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*Shell Beach - Capistrano Cottage*

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A patio with a wooden deck, a white gate, and a potted plant.
A coastal view with vibrant pink flowers in the foreground and a clear blue sea in the background.
A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A living room with a white sofa, a patterned rug, wooden flooring, a white cabinet, and a TV on the wall.
A neatly made bed with a patterned quilt, two bedside tables with lamps, and a decorative wall piece.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Pismo Preserve

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Pismo Beach, CA
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Margo Dodd Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Spa at Dolphin Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Murphy Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Pismo Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Shell Beach, a neighbourhood in Pismo Beach. The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville and Sunset Drive-In Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Dinosaur Caves Park and The Locked Inn. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Pismo Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Eldwayen Ocean Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dinosaur Caves Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pismo Preserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Margo Dodd Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 2 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 13 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hot Shots Family Entertainment Center - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is *Shell Beach - Capistrano Cottage* pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at *Shell Beach - Capistrano Cottage*?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at *Shell Beach - Capistrano Cottage*?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *Shell Beach - Capistrano Cottage*?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is *Shell Beach - Capistrano Cottage* located?

Located in Shell Beach, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Eldwayen Ocean Park and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Pismo Beach Pier. Margo Dodd Park and Dinosaur Caves Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and clean place
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location - nice area with lots to walk to. Easy in and out. We had a great getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional property. Well equipped for cooking and relaxing. Loved walking down the street to the ocean where everyone gathers to watch the evening sunset. Melissa thought of everything one might possibly need. I really appreciated the thoughtfulness that went into our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is quite cozy and is close to everything in Shell Beach including the beach, restaurants, and shops. Everything is walkable from this central location. Great communications from the host made me feel very prepared and welcomed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melissa was wonderful! The cottage is a perfect location, has everything you need, very clean and comfy beds! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is truly a home away from home. It has everything you need. All you need is your clothes and transportation. The location is great. Clean, quiet, close to the beach, shops and dinning. No need to buy sand toys for the little ones. Everything you need for a fun beach day is provided here. I recommend this stay 100%. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slo days check im

Hubby, granddaughter and 2 little pups stayed here for her Cal Poly orientation. Absolutely delightful!! We loved it! Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful time at the Capistrano Cottage. First off, what a beautiful beach house and location! The home was also very welcoming, clean, pup-friendly, and well stocked - we had everything that we needed at our fingertips. The treasure box beach basket was such a charming and warm touch.We would gladly stay here again and recommend Capistrano Cottage to anyone looking to stay in Shell Beach!Thank you Melissa and Rodger!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Shell Beach Cottage

My family and I rented this cottage for the weekend of Cal Poly's graduation. It was perfect. It was just a short drive to SLO! We went between Shell Beach and campus multiple times without a problem. The cottage is very well appointed with everything one needs for a very comfortable stay. Super clean, comfortable beds, fully equipped kitchen, I will definitely stay again when I'm in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SLO Graduation

Had a wonderful time. Wish we could’ve stayed longer. The cottage is so cute. It’s next to so many restaurants. We just didn’t have time to try them all. There’s a nice little walk down to the edge of the cliff you can sit and relax and just enjoy a sunset. Very cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute, clean, amazing location. Great place for a family weekend with a 3yr old
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and access to the village of Shell Beach and the beach itself. Very comfortable and clean and cozy.We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Shell Beach getaway

Property was in a great location close to Pismo and shops and restaurants. It was well maintained and we had a pleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cap. Inn

very conveniently located. very comfortable house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heavenly !!

The best little beach cottage in Shell Beach. Just perfect. Amazing location on the quieter side of town. I can't wait to go back. Melissa is a gem. Thank you so much !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the house and shell beach!

We had a wonderful stay. The house met all of our needs. We loved the location and the ability to walk to local restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Darling Little Beach House

This cute home is in a great neighborhood of Shell Beach. Friendly neighbors, restaurant across the street, coffee shop a block away and a short walk down the street gives you the most incredible view of the ocean and coastline. The house had everything we needed. There was even a welcome basket with a bottle of wine and snacks. We were very happy there. A great experience and memories with my parents that we will talk about for years to come.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend!

Great location in a quiet, friendly neighborhood. Many gorgeous walks and food options right from the driveway. We loved that we were close enough to Pismo Pier to visit but far enough away from the crowds. It was handy to have the small front yard and back enclosed concrete patio for our two boxer dogs. They tired themselves out on beach romps so they didn’t need much space. The cottage was stocked with many little touches: lots of clean towels, brand new sponge and dish soap, a welcome basket with wine (to enjoy cliffside sunsets with the locals) etc. Melissa was always quick to reply to any questions I had. Definitely recommend this charming cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break

This was such a great little cottage. Great location. Several good restaurants within walking distance. The ocean just at the end of the street. And even though the Highway is close by, you really can't hear it. Will definitely try to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing beach cottage

We stayed here with our family to bring our son back to school at CalPoly. We want ed more space and privacy than a hotel due to Covid. The house was perfect and very clean. Beautifully decorated and comfy beds. The kitchen was well stocked with all the utensils for preparing meals. , including knives that can actually cut vegetables! We will defiantly be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing

Wonderful stay, beautifully furnished home
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
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