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Ocean Front Cottage!! Beauty on the outside, Charm on the inside!

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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the best sunsets on the central coast!
The living room, new furniture welcomes you to sit and watch the ocean show!
There is not a bad location on this couch!  Fireplace will keep you warm!
Living room
Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cayucos, CA
  • Place, Morro Strand State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cayucos State Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Cayucos Pier
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ocean Front Cottage!! Beauty on the outside, Charm on the inside!

Beautiful, completely restored in March 2020 Beach Front home. Great curb appeal, but even better view from the ocean side. Private stairs to the beach. Full view patio doors in great room open to let in the sea breezes. Beautiful wood floors throughout. Great surfing right from the backyard. Several additional great surf breaks in short walking distance. Surf fishing from the backyard. Great kayaking. Volleyball area in the cove.

This home is a beautiful cottage built in the early 1900's and has been completely restored and updated with all of the creature comforts you need to relax and make this your get away destination. This is truly a great cottage, but there is no question that being on the beach makes all of the difference in the world! You don't have to walk the kids to the beach! They are there! The hot water shower is right there in the backyard, steps away from the beach. If you have stayed in a home on the beach, you understand! If you haven't, now is your opportunity!

The central coast is the up and coming wine region of California. Templeton, Paso Robles, Edna Valley and even Cayucos and Cambria offer many destination wineries to tour, taste and buy.

If you are not into wine touring, there are so many activities right outside your door. You may decide to park the car and just stay put for the week.


Keywords: Oceanfront, beach, cottage, beachfront, surfing, kayaking,

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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
This is a small cottage, please no more than 6 gue
outside lights turned off by 10 pm
Summer bookings are Friday to Friday. Week long st

Important information

You need to know

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Cayucos

Located in Cayucos, this holiday home is on the beach. The Giant Chessboard and Morro Bay Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Morro Bay State Park and Museum of Natural History. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Cayucos, CA

What's nearby

  • Estero Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Morro Strand State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cayucos State Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Brown Butter Cookie Company - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cayucos Pier - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 23 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sea Shanty - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Duckie's Chowder House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪cayucos coffee - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Great American Fish Company - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Front Cottage!! Beauty on the outside, Charm on the inside! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ocean Front Cottage!! Beauty on the outside, Charm on the inside!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Front Cottage!! Beauty on the outside, Charm on the inside!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Front Cottage!! Beauty on the outside, Charm on the inside!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Front Cottage!! Beauty on the outside, Charm on the inside! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cayucos holiday home is steps away from Cayucos Beach, Morro Strand State Beach and Estero Bay. Cayucos State Beach and Paul Andrew Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 198 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
“Journeys End” was a little slice of paradise in Cayucos! Incredible sunsets, awesome beach for daily walks/runs, beautiful landscaping, firepit and several outdoor options for hanging out. Inside offered comfy beds, pillows and a great couch for reading or snuggling up for a movie. It was just what we needed… a beautiful, peaceful, relaxing and comfy cottage on the beach. Top of our list of the many vrbos we have stayed at… we will go back for sure! Absolutely loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger C.

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

Another Amazing Stay

We just have to keep coming back for more. The home is very welcoming and clean. Convenient location and amazing coastal views. Wonderful hosts too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle S.

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

COZY COTTAGE

Enjoyed our stay immensely! This home has everything you need to feel comfortable and be at the ocean’s doorstep!! The view and the access are absolutely wonderful!! Can’t wait for a return visit!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petey C.

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

Beach Living

We had a wonderful time. The home is in such a central location to services yet right on the beach. The house is beautiful, roomy with lots of nice patio areas. Rooms were large and beds comfortable. Fresh flowers on arrival!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

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

Excellent stay

Highly recommend! Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

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

Perfection

Great place to relax and rejuvenate! Grateful they are willing to open there home for strangers to enjoy and make memories of their own.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Perfect Stay

Another wonderful stay at the property! We are already planning our next trip and can’t imagine staying anywhere else!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

john l.

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

Wonderful stay

A great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Great spot

This location is so cozy and convenient. The perfect little beach cottage getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

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

What a beach house should be

Beach cottage dream! Book it if you can!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Gorgeous home in a perfect location

We are long time Cayucos visitors and this home is our favorite rental yet! Beautiful, comfortable, communicative hosts. We loved it and can't wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

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

Fabulous Location!

This is the 4th time I have stayed at Journey's End. The location could not be better - right on the beach. The home is lovely and has every amenity that you could need. I look forward to returning again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle R.

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

Perfect Spot

My family loved this place. Perfect location, clean, helpful and kind hosts. Couldn’t have asked for a better trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley T.

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

Amazing Stay!

This is our second time staying at this beautiful home! Everything was perfect! It was so tough to leave, but we definitely hope to come back again in the future! The hospitality was amazing, and the location and view can’t be beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

A week of R & R on the beach

The property was amazing, the outside gardens and fountains were beautiful spots to relax and get out of the wind if needed, the beach access was easy, so little preplanning and packing was needed. Beach chairs and boogie boards were available which was great because we didn't bring any. The house was unique and had the feel of a vacation get away.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

Thanks for sharing your lovely home

Everything about this beautiful oceanfront cottage is perfect. The hosts are welcoming, thoughtful, helpful and responsive. Also loved the location and town of Cayucos.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful home with incredible views

This was an easy stay: home was nice, views were incredible, and communication with host was a breeze. Lauren made us feel welcome in the home and we had a nice, recharging weekend by the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

betty W.

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

Family Beach Adventure

We absolutely loved this cottage by the sea. The patio was perfect for watching the ocean and relaxing. The ocean was just a few steps away. Our five-year-old made sand castles while her parent took long walks on the beach. The town of Cayucos was within walking distance. I hope to return to this fantastic beach home soon. Betty
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W., Bakersfield, Ca.

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

Location!

If you want to be on the beach, this is your house. Beautiful views and property. House was well stocked, clean and comfortable. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynne L.

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

Amazing Oceanfront Property!

Beautiful property, excellently maintained and right on the sand! We had the best time at Journey's End and the host was wonderful! They had everything we needed for a comfortable vacation and the best brunch spot right down the road (Hidden Kitchen). We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Amazing property!!!

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful property! The home was absolutely amazing and had everything we needed to have a perfect mini family getaway. The only down side was the 10:00am check out felt a little rushed, 11:00am would have been perfect! We definitelty plan on booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Spring Break Getaway

The house was absolutely charming and relaxing. The perfect escape for our family. The view when you enter the cottage is just spectacular. This was our first time to Cayucos and loved the town and the people. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Nice stay in Cayucos

Nice cottage on the beach. Very clean and cozy. Two couples. We used this as a base camp to explore the area, Morro Bay, visited Hearst Castle, Ragged Point and Wineries and shopping in Paso Robles. Great views from den and back patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D., San Carlos, California

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

Once again, JE over delivers!

We've been coming for years and plan to continue! Lauren is an amazing host and the house is simple, stunning, and just right for a small family or a few friends. Best vacation house in CA.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindi W.

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

Journeys end

The best place in Cayucos! Comfortable clean and can’t beat the location or the view. Highly recommend this place to anyone a thousand times over. Thank you journeys end for another incredible vacation! We will be back for a third time soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lauren Bowin

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My mom grew up in this little coastal town and I always wanted a vacation home here. Fortunately my native Texan wife, opted for a vacation home here vs. the Texas panhandle. We love the place and enjoy it when it isn't being enjoyed by others!

Why they chose this property

Small town with a small town feeling. Great beaches. Great hiking. Great surfing. Beautiful central coast.

If you want to see additional pictures and get the latest updates, add Cayucos by the Sea on Instagram.

What makes this property unique

We walk to Morro Bay, about 5.5 miles to the south at least once a week when we stay here. We kayak and surf as much as we can. We walk 1 mile to the north to downtown Cayucos and hang out at Cayucos Coffee in the morning with the locals. Great dining at Cafe Della Via The Hidden Kitchen, right down town.

On a practical side, being right on the beach and having the private beach access with a great cove at the foot of the steps is a huge bonus. Cuts way down on the logistical issues of packing for beach activities! Hot water outside shower was probably one of the 'smartest' things we added!

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