Yurt with Coast Breeze 1hr from Santa Barbara~Low Monthly Rate Pismo Beach, California Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 195249

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Location: Pismo Beach, Central Coast, California, USA (Less than hour from Santa Barbara & 3 hours to Los Angeles) View Map

Accommodations:  Yurt and Campground, Studio + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 1-12)

We are an off the grid pet friendly solar powered yurt with Hot Spring water to shower in the secluded Mountains north of Santa Barbara County. We are only 15 miles from the Coast and about 3 hours from Los Angeles and San Francisco. We are also close to San Luis Obispo, Hearst Castle, Carrizo Plains, Bakersfield, and Oceano Dunes. Extended stay guests are welcome. The Mountain yurt is a perfect lodging getaway for writers, artists, snow birds and people that can do their work from a peaceful secluded yurt with internet access. The yurt is very remote and less than 1/4 mile from the Los Padres National Forest (although not part of the National Park Service or California State Park Service) and located near miles of seldom used hiking trails located in the mountains located southeast of Pismo Beach.
The yurt is up a private dirt road, 6.5 miles from Hwy 166. There is a locked gate on Hwy 166 15 miles from Hwy 101. The access road is mountainous and is traveled with great caution. In most cases our guests have preferred us to transport them...which we gladly do. PLEASE CONTACT US ABOUT TRAVELING THE ACCESS ROAD TO THE WILDERNESS YURT. The yurt is like a cabin or cottage except it has a round footprint with a cone shaped roof. It is 30 feet in diameter and also includes plenty of camping area and camping amenities around it (though no campers will be present in the yurt area unless they are part of your group). The yurt and camping area can host affordable small weddings, workshops, other special events or just provide a unique and comfortable space for you and your family or group to stay. One of the unique aspects of the yurt and campground is that we are available to help with advice, questions, or problems. We live across the property, well enough away to assure your PRIVACY & SECLUSION, yet available if you need us or just want to chat about the area or learn more about the unique amenities. We are friendly and love to socialize – yet have a high regard for your privacy. Our yurt and campground are mostly new and designed to have a minimal impact on the environment. You will have a wood stove for heat with all the wood you need included (the stove is high tech efficient to minimize pollution and maximize heat output.) You will shower (hot water included) with real filtered spring water collected from our property. (We are happy to show you the spring if you like!) Your power is generated by our customized solar power system. We have a fully equipped kitchen and provide bottled drinking water (all you need to bring is your food!). In the interest of getting away from it all, we DO NOT provide satellite TV, though we have a TV and DVD player. We do provide a book and game library and a few DVD’s. For the astronomer in you, at night if you step outside, you will see stars like you never see around the city – including the Milky Way! Generally, you will hear nothing but natural sounds - at night coyotes in the distance, owls, perhaps if you are lucky, a bobcat or mountain lion.

WHO WE ARE AND HOW WE GOT HERE
In spring of 2005 Elaine and I left city life in the LA area and decided to pursue our dreams to "live off the grid...". We owned a property in Cuyama but wanted something less desert like, with an easy drive to California’s beautiful coast – yet far enough away from the coast where we can get completely away from it all. At the time we were uncertain whether we could find such a place but were ecstatic when our realtor showed us 40 acres next to the Los Padres National Forest near the northern Santa Barbara/Southern San Luis Obispo county line. The property had everything we had envisioned - and more in a wilderness escape – rare unspoiled mountain beauty, endless hiking/horse/mountain bike trails, abundant wildlife (deer, elk, hawks, road runners, horned toads, bobcats, coyotes and more!), a short walk to the national forest, Native American history, very few neighbors and peace and quiet. We realized that since the Cuyama river has to be forded to get to the property (though it is always easily fordable except after the most extreme of storms) it was unlikely that the surrounding area would be developed anytime soon. Soon after we agreed on a contract with the owner of the property, we gave notice on our jobs and put our Simi Valley house up for sale and off to the wilderness we went!

THE MAKING OF A WILDERNESS RETREAT
When we arrived in June, 2005, the timing was fortunate because there was nothing but a partially open air shack to live in on the property. This was fine for us for the summer but we did not want to spend the winter in these conditions so we got busy winterizing the cabin that was on the property. We filled in wind and mouse holes, added in insulation, a wood stove and some decoration to make it more homey and got it ready just in time for the first winter rains. Since that first summer, we have completely renovated the cabin, added an 18 foot diameter geodesic dome, a teepee, developed a spring and water storage system, added camp showers and toilets, and of course added a 30 foot diameter yurt. The yurt is located in a part of the property separate from other structures to provide PRIVACY and SECLUSION not usually found in other vacation rentals. One of the other features we appreciated about the property (believe it or not!) is that it is out of range of electrical, water and telephone land line utilities. This forced us to develop our solar power knowledge early on to create nice nonpolluting solar systems for both the cabin and the yurt and to be independent of utilities for the first time in our lives.

PLEASE CONTACT US ABOUT TRAVELING THE ACCESS ROAD TO THE WILDERNESS YURT.

We look forward to sharing our place with you! Randy and Elaine

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• Amenities
  • Washer: For extended stay only
  • Off Street Parking
  • Wood Stove
• Beds
  • Double Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Shared Hot Tub: wood burning hot tub at the cabin. If no one is renting the cabin it is yours.
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Balcony
• View/Location
  • Mountain View
• Communications
  • Broadband Internet: For extended stay guest
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Responsible Member Must Be 25 or Over.
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Parasailing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Racquetball
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseshoes
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • The mountain road that leads to the yurt is a wilderness experience, Contact us for the details on accessing the yurt.

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$190 a night $1,140/week (7th night free)
Extended stay: 1 month is $2,000. 2 or more months = $1,700/mo
Refundable $200 Deposit
One night stays:  weekends add $80/ weekdays add $50
(For one night stays you can have early and late check in/out if available
The rates are based on 4 or less people ~ Contact us if you have more than 4
Rates for Holiday's, events, summer will vary.($190 - $250)
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR THE DETAILS ON ACCESSING THE YURT

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 07/28/09
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  Mary-Elizabeth O'Neill , Long Beach, CA
  • What an incredible treat and adventure it was to stay in Randy and Elaine's Yurt!! I stayed there back in mid February with my boyfriend at the time and it was very very special time we shared. First of all Randy and Elaine were so sweet and friendly. A very wise couple with so much knowledge about living life 'unplugged'. Staying at the Eco Yurt enabled us to participate in and experience this lifestyle first hand which included luxuries such as hot water, electricity (DVD viewing capability!), a warm and cozy Yurt, and a full kitchen! The weekend we stayed turned out to be the weekend of a big storm but we decided to brave it and enjoy what the elements dished up for us anyway. It turned out to be a beautiful mix of weather and was mostly clear save for the day we were to return home. During the night it became quite rainy and Randy and Elaine were very helpful in making sure we had enough supplies to last us until the rain passed and we were able to make the trek in the 4wheel drive across the beautiful expansive landscape back to where we had left our car. It was just the two of us in the Eco Yurt but there was potential for many more to sleep comfortably. I hope to one day return to this beautiful escape and bring the whole family. Thank you so so much, Randy and Elaine!! I wish you the best.
• 06/22/09
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Hi from Randy and Elaine (Yurt owners) We have had many wonderful guest come stay in the yurt. Some of them have writen in our guest book or emailed us great reviews...about their stay...Someday I will get to updating them here in the guest book on VRBO...but in the meantime...know that WE LOVE WHAT WE DO! and our guest have loved what we do too! Please feel free to call or email any questions! Elaine & Randy 661. 478. 7274
• 01/05/09
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  , San Francisco, CA
  • What an incredible escape! Even with 4 adults and 3 kids, there was plenty of space in the yurt. The environs are really beautiful and still the soul. The area is incredible for kids to run around, hike and take in nature. There is no cell / poor cell reception which was great. The Yurt is a beautiful structure and was very comfortable and well equipped. There are great hikes, beautiful skies and amazing sunsets (and sunrises. This would be a super place to ride horses if you had some. Last but not least, Elaine and Randy are the nicest and most helpful hosts.
• 08/29/08
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Hi Elaine & Randy, Sterling and I want to thank you both for a wonderful stay. The yurt was everything we hoped it would be! And the evening sky was exactly as you had described it. We did see every ounce of the Milky Way! We also appreciate the personal attention you provided. Like you, we believe in living sustainably and you should both be proud of what you two have accomplished up there! We aspire to living as sustainably as the two of you and we want to thank you for sharing both your knowledge and expertise with us as well as the tour of your property. We only wish that we had more time to see the hidden waterfall. The cabin is beautiful! The transformation is something truly amazing. We look forward to staying again and would highly recommend your hospitality to anyone looking for an authentic & comfortable off the grid experience. Sterling & Saundra P.S. I put together a slide show of our road trip/yurt experience. Turn up the volume so you can hear the music.
• 08/16/08
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    date entered: 08/16/2008 homeowner-added comment: Thanks again for sharing your beautiful place! It was very rejuvenating! I've shared your website with a couple friends who do yoga / meditation retreats, so perhaps I'll be back before too long. Best, Christina guest name: Christina guest city-state/province: Long Beach, CA
• 08/10/08
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    date entered: 08/10/2008 homeowner-added comment: Elaine & Randy, We're still thinking about you guys and your piece of paradise as we slowly readjust to the cruel world. We thank you again for everything you did to make our stay enjoyable especially the guided tour to the fish refuge. Love, Erika, Shawn, & Bill guest name: Bill, Erika, Shawn guest city-state/province: LA, CA
• 06/11/08
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    We (two couples)stayed at the cabin for 2 nights at then end of May. It was gorgeous! The house is made of wood and glass and is well decorated with antiques and leather couches. It has a modern/rustic feel. We loved being off the grid and still living in luxury (fridge, hot shower, fans, TV if you want). We made it all weekend with just the electricity of the solar panel. We are cooks and enjoyed the kitchen, it is small but has a decent assortment of pots and pans -- if you are a serious chef, bring your own knives. It is about a 30 min. drive to the house on a dirt road, so if you are going for just a weekend, I'd suggest planning to stay up there. We thought we'd want to go to the beach but it is a bit farther then we thought and it is really beautiful so there is no reason to leave. If we were there for a week, then we'd take some day trips but for a weekend, I recommend staying put. There are lots of pretty hikes and it is very quiet and relaxing. The stars are incredible and the views are breathtaking. Unless you have a truck or SUV, take the ride from Elaine and Randy! I've driven plenty of dirt roads and this one is best done in a tall vehicle. We will definitely return!! -Kirsten Schaffer, Los Angeles CA

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