet is very spotty and there are no tvs. Atleast not in our room. However, we were not there to be online. We truly enjoyed the amazing view and quaint atmosphere. We will definitely return.