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Avila Valley House

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Private kitchen
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Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

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San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Place, Avila Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Avila Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Avila Beach Golf Resort
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Avila Valley House

Based at the entrance of See Canyon, overlooking Avila Valley and only 2 miles to Avila Beach. This wonderful home offers privacy, incredible views and peaceful nature vibes. The location is one of the best in the county, with a unique microclimate that folds the fresh ocean air into the warm valley heat. Nestled near Pismo beach, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo and Edna Valley, it's just a short drive to wine tasting, kayaking or exploring farmers market. The house was built in the 1950's and has been updated respectively to preserve it's character. It offers three bedrooms and three bathroom. One of the bedrooms/bathrooms is located in a detached unit 20 steps from the main house, we've dubbed "The Tree House" bedroom. All bedrooms are connected to a bathroom for additional privacy. The house offers a very nice outdoor seating area and a barbecue for outdoor cooking. Sleeps 6 comfortably, up to 8 with children.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards. You'll find features like laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as 3 bathrooms and a washer.
  • The vacation home offers a washing machine, 3 bathrooms, and a shower
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Avila Hot Springs and 5 minutes from Avila Beach
This vacation home offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

  • No pets 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite 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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Avila Valley House Avila Beach
Avila Valley House Private vacation home
Avila Valley House Private vacation home Avila Beach

Avila Valley House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Marcia C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The property had no working water for 2 days. We contacted the property owner and manager and were fully refunded; we then had to find another place to stay and that was stressful. Would NOT recommend this property. It had not been aired out and smelled musty and old.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location of the house is great and the communication with Lauren was excellent. The house was definitely older than we expected and not kept up very well… several things were broken and the house was incredibly hot (with no ac) and a lot of the windows didn’t open (or have screens) etc. We come to this area annually and chose this house primarily based on location. The location is excellent and outdoor patio is really nice and definitely has a wonderful breeze. Unfortunately, the house just trapped heat (and the fans provided no relief) and was not comfortable to sit in during the daytime. I’m surprised that this house has such good reviews but again it’s a great location and the communication was excellent. I’m sure it couldn’t be enjoyable for some people, especially in a different time of the year, but it ended up not being a good fit for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine s., Fountain Hills AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Have stayed here twice before and always enjoyed the place and location. We had a few issues with the property when we stayed last month a plumbing problem & some minor issues however they sent a plumber out right away& when I addressed the issues with property manager after our stay they were very responsive & were happy these issues where brought to their attention so I’m keeping the 5 stars just check & see if all was resolved.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely loved this quiet, beautifully rustic and very unique property. We ended every evening around the outdoor fire pit and enjoyed the views of the vineyard, majestic oak trees, and surrounding hillsides. From the patio area, my husband filmed a time laps of the clouds rolling down into the valley. Our magical mini 4 night, 5 day vacation was a family reunion of 20 people, with 3 different vacation rentals. The two other rentals were in Avila Beach proper, which offered convenience to restaurants and wine tasting rooms, but my siblings complained of noise and smaller homes. Our Avila Valley home was spacious and definitely the better peaceful quiet option for our group of 6 adults and 2 toddlers. Highlights of our stay included golf at Avila Beach golf course followed by outdoor concert and dinner at Mulligans, then karaoke at Mr Rick’s. Half day outing to SLO for breakfast at Louisa's and shopping, Kelsey See Winery, lunch on the 3rd Avila pier while watching sea otters and seal lions, then on to Pelaton wine tasting room. The Barn off highway 101 was perfect for our grandkids, and so was the aquarium in Avila Beach, where we met Mitch the octopus, and peanut butter and jelly ( male and female sharks) We ventured to SLO Ranch for lunch and to a great finale dinner at Oyster Loft in Pismo. So much to do, and great half way meeting point for our Bay Area family and our OC families. Lauren our host was a fantastic communicator and she made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

April B.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

judy r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends vaca

Enjoyed a peaceful stay with nice views. Yard with fire pit was very enjoyable. Bedrooms were perfect. Very clean. Place had everything we needed a great find! Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property conveniently located in San Luis Obispo

Family Birthday celebration that couldn't be more perfect. While home was older, it was very clean, comfortable and relaxing for a party of 4. Adequate space in living room and dining area to visit/talk. Bedrooms/bathrooms comfortable. Property conveniently located between Avila Beach and Wine Tasting region. 80 y/o mother in-law very happy! Kitchen stocked and a mixture of old/new. Property Manager Lauren very accessible for questions etc. All around a lovely long weekend respite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ivan k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and private

Very nice for a family
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camellia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Quiet Paradise

This was our second time staying at Avila Valley House. A quiet refuge from the world, it's a lovely place to relax and unwind! The beach is minutes from the house, as is wine tasting and all the central coast has to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cal-Poly Graduation Weekend

The Avila Valley House was just perfect for our family gathering to celebrate our grad! This space is beautiful inside & out. Well appointed & comfortable. Kitchen is well equipped. And the view from the patio…wow! Lauren is a super host. Easy communication. Highly recommend for a graduation or parents weekend or just to visit SLO!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bill H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jon H.

House needs cleaning. updating, etc.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Avila Beach Hillside Home

We loved the home and the view across the valley.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday/COL

5 friends gathered to celebrate a departed one's birthday. House was a great venue.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and Private

This property was just about perfect for us. The three bedrooms were very separate and each had a bathroom. Living room was spacious although we spent most of the time on the patio around the fire pit or overlooking the valley below us. The kitchen was compact but had what we needed for our group. Owners were helpful at check-in and very responsive with any questions during our stay. Great place that we will return to in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugenio S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice view

Really beautiful place with nice view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marta T., Goodyear

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, great views location

Cozy, nicely furnished home in an excellent location. Close to the beach and close to beautiful San Luis Obispo, a super cute walking town with great restaurants. Best of all, the house has awesome views from pretty much everywhere! We had wonderful times by the fire pit, though we ran out of gas the last night. And our bed had the best mattress. Totally recommend this great home. Few minor things could be improved, like hooks to hand towels in the bathroom, a thorough cleaning in the kitchen, but the overall experience was just great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curt and Anne S., Sacramento, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

We spent 10 nights at the Avila Valley house, during which we were joined by our daughter, son-in-law and teenage grandson for 5 nights. The sleeping space with the separate studio was perfect for our needs. The location of the property is perfect, being close to the beach and15 minutes from shopping and dining in SLO. We also loved walking the Bob Jones trail just down the hill, followed by lunch at the market. The view from the patio is breathtaking, so much so that it was wonderful just spending time at the house. The house itself was clean and nicely furnished, and beds were comfortable. The kitchen, while well equipped, was a bit small for a longer stay. Overall, a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sisters + 1

2nd year booking this house for our annual sister's retreat. Love the location and the set-up of the house. Allows for great privacy and every bedroom has it's own bathroom! Love the kitty that visits mornings and evenings, the fire pit and the BBQ. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place!

We loved our stay. The house is definitely a little rustic but that adds to the character. Lauren was awesome and very helpful throughout our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet spot

This is our second time at this rustic, private home. We are able to relax and enjoy ourselves with the company of good friends.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, comfy house

Our host was great and very helpful. We were driving a long distance and were permitted to enter a little early which was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine s., Fountain Hills AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Find

We have been coming to the Central coast for a large gathering every summer for years & usually get a VRBO for our stay. This one was the best of the lot…a beautiful place inside & out, better than the pics! We also enjoyed the outdoor companion kitty that showed up every time we came back. We’ll be back next year. Two suggestions: a lighter weight blanket for summer…(the comforter was too warm) also more coffee mugs. Thanks for a great visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023