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Secluded wine country retreat, full kitchen

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Ancient oak trees frame your private entrance.
An electronic touchpad-operated smart lock permits self-check-in.
Your Retreat is a very large, comfortable, bright, open-plan studio.
You'll be welcomed with a bottle of fine wine from a local vineyard, and snacks.
Enjoy the wood-burning fireplace while you watch the giant flat-screen TV.
Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Arroyo Grande, CA
  • Popular LocationBlacklake Golf Resort6 min drive
  • Popular LocationPismo Beach Pier14 min drive
  • Popular LocationMonarch Butterfly Grove14 min drive
  • AirportSan Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Secluded wine country retreat, full kitchen

This spacious secluded guest suite in the heart of California's Central Coast wine country is on a quiet three-acre gated property. Surrounded by ancient oaks, springtime wildflowers and songbirds, your Retreat has everything you'd possibly need: private entrance, full kitchen, double shower, laundry, fireplace, giant flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, private patio, covered carport, air conditioning, and a bottle of wine from a local winemaker. Minutes from vineyards, golf, restaurants and beaches.

This is a very large open floor plan (1200 sq ft) Guest Suite with bathroom, kitchen, laundry, and patio. It's physically attached to the large main home of your hosts (Mike and Janice), but separated by a thick structural wall, giving it the "feel" of a separate structure. Private entrance with electronic touchscreen lock, plus lockable sliding glass doors onto private patio. The newly-carpeted Guest Suite is equipped with a comfortable queen-size bed, a large semi-circular couch, a convertible sofa-bed, and a dining table for four. The bathroom is equipped with a double-wide shower and built-in bench.

There's a wall-mounted giant flat-screen TV with a DirecTV receiver/DVR. Also broadband Internet with Wi-Fi. One wall has a large brick wood-burning fireplace with gas firestarter. Another wall features large glass sliding doors (with sheers and blackout drapes) that open onto a private patio. You can park your vehicle in a dedicated large covered carport adjacent to the Guest Suite.

You are welcome to stroll about the three-acre gated property, and to park in the covered carport reserved for guest use.

Your hosts Mike and Janice occupy the large main house next door. They work in home-offices, so one of them is almost always available if you need something. They tend to be private people, so how much interaction you have with them is entirely up to you.

Not suitable for young children or infants
No smoking indoors, please
No pets, please (two Siberian Husky dogs live on the property)

Located in a quiet lush unincorporated rural area about 1.5 miles from the US 101 freeway. Five minutes' drive from Nipomo (shopping and restaurants) and from three championship golf courses (Blacklake, Monarch Dunes, Cypress Ridge); 10 minutes' drive from Arroyo Grande (more shopping and restaurants); and 15 minutes' drive from multiple recreational beaches (Oceano, Grover, Pismo, Shell, Avila). Situated in the heart of the Central Coast wine country, just minutes from vineyards, wineries, and wine-tasting opportunities galore! Private wine tours, hiking trails, ocean dunes, and Cal Poly are just part of the allure to this beautiful part of California.

Private vehicle is preferable, but Uber, Lyft and taxis are available as well. Located a 1.5 miles from 101 and with one freeway stop you will access Arroyo Grande Village or center Nipomo in less than 7 minutes. The freeway RARELY has traffic jams and traveling 65+ mph is quite reliable and comfortable.
San Luis Obispo airport is about $35 one way by taxi or Lyft or Uber. Rental cars may be secured through the airport.

Property manager

Mike Busch

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Arroyo Grande

Located in Arroyo Grande, this apartment is in a rural area. Pismo Beach Pier and Peacock Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit A Sweet Shoppe Named Desire and Boomers! Santa Maria. Rancho Bowl and Sans Liege Wines are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
Arroyo Grande, CA

What's nearby

  • Blacklake Golf Resort - 6 min drive
  • Monarch Dunes Golf Club - 7 min drive
  • Pismo Beach Prime Outlets - 13 min drive
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 14 min drive
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Maria Station - 14 min drive
  • Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rancho Viejo - 7 min drive
  • Starbucks - 6 min drive
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Jocko's Steak House - 6 min drive
  • Adelina's Bistro - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded wine country retreat, full kitchen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

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Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for Central Coast wine travel
This rental is ideally located for exploring Central Coast wine, midway between Paso Robles and Buellton/Los Olivos/Lompoc. We got to those destinations in about an hour or less. The unit was clean, well stocked with coffee and cooking necessities. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was just fine for getting ready each day. The ranch house is secluded and safe, yet only minutes away from the freeway. We enjoyed walking around the property each morning. The caretaker, Frank, was there if we needed him. Very nice man. The rental owner checked in on us by message to make sure everything was ok. While this isn’t the swankiest of rentals, it clicked all of our boxes. We do little in the rentals we use but sleep and eat breakfast anyway. We thoroughly enjoyed this one. Ideal location. We hope to come back!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

MaryAnn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coastal retreat
The setting is in lovely coastal oaks and grounds. The kitchen is large and the washer and dryer worked great. The furnishings, both inside and out are tired and need updating. The easy access to coastal towns and Cal Poly was very good. The handyman, Frank, was extremely helpful and pleasant. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

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Hosted by Mike Busch

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