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Enjoy Beautiful Shell Beach/Pismo Beach House in Comfort!

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A house with a stone pathway leading to a porch, surrounded by various plants and a small garden.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a marble countertop, a wine bottle, a vase with flowers, and a bowl of grapes.
A living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A residential house with a front yard featuring a stone pathway, various shrubs, and a small tree.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a window above the sink.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Margo Dodd Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Shell Beach, CA
  • Place, Eldwayen Ocean Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Margo Dodd Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom .5

Soap · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Pismo Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Shell Beach, a neighbourhood in Pismo Beach. Avila Hot Springs and The Spa at Dolphin Bay are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Madonna Plaza Shopping Center. Dinosaur Caves Park and The Locked Inn are also worth visiting. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Shell Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Eldwayen Ocean Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dinosaur Caves Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pismo Preserve - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Margo Dodd Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 2 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 13 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kortado Bakery & Coffee - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy Beautiful Shell Beach/Pismo Beach House in Comfort! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Enjoy Beautiful Shell Beach/Pismo Beach House in Comfort!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy Beautiful Shell Beach/Pismo Beach House in Comfort!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy Beautiful Shell Beach/Pismo Beach House in Comfort!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Enjoy Beautiful Shell Beach/Pismo Beach House in Comfort! located?

Located in Shell Beach, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Eldwayen Ocean Park and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Pismo Beach Pier. Margo Dodd Park and Dinosaur Caves 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. 54 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property presented as listed and is in an ideal location. It was very well stocked with all of the household supplies you would need for a month stay. The kitchen had all of the everyday items that you would want as well. The backyard was a plus for our dogs who enjoyed sunning themselves on the deck daily. We loved that we could walk to the beach after dinner and watch the sunset. The neighborhood is quiet and everyone we met were very friendly. We enjoyed our stay and would book again.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2026
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our beach home! Our neighborhood is very special plus the beach is a block away. Thank you for taking excellent care of our home. We would enjoy having you stay with us anytime you wish to visit the beautiful Central Coast.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love the house

Great host and a lovely place to stay. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 43 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Thank you - we welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yet another great stay!

We have stayed at this wonderful home previously and totally enjoyed our stay. Our dogs, Tater and Tot, enjoyed both the front and back fenced yards.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you - so happy you had a great time at the beach! Best of luck to you with your new home at the beautiful Central Coast!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Love this place, great place to stay with very responsive, caring owners!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2020
Thank you - looking forward to having you back in 2021!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable Cottage

Adorable Cottage in a prime location of Shell Beach. Quiet street with the ocean at the end. We walked throughout the small neighborhood and are returning again this year!
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2024
We are happy you had a good time & we welcome you back again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Nice place as described. Great neighborhood with friendly people. Close to beach and lots of other fun activities. Robbin the owner is very kind and communicative.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Thank you! We welcome you back the next time you travel to the Central Coast.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay!

Jack (my dog) and I really enjoyed the wonderful neighborhood of Shell Beach during our October stay. House was lovely, well maintained and fully stocked for our comfort. The location was amazing, - short walks to the ocean, restaurants (our favorite Zorro's-complete with dog menu!). Robbin was a great host and very responsive. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2023
We welcome you and Jack anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Just Right!

As Goldilocks would say this place is “ just right”! We were very pleased with this wonderful home and location, kind of like a fairytale. Grateful to have opportunity to rent it for sure.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you for taking such good care of our home. Yes the CA Central Coast is special & beautiful. We look forward to your return in 2020!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I needed a winter away to help heal after my husband's death. This property in the adorable, insanely dog-friendly village of Shell Beach was just the place. My two dogs and I walked all over, from the many oceanside parks to the friendly neighborhood businesses including a coffee shop, small grocery, quirky post office, stunning Italian deli and a grill where I was given leftover beef tips for my pups. We especially loved catching ocean sunsets at the end of the block, relaxing in the barked backyard with nice deck and landscaping (the calla lily plant was perfect for the occasional cut flower), getting to know several neighbors and their dogs on sight, and taking advantage of the nearby highway and short driving distances to other coastal towns. Only tested one bed but it was super comfortable and the attached bathroom made for a great shower with lots of hot water. Pretty and very functional kitchen.
Stayed 88 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2026
Thank you Marta! We are happy you enjoyed our beautiful home & great neighborhood. Thank you for taking good care of our home. We welcome you & your pups back anytime - maybe get out of the cold weather and come to the beach again in wintertime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Stay

We fell in love with the California Central Coast! This area is a hidden gem! It’s beautiful yet not crowded. We spent lots of time at Dinosaur Caves Park and Spyglass Park. Hiking at Pismo Preserve was a favorite too. We loved being nestled between Pismo Beach and Avila Beach. We were also a quick drive to San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay. The SLO County libraries were wonderful and allowed me to get a library card with the rental contract. Robbin was an excellent and proactive host. She offered many ideas on things to do and checked in to make sure everything going well. The house itself was spacious and comfortable for an extended stay. We loved the kitchen and the extra toilet off the master bedroom.
Stayed 34 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2024
Thank you - so happy you enjoyed our home and neighborhood. We welcome you and your family back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Enjoyed the month in friendly village of Shell Beach/Pismo with well stocked 2 bedroom, easy walk to beach, bike paths and lots of local eats and day trips .Great host communication.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Thank you! We enjoyed having you stay at our beach home & we welcome you back anytime !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage by the sea

We loved the refurbished beach cottage in Shell Beach. The new kitchen had everything you could need! We were so happy to be there but became Ill and had to go home early.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Thank you! We hope you are feeling better & can join us again the next time you visit California’s Central Coast.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

shell beach

great place.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Beach Stay

Had a wonderful time at this home in Shell Beach. The house was very clean, cozy and comfortable and Robbin was very responsive with any questions. The kitchen was well stocked and beautifully updated. The location is great - walkable to some great restaurants and a delicious coffee shop. Would love to stay again in the future!!
Stayed 43 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 February 2022
Thank you! We would love to have you stay at our beach home again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Updated Quaint Beach House

From the beautifully remodeled kitchen, with everything you could possibly need, to the soaking jetted tub and hardwood floors, this house lives up to its description. It was a short walk to the scenic bluffs and Shell Beach. Try Zorro’s on the corner. They have a doggie menu! I stumbled upon The Lido Restaurant at Dolphin Cove Resort for an amazing dinner by the sea. Robbin was always reachable and incredibly nice. I felt extremely comfortable in this home. My dog loved it as well. Thank you!
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2021
Thank you! We enjoyed having you & your dog stay at our beautiful Shell Beach home and we welcome you back anytime! We appreciate your great care & cleaning at our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Shell Beach cottag

This home was a delight to stay in -- great location, clean, well-kept. Owner Robbin was excellent to work with. She responded quickly to our questions and offered great suggestions for enjoying the area. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 60 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2021
Thank you for taking such good care of our home - we welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Lovely Respite

My stay here was absolutely wonderful. The house was larger than I expected and had great outdoor space in the front and back yards for outdoor yoga or soaking up the sun. It’s a quick walk to Steaming Bean for a cup of coffee in the morning or to one of the parks to watch the sunset over the ocean. Robbin is a great host and is very responsive to any questions or concerns. My only regret was not booking this place for longer!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2021
Thank you for this beautiful review! We would love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We absolutely loved the area. Great walks at shell beach, just down the road. Dogs loved it as well . Nice area for the dogs in front and back. Neighborhood is super friendly. We just moved to the area and rented for 3 months while our house was being finished— wish I would have looked to buy in shell beach.
Stayed 61 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 December 2020
Thank you! Happy you enjoyed your stay at our Shell Beach home. Welcome to the beautiful Central Coast!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

This property was great. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 37 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you - so glad you enjoyed your trip! We welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice place at a great location!

It’s very obvious that the owner takes pride in taking care of this house and it’s guests. The house has just about everything for the guests to have a great stay. Robbin, the owner, very quickly responds to any questions or concerns we had. Thanks Robbin! Safe secure backyard if you have a dog. The location of the house is just great. We explored beaches, trails, wineries, and breweries. Hearst Castle was about an hour drive. At low tide you can access the beach right at the end of the street, a very short walk. The area is very dog friendly. The are also some really nice casual restaurants within a short walk. Just a great stay!
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you - we are very happy you and your dog enjoyed your vacation and we welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pismo Beach house

Robbin was easy to work with. Responded quickly when we had concerns or questions. Cute place to stay and hope to return
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed your stay and we welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great stay at reasonable price!

Small beach house is clean & well kept. Nice owner & great neighbors.
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you! We are happy you enjoyed your second stay at our home and we welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect, darling cottage by the sea!!

My husband and I recently spent a month here, this past Fall. The house is clean, comfortable, well equipped, in a safe neighborhood, just a few blocks to spectacular Shell Beach. Our dog was also comfortable, has fenced yard in the front and back. Great location to explore and enjoy the Central Coast!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you! We are happy you enjoyed yourselves and we welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beach House at Shell Beach

Let me start by saying the owners are great to work with. My compliments to Robbin. My wife and I found this property to be very clean upon our arrival. It was quite apparent this small two bedroom home has been well taken care of. It is located in a nice neighborhood close to everything. I enjoyed sitting on the deck in the backyard reading . Such a peaceful place. We often walked to the beach which was located at the end of our street. Several restaurants are all within walking distance as well. We were out almost everyday sightseeing and finding new places to go. What a great area. I would recommend (and have done so ) to friends, family, or anyone reading this. We are looking forward to going back. Tom Ullery
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
We love having guests such as this lovely couple who appreciate our home and enjoy exploring the beautiful Central Coast of California. Several of our guests return year after year to escape the summer heat or freezing winter temps of their home state. We welcome you and happily share our beach home and coastal weather with you anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent experience

The house was comfortable and the basic supplies were provided so I could use time to enjoy area. Walked every day on beach front just a short block away . Owner was very receptive to quickly fix things that had occurred.
Stayed 24 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thanks Beverly - glad you enjoyed your stay and visit with your family. Thank you for taking good care of our home and we welcome you back anytime!
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