The GREEN COTTAGE on Morro Bay—A Fabulously Romantic Waterfront Get-Away for Two

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A modern kitchen with a bar area, white bar stools, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A deck with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a calm lake with a dock and a small boat.
A house with a green exterior, a wooden deck, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A dining area with a table, chairs, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A coastal-themed table setting with seashells, starfish, and candles.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Los Osos, CA
  • Place, Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Montaña de Oro State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Morro Dunes Natural Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Los Osos

Located in Cuesta-by-the-Sea, a neighbourhood in Los Osos, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Morro Rock and Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Morro Bay State Park and Museum of Natural History. Point Buchon State Marine Reserve and San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and rock climbing nearby.
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Los Osos, CA

What's nearby

  • Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Montaña de Oro State Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Morro Estuary Nature Preserve - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Morro Dunes Natural Preserve - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Morro Rock - 15 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 30 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scout Coffee Co. - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kelli's Candies - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪High Tide - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dutchman's Seafood House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rose's Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The GREEN COTTAGE on Morro Bay—A Fabulously Romantic Waterfront Get-Away for Two pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The GREEN COTTAGE on Morro Bay—A Fabulously Romantic Waterfront Get-Away for Two?

As of 28 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The GREEN COTTAGE on Morro Bay—A Fabulously Romantic Waterfront Get-Away for Two on 3 November 2026 start from NZ$1,689, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The GREEN COTTAGE on Morro Bay—A Fabulously Romantic Waterfront Get-Away for Two?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The GREEN COTTAGE on Morro Bay—A Fabulously Romantic Waterfront Get-Away for Two?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The GREEN COTTAGE on Morro Bay—A Fabulously Romantic Waterfront Get-Away for Two?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The GREEN COTTAGE on Morro Bay—A Fabulously Romantic Waterfront Get-Away for Two located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cuesta-by-the-Sea cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve and Montaña de Oro State Park. Morro Dunes Natural Preserve and Morro Estuary Nature Preserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the Green Cottage. It truly is a wonderful place to get away and relax while watching the nature all around. Sioux and Pandora are great hosts who had a little extra something waiting for us upon our arrival. We look forward to another visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2026
We loved hosting these guests! Their communications were fun, thoughtful. They asked great questions and they were our favorite kind of guests -- neat and tidy. They left the Cottage as they found it, spotless. Thank you Noelle! Please visit again soon! Pandora & Sioux
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very thoughtful setup with all of your basic needs available (extra blankets, basic food/spices, etc.). The scenery is fantastic and everything in the cottage compliments that makes it a memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 January 2026
Thank you Christina! We are so pleased you stayed with us and hope you will return. Our goal is to make the cottage as comfortable and cozy as possible and providing spices, herbs, fruit, yogurts, freshly ground coffee, etc. is just part of our commitment to our guests. Please plan to return in 2026. Happy new year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The place was amazing had a wonderful time incredible location

Renting the property was Great awesome location everything about the place was super comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2022
This guest was probably one of the best communicators we've had. I enjoyed the correspondence prior to their visit. We are so pleased they enjoyed themselves and found the time to enjoy the quiet. We look forward to their next return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful, peaceful stay! Can't say enough about the attention to detail and how every need for the traveler was provided. Communication was extremely thorough and check-in was a breeze. We hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2025
Our commitment to our guests is to far exceed their expectations. We do everything we can to ensure that happens. So many of our guests recognize this promise they return every year, sometimes twice a year. We like that because we get to know them, what they like, and what might intrigue them when they visit -- then we can make recommendations for places to explore and great little restaurants that delight, and are only known by locals. We love guests who engage in a pre-visit dialog, that way we can send them a list of our favorite restaurants and places to investigate. Annemarie, thank you for your visit. Please return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, wonderful location and amazing views. Helpful gracious host. Well appointed for a peaceful retreat
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2025
Thank you Sandy. We are delighted you have a wonderful time. The weather certainly cooperated for you! We thank you for taking such wonderful care of the Cottage and hope you will return soon. Be well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow!! Fantastic stay at this magical place. Can’t wait to return someday
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really enjoyed our stay

Great spot! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 November 2022
Thank you Steve! We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay. That's high praise from someone who owns their own vacation rental. You know what it is all about and how much effort it takes to do a good job. Our goal is to wildly exceed our guests' expectations with comfort, privacy and spotless perfection. Thank you for taking such lovely care of her. Yes, we think of her as a she. We would really love to have you back next time you are in our part of the state. Be well. Happy Thanksgiving.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous stay!

The view, the serenity, the location and the comfort of the cottage are superb. Thank you. Wonderful place to celebrate our 30th anniversary!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2025
We love our guests, but especially those who are curious about our area and want information about things to do, places to go and our favorite restaurants. Loving to eat ourselves, we enjoy providing suggestions to our guests based upon their criteria. We think the central California coastal area is indeed "the Third Kingdom" as the National Geographic once called us: so many open spaces to explore in the 3300 square miles of San Luis Obispo County: trails, secret hideaways, 100 miles of beaches, and so much more. We hope you return soon! -- the Green Cottage
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Green Cottage—amazing place

Quiet, clean, beautiful setting. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 March 2025
This couple was fabulous, great communicators and were very appreciative of suggestions of what to see and where to visit in our area. Loved hosting them!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed

It was very relaxing and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The perfect bayside retreat!

I have stayed many times at the Green Cottage on Morro Bay, and I will be coming back again! It is a perfect place to enjoy the many activities in the surrounding areas, or just veg out on the deck and soak up the views across the bay. Heaven!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
We LOVE our return guests! We get to know them, and know what they like and interests them. Then we can refer them to events and activities that might intrigue and inspire them. This guest has visited many, many times over the years. We are delighted she finds the Green Cottage her, "happy place" and calls it, "heaven." She should know.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary trip

We really enjoyed our stay at the Green Cottage! Pandora went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed, including a bottle of bubbles to celebrate our anniversary! We will definitely return :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
We love guests who tell us something about themselves, that way we can make recommendations about things we think they might like to see or do. Sometimes their personality and sense of humor come through their words then it's fun to be a bit playful. So many of our guests return year after year and it all starts with the communications before they ever arrive. So whether you are going to stay with us or another vacation rental tell your hosts about you. What do you like? What interests you? Do you have a passion for mystery, history, art, hidden secret beach coves, or old ruins, or forgotten barns that haven't been used in 100 years? Or if you are a photographer and would love to see a slice of local history, tell your host. They just might know a Hearst and get you invited to a round up and branding; or to a grape harvest on one of the 300 local wineries. Hosts are there to be your guides. We know our areas and we want to help and it's fun to help! Talk to us. Lisa told us it was their 1st wedding anniversary. How romantic. Of course "bubbles" were going to be in the refrigerator for them! They were planning on going to one of our favorite wineries, obviously they'd done some research and have good taste! We look forward to their next visit! Thank you for spending your 1st anniversary with us. May you have many, many more happy anniversaries! We wish you health, prosperity and love, and most of all the time to enjoy them! Be well! Pandora & the Green Cottage
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Green Cottage at Morro Bay

Absolutely delightful stay. The cottage is impeccably maintained, it’s right on the water and it’s totally charming. Manager/owner Pandora is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Wonderful location and amazing host. This is the place you want to rent if you want to relax and connect again. Very clean and awesome bed. You will never want to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2021
We LOVED, loved, loved these guests. Super neat, very interesting, very responsive and very appreciative. Our favorite kinds of guests. We hope they visit again soon -- but book now for the future, we're nearly booked solid until next August. Be well. And, thank you again for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful location. We enjoyed five nights at the green cottage which is located at the end of a quiet peninsula on Morro Bay in Los Osos. Absolute tranquility was experienced as we listened to the sound of little waves on the shoreline and the calls of birds on the shore and flying by. We enjoyed an incredible view of the bay with Morro Rock in the distance. We spent a great deal of time just enjoying the views and the sounds from the cozy deck or from the dining area. Everything was perfect inside and around the cottage. We were able to launch our kayaks directly in front of the cottage, and there is a convenient hose for rinsing the kayaks after an excursion. We were able to take some great hikes in Montana de Oro State Park, which is a short distance from the cottage. Our host, Pandora, was extremely helpful and always responded quickly to any messages we sent to her. We hope to book another stay at this wonderful cottage in the future.
Kayaks in front of the cottage
Gloria returning from a paddle
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautify views

Our stay was excellent! We spent a lot time on the back porch enjoying the magnificent view and all the wildlife. The cottage itself was immaculate and had everything we wanted for taking care of ourselves, for cooking and enjoying. We will likely be returning.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another stay in paradise

I've lost count - six or seven times we've stayed here. The fact that we've stayed here so often is testament to how well we like it there. Clean, quiet, always fresh flowers in the kitchen when we arrive (from the owner's garden!), and the view! Wow! Magic....every time.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
We love our return guests. It does say a lot about the Cottage, but even more about the guests who love the quiet and the surrounding nature. We get to know what our return guests' like and can suggest cool things for them to do or see when they're here. Sioux (our Cottage Keeper) and I work hard to create a perfect welcoming atmosphere, and as long as the roses are in bloom, the fresh flowers do come from our garden. The views, well they go on forever.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful beauty

Pandora is an amazing host, and everything about the cottage was perfect. It was spotless, and the kitchen has everything you need to make great meals. The views of the bay are really lovely…lots of good birdwatching. We loved the artwork and personal touches. We hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2022
What a wonderful couple! And, high praise from them since they own a vacation rental on the other coast. The were excellent communicators, fun, interested in the area and appreciative of the bird displays. They also were excellent guests and left the Green Cottage spotless. We would love to host them again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

wonderful, special and immaculate

As always, the cottage felt like our special place. We love to walk everywhere and there is so much beauty and peace in the area that we never get tired of returning. Pandora and Gary have taken care of every need and more and the cottage is immaculately kept. We love our annual visit.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
We love our return guests! They love the Green Cottage as much as we do. Once we get to know what they like: the kinds of foods they love, whether they are hikers or bikers, or art gallery visitors, we can make suggestions that might intrigue and entertain them. For the history buff, we have Hearst Castle of course, but we also have the Pozo Saloon where you can experience California as it was in the 1800s. It is also one of the finest and most authentic examples of how the west used to be. With its rustic, cozy interior and surrounding countryside, the Pozo Saloon continues to offer locals and the curious traveler the hospitality and frontier friendliness of a bygone day. Sundays they usually have live music and the food is great. Come see why so many of our guests return again and again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A fabulous place to stay on the bay in a fabulous place.

I really loved the cottage. I stopped in Morro Bay on a road trip. Taking pictures all over California. From the deck of the amazing cottage on Morro Bay I got some great pics. The host is amazing. The attention to detail of the cottage stood out. If you want a beautiful secluded place you can't beat The Green Cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Randy is a photographer but this area is so filled with beautiful places it's hard to narrow photo opportunities down to just a few places and have the perfect light. I enjoyed pointing him to my favorite photo sites, but there are so many. He'll just have to return and stay longer. It was fun to talk with him. There have been many photographers who have stayed at the Cottage, several famous ones. It's always interesting to hear about their approach and what they shoot with. We have such beautiful golden light, and lots to see and do between those times. If you love beautiful, unique places, the Central Coast is the place to visit.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Truly Heavenly Experience Great Relaxing Escape Every Night Changing Ocean Tides That Add Great Entertainment
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
We love the way you wrote about the Green Cottage using wonderfully descriptive words, that spelled GREEN COTTAGE! How very clever. I'd like to claim that the Cottage brings out the artistic and creative sides in our guests, but I think it's the other way around. I think artistic and creative people seek the Cottage for its peace, quiet and naturally restorative powers. Thank you for staying and leaving your list of nice words!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great little cottage great views.

Spent our 25th Anniversary in this cozy little cottage. They have thought of everything in this place. Well supplied kitchen, great reading on the area and many fun suggestions for your time spent in area. The view of Morro Bay from back porch is very peaceful. Enjoyed watching the birds. Definitely exceeded expectations.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
We love it when our guests celebrate special occasions at the Cottage. This couple didn't tell us, so we weren't able to surprise them with a fabulous bottle of local wine. Next time! The Cottage is romantic, is very, very private, quiet, peaceful and the bay entertains our guests with changing tides, colors, birds and sunrises and sunsets. A perfect spot to celebrate!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bayside Beauty!

This cottage is such a lovely find. Beautifully appointed and cozy, you can't beat the location on the shores of Morro Bay, and it's close to San Luis Obispo with lots of things to do nearby. Quiet and peaceful, its the ideal place to restore your soul and commune with nature. I'll be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
The is one of our "champion guests!" She has visited for years and books a year in advance for 3-4 trips each year. It is so nice to know the Green Cottage provides the peace, quiet, privacy and calm that people are seeking. It says a lot about the Green Cottage, and even more about our guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So Lovely!

We celebrated our 30 anniversary at the green cottage! And it was spectacular! The property itself was amazing. The views were fantastic, but I think the thing that was most important during our was the attention and support we received from our hosts. They went above and beyond the call of duty. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Happy Hearts

Absolutely wonderful peaceful place. Like living inside a piece of art, Green Cottage is lovely in every dimension. Perfectly clean with a thoughtful assortment of dishes, cookware, books, puzzles and games. Beautiful view of Morro Bay with a resident Blue Heron. Surrounded by parks with interesting hiking trails and beaches. We will definitely return to Green Cottage.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
We have been guests in other VRBOs and have developed a long list of all the things that need to be in a rental to make it comfortable, convenient and accommodating to a guest. So, that's why we have several sets of dishes, wine glasses (champagne flutes and martini glasses too), sharp knives (and lots of them) and enough pots and pans to cook a Thanksgiving dinner for 12. Since we often don't know our guests we want to ensure everything they could want or need is in the Cottage, waiting for them. And, we're right around the corner if they need anything that we might not have thought of. Come see why we have over 150 five-star reviews. We take making our guests comfortable and happy, very seriously.
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