Reviews for Paso Robles Vacation Rental - VRBO 163856 - 2 BR Central Coast House in CA, Historic 1918 Craftsman with Easy Walk to Downtown Square

Weekend in Paso

Guest Kevin
Date of stay 05/11/13
Review Submitted 05/14/13

My wife and I recently spent a weekend in Paso Robles for our 19th anniversary and stayed "Under the Oaks". What a perfect location for our visit! When we pulled up in front of the property on Saturday afternoon, we could see that this quaint little home lives up to its nickname as several tall bushy oaks sprawled above the house. A nice touch from the owners - a bottle of red wine and two glasses greeted us as we entered the home. Our two English bulldogs checked out the spacious yard and were soon lounging lazily on the sunny front porch as we unpacked and settled in. After our first afternoon of confusion trying to figure out which way was which on Spring Street, we soon realized this home is centrally located in Paso Robles - walking distance to the cool downtown area and almost equidistant to the wineries surrounding the area off the 101 and 46 freeways. I'd definitely recommend taking the winding, scenic drive out to the Justin winery and be sure to visit the nice folks at Carmody right next door to Justin. Had a great dinner at PanOlivo off the park and returned in the morning for their danishes - delish. As the temps soared to over 100 on Sunday, we cut short our list of wineries to visit and returned "home" to a rather cool interior where we relaxed with some wine and enjoyed the quiet surroundings. We hope to make it back soon to Paso and will definitely be contacting Ken and Patty to book their home at "Under the Oaks". I recommend this property to anyone before they look into a hotel - it definitely enhanced our Paso Robles visit! Thank you Ken & Patty!

Recommended for: Pet owners

Owner response: thank you for the feedback. We enjoy walking to the farmer's market Saturday morning when we are in town. Ken and Patti Under the Oaks

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Perfect Weekend Getaway

Guest AudgePadge
Date of stay 04/19/13
Review Submitted 04/22/13

This is my first time renting from vrbo.com and I had no idea what to expect. Ken and Patti are so kind and responsive!! I got an email back within an hour of putting in my inquiry! The photos of the house doesn't do it justice. It's so cute, and cozy. There were 4 of us and a couple dogs that stayed over the weekend, and none of us were ready to leave on Sunday! Under the Oaks had everything we could ask for! The beds are super comfy, there was coffee and wine, the hot tub was a huge plus! We drank coffee in the morning on the front porch, while the dogs sun-bathed, then in the afternoon after going around town, we had wine and dinner in the backyard next to the fire pit. The house is located walking distance to the downtown area. There's a farmer's market Saturday morning, omg the strawberries were the size of my fist! The 101 and 46 are less that 2mins drive away, so you can go wine tasting, and/or hop on the 46 west to the beach. I was so pleased to find this gem of a home. The other couple stayed in the cottage, and loved the privacy! The place was so clean, and the landscaping was well manicured. The house is truly Under the Oaks! It was around 90 degrees the whole weekend, but the house stayed cool! I think the only bad thing (aside from having to leave) was that the bathtub/shower is a little challenging for us short girls haha. I know I struggled getting in/out of the shower. But overall, the experience was amazing. We were all talking about how we look forward to coming back soon! Thank you Ken and Patti for opening up your home for us!

Recommended for: Girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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Great weekend getaway!

Guest Svetlana B.
Date of stay 04/12/13
Review Submitted 04/19/13

We thoroughly enjoyed "Under the Oaks" for a birthday weekend getaway to Paso Robles! The house and cottage are very cute and well appointed, and the location is great. The welcome bottle of wine was very thoughtful and delicious. We were able to walk to tons of restaurants, stores, tasting rooms, and more. The hot tub was clean and well maintained, and was a relaxing ammenity. We would definitely recommend this place to friends and family, and it will be my go-to place for future overnights in Paso.

Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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Amazing Cottage in Paso Robles!

Guest Kristen G.
Date of stay 01/18/13
Review Submitted 01/22/13

My husband and I just returned from a FABULOUS weekend in Paso Robles. We rented this adorable cottage and it lived up to all the reviews and description. The house was the perfect size for us and the amenities were just what we had hoped for. Very clean and well kept. We walked to the downtown square for breakfast and dinner and also walked to the farmers market on Sat. morning. Great location to HWY 46 east and west to all of the wineries. If you are looking forward a peaceful and relaxing get-a-way for you and your husband this is the place for you! Looking forward to our next visit.

Recommended for: Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Excellent vacation choice for Paso Robles area

Guest Frank
Date of stay 09/17/12
Review Submitted 10/01/12

We recently stayed at this property for a mid week stay and absolutely loved it. Our party consisted of four adults and there was plenty of room for all of us. The house was incredibly neat and clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The kitchen was great and very functional. We always cook whenever we vacation so this was a big plus! The very large yard in back was the site of many late afternoon and early evening wine and cheese tastings and was incredibly relaxing. Our friends who stayed in the cottage in the back loved it and said that it reminded them of being in Italy. The house was centrally located in Paso Robles ans was close to everything. The downtown square was recently refurbished and there are many great restaurants and shops within walking distance. We would highly recommend this property for anyone who is looking for a nice place to stay while in Paso. We look forward to our next trip!

Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing.

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Just what we needed!

Guest Emily
Date of stay 07/27/12
Review Submitted 08/01/12

My husband and I stayed at Under the Oaks last weekend and had a fabulous time! Ken and Patti gave us some great recommendations for food and wine before we arrived. The house was clean and comfortable. It's within walking distance of downtown in a pretty quiet neighborhood, and the neighbors are very nice. The hot tub was a bonus - I'd forgotten that they had one - and it was ready and waiting for us when we got there! We'll try to stay here again the next time we're in town...

Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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Weekend in Paso Robles

Guest John B
Date of stay 07/20/12
Review Submitted 07/24/12

We really enjoyed our stay at Under the Oaks. The home is adorable and provides a restful stay. Centrally located in Paso Robles, you can walk to restaurants and stores surrounding the square. I can't wait for our next visit!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: thank you for your feedback John. Paso is always different every time we stay at our place. There are always new wineries and restaurants to check out. Ken and Patti

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our review

Guest mk
Date of stay 05/25/12
Review Submitted 05/30/12

We really loved the house. There was a nice back yard with a fire pit, and the house was very cozy. Very clean, well-kept. The location is also incredible, we were walking distance from the downtown area and all the restaurants. And the vineyards were very easy to get to. Will definitely stay there again.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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Wonderful experience at Under the Oaks

Guest wine-dingroad
Date of stay 09/16/11
Review Submitted 10/01/11

We just recently spent a weekend at Under the Oaks and were very pleased with our experience. The property is rustic, but incredibly well maintained. The backyard is perfect for relaxing after a day of wine tasting. Also, the proximity to downtown was amazing... it was such an easy walk to all the restaurants. There area also a couple great wineries (Calcareous, etc) not far up the road. It truly felt like a wonderful, unique experience in wine country.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Our yard works well for dog owners with plenty of space in the back and front yards. We love walking to dinner. Ken and Patti

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Romantic hideaway & easy walk to town square !

Guest J. Lynch
Date of stay 08/05/11
Review Submitted 08/08/11

This place was an ideal house, clean, neat and just a 5 min. walk to the town square & restaurants. We enjoyed the neighborhood and the beautiful oaks creating a great setting to enjoy our wines & the hot tub in the backyard on this property. The owners couldn't have been more helpful, from what wineries to visit, to where to eat & any questions I had. A first class experience....we will be back soon!!!

Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Romantic hideaway & easy walk to town square !

Guest J. Lynch
Date of stay 08/05/11
Review Submitted 08/08/11

This place was an ideal house, clean, neat and just a 5 min. walk to the town square & restaurants. We enjoyed the neighborhood and the beautiful oaks creating a great setting to enjoy our wines & the hot tub in the backyard on this property. The owners couldn't have been more helpful, from what wineries to visit, to where to eat & any questions I had. A first class experience....we will be back soon!!!

Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: We enjoy the residential feel of our house along with early morning coffee on our front porch. We are always discovering a new winery when we travel to Paso. Ken and Patti Under the Oaks

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Charming Respite

Guest Joaniefl
Date of stay 05/02/11
Review Submitted 05/09/11

We truly enjoyed our stay "Under the Oaks". The house is very charming and the location couldn't have been better. We were able to walk to everything downtown. The property is well maintained and very relaxing to spend time in.We really appreciate all the info that was included in the email-it helped us decide where to go. We look forward to our return to Paso and "Under the Oaks".

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: We enjoy that our house is in a residential neighborhood but being also very close to the downtown square and to excellent restaurants Ken and Patti

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Under The Oaks

Guest Great Danes
Date of stay 04/02/11
Review Submitted 04/05/11

We spent a wonderful weekend in Paso and felt completely at home when we stepped through the doors of Under the Oaks. It has a very warm and inviting feel to it and our two dogs really loved having a yard they could do several sprints and stretch their legs. The winery and restaurant recommendations by Ken and Patti were out of this world. We have added several of wineries on their list as MUSTS next time we visit. If you love Zin's, Turley has wines that are a world apart. Paso Port also has a great variety for all you Port lovers. If we were to visit Paso again, we will more than likely stay at Under the Oaks and I will highly recommend it to anyone who is visiting the town. There's nothing like coming to Under the Oaks after a day of wine tasting and enjoying an evening in the hot tub or relaxing by the fire pit. You just can't get that when staying at a cookie cutter hotel.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Thank you for your feedback. We love staying at our house and walking to dinner. Oak Street is a great residential street to stay. We enjoy sitting on the front porch and reading and drinking coffee in the morning with the warm morning sun. Ken and Patti

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Great cottage in Paso!

Guest Michelle
Date of stay 11/25/10
Review Submitted 12/02/10

We enjoyed our stay in this cottage. Great location and we walked to downtown every day. The yard was amazing and perfect for those traveling with dogs. Owners also provided great suggestions for local wineries and restaurants. We can't wait to return!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Under the Oaks

Guest nancy
Date of stay 11/20/10
Review Submitted 11/23/10

Comfort and ambiance all rolled in together! Under the Oaks is a lovely place to relax and enjoy the surrounding wine country. Ken and Patty have pulled everything together than anyone would need to have a great time, including spot on recommendations for local dining and wine tasting. Highly recommend taking advantage of this special place!!!!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Thank you for your response. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay at Under the Oaks and Paso. It's a great town!!!

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Adorable cottage in a lovely town

Guest Janice
Date of stay 08/20/10
Review Submitted 08/29/10

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at this historic cottage. The owners description was accurate. They provided information about their favorite dining spots and wineries which we took advantage of. The house was clean - all basics were provided for - and the location was ideal. We would most definitely recommend this property to our friends. Dinner at Artisian was fabulous!

Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Olive Festival in Paso

Guest Olive Me
Date of stay 08/19/10
Review Submitted 10/11/11

My wife and I used this charming bungalow for the Olive Festival weekend. This was my first VRBO venture and I surfed like crazy looking at all the possibilities, locations, accomodations and all of the potential "ADDED COSTS" associated with most. I have to tell you that Ken and Patti make it so easy to stay at their place. The location to town is perfect, the cottage is warm and inviting and the neighborhood is quiet but full of families. Here is the kicker that simply adds to the already great value, what they charge for a nights stay is all you pay...no cleaning fee, no security fee, just the nightly cost. I would take this place without hesitation over any hotel and believe me, my decision making time to find a place next year just went to an email to Ken and Patti...no more VRBO surfing for places in Paso Robles. Definitely a big Thumbs Up on this as the place to stay.

Recommended for: Girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 10/10/09
Review Submitted 10/10/09

We had a great time in Paso Robles and enjoyed our 2 nights "Under the Oaks" in the cute and homey cottage. We had dinner each evening in downtown Paso, which was an easy walk from the house. We visited during a heat wave and were amazed to see the temperature at night drop by 50 degrees from the over 100 readings during the day! The house was equipped with an air conditioner that kept us cool in the afternoons and nice fluffy comforter on the bed that kept us cozy at night. In general, the cottage was well-outfitted with whatever supplies you might want during a visit, e.g., lots of kitchen stuff, robes, extra shampoo, washer and dryer, etc. The place is small, especially the dining area, but it's comfortable for a couple and worked well for us and our 8-month-old baby.

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Guest Jeremy12
Date of stay 05/20/09
Review Submitted 05/20/09

Spent the Paso Robles Wine Festival Weekend "under the oaks." What a great place! Perfect location, beautiful place and everything you need to have a fun weekend! Despite the very hot weather, the oaks shade the entire backyard; couldn't have asked for more!

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 04/20/09
Review Submitted 04/20/09

Great time in Paso, and Under the Oaks was a great place to stay. One of our favorite house rentals in a long time. Close to everything, with a large shaded yard, and a nice hot tub.

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Guest Felicia Gilboa
Date of stay 03/23/09
Review Submitted 03/23/09

Cozy, comfortable and well located. This guest cottage was all the description said it would be! It is close enough to town to walk, which I highly recommend and convenient to all the wineries in the area. We had a great time and will recommend your place to our friends. It would be and was ideal for four - 2 couples because you can all be together but have your privacy. Thanks so much for all your hospitality. Best Regards, The Gilboa Family

Owner response: walking to the square for dinner, movie, cocktails, microbrew beer or to visit any of the 14 wine tasting bars is a great option.

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Guest Ken Patterson
Date of stay 10/30/08
Review Submitted 10/30/08

Wonderful place. Really enjoyed the backyard. Will definately stay again.

Owner response: We have a fountain, hot tub, table with umbrella and 4 chairs, Firepit, BBQ, Croquet set, and lawn.

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Guest Ben Ruano
Date of stay 09/02/08
Review Submitted 09/02/08

We just got back from our Labor day weekend trip to Paso Robles and are already missing the mornings and afternoons in the backyard at Under The Oaks. The location is excellent and the weather could not have been better. We had a fantastic time while we were there and can't wait to get back.

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Guest yvette smth
Date of stay 06/27/08
Review Submitted 06/27/08

We loved the charm of the house and the size of the backyard was incredible! Even though there was record-breaking heat, the hot tub was a highlight. Ken and Patti were great about the dogs, no hassle whatsoever. This house is a MUST for people who want to come to Paso with their dogs. Our dogs had just as much fun as we did. I'm planning on returning in the future.

Owner response: Yes, we accommodate well behaved dogs. We have two Miniature Australian shepherds. They enjoy our yard and Paso as much as we do.

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Guest Julie and Marcelo
Date of stay 06/19/08
Review Submitted 06/19/08

This is a little piece of paradise in Paso. The cottage is a one of a kind experience! We would never think of staying anywhere else. We will be back very soon. With fond memories, Julie and Marcelo

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Guest Bethany Swain
Date of stay 04/15/08
Review Submitted 04/15/08

We just returned from a three-day weekend at Under The Oaks in Paso Robles. The house and yard are very charming. The house itself is rather small (about 700SF) but very comfortable. The yard is ENORMOUS and private with both a hottub and grill. The house is about 4 blocks from the center of town so it's an easy walk or instant drive. The house was stocked with all of the amenities I've come to expect from vacation rentals plus had quite a few tourist pamphets for local attractions and wineries. The owners were a pleasure to deal with and kindly refunded us for the cottage when our second couple backed out.

Owner response: Bethany, It's great to hear you had a great weekend in Paso. We look forward to your return. When we stay in Paso we also love the convenient walk to the downtown square for dinner. Ken and Patti

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Weekend in Paso

Weekend in Paso

Perfect Weekend Getaway

Perfect Weekend Getaway

Great weekend getaway!

Great weekend getaway!

Amazing Cottage in Paso Robles!

Amazing Cottage in Paso Robles!

Excellent vacation choice for Paso Robles area

Excellent vacation choice for Paso Robles area

Just what we needed!

Just what we needed!

Weekend in Paso Robles

Weekend in Paso Robles

our review

our review

Wonderful experience at Under the Oaks

Wonderful experience at Under the Oaks

Romantic hideaway & easy walk to town square !

Romantic hideaway & easy walk to town square !

Romantic hideaway & easy walk to town square !

Romantic hideaway & easy walk to town square !

Charming Respite

Charming Respite

Under The Oaks

Under The Oaks

Great cottage in Paso!

Great cottage in Paso!

Under the Oaks

Under the Oaks

Adorable cottage in a lovely town

Adorable cottage in a lovely town

Olive Festival in Paso

Olive Festival in Paso