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SHARI'S PLACE - UNEXPECTED CHARM; STAND-ALONE COTTAGE

Holiday home in Santa Margarita with kitchen and patio

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French doors go to patio off of kitchen and living room. Wood burning stove.
Newer fold out couch for an extra guest and a railroad inspired table.
Larger view of living room with couch and very cozy chair
Living room has wood burning stove with wood ceiling
T.V. in L.R. with quality art work

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 3600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
  • Place, Fremont Theater
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SHARI'S PLACE - UNEXPECTED CHARM; STAND-ALONE COTTAGE

NEW - Refurbished patio with extra seating (see photos). This adorable cozy, stand alone home is quiet with unusual items that you will not see in other vacation rentals. **There is no longer a gas "stove" in the kitchen** We have substituted a new Air Fryer, two burner gas stove top and a large electric skillet. Our guests are amazed that we provide literally everything you may need or want. "Margarita" is conveniently located in the middle of our fabulous San Luis Obispo County wine country. Just 10 minutes to San Luis Obispo on the South bound HWY 101 and 20 minutes to Paso Robles on North bound HWY 101. This home is very close to town and a wonderful place for walking. In town, you will find Ancient Peaks wine tasting and across the street is Santa Margarita Adventures for Zip lining and tours. I do my best to keep my house extremely clean and well maintained and very well equipped. Linens are professionally cleaned and ironed. I personally make sure that all all linens are in top condition for your comfort. Our home is powered by solar! ALWAYS DOING OUR BEST FOR YOUR BEST EXPERIENCE.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
There are no instructions. Guests do not have to do anything!! As I charge a cleaning fee and do the cleaning myself.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If you break or stain something - PLEASE let me know. Thank you! (I do NOT like surprises)
No clean up required! That is why you pay a cleaning fee.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Santa Margarita

Located in Santa Margarita, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Atascadero Historical Museum and Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Faces of Freedom Veterans Memorial and Fremont Theater. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alex G. Spanos Stadium or Robert A. Mott Athletics Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Margarita, CA

What's nearby

  • Fremont Theater - 12 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 12 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 12 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Bubblegum Alley - 12 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Cuesta College - 16 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 14 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Nest - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Outlaws Bar, Grill & Casino - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Range - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is SHARI'S PLACE - UNEXPECTED CHARM; STAND-ALONE COTTAGE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is SHARI'S PLACE - UNEXPECTED CHARM; STAND-ALONE COTTAGE located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Pozo Valley Winery and Ancient Peaks Winery. Los Padres National Forest and Atascadero State Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect. Thank you so much Shari for your hospitality, you made us feel welcomed. We look forward to our next visit. Margie
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy little getaway

The property provides a cozy, homelike experience in a quiet city close enough to the main attractions in San Luis Obispo County making it a perfect getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice retreat

A cute, charming, clean and comfortable cottage with an accommodating owner. In a sleepy rural town a quick drive from San Luis Obispo, this was a nice place to wind down after graduation in SLO. Walking distance to a good breakfast and a few antique/vintage stores. .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

Shari's place was perfect for my husband and I, in town to visit friends for a long weekend. It was clean, well equipped for basic cooking and food prep, and an all around cozy home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genee T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet stay in Santa Margarita

Very cozy with everything we needed during our weekend staying in Santa Margarita. We came to Santa Margarita for a wedding and Shari's place was just a mile away from the venue. The cottage was thoughtfuly decorated and she even left us a couple delicious pastries from a local bakery. The place was spotless, quiet, lots of blankets, towels, and everything in working order. I loved the print outs w/ maps and lists of local restaurants and attractions too. 10/10 will reccomend to anyone who plans to stay in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and cozy

Just 12 minutes from Cal Poly, but in a different world in the charming little town of Santa Margarita.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, peaceful cottage

Stayed at Shari's place for our daughters Cal Poly orientation. The commute to SLO is very quick and easy. The cottage was very clean, comfortable beds, well appointed and quiet. Shari was easy to communicate with and very hospitable. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming little House

The house was every clean and well equipped. We would definitely book again. Bonus——The neighborhood was very quit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H., San Clemente, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway Weekend

We came up for a weekend to visit our son at SLO and do a little wine tasting in Paso Robles. The location was perfect, just minutes away from both. Nice local restaurants in waking distance if you don’t want to cook. This place is so cute and clean we can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

When it works, it works!!

Goodness, there are just so many positives of Shari’s Place that it’s difficult to write a review! We stayed at Shari’s Place while traveling for a wedding. The cottage was exactly as pictured except Shari had left pastries and wine (from the vineyard we attended the wedding at) for us and our arrival. Shari is an exceptionally thoughtful and intentional host and her place mirrors that. There are so many amenities that make this place feel perfect. We were able to cook for many meals and everything I could have possibly needed was there. The beds are comfortable, the pillows are down, and the cottage is very clean. An aunt of mine who has helped manage luxury rental properties for work stopped by before the wedding. After no more than a few minutes in Shari’s place she exclaimed, “wow when it works, it really does work!”. It truly is what a Vrbo or any vacation rental should be. We would love to return, there is so much to see and do but always so little time. When we do, Shari’s place is the obvious lodging choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, delightful stay! Well appointed, comfortable and tastefully decorated. Great outdoor space. Easy booking and quick communication with Shari. Hope to return sometime in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Meilan U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Great place, beautiful inside but property details did not entirely match up and communication with the host was very strange
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shari’s home was absolutely lovely! I highly recommend staying here if in the Santa Margarita area. Her home was immaculate, bed & pillows were comfortable. I would definitely stay here again when visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Shari's place was outstanding! She was warm and welcoming, the little house was clean, comfortable and cozy, and the neighborhood and town were quiet and felt safe. The kitchen, laundry, bathroom and linen closet were all well stocked and contained everything we needed. We were able to cook several great meals for ourselves to save a few bucks on our trip, and after longer days of walking, hiking, and swimming, we had no problem getting comfortable and having restful nights of sleep. We highly recommend Shari's place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cozy, comfortable cottage. Sharon is a thoughtful host providing amenities that make for a most pleasant visit. We highly recommend this charming property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a weekend getaway

Owner is very responsive and we particularly liked how well stocked the kitchen was. Only glitch was to find the house. This house is at the back of the property (with 2 houses on the same lot). Google Maps (and the map provided by the owner) took us to the driveway of the other house on the lot. One has to drive down the access road (which does not have a name) at the back of the house to get to the property. A map with detailed directions to the house would have been helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Hideaway

Sheri’s Place was perfect! She’s a friendly host. And the house was clean, neat, inviting, cozy and less than ten minutes from the wedding venue. We couldn’t have asked for more.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa Margarita Gem

Shari’s Place is a very comfortable spacious cottage on a quiet private lane. With many special touches, the cottage has everything needed for cooking, relaxing, and restful sleep. We enjoyed walking the streets of the small friendly town of Santa Margarita and loved the hikes nearby at the Lake and beyond.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cal Poly Baseball Trip

Sharon was an amazing host, even had some wine and dessert for us upon our arrival. Thank you for sharing your home and hospitality. Santa Margarita is a great location, between Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noreen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Santa Margarita Getaway with Perfect Outdoor Spaces

The house was lovely and perfectly located for my stay. I could easily walk into town for a light meal or wine tasting at Ancient Peaks. It was also ideally situated between San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles. The house itself was beautifully outfitted with everything I needed for a weekend away. I especially enjoyed the two outdoor seating areas where I could sit with my morning coffee and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melicia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, Clean and Cozy Place!

We enjoyed our stay at Shari’s place. From the moment we booked she was very communicative and responded promptly to all my inquiries! It is a nice and cozy home away from home. We enjoyed the privacy, cleanliness, and comfort of the home. She was gracious to welcome us with a bottle of really good wine. All the amenities listed were available that made for wonderful stay. We used the air fryer and it worked well. The place is nicely decorated, bathroom and bedroom are both spacious. WiFi worked well. Private parking was a plus! Check in and check out was seamless! Washer and dryer super beneficial for longer stays! Overall, great place, centrally located, and 2-3 minutes walk to the Main Street and local restaurants. Thanks for a wonderful stay Shari and Tim. We look forward to staying at your place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacki G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Darling cottage

Great stay, location, host…perfect vrbo experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy spot

Instructions for WiFi not clear. Different password on app and paper inside. Paper password is all uppercase, but we discovered it only works lower case. All in all, comfy little spot. Perfect for a couple day get away. Not having to clean anything at the end is a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful rental! Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Shari Bone, 805-471-9184, Tim Bone 805-471-5318

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I have managed vacation rentals throughout my real estate career from which I am now retired. I love my little house, making it as comfortable as possible, and furnishing it with whimsy and quality. I hope you you are as comfortable there as I am.

NEW ITEMS: ALL NEW WINDOW COVERINGS, BETTER WI-FI, NEW SET OF SHEETS, NEW HALL CLOSET AND QUARTZ COUNTERS. FYI - The power went out yesterday, but our vacation rental had power because of our solar program with battery backup!!!

Why they chose this property

My husband purchased this property in 1982. Many things have happened between then and now, but it's our favorite house - loving it more than our residence next door! The front house was built by a carpenter. The back house was originally a garage and has expanded and improved throughout the years.

What makes this property unique

Cozy, comfortable, nice size rooms, storage, separate laundry room and you cannot help but feel a specialness while you are here. We are unique in that I think we are the only one bedroom in town and I will bet it is the cleanest! I actually use your cleaning fee to pay my excellent cleaners - and then, I look at it again and again.

In the living room you will find a new GOOD QUALITY sofa with a pull out standard bed. No middle bar and a comfortable, good mattress.

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