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Sandcastle at Avila a Family Condo, Steps to Beach

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A spacious living area with a large flat-screen TV, wooden cabinets, a ceiling fan, a gray sofa with yellow cushions, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a window. There is a bathroom with a shower and a sink.
A staircase with wooden steps, a round mirror, a wooden console table with books and a vase, and a wooden wall decoration.
A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by wicker chairs. A decorative glass centerpiece is on the table.
A living room with a grey sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a floor lamp. There is a window with blinds, a small side table with a plant, and decorative wall panels.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Central Coast Aquarium

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Avila Beach, CA
  • Place, Avila Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Coast Aquarium
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Avila Beach Golf Resort
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Avila Beach

Located in Avila Beach, this condo is near the beach. San Luis Obispo Lighthouse and Port San Luis Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Desire Sweet Shoppe and Central Coast Aquarium. 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours, birdwatching and whale watching.
Map
Avila Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Avila Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Avila Beach Community Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Central Coast Aquarium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avila Beach Golf Resort - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 18 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mersea's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪San Luis Yacht Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kraken Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandcastle at Avila a Family Condo, Steps to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sandcastle at Avila a Family Condo, Steps to Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandcastle at Avila a Family Condo, Steps to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandcastle at Avila a Family Condo, Steps to Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandcastle at Avila a Family Condo, Steps to Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is steps away from Avila Beach, Desire Sweet Shoppe and Avila Beach Community Center. Central Coast Aquarium and Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay

Nice unit close to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Location was perfect! Steps away from beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

This condo is in a great location and super cute. There isn’t a view but it’s decorated nicely and it’s super close to the beach, restaurants and stores. Easy parking. We had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Location, Location, Parking - with trade-offs

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: You can’t beat the advantage of steps from beach and secure parking. Hosts are responsive, supportive; home is clean, equipped. Restaurant options local or short drive to SLO. Beach is kid-friendly and sunnier than Pismo.The only downside is the noise from Custom House (2 smaller bedrooms overlook their rear alley) first thing in morning and last at night.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

Location was excellent - quick walk to everywhere we wanted to go. Beds and bedding very comfortable. Loved the electric fireplace in the living room, as well as ceiling fans there and in the master bedroom.Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Location and proximity to the beach is perfect. None better. The problem with no AC is that you have to keep the windows and curtains open and the bedrooms face a courtyard that gets a lot of light from other condos or the alleyway behind the custom house that is noisy with workers and WILDLY bright security lights that blast right into the back bedroom windows. Bring your own box fans for the windows to pull in the outside cool air and hopefully that blocks some of the lights and street sounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful beach home

This place was so charming and in the perfect location to enjoy Avila Beach. Walking distance to all the restaurants and shops. The house was spacious and comfortable. Great for our family of 4 + Grandma. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great get away in Avila.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good times

Great location. Cleaner than expected. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

Rainy weather but great house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I had a wonderful stay at Sandcastle - lots of space, great location, clean amenities, everything you could want! We all left saying we will definitely come back for a longer trip next time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Convenient location, spacious for families

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This location is right in the heart of all the local amenities in Avila. Bedrooms are perfect for a 3-kid family and the master suite is private with its own bathroom. We all loved it and would definitely stay here again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Very Nice Unit and Great Location but Too Noisy

The unit was very nice and very clean, and the location was convenient right in the heart of the town. But the alley in the back was loud every morning and evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2024
We're thrilled you loved our condo's prime location. Sorry about the noise from the nearby restaurant – we know it’s not ideal. We continue to work with the restaurant manager on a fix to keep things quieter. We hope to see you again soon for a more peaceful stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Girls’ Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Three friends enjoyed a getaway on Central Coast and this condo was perfect! We enjoyed the close proximity to breakfast spots and coffee shops, and easy jumping off point for SLO, Morro Bay and Cambria. The condo was spacious, well equipped kitchen and very comfy beds. Lounging in the living room in the evenings was an ideal way to end a busy day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

October break with kids

My two grand nieces are off on fall break. This rental is so close to the main beach front restaurants and shops and beach. The unit was equipped with garbage bags, clothes soap, dishwasher soap, misc kitchen needs that is so convenient when staying for a short week. Even bath soap and shampoo. We had a few needs that when inquiring to the management staff, they responded immediately.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The property is amazing and close to the beach and downtown Avila. Additional amenities included hair dryers, TP, and a really fully stocked kitchen with great appliances as well as a pack and play in the master bedroom. The unit is spacious. The master bedroom is large. The other two bedrooms are great more for kids. The other two bedrooms do face the back alley of Mr. Rick’s and The Custom House. This is loud at closing when they are cleaning, but after that it is quiet. Seven Sisters was very accommodating and had loaner beach towels and some beach toys like shovels and buckets. We had a fun family reunion and will look to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love this home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean, great location just steps from the beach, easy parking. Will stay here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Well Appointed Oasis in the Heart of Avila Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a well maintained complex in a great location in the heart of Avila Beach. We would love to stay here again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great family stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stayed with my family which included our two kids- 5 and 11 months. Room for everyone to be comfortable and had the gear we needed for the baby- pack and play, high chair, baby gate. Hard to beat the location- basically across from the beach and shops/restaurants. We never touched our car once we got there- walked to everything. Only complaint was the grill was out of propane, we didn't notice til after hours and couldn't get ahold of someone to replace it. Cooked inside, which worked, just wasn't the plan. Would definitely stay here again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Walking distance to beach

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If you’re looking for a place walking distance to the beach this is it! The place is centrally located and very clean. Parking garage is a huge plus. Only note, two of the rooms backup to the back alley of Custom House so it’s quite noisy at night and early morning because of staff prepping for the day.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location with a horrible view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Clean and photographed well, but it was a shoe box overlooking garbage bins in the back of a restaurant. Value was not worth the stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

great stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful property with ideal location in Avila. Well maintained and appointed. Convenient off-street parking.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great ttime

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rental was very clean and comfortable. Would like instruction on how to use the tv's since we are not used to Ruku and steaming devices. In the paperwork that was sent it mentioned that beach towels were available on a first come basis. When we requested several beach towels they were all out. Several units were given at 6 towels. Suggestion would be to give less towels to units so that all units would be able to get at least 2-3 towels or purchase more towels and charge rentals for missing towels. Beach towels are cumbersome to take when traveling with food,kids and other vacation items.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, well-maintained secure and fun vacation spot. We would definitely recommend.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Graduation Weekend Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stayed at Sandcastle for Cal Poly grad weekend. Close enough to campus for events, far enough not to get caught up in crowds. Condo was clean and generally quiet, except for some rowdier guests next door. Complex backs up to Mission Pizza and Custom House restaurants, so really convenient for dining and walking the beach. Parking is also a major plus, as Avila gets crowded during the day on weekends. No ocean or mountain views from the condo, and the back bedrooms can get dark. Beds were comfortable and the bathrooms were clean and nice. Otherwise nicely appointed for meals and get togethers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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