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Cayucos Cottage. Steps to the Best Beach in Cayucos.

Family-friendly holiday home in Cayucos

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Mr 4th of July
Private kitchen
Kitchen
Private kitchen
Master bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Cayucos State Beach
  • Place, Cayucos Beach
  • Place, Cayucos Pier
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cayucos Cottage. Steps to the Best Beach in Cayucos.

I love getting up in the morning pouring myself a cup of coffee and sitting on the front watching the sun rise over the mountain tops and listening to the ocean in the background. It is so peaceful in this wonderful neighborhood. The ocean and in my opinion the best beach in Cayucos is less than 150 yards away from the front door of this perfect beach cottage. Everything you need is here just bring your suitcase and a good book. You are walking distance to all the restaurants, shops and saloons. Walking the the beach at sunset and having a glass of wine is a great way to end another perfect day in Cayucos.

Keywords: Quiet neighborhood in the numbered streets. Walking distance to everything in the beautiful coastal town of Cayucos. Fishing, surfing, boogie board, go fly a kite, take a hike, have a nap on deck, roast marshmellows over a fire on the beach. Best place on the Central Coast to spend a few days or months.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Perfect for kids.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
There is a fee and weight restriction.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Dogs are never to be left alone on property indoors or out.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No household towels are allowed outside the home. They are not to be used on pets or the beach.
No smoking or vaping inside house!
Pets are to be crated any time pets are left alone. They are not to be left alone outside if no one is at home. They are in a strange environment.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Cayucos

Located in Cayucos, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Morro Bay Art Association Gallery and Morro Bay Skateboard Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Morro Bay State Park and Museum of Natural History. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cayucos, CA

What's nearby

  • Morro Strand State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cayucos State Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cayucos Beach - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Cayucos Pier - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Morro Rock - 10 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 23 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sea Shanty - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Duckie's Chowder House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪cayucos coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Great American Fish Company - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cayucos Cottage. Steps to the Best Beach in Cayucos. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cayucos Cottage. Steps to the Best Beach in Cayucos.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cayucos Cottage. Steps to the Best Beach in Cayucos.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Cayucos Cottage. Steps to the Best Beach in Cayucos. located?

This family-friendly Cayucos holiday home is located by the sea, steps away from Cayucos Beach, Morro Strand State Beach and Estero Bay. Cayucos State Beach and Paul Andrew Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 194 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen is well stocked for all cooking styles. The outdoor fenced barbecue area doubles as the pet area large enough to suit their needs. The house rules are simple yet thorough to ensure that this beach cottage will be well cared for as expected by the friendly host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a very quick walk to the beach in a delightful neighborhood!Excellent location- very peaceful. The house is clean and comfortable. We would recommend staying here and hope to be back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay H.

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

Cayucos

Great location very close to the beach. Easy to drive to all of the sites along the coast and to the wine county around Paso Robles. Great kitchen with everything you need for your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

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

Best week ever!

This week long trip to Cayucos was intended as a refresh and reset for the new year and Melanie's cottage was the perfect place to have those intentions realized. Melanie's home is comfortable, well stocked and comfortable. Everything about the process was easy and stress free, from check-in to check-out. The cottage is steps away from a beautiful beach and a short distance to the cute downtown of Cayucos. The home itself embodies comfort and relaxation. We will be returning again and again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey P.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway!

Everything about this house was amazing. The beds were super comfy, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the proximity to the beach?!? Are you kidding me? It’s a 2 minute walk from the front door to your toes in the sand. We hope to stay here many many more times.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

CAROL C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Retirement Getaway

We went to Cayucos for a friend's retirement from teaching. The location of the property is ideal. The beach is right at the end of the street. The house is modernized with beautiful bathrooms and an upgraded kitchen. The area is very sleepy and quiet which is what we wanted. The master bedroom is big with a King size bed and a lovely bathroom with a separate freestanding tub and then a walk in shower. The second bedroom is also nice with a queen size bed and the second bathroom is also updated and nice. The bummer was the third bedroom which I wouldn't really categorize as a bedroom. It's more like a service porch or closet off the kitchen. It only has a murphy bed which we were not expecting. It would be a fine space to put kids in, but we were a little disappointed with three grown adults with one of them having that as a bedroom. There's a big tv with Netflix which was great. The town of Cayucos is close to Morro Bay, Cambria and the wineries off the 46 in Paso Robles making it a convenient spot to visit all those places in the same visit. I would recommend this property but just be aware of that third "bedroom".
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kati M.

Cozy Beach Cottage Perfect for a Family Beach Vacation!!!

We recently returned from an amazing Spring Break at this Cayucos Beach Cottage! And what a vacation it was. Perfect in every way. We have two small children (ages 4 and 2) and this could not have been more ideal. The kids were in heaven as were we! For the first time I don't feel like I need a vacation, from our vacation :) The cottage is clean, nicely decorated, and cozy. It is obviously well loved and very well maintained. You have everything you need - from a washer/dryer, to a fire pit to an extra leash for your lucky pet! There is nothing better than sitting on the front patio with a glass of wine as the sun goes down….or to make s'mores in the back yard before bed. This place has it all! Just steps from the beach, we were able to go as often, and as long or short as we wanted to - without the hassle of packing up a car and feeling the need to remember everything under the sun. Which is a parental dream. If we forgot something, one of us just ran back and grabbed it. There is plenty to do in and around Cayucos aside from playing on a beach (even with little ones in tow) - we loved going on short day trip to see the Elephant Seals, Hearst Castle, Morro Bay (oysters, otters, Salt Water Taffy, parks for the little ones…). The fish tacos by the Pier in Cayucos are to die for - writing this review makes my mouth water just thinking about them. The area is safe and child friendly - what more could one ask for on a family holiday?! We have fallen in love with Cayucos and plan on going next Spring Break as well. And there is no cottage we would rather stay in than this one. It already feels like a second home - without the headaches of being a second home owner :)

8/10 Good

sharon l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great. Nice kitchen and primary bedroom was large but the other 1 was very small but the beds were comfy. My biggest complaint was that the grill was extremely dirty and not in great shape. My son spent hours cleaning it. Might be time for a new 1
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had the PERFECT stay at this Cayucos Cottage! The home has a great layout and provided ample space for our family. The kitchen had plenty of counter space and every appliance you could need, including a Nespresso coffee machine and an air fryer. Our favorite part was waking up in the morning, opening up the big sliding glass doors in the living room, and cozying up on the (brand new!) reclining sofa with a cup of coffee and a book. Such a peaceful way to start the day! The beds and showers were amazing, too! Love how bright and cheery the home is - tastefully decorated, with tons of natural light and windows to let in fresh air. Key pad entry was a plus, not having to worry about carrying a key with us everywhere we went. Any questions we had were quickly responded to, property manager is very attentive. Don’t hesitate to book this place, you won’t regret it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melanie is an awesome hostess! Met all our needs!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathie B.

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

Great little house!

Super cute house, well maintained and lots of games for kiddos.Melanie was very responsive when i had questions
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

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

Great Base Camp for the SLO Coast!

Another fantastic visit to Melanie’s lovely beach adjacent home. Already looking forward to our next trip! The location is great - 90 seconds walk to dog friendly, beautiful beach. Cayucos has old school beach town feel, also close to Morro Bay, Cambia (and Hearst Castle) - could do something different every day for weeks! The home itself is very thoughtful put together with a great kitchen and remodeled bathrooms - exactly as pictured. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

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

Our Favorite Place for Our Time at the Beach!

Even the rain didn't damper our spirits while enjoying this comfortable and well stocked home away from home. Always just right!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

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

Grand Time

We had a wonderful 12 day stay at Melanie's cottage! We found it impeccably clean and well stocked. The kitchen and bathrooms were updated with quality materials and the bed linens were dreamy. We took advantage of the deck on sunny days and found it to be a great reading spot while our dog dried off from a walk on the beach. We felt right at home in this cozy nest for our entire stay. Additionally, the neighbors on the street and those walking by were warm and welcoming and wished us well on our last day. We were sad to leave, but definitely look forward to coming back. We highly recommend this Cayucos gem!
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Z.

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

Quiet Beautiful Reprieve

We enjoyed our stay here. The kitchen was w=easy to use and after long days exploring the parks, waterfalls and natural beauty of the area, we made dinner at the house twice. The home is clean and situated in a quiet neighborhood within easy walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

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

Our Yearly Trip to Cayucos

I feel like I am home when I am enjoying this beach house. Neat, clean, comfortable, and an outdoor seating area to enjoy the weather and relax. We prefer cooking in for dinners and dining out for lunch. Just enough of the kitchen amenities to prepare just about any meal. Close to the beach for our twice daily beach walks. Just right for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

A great getaway!

Very enjoyable place to spend time. My wife and I enjoyed the outdoor area in front of the house. You can hear the ocean and the neighbors are very nice. We enjoyed the location and Melanie is great to work with too!.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

colleen H.

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

Colleen

Beautiful rental! Clean, roomy and family friendly! I would greatly recommend this home!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

GREAT location and beautiful home

This house was great for our family. The beds were comfortable. The bathrooms and kitchen had been recently remodeled. Great location close to public access. The double doors that opened up to the patio made it great for indoor outdoor living. Would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

Beach Get Away

Loved the house! Mostly the front patio and fire pit. Used it quite a bit. Friends could stop by and sit out there with us. House had lots of supplies, even though I brought my own stuff not knowing. Shampoos, soaps, ziplocks, foil etc supplied. House had lots and lots of stuff for children if you are bringing them. Very easy, 3 minute walk to beach. If you don't know the area, you have to walk down about 15 steps to get there. About a 12-15 minute walk town which we did a few times. Highly recommend this house. We have are staying there again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexa F.

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

Wonderful & Relaxing Stay!

This was our first VRBO experience, and we were so impressed with the cleanliness and location of this home. Everything was just as described in the listing, and the location to the beach was exceptional! This was such a a fun week for our family that we are sure to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Pet friendly close to the beach.

Thank you for a great stay. The home is located in a quiet neighborhood just steps from the beach. Very clean and well equipped. The third room off of the kitchen (utility room) was fine for my son. The pull down Murphy bed had a full size comfortable mattress. Pet friendly. Great communication with host. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin d.

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

Great Beach House!

Very nice property, clean and well stocked kitchen and bathrooms. Laid back, friendly neighborhood. Two minute walk to the public access stairs for the beach. Perfect communication with owner/property manager. We had a wonderful time, thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cayucos Gateaway

Beautiful property. Has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy B.

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

Great beach access & Updated kitchen

This is not your average beach bungalow. The updated kitchen and bathrooms are excellent, and the beach access made it all the better. Only inaccuracy was no hot tub even though one was listed in the amenities description.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Melanie

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My father in-law built this home in the 1960's. My husband grew up coming to Cayucos as a child and our three children spent many of there childhood summers here with me while there father would spend weekends with us. It has truly changed very little in 60 years which is one of the best things about Cayucos. Very safe. I still spend alot of time between here and the bay area which is where I live, only now I find myself here alone more but love it as much as ever.

Why they chose this property

The cottage is on a very quiet friendly block with long term family owned homes. many friendly full time resident. You get a more authentic central coast vibe who get up and go to work makeing for a quiet days in the neiborhood and great place to take walks. Beach access is a 3 minute walk from the front door where your dog is welcome

What makes this property unique

Recently remodeled it is modern on the inside without sacrificing the cottage lookon the out side. great evening gathering spot with the family around the outdoor fire, roasting marshmallows and talking about the fun that was had by all.

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