Charming Spacious Shell Beach Cottage - Rented Through 9/13. [#203611] | View Property
Shell Beach
House, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)
$165 - $225/nt US Dollars
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Traveler Reviews (13)
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Great location in Shell Beach
Great location in Shell Beach
- Guest JoyBells
- Date of stay 05/01/13
- Review Submitted 05/14/13
I was surprised at the spaciousness of this Shell Beach Cottage. This house was really close to the beach and walking distance to some great restaurants. I would stay here again.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing.
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shell beach getaway
shell beach getaway
- Guest rob
- Date of stay 02/01/13
- Review Submitted 02/11/13
Great house and garden, especially if you have puppies. We will definitely stay there again. House is very clean, warm and cosy.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners.
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Nancy & Gary
Nancy & Gary
- Guest Nancy & Gary
- Date of stay 08/01/12
- Review Submitted 08/30/12
We just love this cottage. Have stayed here 4 or so times in the last six years. Wanted to rent for two months next year but it is so popular only one month is available. It is centrally located and so easy to get to all the attractions. We especially like the idea of being able to walk to the ocean which is only blocks away. The backyard is spacious and comfortable as is the whole cottage.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.
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Awesome!!!
Awesome!!!
- Guest Mike
- Date of stay 06/15/12
- Review Submitted 06/23/12
Absolutely loved this house and already we are planning to rent again next summer!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Just what we needed :)
Just what we needed :)
- Guest Zoey
- Date of stay 11/23/11
- Review Submitted 11/27/11
This was a perfect extension of our home base for the Thanksgiving holiday. It gave us enough space for everyone to sleep in privacy, an extra kitchen for last minute heating up and was only about 10 minutes from the actual feast location. It was clean and ready to go. The only "complaint" I heard was that the 3rd bedroom bed was short - the couple who slept there said it was smaller than their double bed at home. Not sure how that could be, but that's what they said. No one used the trundle bed or really used the great room much but had we brought younger kids, it would have been helpful to have all that extra space. There were a few steps to negotiate inside that weren't in places you'd expect, so if you have trouble with stairs, you should have someone turn on the lights and point out the steps for you. All in all, it was perfect for us. We'd rent it again. Thanks!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.
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Small Home, Nice Location But Really only One Bathroom
Small Home, Nice Location But Really only One Bathroom
- Guest Willoughby
- Date of stay 07/15/11
- Review Submitted 10/26/11
Positives were: comfortable beds, light & bright, with lots of fresh air. Convenient location to tour SLO, Avila, Pismo areas. Negatives were: the laundry room tiny shower and toilet mounted up on a box were below our expectations. rent. Believe it was advertised as a 3/4 bath which made me think it was small bath off the laundry room. In our opinion not suitable for adults or pre-teen. Backyard landscaping and furnishings were a bit neglected, and neighbor dog barked constantly everytime our dogs went out, so we ended up keeping in them.Recommended for: Families with young children, sightseeing.
Owner response: I wish I knew which neighbor dog was barking so I could address. Many of our guests bring their dog and I've not received complaints of barking. We take our dogs there also so I'm wondering if there's a new pup in the neighborhood. I'll inquire with some of the neighbors and see if this is the case. In the backyard there's a brand new pergola put up in June and the couch cushions were recovered (prior to this guest's rental dates). I shall have a word with the gardner to make sure he's not letting the trailing flowers grow out of control! I tried to be as honest as possible in describing the 3/4 bath. It is a bit beach house funky, to be sure, but there is privacy and the toilet, sink, and shower are all in good working order.
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Great Location!
Great Location!
- Guest Danielle
- Date of stay 07/04/11
- Review Submitted 08/02/11
My family and I stayed here over 4th of July 2011. It was a great location as we walked down to the end of the street and were right at the beach. We watched fireworks at the nearby park and it too was in walking distance. We took along our small rat terrier who enjoyed the fenced in yard. This was her first time at the beach and the kids enjoyed taking her. The house is roomy and allows for together time as well as privacy. Thanks so much for sharing your home with us!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners.
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Spacious is right
Spacious is right
- Guest Will
- Date of stay 07/01/11
- Review Submitted 07/07/11
My friends and I wanted to stay in the Santa Maria area to eat as much tri-tip barbecue as humanly possible, and this was the perfect place. Close to Santa Maria and all the bustle in Pismo, but in a charming, quiet neighborhood out of the way. There were four grown men, and we had plenty of space and then some. The grill in the backyard was perfect for making our own tri-tip, and the owners provided plenty of cooking equipment, dishes, etc. If they had had a hammock, I would probably still be there right now.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Updated Shell Beach Cottage, Listing # 203611
Updated Shell Beach Cottage, Listing # 203611
- Guest Petra
- Date of stay 06/20/11
- Review Submitted 07/15/11
The Shell Beach Coast is beautifull with its rocks, and the property address Pier Street was leading us to it with a short walk. In our opinion, the listing reflected well the interior of a nicely updated house, EXCEPT the 3rd bedroom with bathroom which was called a "suite". The 3rd bedroom with the "throne" toilet and shower included the washer and dryer. All of it was uncomfortable and unattractive. The back yard had dated furniture and was cluttered with building materials at the time of our stay. We could not take the dog out because of foxtails in the yard. We would not stay there again.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing.
Owner response: It is hard as an owner to see a less than glowing review - especially after years of return renters and $30,000+ in renovations since March. That said, we did have some left over construction items at the far corner of the yard. Nothing dangerous as the renters were two elderly women and no children These items are obviously gone as we've had renters with children and dogs in since (it just took bugging the contractor a bit to come and pick up the left over plywood & insulation). We did reimburse the renters a percentage of their cost to stay at the house in an attempt to offer good customer service. The 3/4 bath is what one renter called "fun and funky." Perfectly functional and much more convenient than only one bathroom. Also very clean with new carpet and paint. Sometimes we giggle while sitting on the "throne" but we all use it. It is, as the reviewer pointed out, a combination bathroom/laundry room. It does have its own door so there is total privacy. Very typical of beach cottage efficiency. The backyard has a mixture of wonderful old wicker furniture (with actual springs in the seats!) and typical Home Depot metal swivel outdoor chairs. The pergola is brand new and offers a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the beautiful ocean breezes. I'm not sure what "foxtails" are, but most of our tenants for the last 8 years have had dogs and this is the first mention. I'll have to look it up on the internet and if it seems warranted, we'll have them removed. I feel badly that these gueses were not taken with the house. For my family, we can't wait until the day comes when we can live there fulltime.
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Home away from Home
Home away from Home
- Guest Yeegator
- Date of stay 04/16/10
- Review Submitted 04/20/10
The house is great for small group. Location is in a quite and very short walk to the beach and park. Plenty of room in the backyard. Kitchen is small but has everything you need. Nice to be at a vacation rental where the owners are using it instead of just vacation rental.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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- Guest Pat & Joe Gallo
- Date of stay 05/06/09
- Review Submitted 05/06/09
A comfortable, roomy house in a great location with friendly, responsive owners. Close to many attractions: Morro Bay, Hearst Castle, beaches, and wineries in every direction. It's just an hour to Solvang and a little more to the Big Sur. A lot of wonderful restaurants in the various nearby communities. There is a lovely park a five-minute walk away, on the water, where there are Saturday Farmers' Markets with food and crafts--and a first-Sunday-of-the-month arts and crafts show. There is always something to do--or as we so often do, grab a book and sit on the beach and relax.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
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- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 04/01/09
- Review Submitted 04/01/09
We love the artistic Shell Beach house. It has everything a regular house can offer, washer/dryer for the wet suits, full kitchen and BBQ, fully stocked towels and lots of room. It is comfortable and walking distance to the beach, food and stores. We have stayed several times and will go back later this year. The owner is very responsive and has pride in ownership.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/4
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- Guest Owners
- Date of stay 04/01/09
- Review Submitted 03/31/09
My husband and I bought this house several years ago as our eventual retirement home. We love the peacefulness of the area and the clean air of the ocean. While we await retirement age, we offer this house as a monthly vacation rental. Everyone who has stayed in this house has commented on the positive energy in the house. How it is so bright and comfortable. The furnishings are nice but not fancy in order to perpetuate that relaxed vacation feel. The colors used throughout the house are also very relaxing. The minute you step from your car and look down the street at the ocean, you're body relaxes and the world is brighter. We work to make sure that everyone who stays in this house has a positive experience - from the high count sheets to the immediate response to any little repair or concern that may come up. We hope you will chose to stay with us and love this house as much as we do.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4