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Mickey Muennig’s Casa Luna Lists in Big Sur for $5.5 Million

The moon-inspired home by the Post Ranch Inn architect features ocean views, sculptural curves, and five acres of gardens near Pfeiffer Beach

By Mary Elizabeth Andriotis
Modern hillside home with large windows, curved architecture, outdoor seating, and stone pathway surrounded by lush greenery.
Casa Luna. Photo: Kodiak Greenwood for Sotheby’s International Realty

Casa Luna is an architectural marvel in Big Sur, California, that recently hit the market for $5.5 million. The home was listed by Truszkowski Freedman & Associates of Sotheby’s International Realty – Carmel Brokerage.

Spanning 3,000 square feet, the expansive 1982 property boasts four bedrooms and four full bathrooms, and sits on 5.08 acres. Late American architect and Big Sur legend Mickey Muennig—the visionary behind the Post Ranch Inn, a nearby luxury resort, as well as numerous homes in the vicinity—designed the home. Casa Luna’s scheme was inspired by a visit Muennig took to various small villages in Greece. As stated in the listing, the home echoes the curves of the moon and the rhythms of nature. 

Spiral staircase with wooden steps and indoor plants under curved arches in a modern architectural design.
Stairway. Photo: Kodiak Greenwood for Sotheby’s International Realty

Throughout the five-acre plot that Casa Luna occupies are fruit trees, garden beds, and idyllic landscaping, all within a gated community located mere minutes from Pfeiffer Beach. The three-story home also features sculptural walls, an eye-catching central staircase, arched forms, and patios and outdoor spaces with sweeping views of the nearby ocean and mountains.

Casa Luna’s third-floor living room features a fireplace and window wall, while the downstairs dining room leads directly to the property’s garden. The property also contains an additional, detached structure, which the next owner can use for whatever they see fit. 

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Casa Luna

Living room.

Photograph by Kodiak Greenwood for Sotheby’s International Realty

Sitting area.

Photograph by Kodiak Greenwood for Sotheby’s International Realty

Kitchen.

Photograph by Kodiak Greenwood for Sotheby’s International Realty

Bedroom.

Photograph by Kodiak Greenwood for Sotheby’s International Realty

Bedroom.

Photograph by Kodiak Greenwood for Sotheby’s International Realty

Terrace.

Photograph by Kodiak Greenwood for Sotheby’s International Realty

Patio.

Photograph by Kodiak Greenwood for Sotheby’s International Realty

Outdoor seating area.

Photograph by Kodiak Greenwood for Sotheby’s International Realty

Balcony.

Photograph by Kodiak Greenwood for Sotheby’s International Realty
Spacious living room with modern fireplace, large windows revealing a scenic view, and plush white sofas.
Modern indoor seating area with curved window view of patio, ocean, stone floor, cozy chairs, and greenery outside.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a round table, and large windows overlooking a lush garden and ocean view.
Cozy bedroom with wooden ceiling, large windows, and a fireplace near the bed. Natural light fills the room.
Spacious room with wooden ceiling, wicker furniture, bed, and large windows showcasing a scenic ocean view.
Coastal villa with lush greenery overlooking the ocean, featuring a terrace, stone pathways, and clear blue sky.
Modern hillside house with large windows, curved architectural design, and a cozy outdoor seating area surrounded by greenery.
Scenic mountain view from a patio with wicker chairs and lush greenery under a clear blue sky.
Scenic view of a house with garden at sunset, featuring warm lights glowing inside and a horizon stretching over the ocean.
Spacious living room with modern fireplace, large windows revealing a scenic view, and plush white sofas.
Modern indoor seating area with curved window view of patio, ocean, stone floor, cozy chairs, and greenery outside.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a round table, and large windows overlooking a lush garden and ocean view.
Cozy bedroom with wooden ceiling, large windows, and a fireplace near the bed. Natural light fills the room.
Spacious room with wooden ceiling, wicker furniture, bed, and large windows showcasing a scenic ocean view.
Coastal villa with lush greenery overlooking the ocean, featuring a terrace, stone pathways, and clear blue sky.
Modern hillside house with large windows, curved architectural design, and a cozy outdoor seating area surrounded by greenery.
Scenic mountain view from a patio with wicker chairs and lush greenery under a clear blue sky.
Scenic view of a house with garden at sunset, featuring warm lights glowing inside and a horizon stretching over the ocean.

Frequently named one of the country’s top architects, Muennig was honored by the Monterey chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) before his 2021 death. Deeply inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, Muennig was renowned for designing works of organic architecture that complemented the nearby landscapes. Back in 2022, Muennig’s own Big Sur home, a 30-acre compound, sold; it was listed for $6.95 million.