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Cottage By The Sea - 1900's beach cottage 100 ft from beach

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and a pier. - Cottage By The Sea - 1900's beach cottage 100 ft from beach (Avila Beach)
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A cozy living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a white table and green chairs. - Cottage By The Sea - 1900's beach cottage 100 ft from beach (Avila Beach)
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven - Cottage By The Sea - 1900's beach cottage 100 ft from beach (Avila Beach)
A white house with a green door, white picket fence, and a small porch. - Cottage By The Sea - 1900's beach cottage 100 ft from beach (Avila Beach)
Located close to Avila Beach Golf Resort, Cottage By The Sea - 1900's beach cottage 100 ft from beach has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 679 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Cottage By The Sea - 1900's beach cottage 100 ft from beach

  • Enjoy amazing views of the beach, white water, and pier from this darling early 1900's cottage. Newly renovated with great attention to detail, you will love relaxing in our home away from home. Every inch of the cottage was remodeled with state of the art appliances, views from the entire main living area & kitchen, and a large bathroom with pedestal sink & a charming claw foot tub/shower combo. Plenty of off street parking, a large deck on which you may take in the views and a patio with fire pit allow you to live comfortably inside and out. With the beach only a half block away, it's literally your backyard! The house is 100 ft from the beach!

    Monthly rentals available: October, November, January-May. Rental period begins on 1st of month. Hold over days are nightly seasonal rate.

    Suitability: Monthly Renters Welcome, children welcome, non smoking only, pets not allowed, wheelchair inaccessible, ocean views, charming cottage, downtown

    *The Avila Beach area is undergoing several construction projects, including the construction of a new home at a neighboring lot. Even though Slo County noise ordinance is enforced, from time to time guest may experience construction noise.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 850 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Avila Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. Avila Beach Golf Resort and Avila Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pismo State 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. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Avila Beach travel guide
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Avila Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • A sunset over a beach with a pier extending into the water.
    Avila Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Avila Beach Community Center
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Central Coast Aquarium
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Avila Beach Golf Resort
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mersea's
    5 min drive
  • Starbucks - Froom Ranch Way
  • San Luis Yacht Club
    3 min walk
  • Kraken Coffee Company
    1 min walk
  • Vista Steak and Seafood
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage By The Sea - 1900's beach cottage 100 ft from beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage By The Sea - 1900's beach cottage 100 ft from beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage By The Sea - 1900's beach cottage 100 ft from beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage By The Sea - 1900's beach cottage 100 ft from beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage By The Sea - 1900's beach cottage 100 ft from beach located?

Located in the heart of Avila Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Avila Beach and Avila Beach Golf Resort. Avila Beach Community Center and Desire Sweet Shoppe are just steps away.

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Cottage By The Sea - 1900's beach cottage 100 ft from beach Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

August B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Outdoor space was great for the kids
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

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

Perfect Beach House

We had a wonderful stay at this perfectly located beach house... everything was as stated in the listing. This was the second time we've stayed here, and it won't be the last. Loved it, thank you! Satisfied beach renters!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

laurie f.

Birthday getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home. Great location. Very clean an fully supplied.We arrived on a Thursday Afternoon and were allowed to enter home Early 2:30. Woke up Friday to construction across the street. So we left for a bike ride. When we got home, they were gone😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

D & D.

Wonderful Avila Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent a month in this rental and were totally pleased with our experience. I should mention that we have done this SEVERAL times, which speaks to our overall level of comfort and enjoyment. The location can’t be beat and Seven Sisters is easy to deal with.As always, the property was in great shape. This time we had a few special requests to make regarding our stay. Management was very supportive and helpful in every way. They responded quickly, pleasantly and thoroughly.We fully intend to continue renting this property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

COREY M.

Wonderful stay in Avila

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This cottage is better than pictures can provide. It's a must stay for any couple or small family. One block from the Avila (strip) and beach, morning view of the ocean and every amenity you need to feel at home. We purchased fresh fish from Merseas 2 of the 4 nights and cooked. The kitchen is perfect and the view of the sunset deserves homecooked dinners with wine. No reason to go out. This little cottage has all of the offerings you need. If it's available for our next trip in, it will be booked.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bernaed W.

Great place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful location, great views of the ocean, wonderful outdoor living.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Irvine, NA

Fantastic Location and Great Communication

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If you are looking for a place in Avila Beach to take the family for a getaway, you will not find a better location and comfort with this cottage. My family and I highly recommend and will be returning ourselves in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis V.

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

Perfect little beach spot!

Beautiful views of the Pacific in a perfect little each community
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Loved Our Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent. We would have liked a little earlier access but the delay did not cause any major problems for us. The rental was comfortable, clean, well appointed and a great location!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

A little heaven on Earth

Loved this little bungalow. It was perfect for our small family get-together. It was across the street from my favorite coffee shop (Kraken) and the view of the ocean was incredible. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Levie T.

Dream Beach Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our second visit at this dream beach cottage and probably not our last! We love this quaint vacation home and all of amenities! We booked it a year in advance for Cal Poly graduation and we are so grateful we did! It was a great stay and would highly recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Cottage by the Sea

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent stay. Great location and views. Home was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

54 San Luis

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: One of the best vacation rentals I’ve ever stayed in.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

54 San Luis

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Awesome experience
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Betsy L.

Perfect Little House in Avila Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved this little beach house so much and can't wait to rent it again!!! I really don't want to say too many good things or it might not be available next time we want to rent the place;)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

laurie f.

My favorite retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 2nd time staying at Cottage by the sea and it did not disappoint. The house was very clean and well supplied. All of us had the best sleep on these great beds. We did not get around to relaxing by the fire pit because it got foggy in the evening, next time😊
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

Truly a home away from home!

From the moment we saw this amazing little beach house, we were in love. While thoughtfully preserving the charm of this vintage cottage, the owners have created an exceptionally comfortable, tasteful and functional home with all the bells and whistles of modern living....we loved the gourmet kitchen, outstanding ocean views, deck with gas fireplace and patio heater, comfortable beds, roomy bathroom with claw foot soaker tub...to name a few!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

54 San Luis

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I stay at 54 frequently. Really enjoy the proximity to the ocean and the quality of the place. The “can’t miss” spot in Avila.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Julia T.

PERFECTION! PERFECTION!! PERFECTION!!!

Life doesn't get any better than this! This completely renovated charming beach house is a real find. Every amenity is top of the line, and the location is as good as it gets. This gem of a home is completely stocked with all the necessities a traveler needs and wants; so impressive! Everything about this property is outstanding! Additionally, the owners are top notch making this renovated beach home PERFECTION!!! Julia Taylor
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Katie R.

Cottage review

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is in a great location on Avila Beach - as advertised, very close to the beach and the cute downtown Avila shops and restaurants. Our family of 4 found the house to be on the smaller side ( 2 adults and 2 -12 year olds). We felt this most when it came time for showers - one shower is tough to share across 4 people. It was nice that the property provided beach chairs and toys in a wagon. Wish they had provided beach towels as well - just one less thing to have to pack! The outdoor area was the real selling point for us on choosing this property - the fire pit and lots of comfy chairs! The only downside was the bees - we tried to have breakfast on the outdoor dining table and had lots of wasps that were on the aggressive side. Given the per night price of nearly $500, we expected a bit more of luxurious supplies in the house - cheap toilet paper, no toilet paper holder. On the flip side, the beds were comfortable and the sheets were the best! I had to call to get our deposit back after nearly a week had passed since we checked out. Overall, we think the cottage is a cute home in Avila, but not the right place for our family of 4 given the 2 bedrooms, 1 shower situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A guest from Bainbridge Island, WA

Location is a dream! Owner’s perks, not so much...

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house & location are amazing!The management was organized & very responsive! The toilet was making an odd sound & they sent someone over straight away to take a look at it. They also sent someone to take the trash cans in/out for us - the owner’s rule book requires their guests to do that chore. The new “Owner’s Parking” spot in the driveway (making guests tandem park) is obnoxious & entitled. If the owner’s show up unannounced & park, they are all the way into the property which feels invasive & can easily see guests walking through to the laundry/bathroom, in parts of the outdoor space & inside the house bedrooms & showering when the windows are open. Doesn’t feel safe knowing unidentified people can show up anytime & be in your space. The house is darling & nicely equipped, with the exception of the sofa. It is oddly noisy when you sit or move around on it & doubly so when opened up for a bed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thad R.

A gem in Avila Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 54 San Luis Street is a great home—very updated, bright, cheery, and just steps from the Ocean and the shops at Avila Beach. Don't let the square footage concern you; this place never felt cramped due to the great layout and numerous windows that flood the home with light and fresh ocean breezes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chad P.

Even Better the second time. Consider Construction.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second time staying at this place with the family. It is perfect for us with only 2 kids. Great views, well stocked with beach supplies and easy parking. The location is key and you are a short walk to the beach and all the shops. As of this review they have just broken ground on construction directly across the street. While we were there there wasn't a lot of activity but there was some early morning equipment moving around. Just something to consider. We will definitely be back here in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

mari allan H.

Most Wonderful Cottage Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband and son and I had a wonderful stay at the Cottage By The Sea. The house was cozy, comfortable, bright, and so well equipped with everything from kitchen to beach supplies. The proximity to the beach and restaurants/shops of Avila Beach was so convenient, but we loved the view of the ocean from the house and the fun fireplace deck seating so much that we often just stayed home. Exactly as in pictures, but the authentic, home-like feel in person was beyond expectations. Sparkling clean with excellent amenities - great use of small space with large kitchen, large bathroom, great indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, and state of the art laundry.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

D & D.

October Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at 54 San Luis the entire month of October and loved every minute of it. Due to the length of our stay, it was easy for us to settle in and feel just like locals. Our morning beach walks were always pleasant and one day even rewarded us with whale watching from the shore. Of course, nothing beats watching the sun go down while sipping a glass of wine on the deck. This beach house is well furnished and stocked. It’s good to know in advance that we don’t need to bring certain necessities. We have stayed here for several years and continue to appreciate that every year there are always improvements being made. The owners obviously love this place.As always, the management team was quite attentive and courteous. I requested some additional utensils and batteries for remotes. It seemed like they were at the door (full of smiles and positivity) to deliver shortly after I hung up the phone. They were also very courteous and considerate in scheduling installation of a new dishwasher.We are repeat customers and intend to continue the trend.