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Great Location/Easy Beach Access/Walking Distance to Downtown Pier Area

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Exterior
Living area
Dining
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Pismo State Beach
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Pismo Beach, CA
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Great Location/Easy Beach Access/Walking Distance to Downtown Pier Area

These beautiful three story condos are designed as vacation rentals to comfortably accommodate 10-12 guests. Can accommodate large groups up to 22 people if our 392 Franklin and 394 Franklin condos are both rented. Please see listing #7000286 for details regarding our 392 Franklin condo as well as guest reviews for both of our Franklin condos.

Ground Floor: 1 enclosed car garage, large open bedroom with a full bathroom, washer/dryer
Second Floor: Living room, fireplace, dining room, kitchen and 1/2 bathroom.
Third floor: Two bedrooms with one full bathroom.

Our 394 Franklin condo has beautiful ocean views from the 3rd level bedrooms. Convenient beach access right down the street and a beautiful and comfortable walk to downtown Pismo and pier. The pictures shown are to give a general idea of the interiors of our condos. Due to upgrades or other changes, the current furnishings/layout may not be exactly as shown.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2220679vb
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Pismo Beach

Located in Pismo Beach, this condo is near the beach. Avila Hot Springs and Avila Beach Golf Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pismo State Beach and Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. Dinosaur Caves Park and The Locked Inn are also worth visiting. Kayaking and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Pismo Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Pismo Preserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pismo State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pismo Beach Surf Shop - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 2 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 9 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kortado Bakery & Coffee - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Location/Easy Beach Access/Walking Distance to Downtown Pier Area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great Location/Easy Beach Access/Walking Distance to Downtown Pier Area?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great Location/Easy Beach Access/Walking Distance to Downtown Pier Area?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Location/Easy Beach Access/Walking Distance to Downtown Pier Area?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Location/Easy Beach Access/Walking Distance to Downtown Pier Area located?

Situated near the beach, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Pismo Preserve and Pismo State Beach. Pismo Beach Pier is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2025
I'm glad that you enjoyed the convenient location of our Franklin condos, which is within an easy walking distance to the downtown Pismo pier, shopping and dining area. We hope that you will consider returning again in the future. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a family friends wanted a quick vacation for couple of days and this apartment is a good one
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2025
Thank you for spending your Thanksgiving at our 394 Franklin condo! We're happy to hear that your group of 11 friends enjoyed your stay. Thank you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing stay from start to finish! Kelly was great and the condo was perfect for our group. We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2025
I'm glad our 392 and 394 Franklin condos worked out great for your large group and that you had an amazing stay. We look forward to your return...thank you!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location and the host was awesome as well. My family loved it overall !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for the AWESOME 5 star review! We're glad that your family loved the location of our 394 Franklin condo and we hope you plan to return soon. Thank you again!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalia K.

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

Very nice location and nice house

I would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2021
Thank you very much for the 5 star review of our 394 Franklin condo! We very much look forward to you returning in the future. Thank you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cathy h.

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

Family trip

A very nice to go and take family
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2024
Thank you very much for the 5 star review of our 394 Franklin condo. We are happy that your family enjoyed their stay and we hope that you will consider returning again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location and clean property. Also great communication from the homeowner. Cheers!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2025
Cheers to you, Blake! Thank you for taking the time to submit this 5 star review. We're glad you found our 394 Franklin condo to be clean and that you appreciated our great location and communication. We invite you to return again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

LISA S.

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

Sheehan Family Vacation

Was a nice place to stay. If you have little ones very noisy with the 101 right there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2022
We are happy to hear that you found our 394 Franklin condo to be a nice place to stay! Although a majority of our guests are not bothered by the freeway noise, we acknowledge that it has been a concern for a small percentage of our guests and we do like to be transparent with our future guests that may have a potential concern about the noise. Thank you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan Eleanor O.

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

Great location

Very basic, but everything you could need! Wonderful location by the beach, house was clean and check in easy :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2021
Thank you for the 5 star review! The goal of our Franklin condos is to provide family friendly accommodations...so "basic, but everything you could need" is a good description. Our great location with convenient beach access speaks for itself. We are also happy that you found the house to be clean and the check in process easy. Thank you again for taking the time to leave this helpful review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heide V.

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

Great location

House is not right in the center of Pismo but perfectly placed so that you have a beautiful beach that is not too crowded but close enough to walk to the pier & all the activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
PERFECTLY SAID...We LOVE our almost private beach away from the crowds yet still close enough to walk to the pier and all the fun activities! Thank you so much for taking the time to submit this review. We appreciate it and hope that you will return in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Liliana A.

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

Great location and very clean

We loved staying at the condo, enjoyed the short walk to beach and our host was excellent!. Only thing we did not love is that the beds and the pull out beds they were not very comfortable I would say the mattresses worn out. But overall the stay was a good one for us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wini d.

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

Wonderful house and location

This house was perfect for our family get together. We were with 10 people and there was plenty of space for everyone. The beach is just a block away and really great for a morning and evening stroll.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2024
Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We are happy to hear that your group of10 had plenty of space in our 394 Franklin condo and that you enjoyed the convenient location of our condos. Thank you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie O.

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

Great time!

The location was so close to the beach, the owner was so kind and helpful. Overall best stay, clean and tons of room. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2021
We are so happy to hear that you had a GREAT time and enjoyed how close our Franklin condos are to the beach! It is always a pleasure to have guests like you...Thank YOU. We hope that you will consider returning in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desiree C.

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

Great place!

The location was great, just a walk down the street to the stairs that lead to the beach. It’s about a 10 minute walk to the main downtown part of Pismo but definitely worth it. Will definitely use it again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2022
Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We are glad that you appreciated our great location with convenient beach access and easy 10 minute walk to downtown Pismo. We look forward to you returning in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alfred S.

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

Beach get away

My family loved the Franklin Condo, so spacious for my whole family of six and my sister’s family of three. We couldn’t believe how close the beach was. We will definitely come here again and rent this condo again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2024
Thank you very much for this 5 star review! We are so happy to hear that your family loved our 394 Franklin condo! I'm not sure why VRBO says that we a 2 minute drive to the beach since, as you mentioned, we are more like a 5 minute WALK down the street and stairs to the beach. We look forward to your return in the future. Thank you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie P.

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

Great location

Stairs at end of block to go down onto beach. About a 5 mintue walk to the pier or into the city
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for the 5 star review of our 394 Franklin condo. Yes! We are literally steps away from beautiful Pismo Beach and the downtown pier area. Thank you again and we hope you will return soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AM B.

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

Family getaway

Very nice my but bedroom downstairs with futon should have queen bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2023
Thank you for the 5 star review! The downstairs bedroom has a queen bed as well as a queen size sofa sleeper. We're glad that you enjoyed your family getaway in our 394 Franklin condo and we hope that you will consider returning again soon! Thank you again!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances K.

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

Clean and spacious stay in close proximity to the beach

I stayed in this property with 10 other friends and we had a great time. The check-in process was very easy, and the condo was clean upon arrival. The host also maintained great communication throughout the whole process. I'd recommend this property if you're interested in staying near San Louis Obispo as well. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2022
Thank you very much for the 5 star review and recommendation of our 394 Franklin condo. We are very happy to hear that your large group of friends had a great time. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Thank you again!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keilea S.

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

Loved it!

My group of 8 and I were in town for a wedding, the place was so close to the wedding venue and in an optimal location close to stores and dining spots! We made the best memories and would come again. Close to the ocean that was amazing too. Owners are great communicators and made it a super smooth experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2021
We are so happy to hear that you LOVED your stay at our 394 Franklin condo and we look forward to your return in the future! Pismo memories are the best!!! Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Light-filled condo with excellent location

The design of the condo allowed for privacy for both our households with its three floors and a middle common area that was conducive to gathering together. The location was within walking distance to the beach or to the shops. It provided a relaxing space to visit with family.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2021
Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We appreciate it very much. We are glad that the 3 level design of our condo worked well for your family and that you enjoyed the convenient location of our condos. Thank you again and we hope that you will return in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine F.

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

Easy walk to beach

Condo is a very short walk to beach. It has everything we needed. Traffic noise is pretty loud, so we kept the windows closed. Overall we had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2022
We are happy to hear that our 394 Franklin condo had everything that you needed and that overall you had a great time! We hope that you will consider returning in the future. Thank you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

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

Homely

Thanks for allowing us to stay at your beautiful beach home. The beach was only 300 feet walk down a long set of stairs. Had all amenities I needed. Not to mention a fully stocked kitchen, which was a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2022
Thank you very much for the 5 star review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the convenient location of our condo and our fully stocked kitchen. We hope that you will consider returning in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J S.

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

Fun Family place

Great house for large group as long as folks don’t mind getting cozy and you don’t mind a bit of mess with the pull out couches. We did not so this worked great for our family! Thanks for a fun time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for submitting your 5 star review of our 394 Franklin condo! We're glad it worked out well for your large family and that you had a fun time. We hope you will consider returning in the future. Thank you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick M.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Family goes to Pismo

We had 12 in our group and fit fine. Freeway noise is quite noticeable. There are stains on the sofas and carpet otherwise the property was enjoyable. Close walk to beach, eateries and shops. I would go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2022
Thank you for the review of our 394 Franklin condo! We are glad that all 12 of you were comfortable and that you enjoyed our convenient location, despite the freeway noise. We appreciate the feedback regarding the stains on the sofas and carpet. The summer is definitely the busiest time for our condos. We will be sure to deep clean these items once the busy summer months are over. Thank you again and we look forward to your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Baseball & Birthday

Spent a family weekend for a baseball tournament and grandmas birthday as a family and the location was perfect. Everything you need. The living room was tight for our group to sit in, but who wants to sit inside when you’re at the beach. Kelly was very helpful and responsive when I couldn’t figure out the door (by user error)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2022
Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We are happy to hear that our 394 Franklin condo worked out perfectly for your family. Happy to help...I'm always ready and willing to help whenever I can. Thank you again and we hope that you will consider returning to our Franklin condos again in the future!

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