Reviews for Atascadero Vacation Rental - VRBO 248471 - 1 BR Central Coast Cottage in CA, Explore the Central Coast from Portola Inn Guest House

Quiet and cozy

Guest mosheezie
Date of stay 10/31/12
Review Submitted 04/28/13

I stayed in the guest house on this property for 6 months while I was in the area for work. I have no complaints. The house was perfect for me and my dog. It is quiet and secluded and although the owners lived on site they gave me my privacy.

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

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Great place!

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

My stay at the Portola Inn guest house was fabulous! It's such a cute little place and in a great location. The owners were very nice and we enjoyed talking with them about Atascadero. I would definitely stay there again.

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Great Place!

Guest Cathy
Date of stay 08/24/12
Review Submitted 09/04/12

Our family of 5 stayed at Portala Inn Guest House for two nights, It was very comfortable, clean and plenty of room. Very affordable, great location....feels like you are out in the middle of no where with all the conveniences right out the driveway. Great location and great alternative to the expensive accommodations in Paso or SLO. Owners were great and so flexible with some last minute changes! We own and operate a Bed & Breakfast in Seward, AK and we highly recommend Portola Inn Guest House!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with young children.

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Why would you ever go to a hotel?

Guest Lee
Date of stay 04/27/12
Review Submitted 04/30/12

Such a beautiful place to relax and unwind! Tom and Peggy were wonderful hosts. Fresh-baked goodies awaited our arrival. The grounds surrounding the cottage were so peaceful. Sitting on the couch looking out the windows all you see are oak trees and birds. No traffic sounds! Perfect tranquility! We brought our six-year old child (who has special needs) with us, and she loved roaming the grounds. The swing was her favorite spot! We had no worries about her safety, as the grounds are gated and private. That enabled US to relax! Cal Poly daughter drove up for a night and asked me "Mom, how did you find this place?" She loved it and so did we. We'll be seeing Tom and Peggy regularly throughout the next several years, while our daughter is in collge! Thumbs up!

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

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Family history weekend

Guest Lucy
Date of stay 03/24/12
Review Submitted 03/31/12

4 of us plus our blind beagle shared a wonderful weekend stay. Tom, Peggy, and their friend had helped us research the family home from the Colony days in Atascadero. Their guest house was the perfect place to relax, talk, and share memories after our hours in the Colony House Museum. The kitchen had everything we needed and the space gave us all the room 4 adults needed. The grounds are a delight to walk through; the quiet atmosphere surrounding the property was wonderful. And I can't say enough about the host's help with area and family history as well as the kiwi coffee cake. We hope to return sooner rather than later.

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

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President's weekend

Guest Kobe
Date of stay 02/17/12
Review Submitted 02/20/12

This is our 2nd stay at the guest house. The place is lovely, inside and out, and the setting is perfect for our dog. The guest house faces the rear of the property that is secluded and private yet the location of the Inn is only a few min. from town. Tom and Peggy are warm and friendly hosts who can tell you everything about the area. They showed us their newly restored B&B with a gorgeous master suite that we hope to stay at the next time.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

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Cute and private guest house

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

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

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A scenic and peaceful Cottage

Guest Kristie
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+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Nature's Refuge

Guest DD
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: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Very enjoyable

Guest AD
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: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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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
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: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Just what we were looking for.

Guest Keith & Candy
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: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Traveler Reviews (13)

Quiet and cozy

Quiet and cozy

Great place!

Great place!

Great Place!

Great Place!

Why would you ever go to a hotel?

Why would you ever go to a hotel?

Family history weekend

Family history weekend

President's weekend

President's weekend

Cute and private guest house

Cute and private guest house

A scenic and peaceful Cottage

A scenic and peaceful Cottage

Nature's Refuge

Nature's Refuge

Very enjoyable

Very enjoyable

Hidden treasure

Hidden treasure

Just what we were looking for.

Just what we were looking for.