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Explore the Central Coast from Portola Inn Guest House
| Sleeps | 5 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Property type | cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
Cottage, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath, (Sleeps 2-5)
Explore California's Central Coast from Atascadero's Portola Inn, minutes from scenic Hwy. 41 and historic Hwy. 101
Enjoy top of the hill views from the Guest House of a 1920's Mediterranean estate in the oak-studded foothills of the Santa Lucia Coastal Range between Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo & Paso Robles.
Walk through vintage orchards and garden paths bordered by seasonal foliage native rocks, historic recreations, water features and fireplaces.
On display are many historic items showing life in the area from different time periods. See some of the artifacts from the original Colony Holding Company blacksmith shop. Attend some of the many events held in The Carriage House that is filled with historic pictures and artifacts related to carriages.
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About Tom and Peggy O'Malley
Talk about local history with the current owners, Peggy and Tom O'Malley, who were both born in Atascadero. Tom grew up next door in a house built by his father in the 1940's. Tom's first job was working in the 'Colony Orchard' at the historic home right next door. The main house was built for Harry and Minnie Peterson in 1927 by Russell Pysher, the brother-in-law of Minnie Peterson. He was also the head carpenter at the Huntington Hotel in Pasadena for most of his career. Harry was one of the first businessmen in Atascadero and Minnie was a local artist. Some of her work is now on display at this home along with paintings of local scenes painted by Tom's grandmother, mother and other local artists. Ironwork in the living room and dining room was created by Edward Trinkeller, a craftsman who worked on Hearst Castle. Peggy and Tom continue the tradition of using local craftsmen to faithfully restore, maintain and expand their home. For example, local artist Mark Greenaway created the many wayfinding signs in use around the property.
Tom and Peggy O'Malley purchased this cottage in 1995
Why Tom and Peggy O'Malley chose Central Coast
We bought this property as our family home in 1995 because of its beautiful location and interesting local and personal history. We love living in Atascadero as well as being close to so many great places to explore: To the north we have; Hearst Castle - 45 min., Cambria/Cayucos - 35 min., Morro Bay - 20 min., Paso Robles - 10 min., Historic Templeton - 5 min. To the south we have; San Luis Obispo/Cal Poly - 20 min., Avila & Pismo Beaches - 30 min., Los Olivos, Buelton,Solvang - 1 hour & 15 min. We are also located about 1/2 hour from several lakes: Nacimiento, San Antonio, Santa Margarita, and Lopez. Because of our interest in California History we are pleased to be close to three of the original California Missions; San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, San Miguel de Archangel, and San Antonio de Padua.
What makes this cottage unique
Enjoy a peaceful hilltop with abundant wildlife. It is especially relaxing to watch the quail, deer, and squirrels.
If you would like to have a family picnic or BBQ ask us about reserving a picnic or BBQ area at no extra cost.
Guestbook comments from the owner
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
Amenities
Atascadero Cottage Accommodation and Amenities
- cottage
- Guests provide their own meals
- Max. occupancy: 5
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- pets considered
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- Mountain View
- Rural
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Heating
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking Off Street
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Catering Available
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 5
- Queen size Beds (1), Sleep Sofas (2) Lazy Boy couch and chair in the livingroom convert to a double bed and twin bed. Linens provided
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
- Deck / Patio
- Gazebo
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- cinemas
- health/beauty spa
- live theater
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
- winery tours
- zoo
- antiquing
- eco tourism
- scenic drives
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- medical services
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- swimming
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(36 traveler reviews)
Lovely, clean cottage in quiet and convenient location.
Enjoyed our stay. Convenient location (if driving 15-20 minutes isn't a problem) to beach, horseback riding and great wineries.
Beautiful setting!
This is a beautiful and private setting. It is very comfortable for a couple. There are beds for 5 people, but only comfortable accommodations for 2. The couch bed and single are not conducive to a comfortable night. Tom and Peggy are lovely and the grounds are a treasure!
Quiet, peaceful retreat
It was a beautiful property with lovely landscaping. Nice place, quiet, with a lot of trees and birds. I recommend it for anyone who wants to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
You can sit on the patio for hours and enjoy the ambiance, or drive to Morrow Bay in 20 minutes where it's 20 degrees cooler. It was hot the weekend we visited, but Tom and Peggy did everything they could to accommodate us. They are a lovely couple. Would definitely come back again...
Our first time stay in June 2017
My family and I enjoyed our stay, Beautiful grounds, my boys enjoyed exploring. Tom was very nice and we appreciate the time he took in allowing us to check in early. Our family and I can't wait to visit again real soon!
As Nice As It Looks
My boyfriend and I stayed here for a weekend and wished we could have stayed longer. The grounds are absolutely beautiful. The house, which sits at the back of the property, has a view from the top of the hill looking down on oak trees, fields of grass, the works. The house was larger than I expected with a walk in closet in the bedroom where we could keep our bikes. The kitchen was fully equipped and even came with complementary coffee and tea, the good kind. The house is very private. We never saw anyone there. I would definitely stay here again.
Beautiful, serene, private and pet friendly.
We recently returned from our 3 night stay. It's a great location for wine tasting in Paso Robles and visiting Cambria. We took our 2 dogs and they enjoyed the large yard and trails. The location is very private on top of a hill surrounded by beautiful oak trees. The kitchen had everything we needed. Tom and his wife are very friendly and down to earth. Excellent find! Looking forward to visiting again soon.
Map
Atascadero Veterans Memorial, Charles Paddock Zoo, Galaxy Theater, Local Farmers Markets, Wine Tasting
We are located just 15 minutes from the California Mid State Fair and 20 minutes from Morro Bay.
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