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Single level - Charming! Shell Beach vacation rental! 30 plus day Stay!

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Living Room
Living Room
Living Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Pismo Preserve
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Pismo Beach, CA
  • Place, Dinosaur Caves Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Margo Dodd Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bed sheets provided · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Hallway

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Single level - Charming! Shell Beach vacation rental! 30 plus day Stay!

Beach bungalow in Wonderful Shell Beach! Between, Pismo Beach and Avila Beach! So much to do! You will love the location, just down the street from the overlook. This comfortable beach bungalow includes a back sunroom, and both front and back patios. The bluff at the end of the street has the best views! This quaint neighborhood is perfect for guests who love their morning coffee at the bluff to watch the waves or an evening stroll along the bluff to watch the sunset. There is beach access from the bluff at low tide to kayak, paddle board, relax on the beach or enjoy the many tide pools.

Shell Beach is the sister town North of Pismo Beach. If you are looking for outdoor activities, you have the beach, the pier, the dunes, kayaking, and even sky diving to choose from. There are also art galleries, wine/beer/cider tasting and restaurants all close by.

We welcome your stay!
Haven Properties
Cindy Absmeier
805-594-5997 Office
www.havenslopm.com
Lic. # 02078013

https://www.slovisitorsguide.com/pismo-beach-visitors-guide/

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets considered - Please inquire.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please turn off lights, propane tanks and faucets when not using. Please no eating or drinking in bedrooms. Neighborhood quiet time is 10 pm.
Please note that over usage of utilities will be charged to guests. Report water leaks immediately to Cindy. xxx-xxx-xxxx | ----@--------.---
Please be advised there is an additional $100 fee for check outs past 11AM.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1685740vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Pismo Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Shell Beach, a neighbourhood in Pismo Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pismo State Beach and Avila Hot Springs. Dinosaur Caves Park and The Locked Inn are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Pismo Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Dinosaur Caves Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Margo Dodd Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pismo Preserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Eldwayen Ocean Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pismo State Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 11 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kortado Bakery & Coffee - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Single level - Charming! Shell Beach vacation rental! 30 plus day Stay! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Single level - Charming! Shell Beach vacation rental! 30 plus day Stay!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Single level - Charming! Shell Beach vacation rental! 30 plus day Stay!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Single level - Charming! Shell Beach vacation rental! 30 plus day Stay!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Single level - Charming! Shell Beach vacation rental! 30 plus day Stay! located?

Located in Shell Beach, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Dinosaur Caves Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Pismo Beach Pier. Margo Dodd Park and Eldwayen Ocean Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashton B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joe s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The place was in a very nice location, was clean, had everything we needed for our stay.

Was very nice.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you for your care of the home! We appreciate you choosing this home. Thank you, Cindy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Beach Cottage

Wonderful cottage in a perfect location. There is a wonderful view from the front deck. The back yard is lovely.
Stayed 126 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2025
Such a wonderful guest! The home was more than taken care of! We would highly recommend on hosting in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
comfortable home pet friendly kept up yard … nice neighborhood … very pleasant . The cliffs at end of street Beautiful serene. My miniature poodles were happy with the stay as well.Centrally located . This is the second time I have stayed there. Looking forward to coming back soon.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a cute bungalow near the beach. Cindy was available for any questions I had. I look forward to returning to Pismo and renting this beach house again.
Stayed 34 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
Great guests we had the pleasure of hosting! Home was left in excellent condition. Would highly recommend on hosting!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute house in a great location

The first thing we did on arrival was rebook it for next season, and we are looking forward to our return. It is as advertised and the manager (Cindy) is terrific.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
We are looking forward to having you back. Safe travels, Cindy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Beach Cottage

This is a lovely and quite spacious cottage in a fabulous location. We have stayed here twice. The property manager (Cindy) is very responsive. Lots of storage space in the back for bikes and surf boards, easy parking in front, nice little backyard with a barbecue, and a very comfortable livingroom.
Stayed 119 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2023
Very happy we were able to meet your needs and accommodate another stay! Wonderful guests who takes great care of the property and would recommend 10 times over!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We had an Amazing time at this rental property. Cindy was incredibly accommodating and so lovely. The entire house is decorated beautifully it has everything you could possibly need. We enjoyed walking to the park into the Bluffs. We also enjoyed all of the little shops and restaurants that we could walk to. This was one of the best vacations we’ve ever had.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2021
I am so glad you enjoyed your visit. Safe travels, Cindy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved!

We’ve stayed in this area many times and we’ve had great luck finding homes here. This one was another amazing find! It is spacious and had plenty of room for our surfboards, wetsuits, skateboards, and beach gear. We loved everything about this house and we were so sad when we had to leave. We hope to stay here again!!
Stayed 33 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2022
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. We welcome your return. Thanks for being great guest. Cindy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place!

We rented this home for 2 months and absolutely loved the home and the area. Cindy is a fantastic property manager, everything went very smoothly from check-in and through our stay. The home is light and airy with lots of windows and very spacious. Comfortable beds, nicely decorated and the kitchen is pretty well stocked for a long stay. We just brought a few items. I highly recommend this rental! And Shell Beach is a gem of an area!
Stayed 66 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 November 2023
Reviews like this are such a joy to receive! It is great to hear you enjoyed the home along with the Shell Beach area. You left the home immaculate and were a joy to host. We would recommend to any host and hope to see a return visit in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming in a Great Location

This charming home is in a lovely Shell Beach neighborhood. Great location for walking and bike rides. Only a few blocks to awesome shoreline views, restaurants and coffee house, and short drive to sandy beaches. The house is very well equipped, and was ideal for our stay of two months while we were house-hunting in the area. While only two of us stayed there, on a few weekends we were able to host guests and their dog, so we really appreciated the extra bedroom and bathroom. We loved the sunroom, the pretty front sitting room, the outdoor grill and charming country French decor. The kitchen is better supplied than most homes we have visited.
Stayed 66 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2021
I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the great description of our home. Safe travels, Cindy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

HOME SWEET HOME

QUIET AND PEACEFUL RESTFUL, WITH SWEET SOUNDING BIRDS ...SINGING IN THE TREES. IN BACK PATIO. JUST WALK DOWN THE STREET AND BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF OCEAN AND CLIFFS. PELICANS GRACEFULLY FLYING IN THE AIR. BEAUTIFUL PARK ( DINASOUR PARK) A SHORT WALK FROM THE HOUSE. YOU ARE IN WALKING DISTANCE TO MANY SMALL TOWN ON THE MAIN ROAD. FOR ME IT WAS A PERFECT GETAWAY.MY DOG LOVED IT TOO :)
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2022
Thank you for the great description of this home. I'm glad you enjoyed your time. Safe travels, Cindy
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

This house was comfortable, but could be so much better. The landscaping needs some TLC. The linens need to be upgraded. The kitchen, though older, had all we needed. Our only complaint was the inconsistency of the hot water during showers. They did try to fix it quickly, but the shower would still go cold after a few minutes. It usually came back to hot, but not always. The house has a fully fenced backyard which was great for our dog. You couldn’t find a better location for the beach.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2022
Thank you for your helpful recommendations. I'm glad we could host you and your dog. Safe travels, Cindy
Verified

8/10 Good

Griffin H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location! Short walk to one of the best parks in the area

The home & location is perfect. The outside is covered in spider webs and there were numerous spiders inside the home. Upon arrival we found many kitchen utensils filthy with rotten food still on the surfaces as if they hadn’t even been properly cleaned at all. The hay style rugs were dirty & caused allergy issues leaving shedding all through out the home and on the furniture. I don’t believe they have ever been cleaned properly. We were charged an extra $150 cleaning fee because we hadn’t washed our linens or vacuumed the furniture before our check out, even tho there was no indication that was needed from us. All this being said, the property manager had excellent communication throughout our stay & the location is really unbeatable.
Stayed 32 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2022
Hello, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. This is also one of my favorites. I will get the pest person out there, I did not know this was a problem. Any missed items from the cleaner, I wish I would have known, she works extremely hard and would have come back even to clean some utensils that were missed. She also takes those rugs out and cleans them every time. This is a pet friendly property and the cleaning gal is constantly vacuuming a hand wiping the hair off of the couches. I wish guest would not let their pets on the couches. We don't ask for guest to vacuum before they leave (Some guest are so great and do before they leave). You were charged for all of the bags of trash that was left at the property that you said you didn't have time to dispose. Cindy Property Manager
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joe T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Air quality problems

We rented this for a temporary house while house hunting. Was nice at first glance. After staying a week we noticed a grey/black film on the tile and our things in the bathroom. At first i thought it was a bad candle. So i wiped things down and waited.The morning after no candle we still had a coat of grey/black film. My husband then went to change the filter in his cpap machine and it was black. It continued to be black every morning. They sent someone to clean the vents, vents were in such disrepair that they couldn’t be cleaned, instead they needed to be replaced. It would be a fine place to stay if the hvac was replaced. Especially if anyone has respiratory issues. Don’t stay unless confirmation of hvac replacement.
Stayed 25 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2023
Very sorry you had to deal with the issues during your stay. We appreciate your willingness to work with us during the process.to diagnose the situation. The system is old, but has not been replaced. The HVAC company could not explain the reason the tenants filters were getting black. The HVAC company explained that with the cold and hot air that could have cause the black marks, since cold attracts to hot air. I did purchase an air purifier and the filter after a week and is still ongoing is clear and no black air being filtered. We had a couple in for four months prior and never had an issue. I also bought heaters, if someone does not want to use the HVAC system. This is a strange circumstance that has been difficult to figure out. Please let me know if you have questions.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home in a beautiful neighborhood!

The house is large yet cozy, and very efficient with its spaces and rooms. It’s a block from the cliffs and beach and a few minutes walk from good food and coffee! We felt right at home and can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 39 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back soon! Safe travels, Cindy
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SLO getaway spot

Convenient to small restaurants and services; Close to the beach; quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 47 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2021
Thank you for coming to our home by the beach. Safe travels, Cindy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alexandria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful stay, the house is in a great location and interior was wonderful. Very quiet neighborhood and everyone in the area was so nice. Cindy was very accommodating, there was something missing from the kitchen and she promptly dropped it off at the house. It seems to be a vacation rental so it is very minimalistic and like The other review said the outside needs a little work, chairs in the front would be great as well as more seating in the back. We did have to wash off the outdoor furniture as it was dirty but it only took a moment to dry. New pillows in the beds would be great as well. Overall, we it was perfect place to walk around, enjoy the beach and relax!!! I would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2020
Hello, Thank you so much for the review! We appreciate you choosing our home. We can get new pillows!! We welcome your return. Safe Travels, Cindy
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Valerie J.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Property manager is terrible, beware!

The interior of this property is pleasant but the exterior maintenance is a disaster. Thistles and spider webbs, weed overgrowth covering the yard. I spent thousands to brighten the front yard with flowers and lights. Foul odor coming from sink drain, no one had replaced air filter in a decade. To top it off, I was renting the place to care for local COVID patients and asked to extend my stay. I was denied and displaced by tourists by the heartless property manager. I'm the only COVID rehab physician in the county, and had to take days away from work to pack and move into an emergency hotel room. I can only hope the owner will read this and seek a new property manager immediately.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2020
This was a surprise to see the false claims written by this guest. My goal is to work with our guests and provide a very clean, comfortable home. It saddens me as the property manager by the way our communication was described. This is a popular month to month furnished rental booked months ahead. I honor the reservations that are accepted and follow through. I am available 24/7 in this business and if any problems arise, they are taken care of. I did suggest a beautiful property with views in Pismo Height to the guest, but she thought it was too far from the beach and I assumed after a month of her notifying me of her extension, she had found something else. I wish I managed more properties to accommodate, but at that time I only had one available. I appreciate all of our essential workers who come to our community. I wish her the best. Sincerely, Cindy Property Manager
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Stayed 46 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Absmeier - Haven Properties - Property Manager

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At Haven Properties we strive to have an extraordinary presence in the vacation rental market in San Luis Obispo (SLO) County. To make this happen our goal is to ensure that homeowners have the best guarantee for their investment and that Guests are genuinely delighted on their vacation. Locally owned and operated, we offer vacation rental services that provide a convenient and pleasurable experience for both homeowners and guests. My team and I have established a recognized reputation for honesty, integrity and ethical conduct that goes beyond the industry standard and we feel privileged to offer our experience in managing over 100 properties in SLO County to homeowners and guests alike.

Cindy Absmeier
Property Manager
Haven Properties
BRE#02078013

Why they chose this property

Locals love Shell Beach, just enough up the coast to get out of the crowds, but close to everything. The amazing bluff is full of sea life and adventure.
This beach bungalow is the perfect location to enjoy this quaint and active community.

What makes this property unique

The home is fully equipped with very cozy furnishing for visitors to enjoy.

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