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Avila Beach Retreat: Pets & Families Welcome!

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Avila Beach Retreat: Pets & Families Welcome! provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61679 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Avila Beach Retreat: Pets & Families Welcome!

  • Avila Beach Gem is a cozy house tucked away in a quiet area in the quaint town of Avila Beach. 2 blocks from the beach, this house is perfect for families or a group of friends that would fit 8 comfortably. All within walking distance, Avila Beach Gem allows you to explore the town’s colorful beach town vibe, visit local seafood restaurants and wine tasting room, hike in nearby nature reserves, book a massage or soak at the outdoor hot springs, and kayak along the coast.

    The house is surrounded by beautiful old oaks trees and cherry blossoms in the spring. There is a fully stocked kitchen, 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a private deck with BBQ, 2-car garage, pack n play, strollers and beach gear —our home ensures you won't need a car once you arrive. Everything is within walking distance!

    The roomy floor plan, larger than 1700 sq ft, boasts mountain views, a private back deck surrounded by trees, and a charcoal BBQ grill. Granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances make the kitchen a gourmet's delight. Unlike most in Avila, our home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, accommodating 8 people. A 2-car garage and laundry center with washer and dryer add convenience.

    The master suite features a queen bed, his and hers closets, and a connected bathroom with double sinks, tub, and shower. The second bedroom has a queen bed, while the third room offers two twin beds. A queen air mattress is provided for additional sleeping accommodations in the living room. Sleeping beds for 8 guests.

    5 Reasons to Stay at Avila Beach Gem -
    1.) Location, Location, Location. We are located in the town of Avila and a short walk to the beach, restaurants, golfing. Once you arrive, the car is usually parked in the 2 car garage the whole time and enjoy walking to everything in Avila. Our house is located in a quiet area so there is plenty of privacy and quietness at night. No restaurant or bar noise late into the evening, just the peacefulness!

    2. Avila Beach Experience. During your stay with us, our home becomes your home, and we want to ensure your experience is truly memorable. We do our best to provide impeccable service and amenities so you can focus your attention on family, friends, and fun while on your holiday!

    3. Size Matters - Top quality family time can be hard to enjoy crowded around a small dinner table or a small hotel room. Weighing in at nearly 1700 sq. ft. (4-5 times the average size hotel room) Our house is capable of seating up to 8 at the dining room table. The bedrooms are large so you don't feel like you are in a closet. And don't forget the spacious living room area with a large couch and two other soft comfortable seating chairs!

    4. Children Friendly. We have children, so we understand the hassles of lugging high chairs, play pens, strollers whenever we travel. So we have eliminated that for you, and provided all these items right here in the house. There are also books, toys, movies and games to entertain the little ones when not on the beach! All new beach gear included: towels, sand toys, umbrella and chairs to take along to the beach.

    5. Pet Friendly. One (1) dog maximum weight 45 pounds will be considered. There is a non-refundable pet fee, max $225. We love our pets too!

    Amenities include Free Cable, Pandora Music, and more. Free Wi-Fi with coverage throughout. Free Charter 200 Cable Package and huge 52” Led Smart Tv. Full Washer & Dryer & Detergent + Bbq (charcoal) on a Private Balcony

    Your access includes the entire condo and a two-car garage – it's all yours! We've set up the beach house with your comfort and enjoyment in mind. Feel right at home!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking 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: 1,679 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Avila Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Avila Hot Springs and Pismo State Beach. 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 cycling and hiking. Visit our Avila Beach travel guide
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Map
Avila Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a beach, pier, and hills in the background.
    Avila Beach
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Avila Beach Community Center
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Central Coast Aquarium
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Avila Beach Golf Resort
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Panda Express
    10 min drive
  • Mersea's
    6 min drive
  • San Luis Yacht Club
    7 min walk
  • Kraken Coffee Company
    4 min walk
  • Mulligan's Bar And Grill
    18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Avila Beach Retreat: Pets & Families Welcome! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Avila Beach Retreat: Pets & Families Welcome!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Avila Beach Retreat: Pets & Families Welcome!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Avila Beach Retreat: Pets & Families Welcome! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Avila Beach, Avila Beach Community Center and Central Coast Aquarium. Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail and Avila Beach Golf Resort are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Avila Beach Retreat: Pets & Families Welcome! Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean & Comfortable in Good Location

Property is exceptionally clean. There is plenty of comfortable seating in the living and dining areas for the three bedrooms which is not always the case with vacation rentals. The beds were comfortable. Short walk to the beach and easy drive to SLO. Thanks for a nice family getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home

My family enjoyed this well stocked home. Here is a list of what we liked: furnishings in great shape, comfortable beds, quiet neighborhood., close to beach and spacious home. Every thing was great and never needed to contact property manager. I give this home an excellent rating!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

family getaway

House was clean. Beds and pillows were comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked for cooking. Locate was great. quick walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Family Vacation 2 Toddlers & Baby

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was our first time to Avila beach and we loved it! Such a cute beach town and lots of fun activities to do as a family and of course, great times on the beach! The house was in a pretty good location and on a quiet street. The WiFi didn’t work upon arrival which was stressful, as we had to set up baby monitors and had work calls/emails to make. The response time about the issue was decent. They requested no shoes in the house, which we agree is a great household rule. However, the floors were so dirty and the bottoms of our feet were filthy by the end of the day of walking around with no shoes. Clearly the floors weren’t cleaned before our arrival. The house provided some beach toys, beach chairs, and an umbrella which was awesome. The kitchen was super underwhelming. They didn’t have any basic cooking supplies, storage bags for leftovers, etc. if you do decide to stay here, bring these kinds of things with you, the amount of kitchen supplies was pretty limited. Overall, if you want a basic place to stay, this will work for you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Avila Beach - Wedding

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: Fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family friendly 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: This was a lovely Airbnb that met all our expectations and more. It was very family friendly for my family with young kids. We would definitely stay here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. 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: Overall good, could have had more furniture in down stairs bedrooms (dressers, night stand)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect family beach house

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 long weekend here with 5 family members of various ages. Everyone was comfortable and there was plenty of space. The kitchen is very well stocked and organized. The entire house is clean and the furniture is comfortable. It's an easy 5 minute walk to the beach and having chairs, towels and beach toys was so nice! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Easter Break

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 had a lovely time at this rental. Very clean and a convenient walk to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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: It was perfect! The location and tranquility of the property was exactly what I was looking for me and my family. The house itself was beautiful and had everything we could need and more.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mixed review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 condo was very conveniently located. The beach equipment was very welcomed. The furnishings were spartan and that was fine with us other that the master bed. The mattress was dated and uncomfortable with the bed frame on wheels so the bed shifted through the night if you turned. Also it needed a headboard as it was positioned under a window with window blinds for a head rest.The condo seemed clean but as they ask you not to strip the beds??? Parking a 2023 SUV was challenging especially if the bay opposite the garage was occupied.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location as you can walk to beach and shops. The kitchen and whole house are very well stocked. The property managers were very responsive to our questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nice house, but parking is a challenge. They claim a two car garage but very tight. We were nervous maneuvering in the drive and ended up parking one car in the garage and others had to park up a hill on the Main Street. There were no additional plastic bags to load up trash. Only small trash cans in bathroom and one bag in kitchen. A few of the window cranks don’t work and a few window screens are loose. A few light bulbs don’t work and I’ve suggested the property instal safety handles in the showers. For us elderly it’s impossible to manage the deep bathtub showers to enter safely
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Budget, Not Luxury

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Avila will always be a favorite. This unit was just ok. It suited our group because it allowed dogs. Overall, it was budget friendly and easily accessible (if you can walk the hill) but not luxurious. The master bed was unmade when we arrived and the many broken window cranks weren't helpful. The place was quiet and tucked down a steep hill. Parking took some careful practice. This home is best for guests who don't expect to spend much time in the unit, plan kids only for the cots in one room and have a maximum two cars.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Nicely appointed house close to the beach. I appreciated the communication from the property management which made the stay easy. We plan on being back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Great stay overall- only negatives were no view and cooking utensils and pans could use to be replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location!

Easy to walk to everything. Need a couple more mirrors and slider screen did not work. Beautiful weather!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Luxurious coastal escape

Well appointed Beach house just a few minutes walk from the beach and pier. We had kids with us and were delighted to find a number of games and beach toys for them to use while visiting. Similarly kitchen was well set up for basic cooking and made the stay more comfortable. Pet tolerant (i.e., for a nonrefundable fee). All in all a great setup.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Weekend Stay

As advertised. Close to beach, but just far enough to be be a quiet neighborhood. Parking was easy for regular sized vehicle. Only downside was a peacock nearby with an early alarm clock.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding reception

Great spot. Busy weekend. Two windows broken. Master shower could have been stronger. Great house and wonderful stay. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

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Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: nice home, well-maintained. No views whatsoever
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

So-so

No views except neighbors living rooms, little sunlight. House was clean and well-furnished. Garage not really for two cars
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness

Lil

The bedrooms downstairs were tiny. The bathroom very small . Not really a good place for 6 adults. Also, the windows in downstairs could not be opened and that is not acceptable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Avila Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall our stay was great. Host was communicative. Home was clean (although the masters bathroom faucet leaks and water filter in fridge needs to be replaced.) Convenient location just a handful of blocks from the beach and downtown Avila. Although good stay I thought it was a little pricey. The condo is tucked in, no ocean views.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in

No place to park!

We picked this place because it was dog friendly and had two parking spots. The parking spots are VERY tiny, if you need two spots and your not driving a small car don't stay here. The other reason was dog friendly, there is only a very small weedy spot for a dog. There were also black ants in every room. This was probably one of the worst Vacation rentals I have ever rented. :(
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022