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Avila Valley House

Holiday home in Avila Beach

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Avila Hot Springs
  • Place, Avila Beach
  • Place, Avila Beach Golf Resort
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

About this property

Avila Valley House

Based at the entrance of See Canyon, overlooking Avila Valley and only 2 miles to Avila Beach. This wonderful home offers privacy, incredible views and peaceful nature vibes. The location is one of the best in the county, with a unique microclimate that folds the fresh ocean air into the warm valley heat. Nestled near Pismo beach, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo and Edna Valley, it's just a short drive to wine tasting, kayaking or exploring farmers market. The house was built in the 1950's and has been updated respectively to preserve it's character. It offers three bedrooms and three bathroom. One of the bedrooms/bathrooms is located in a detached unit 20 steps from the main house, we've dubbed "The Tree House" bedroom. All bedrooms are connected to a bathroom for additional privacy. The house offers a very nice outdoor seating area and a barbecue for outdoor cooking. Sleeps 6 comfortably, up to 8 with children.

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Amenities

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Dryer

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Avila Beach

Avila Beach is home to this holiday home. Avila Hot Springs and Pismo Beach Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Avila Beach and Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alex G. Spanos Stadium or Robert A. Mott Athletics Center.
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Map
San Luis Obispo, CA

What's nearby

  • Avila Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Avila Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Central Coast Aquarium - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Avila Beach Golf Resort - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Pirates Cove - 8 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 16 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪San Luis Yacht Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mersea's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kraken Coffee Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zorro's Cafe & Cantina - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Over Avila - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Avila Valley House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Avila Valley House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Avila Valley House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Avila Valley House located?

Situated in Avila Beach, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards and within 3 miles (5 km) of Avila Valley Barn and Avila Hot Springs. Pismo Preserve and Central Coast Aquarium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Avila Beach Hillside Home

We loved the home and the view across the valley.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camellia R.

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

A Quiet Paradise

This was our second time staying at Avila Valley House. A quiet refuge from the world, it's a lovely place to relax and unwind! The beach is minutes from the house, as is wine tasting and all the central coast has to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugenio S.

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

Nice view

Really beautiful place with nice view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maha H.

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

Beautiful home, nicely decorated, kitchen well stocked. The host was very nice and responds quickly

Loved our stay at this beautiful home, amazing views and host is very nice and responds quickly to any concerns, definitely recommend it
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg N.

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

Great location, comfy house

Our host was great and very helpful. We were driving a long distance and were permitted to enter a little early which was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas N.

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

Great Wedding Party Location

We had a small wedding party and loved the accommodations here. It had the perfect amount of rooms for us but also was a perfect size for us to be able to hang out with our other friends while in the area. Easy drive to Avilla or Downtown!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Birthday/COL

5 friends gathered to celebrate a departed one's birthday. House was a great venue.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

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

Sweet spot

This is our second time at this rustic, private home. We are able to relax and enjoy ourselves with the company of good friends.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

lore k.

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

Avila

We stayed in Avila to attend the Good Vibes concert....The location of this house was perfect so close and easy access to town and beach. The house was so comfortable as well as well planned out. The detached bedroom was really great and perfect for my friends! I highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian F.

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

Stunning house for family trip

The house was perfect for our family trip. The main house has two bedrooms with their own bathrooms. One additional bedroom with its own bathroom is detached from the main house with a beautiful view. The kitchen is well stocked and sufficient for our needs. But it is more on the smaller side. The outdoor areas are great with good mix of sun exposed and shaded areas. The beach and other activities can be easily reached. The pictures do not fully capture the beauty of the house. The communication with the host was easy and he is very responsive. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Marcia C.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The property had no working water for 2 days. We contacted the property owner and manager and were fully refunded; we then had to find another place to stay and that was stressful. Would NOT recommend this property. It had not been aired out and smelled musty and old.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of the house is great and the communication with Lauren was excellent. The house was definitely older than we expected and not kept up very well… several things were broken and the house was incredibly hot (with no ac) and a lot of the windows didn’t open (or have screens) etc. We come to this area annually and chose this house primarily based on location. The location is excellent and outdoor patio is really nice and definitely has a wonderful breeze. Unfortunately, the house just trapped heat (and the fans provided no relief) and was not comfortable to sit in during the daytime. I’m surprised that this house has such good reviews but again it’s a great location and the communication was excellent. I’m sure it couldn’t be enjoyable for some people, especially in a different time of the year, but it ended up not being a good fit for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have stayed here twice before and always enjoyed the place and location. We had a few issues with the property when we stayed last month a plumbing problem & some minor issues however they sent a plumber out right away& when I addressed the issues with property manager after our stay they were very responsive & were happy these issues where brought to their attention so I’m keeping the 5 stars just check & see if all was resolved.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this quiet, beautifully rustic and very unique property. We ended every evening around the outdoor fire pit and enjoyed the views of the vineyard, majestic oak trees, and surrounding hillsides. From the patio area, my husband filmed a time laps of the clouds rolling down into the valley. Our magical mini 4 night, 5 day vacation was a family reunion of 20 people, with 3 different vacation rentals. The two other rentals were in Avila Beach proper, which offered convenience to restaurants and wine tasting rooms, but my siblings complained of noise and smaller homes. Our Avila Valley home was spacious and definitely the better peaceful quiet option for our group of 6 adults and 2 toddlers. Highlights of our stay included golf at Avila Beach golf course followed by outdoor concert and dinner at Mulligans, then karaoke at Mr Rick’s. Half day outing to SLO for breakfast at Louisa's and shopping, Kelsey See Winery, lunch on the 3rd Avila pier while watching sea otters and seal lions, then on to Pelaton wine tasting room. The Barn off highway 101 was perfect for our grandkids, and so was the aquarium in Avila Beach, where we met Mitch the octopus, and peanut butter and jelly ( male and female sharks) We ventured to SLO Ranch for lunch and to a great finale dinner at Oyster Loft in Pismo. So much to do, and great half way meeting point for our Bay Area family and our OC families. Lauren our host was a fantastic communicator and she made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Friends vaca

Enjoyed a peaceful stay with nice views. Yard with fire pit was very enjoyable. Bedrooms were perfect. Very clean. Place had everything we needed a great find! Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Lovely property conveniently located in San Luis Obispo

Family Birthday celebration that couldn't be more perfect. While home was older, it was very clean, comfortable and relaxing for a party of 4. Adequate space in living room and dining area to visit/talk. Bedrooms/bathrooms comfortable. Property conveniently located between Avila Beach and Wine Tasting region. 80 y/o mother in-law very happy! Kitchen stocked and a mixture of old/new. Property Manager Lauren very accessible for questions etc. All around a lovely long weekend respite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ivan k.

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

Cozy and private

Very nice for a family
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith T.

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

Cal-Poly Graduation Weekend

The Avila Valley House was just perfect for our family gathering to celebrate our grad! This space is beautiful inside & out. Well appointed & comfortable. Kitchen is well equipped. And the view from the patio…wow! Lauren is a super host. Easy communication. Highly recommend for a graduation or parents weekend or just to visit SLO!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jon H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
House needs cleaning. updating, etc.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil W.

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

Peaceful and Private

This property was just about perfect for us. The three bedrooms were very separate and each had a bathroom. Living room was spacious although we spent most of the time on the patio around the fire pit or overlooking the valley below us. The kitchen was compact but had what we needed for our group. Owners were helpful at check-in and very responsive with any questions during our stay. Great place that we will return to in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marta T.

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

Beautiful, great views location

Cozy, nicely furnished home in an excellent location. Close to the beach and close to beautiful San Luis Obispo, a super cute walking town with great restaurants. Best of all, the house has awesome views from pretty much everywhere! We had wonderful times by the fire pit, though we ran out of gas the last night. And our bed had the best mattress. Totally recommend this great home. Few minor things could be improved, like hooks to hand towels in the bathroom, a thorough cleaning in the kitchen, but the overall experience was just great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curt and Anne S.

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

Beautiful property

We spent 10 nights at the Avila Valley house, during which we were joined by our daughter, son-in-law and teenage grandson for 5 nights. The sleeping space with the separate studio was perfect for our needs. The location of the property is perfect, being close to the beach and15 minutes from shopping and dining in SLO. We also loved walking the Bob Jones trail just down the hill, followed by lunch at the market. The view from the patio is breathtaking, so much so that it was wonderful just spending time at the house. The house itself was clean and nicely furnished, and beds were comfortable. The kitchen, while well equipped, was a bit small for a longer stay. Overall, a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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

Sisters + 1

2nd year booking this house for our annual sister's retreat. Love the location and the set-up of the house. Allows for great privacy and every bedroom has it's own bathroom! Love the kitty that visits mornings and evenings, the fire pit and the BBQ. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

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

Great Place!

We loved our stay. The house is definitely a little rustic but that adds to the character. Lauren was awesome and very helpful throughout our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine s., Fountain Hills AZ

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

Wonderful Find

We have been coming to the Central coast for a large gathering every summer for years & usually get a VRBO for our stay. This one was the best of the lot…a beautiful place inside & out, better than the pics! We also enjoyed the outdoor companion kitty that showed up every time we came back. We’ll be back next year. Two suggestions: a lighter weight blanket for summer…(the comforter was too warm) also more coffee mugs. Thanks for a great visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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