Quiet, Charming Cottage in Central Coast Wine Country
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
Located in the heart of San Luis Obispo Wine Country, this quiet cottage on 11 acres of oak-studded hillsides, will provide the restful spot you're looking for. Libretto Cottage & Olive Tree Cabin are just 10-15 minutes from wineries, beaches, Old Town Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo, 4 Central Coast Farmer's Markets. Morro Bay and Cayucos are within 30 minutes' drive. Day trips to Hearst Castle & Paso Robles Wineries, or to Santa Barbara. With all these activities just minutes away, you can rev up your stay without going far!
This charming cottage with a local history, has a full service kitchen and patio barbecue, you can eat in or savor the flavors at the numerous Central Coast restaurants in the area.The lovely patio gives you a great outdoor space to sip wine and watch the sun set over the stunning Carpenter Canyon walls.
Keep in mind...Winter is a great time to visit the Central Coast, we often have excellent Indian Summer weather, no fog and the crowds are gone. Come stay in Central Coast paradise in any season!
Massage Therapy and Myofascial Release Treatments are available on site, as well as Art Instruction/Creativity Sessions for adults or kids.
Also... DETOX WEEKENDS and WEEK LONG RETREATS. Revive body and soul with a juice fast or detox diet regime. These programs include MFR therapy for pain relief, nutritional awareness sessions, Zero Point session, yoga, live food preparation, colonic irrigation and much more. Why not get off your life for a bit and revive your spirit with a stay at Libretto Cottage or Olive Tree Cabin VRBO # 280447.
Keywords: Cottage, Wine Country, Quiet location, Country location, Restful
Property Type
- Cottage
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
Suitability
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Beds for 2-4
- Bedroom 1
- Convertible bed(s)
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
Kitchen & Dining
- Dishes & Utensils
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Freezer
- Stove
- Microwave
Amenities
- Babysitter
- Parking Off Street
- Iron & Board
- Towels Provided
- Parking
- Clothes Dryer
- Linens Provided
Entertainment
- Satellite / Cable
- DVD Player
- Video Library
Communications
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Tourist Attractions
Location & View
Activities
- Live Theater
- Hospital
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Services
- Jet Skiing
- Rock Climbing
- Racquetball
- Wind-Surfing
- Deepsea Fishing
- Paragliding
- Pier Fishing
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Snorkeling
- Groceries
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Sailing
- Parasailing
- Golf
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Hunting
- Surfing
- Cycling
- Tennis
- Fishing
- Mountain Biking
- Water Skiing
- Swimming
- Surf Fishing
- Hiking
- ATM/Bank
- Antiquing
- Restaurants
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Cinemas
- Museums
- Zoo
- Botanical Garden
- Churches
- Library
- Marina
- Playground
- Recreation Center
- Synagogues
- Fitness Center
- Winery Tours
- Beachcombing
- Bird Watching
- Outlet Shopping
- Scenic Drives
- Walking
- Whale Watching
- Boating
- Shopping
- Shelling
- Sight Seeing
- Horseback Riding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Arboretum
- Kayaking
Other Activities
Reviews
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Libretto Cottage
Libretto Cottage
- Guest travel
- Date of stay 04/14/13
- Review Submitted 04/26/13
Stayed three nights with my husband and two daughters (11 & 13). Loved this place, especially the little path behind the cottage that led to the top of the hill for a beautiful view of the valley below. Very quiet and very nice owner.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children.
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Visiting San Luis Opisbo
Visiting San Luis Opisbo
- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 03/21/13
- Review Submitted 03/27/13
My daughter and I had a very comfortable stay in the Libretto Cottage. We were able to cook lovely breakfasts and dinners in the kitchen( nice sharp knives!) and it was a treat to do a laundry after being on the road for a while! The side patio is perfect in the late afternoon for a relaxing sit down, and as the season progresses it would be lovely to dine out there. In fact, we liked the area and accommodations so much that we are returning very soon!Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
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Great location
Great location
- Guest AR
- Date of stay 12/21/12
- Review Submitted 12/26/12
The cottage was very quiet and seemed secluded. But it is only 5-10 minutes from the grocery store, gas stations and 101 highway. Very conveniently located. Close to wineries at San Luis Obispo and also close to Pismo beach. We had a relaxing time at this place. Will definitely be back. Oh..and great hiking on the property. The view from the top of the hill was beautiful.Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children.
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Cute little cabin
Cute little cabin
- Guest Shamazon
- Date of stay 09/13/12
- Review Submitted 12/21/12
This is a cute little cottage. My fiance and I stayed here during a friend's wedding (the bride and groom were in the other cabin on the property). It worked out really well to be so close to them, and to their wedding venue. The cottage is well equipped with reading material and resources for hikes and what not around the area. It is very quiet, and not far from downtown SLO or Pismo Beach. We did not do any cooking while we were there, but the bed was quite comfortable!Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Totally relaxing!!
Totally relaxing!!
- Guest Dar
- Date of stay 06/24/12
- Review Submitted 07/02/12
My time at the Libretto Cottage was everything that I expected and needed. Close to family and adventures. David and Vanessa have created a little piece of heaven in God's Country!Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Some of the Best Moments of My Life in this Cabin
Some of the Best Moments of My Life in this Cabin
- Guest Dave
- Date of stay 06/15/11
- Review Submitted 06/15/12
I lived in this cabin from about 1988 through 1992 when I graduated from Cal Poly with degrees in OH and LA. I spent many, many days clearing the hillsides of poison oak and planting and dividing succulents, natives, and edibles as well as clearing paths up the hill to various view spots and special trees. I hauled compost and manure to the sandy soils of the valley and gardens and lived in what I now realize was the ultimate paradise. Driving out to the beaches to run and surf, it was an amazing time in my life. I love seeing how the new owners have improved the cottage, but sad to see the frog pond/planter box and greenhouse gone. I really, really want to come spend some time there and see another sunset from the ridge top. It's been too long and it looks so enchanting now. Great job you guys! I could not recommend the space highly enough. It's truly a magical spot. It's wonderful and exciting to realize the space is available on a daily basis.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
Owner response: Hi Dave, We would love to have you visit and see all the improvements that we have made since we purchased this place in 2004. The property was dirty, smelly and in much need of fixing up. I would like to know what you know about this place. thank you for the great review. David
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Cute and Comfortable
Cute and Comfortable
- Guest Moni V.
- Date of stay 05/18/12
- Review Submitted 05/21/12
My husband and I love to get away from the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley and found this cottage online. Looked like a reasonable price and good size for us and our toddler. The owners made every effort to make sure we were comfortable during our stay. We loved the location, only 10 minutes away from downtown SLO, but secluded in the hills. This place would be perfect for a small family, or even a girls wine tasting getaway. We will be back for sure!Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Better than expected
Better than expected
- Guest Don
- Date of stay 03/16/12
- Review Submitted 03/25/12
Cabin was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. Comfortably slept three and entertained five. Views were great. Surrounding area was quiet. Owners were friendly and accommodating. Close to town with good roads. We'll be back for another visit.Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.
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Great area, fun cottage
Great area, fun cottage
- Guest Kristin
- Date of stay 11/19/11
- Review Submitted 11/27/11
We found the Libretto Cottage just perfect for our week get-away to the Central Coast. Things we most enjoyed, hiking in the Irish Hills and along the coast by San Simeon, renting bikes from Wally's Bike Works and riding the loops around the area and up to Lopez Lake, of course wine tasting around the Edna Valley, and eating out at Jocko's in Nipomo, Luna Red and Chiopino's in San Luis. The cottage was very clean and well kept, kitchen decently stocked, though if you are a serious cook we'd suggest bringing your own spices, etc., wireless worked most of the time. It was fun looking out across the fields watching the horses and deer. David was very helpful with any details about the cottage and was very quick at responding. This is a great vacation location and we would definitely consider returning since there are still a lot of things we haven't seen, like Morro Bay, Pismo Beach and the Paso Robles wine area.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.
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We Look Forward to Coming Back
We Look Forward to Coming Back
- Guest Karen
- Date of stay 11/11/11
- Review Submitted 11/21/11
We had a wonderful visit! The grounds are beautiful and the bed is super comfortable. Great locations as it is located in the beautiful Edna valley, but only minutes from Downtown SLO. We look forward to our next visit.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
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Rates
$165/night (2 night minimum) 2-5 nights $165 /night 6-13 nights $145/ night 14+ nights $125/ night $75 cleaning fee**Additional fee may apply for 30 day or longer stays $200 refundable security deposit 11% county bed tax
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
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- Nearest Airport: San Luis Obispo Regional Airport at 6 Miles
- Nearest Train: San Luis Obispo & Grover Beach Stations at 15 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: Highway 101 at 5 Miles
- Nearest Beach: Oceano Dunes, Pismo Beach, Avila & Shell Beach at 12 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Arroyo Grande Old Town at 6 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2005
About the owner: We found this amazing piece of property 5 years ago and have enjoyed transforming it for ourselves and our guests! We also have Olive Tree Cabin, perfect for two with a hot tub! See VRBO# 280447 David is a massage therapist specializing in Myofascial Release a specialized PAIN RELIEF therapy. We offer health retreats with Intensive MFR treatment programs, fasting, live food preparation classes and Zero Point Process sessions. Vanessa is a professional artist offering creativity training, art instruction for both individual and group session. Additionally she works with the Zero Point Process which is a perfect tool for self improvement that is simple and easy to learn and use. She is also a certified Wellness Practitioner and hosts the Detox Retreats.
Why the Owner Chose San Luis Obispo:
We had it in our minds that we wanted a piece of property that was large enough to afford us plenty of privacy, yet close to town as we are both still working and did not want to be far away from the conveniences of town.
Long time anti-hotel travelers, we also wanted a piece of property that would give us the opportunity to share our locale with others via a vacation rental or B&B.
Our realtor called us saying 'You've just got to see this property, it's perfect for you!'. It was, we fell in love with it and have been updating, remodeling and relandscaping ever since. It's our labor of love which we enjoy sharing with others.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
We enjoy all the peace and quite of country living and yet we're close to town. It's just 5 minutes to the nearest Trader Joes and any other shopping you could want to do.
A brief 10 minute drive puts you in either the beach communities of Grover Beach, Oceano, Pismo Beach, or Shell Beach, with San Luis Obispo, or Old Town Arroyo Grande just minutes away.
There are no street lights and on clear night the stars will dazzle you, especially if you live in the city where it's easy to forget how amazing the starry heavens are. Wildlife abounds, you'll see deer, fox, quail, the occasional bobcat, a variety of hawks, falcons and our ever present owls. The location is quite, private and relaxing.
Contact us
- Primary: (805) 801-7128
- Secondary: (805) 235-8071 (California, USA)
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Photos
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Libretto Cottage, view from oak studded hillside just above the cottage.
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Antique brass bed with custom bed covering makes this romantic room a delight!
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Shot of the front door and patio dining area.
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A bright kitchen has everything you need, the door leads to the laundry & pantry
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Just another beautiful view from this quiet location!
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Succulents in bloom, in February!
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Beautiful view from the top of our "mountain"! Corbett Canyon Wineries
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Cozy interior shot shows living room and dining areas.
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Cottage patio a great place to sip wine & watch the day go by!
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View from the patio!
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Kitchen view, well appointed with all you'll need to prepare meals!
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View from the cottage front door of our beautiful SLO County oaks!
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Our landscape is populated with many varieties of cactus and succulents.
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This photo shows the seclusion of this little cottage on the hill!
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View of Carpenter Canyon slip faults, westerly from the top of our "mountain"
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