A scenic and peaceful Cottage

Guest: Kristie (Encinitas, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11

We came up for my sons Cal Poly graduation and wanted to avoid all the chaos and traffic in SLO. We got what we wished for and then some. This place is a gem! We loved the grounds and the country feel, plus it's just a short scenic drive down to campus. I would recommend this for any occasion, it was perfect!

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

Cute and private guest house

Guest: Weekender (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

My boyfriend and I stayed at the guest house for 3 nights over Labor Day weekend and had a really relaxing time. Peggy and Tom have were extremely nice with helping us book the place and the welcome muffins were delicious! The house is quiet and private and conveniently located near the 101 and grocery stores via a short drive. One note: the wifi connection is spotty at best so don't expect too much online access though it was probably good at preventing us from trying to work over the weekend :) Cell service is good though (I have Verizon).

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

Nature's Refuge

Guest: DD (NORTHRIDGE,CA)
Date of Stay: 08/13/10 Review Submitted: 10/29/10

I was thrilled when my friend from Atascadero told me about the Portola Inn. In the past I have stayed at the local hotels which I found too sterile & impersonal, just places to sleep. The Inn, however, is a cherished refuge, a place to wander the grounds, sit and reflect, a place of incredible natural beauty. My sister's family and I stayed over a three day weekend. The cottage was roomy and comfortable. The grounds around it exquisite. Towering oaks and the sounds of a stream greeted us. I loved seeing the wildlife! We saw quail, heard frogs and admired lizards. Leaving the grounds, my nieces and I were surprised by a mother deer & her two fawns. We were delighted! The owners, Tom & Peggy, went out of their way to make us feel welcomed and comfortable. Such lovely people! I would recommend this rental without reservation.

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

Very enjoyable

Guest: AD (Sunnyvale, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/05/10 Review Submitted: 07/26/10

We - a family of 4 with 2 kids (9 and 12yr) and our 4 yr old yorkie poo, had a fantastic 5-day stay at the guest house in July. Exactly the kind of place we were looking for: a beautiful and peaceful setting among oak trees...only a short drive from Morrow Bay, SLO and Cambria/Hearst Castle area. The hosts, Peggy and Tom were wonderful - they went out of their way to make sure we had a comfortable stay: from providing homemade apricot muffins on our arrival, to setting up the outdoor fireplace for us to enjoy. The guest house was clean and very comfortably furnished, and stocked with enough videos and games to keep the family entertained after dark. We look forward to our next visit here!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Guest: Nancy and Denis (-)
Date of Stay: 06/11/10 Review Submitted: 06/27/10

Tom and Peggy, Thanks! The property is just beautiful. It was perfect for our stay and Cal Poly graduation celebration. Tom, thanks for the extra efforts to see that all the little things were available to us. The coffee was most welcomed. We enjoyed our stay as did our guests. Thanks again, Nancy and Denis

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Hidden treasure

Guest: ilbra (Sherman Oaks, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 06/02/10

Portola Inn....what precious memories we now carry with us. This trip couldn't have started any sweeter than with your warm welcome of your home made peach cake. Serene, beautiful, and charming. Just a few ways of many to describe your property. From the quaint little gardens hugging the sides of the drive way leading to the house, to the peaceful private picnic area where you can hear the calls of the Quails. Almost didn't feel the need to leave the property. The open kitchen area made it that much easier for us food enthusiasts to perform our cooking skills all at the same time. For all you lovers of nature and outdoors activities, this is an ideal place to stay. With options of trails for short night walks under the stars and nearby beautiful windy roads for a scenic bike ride. Thank you for being available to us whenever we had a question or needed anything. We will back, soon!

Recommended for:Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, families with young children.

Just what we were looking for.

Guest: Keith & Candy (San Diego, California)
Date of Stay: 04/05/10 Review Submitted: 04/10/10

We were looking for a quiet place where we could bring our two little dogs. We found the guest house very clean, quiet, and comfortable. There is a small fenced back yard for the dogs, and a nice area to walk them. The Portola Inn is close to town and is accurately portrayed by the pictures. It is located within a 20 minute drive of several award-wining wineries. There are amazing oak trees on the property, and lots of flowers and manicured lawns. We saw deer most mornings. There is a small park-like area with a swing, barbeque, and picnic tables. We enjoyed a bottle of local wine out there with some smoked salmon, cheese and crackers that we bought at a Trader Joe's that's about 5 miles away. The super nice proprietor gave us great advise on where to eat, although the guest house has a full kitchen. We especially liked the folks at the Haven, where we ate hot sandwiches and drank wonderful wine from local wineries. We found Atascadero to be a community of friendly people. The guest house is not fancy, but we gave it an excellent rating because it exceeded our expectations and was exactly what we needed.

Recommended for:Age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, families with young children.