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A charming country escape. Near wineries, SLO, hiking, and SM Ranch & lake.

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Two glass jars with orange flowers on a wooden table under a tree.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a vase of flowers. There is a kitchen in the background with white cabinets and a dishwasher.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a window overlooking a house.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a large sliding barn door.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Santa Margarita, CA
  • Place, Ancient Peaks Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Avila Hot Springs
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Den

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary Suite

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

A charming country escape. Near wineries, SLO, hiking, and SM Ranch & lake.

Welcome to the Saloon at 1890 J Street, where tranquil fields, majestic valley oaks, and grazing cattle create the perfect backdrop for a relaxing getaway. Nestled on the edge of historic Santa Margarita, this inviting home offers the ideal blend of rustic charm and modern comfort.

The spacious open floor plan is perfect for entertaining, while cozy nooks throughout the house provide a welcoming retreat for quiet relaxation. Whether you're here for a wedding, a concert, or a graduation, you'll love the convenience of being just 10 minutes from San Luis Obispo.

Step outside and discover a generous outdoor area designed for making memories. Roast marshmallows by the firepit, say hello to the friendly chickens or take in the rolling hills while soaking in the hot tub. Grazing cows and playful goats in the nearby pasture add a touch of countryside magic.

Inside, the home is thoughtfully appointed with a fully equipped kitchen stocked with essentials and comfortable furnishings to enhance your stay. At the end of the day, unwind in the cozy beds and enjoy a peaceful night's sleep.

Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, the Saloon at 1890 J Street is the perfect place to feel at home.
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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 6009305
Property # 2289342vb
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 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Santa Margarita

Located in Downtown, a neighbourhood in Santa Margarita, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. Ancient Peaks Winery and Chalk Mountain Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Madonna Plaza Shopping Center. Charles Paddock Zoo and Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Santa Margarita, CA

What's nearby

  • Ancient Peaks Winery - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 14 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 17 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Fremont Theater - 17 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Avila Hot Springs - 24 min drive - 35.4 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 15 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Nest - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Porch Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Outlaws Bar, Grill & Casino - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A charming country escape. Near wineries, SLO, hiking, and SM Ranch & lake. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at A charming country escape. Near wineries, SLO, hiking, and SM Ranch & lake.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A charming country escape. Near wineries, SLO, hiking, and SM Ranch & lake.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A charming country escape. Near wineries, SLO, hiking, and SM Ranch & lake.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A charming country escape. Near wineries, SLO, hiking, and SM Ranch & lake. located?

Located in Downtown, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Ancient Peaks Winery and within 9 miles (15 km) of Los Padres National Forest and Atascadero State Hospital. Santa Margarita Lake and Chalk Mountain Golf Course 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. 66 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MW B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience overall
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely home for our quiet weekend getaway. Very clean and spacious. We would absolutely recommend this home to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pride of ownership throughout. Super clean and comfortable. Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle P.

Liked: Location
The location is beautiful and much nicer than depicted in the photographs. The hosts have gone above and beyond to assure guests have a great visit. A 10.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing!! Great views and scenery. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. The property was spacious and awesome. It was a much needed weekend getaway, but the getaway was literal. So peaceful and once the sun set the stars were amazing. I will be back in July!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Great place

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here 2 years ago and can say with confidence that this is a very well maintained property, very clean and well stocked. The hosts are quick to answer any questions and very helpful. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't speak highly enough of this property, the owners and the overall experience. For us it was the little things. The house was very nice but the little things stood out. Fire pit being ready to go, hot tub being on, clean and hot, having every utencil, cookware and spice you could need, adjystable bed in master bedroom, bottle of wine with a note on arrival.....just great all around. Not to mention the views and the ambiance. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicki G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just returned home from a fantastic family road trip from LA to SF, and staying here was a highlight! This home is so luxurious yet comfy and hosts next door are so lovely. We could have stayed at Santa Margarita for a week with so much to do, great food and best to other towns and beaches too. Thank you so much Tim and Dana!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Merrie Claridge M.

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

Quiet and peaceful

The house is beautiful, organized, clean. It was quiet and had a great view of the rolling hills and oak trees. We enjoyed the small town of Santa margarita, as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Excellent Stay

It was tucked away in the boundaries of Santa Margarita with a gorgeous view. Photos can't do the house justice because it was up kept very well, and felt very homey. Overall, it was a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

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

Perfect Girls Getaway

This property has everything you need and more! Incredible hospitality, well supplied kitchen for foodies, plenty of space and beautiful surroundings. Great location as you can hit all the great spots - SLO, Morro Bay, Avila Beach plus! We’ll definitely be returning! Hosts are welcoming and communicative too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mason B.

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

Fantastic Place

Couldn’t ask more for a place to stay. Beautiful location, plenty of space, lots of amenities, and details I appreciated like more than enough towels for our whole group and the fireplace all set up and ready to go (even though it was too hot to use it). I highly recommend and would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an exceptional stay!! Communication was incredibly clear, warm and responsive. We always felt well taken care of and welcomed. The property itself is spotless and beautifully maintained exceeding our expectations. We were generally surprised that this host doesn’t hold a super host title yet because of the level of care, professionalism and attention to detail. It’s absolutely on par with (if not above) what we’ve experienced! To top it off we were greeted with a lovely handwritten note and a hostess gift, which was such a kind, personal touch and made this stay feel extra special.we would not hesitate to book again and highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable truly welcoming experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linnea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So charming! Easy drive to SLO. Lots to do! Very comfortable! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

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

Awesome property

This property was amazing! So clean, and well appointed. Owners were very accommodating and easy to communicate with. One of the nicer properties we have ever stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful, relaxing stay at this modern and spacious home. My family started each day with breakfast on the front porch, enjoying the view of the rolling hills, and ending each day with a soak in the hot tub. A major draw for us was the central location close to Avila Beach, the hikes in SLO, and the wineries in Paso Robles! This house is in the perfect location to enjoy SLO County. The kitchen is fully stocked, check-in was a breeze, and the owners were very responsive to every question.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Great for a family getaway

This property surpassed our expectations in every way. Very clean, comfortable, well located quiet property that had every amenity. The hosts were discreet but always accessible. The house has been recently renovated and was very thoughtfully designed and furnished. We most definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Saloon

Property was very clean and modern and by far was the best appointed rental we ever had the pleasure of staying in. Good restaurants nearby but the rental had everything we needed to cook in and BBQ which we did. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawna B.

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

Gorgeous and Peaceful

We held a gathering of women and this property was so perfect! Lots of thoughtful touches, plenty of towels and pillows, all communication was promptly answered. The property is beautiful and right near the lake! Kitchen is fully equipped, plenty of firewood provided and the hot tub is wonderful. Even the pull out couch beds are so comfy! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

Daughter's graduation from SLO

The place was all we could ask for. Well stocked (beyond well even had Band-Aids and hydrogen peroxide we needed for my mom) and only 10-12 minute from the college and 15 minutes from Downtown SLO, nearly all freeway. Wineries in the area and a welcoming and comforting home. Highly suggested; we plan on coming again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

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

Ideal home base for guys weekend

Lucky enough to be the first guest at this great new vacation rental! They've done a fabulous job building out a nice place, well stocked. 3 fully private and sizeable bedrooms, nice jacuzzi, great clean facilities. Excellent natural market 2 blocks away, and a few other food options in town. Check out the Rinconada Mine down the road! Crazy sight. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle I.

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

Cute farmhouse chic perfection!

Cutest property with thoughtful details. House is even better in person and bigger then we expected which was absolutely perfect. Was the perfect staycation with the girls. Quiet and secluded. Heated bathroom floor in the master was a wonderful surprise! I can’t say enough nice things! THANK YOU!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

If I could rent this house in every city/town, I would!!!

This was the most wonderful stay I've had at a VRBO! It was close enough to SLO that we could get there in less than 15 minutes but it was far enough away to get us out of the chaos of downtown SLO during Graduation weekend. We felt so at home in this house. We enjoyed the fire pit, the jacuzzi, the well equipped kitchen and the beautiful views! The hosts could not have been more accommodating. We would definitely stay here agin! Thank you Tim and Dana!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wish we were staying longer!

This is a gorgeous, comfortable home with incredible outdoor space. So many thoughtful touches, like phone and watch chargers on either side of the bed in the primary bedroom. The outdoor space is the greatest I’ve seen in a rental. We were only there two nights and ended up getting in later than planned the first night, so we didn’t get to enjoy the space as much as I would have liked. Will definitely stay again if we find ourselves in SLO again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tim and Dana Seawell

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Dana and Tim met at Cal Poly in 2015. The central coast has been our home for than 20 years and after a few years of living in beautiful San Luis Obispo, we decided to find something a little more rustic and a place that moves a little bit slower. Santa Margarita was the perfect choice for us to find some land, plant a garden and raise a family.

Why they chose this property

Nestled in hills of Santa Margarita and with a great view of the Santa Lucia mountain range, this is a place to relax and watch the world go by. With an easy 10 minute drive, you can be in the hustle and bustle of downtown San Luis Obispo (SLO) or a 20 minute drive north will bring you to wine country in Paso Robles. Multiple beaches from Pismo to Cayucos and beyond are not far away. There are also many hikes and lakes to enjoy.

If you don't plan on going anywhere, enjoy sitting on the front porch with a drink of choice and let the world melt away. We also have many games and activities as well as a hot tub and firepit in the back. The house has AC/Heat, great wifi and tons of options on the tv using Roku. The house is fully furnished and has just about everything you need to cook and barbecue.

We do reside on the property in a second home and respect boundaries and the experience is intimate and free of distractions.

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