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A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and a built-in dishwasher.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a granite countertop, a dishwasher, and a stainless steel sink.
A single-story house with a gabled roof, a front porch, and a white picket fence.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • 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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Pismo Preserve
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Pismo Beach, CA
  • Place, Dinosaur Caves Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Margo Dodd Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Guest room 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest room 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beach house for the whole family!

Welcome to our Shell Beach house--our family's home since 2008. It is located in a charming neighborhood walking distance to the beach, Dinosaur Caves Park, restaurants, coffee shops, and pretty much anything you need.

We love walking the entire neighborhood in Shell Beach. Pismo Beach and Avila Beach are a short drive away. Or venture a little farther (10 minutes by car) and south is the quaint town of Arroyo Grande, north is the infamous San Luis Obispo--the "happiest town in America."

Our home has a great open kitchen and dining area that connects to the living room with a giant window letting in lots of bright light. The front yard deck has built in benches for lounging outside and table/chairs for outdoor dining. The bedrooms are spacious with plenty of closet space.

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7257418
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

Pismo Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Shell Beach, a neighbourhood in Pismo Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pismo State Beach and Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. Dinosaur Caves Park and The Locked Inn are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Pismo Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Dinosaur Caves Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Margo Dodd Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pismo Preserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Eldwayen Ocean Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pismo State Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 11 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach house for the whole family! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach house for the whole family!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach house for the whole family!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach house for the whole family!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach house for the whole family! located?

Located in Shell Beach, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Dinosaur Caves Park and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Pismo Beach Pier. Margo Dodd Park and Eldwayen Ocean Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taylor P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Robyn was an amazing host kind, quick to respond, and so easy to work with throughout the entire process.The location was perfect in Shell Beach, with great shops, food, and walkable coastal views nearby. The Dinosaur Caves Park was so fun for the kids, and we loved being able to enjoy everything so easily.The master bed was incredibly comfortable, making it easy to relax after a day out. We also loved the backyard, which was a great space for our dogs to enjoy. My favorite part of the house was sitting on the front deck; it was the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.The house was well stocked with plenty of household essentials and supplies, so we had everything we needed during our stay. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this rental to anyone looking for a comfortable and relaxing place to stay!
Stayed 34 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2026
Thank you for taking such great care of our house, Taylor! You guys are awesome and welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and amazing location
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

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

Another great stay

Our second summer staying in this wonderful vacation home. Perfect location, comfortable setting, house has everything we needed.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

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

Amazing Beach House in Great Neighborhood

This property is perfect! We have rented other houses in Shell Beach and this one is the best that we have found so far. Very responsive owners, comfortable house, great location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robyn's home was everything we were hoping for, for a longer stay on the Central Coast! It was a great launching point for coastal hiking, plus there is a lovely park, Dinosaur Caves, just a block away. We really enjoyed walking down to the rocky coast and watching the pelicans and other birds at sunset or in the morning.The house itself was super comfortable, much more spacious than it looks in the pictures! Very clean and kitchen was well stocked. The decorating was delightful, local art and not overdone. The couch and easy chair in the living room were super comfortable after a long day out.The neighborhood felt safe quiet with established homes, and we enjoyed walking a block up to Shell Beach road with several restaurants, especially Zorro's!
Stayed 60 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2025
Thank you for taking such good care of the house, Julie! You guys are welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather h.

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

Bring your own toilet paper!

Cute well stocked beach cottage with modern touches. Advise to guests: watch water temp in kitchen & master bathroom, beware of steam burns in master shower. Beach is closed, no access. Do not run water during night as pipes start knocking so bad it sounds like a jackhammer in the bathroom walls. Bring your own toilet paper as this is the cheapest, thinnest, scratchiest paper - I've seen better in gas station bathrooms. If you are traveling with a small dog be aware they can get out of both front and back yards. Advice to hosts: upgrade the toilet paper. Really. Even just a little. Put warning label on hot water in kitchen & master shower, or turn down the max temp a little. Replace the squeegee in master shower - it doesn't work even with full body pressure. Find source of pipes knocking & do whatever it takes to fix it. Nearby beach is closed fyi. This place is comfortable & nice, good job & thank you.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Fantastic Stay

We weren't able to get away for a holiday this year so decided to work somewhere beautiful for a month - and wow we picked the right house. Right in Shell Beach, close to Dinosaur Park (pups were happy), lovely patio to sit on, nice (and looked like recently renovated) well-supplied kitchen, fenced back yard (again, good for the pups), two generously-sized bathrooms - lots of thoughtful touches - all around this house exceeded expectations.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

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

Great Stay

This home is very clean and comfortable. The location was perfect...it was a short walk to the ocean or into town to eat. The front patio is a great place to start and end your day just enjoying the weather and chatting with people walking by. It’s an easy drive to Pismo or Avila Beach. After making this our home for a month it was hard to leave, but we will definitely be back.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

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

Perfect location and great house!

Perfect location to walk to ocean cliffs to watch birds, sunset and the waves crush. Great town to walk around. Awesome kitchen with everything you need to cook up wonderful meals and sit out on the front deck and watch the sunset. Nice bathrooms and comfortable king bed in master. Host was helpful and responded to texts. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 41 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

josh b.

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

Fine Place :)

Great rental, great people.

About the host

Hosted by Robyn

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Robert, Robyn, their two boys and their Cavalier King Charles live, work, and play on the Central Coast. They love all of the outdoor activities the area has to offer and the mild year-round climate.

Why they chose this property

We love our home because of it's location. We are right in the heart of Shell Beach and enjoy all of the benefits that comes with. Our favorite thing to do is walk around in the evenings and weekends. We also appreciate how central it is--close to freeway access and can get to San Luis Obispo or Arroyo Grande quickly.

What makes this property unique

The front porch is our favorite place to hang out. We keep the front door open and the kitchen dutch door half way open for a great breeze and indoor/outdoor feel. We love to have our meals outside and people watch.
From the master bedroom, it almost feels like you are in a completely private suite. The master is large and quiet and even includes a steam shower.

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