San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
14 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Avila Beach Retreat: Pets & Families Welcome!
Avila Beach Gem is a cozy house tucked away in a quiet area in the quaint town of Avila Beach. 2 blocks from the beach, this house is perfect for families or a group of friends that would fit 8 comfortably. All within walking distance, Avila Beach Gem allows you to explore the town’s colorful beach town vibe, visit local seafood restaurants and wine tasting room, hike in nearby nature reserves, book a massage or soak at the outdoor hot springs, and kayak along the coast.
The house is surrounded by beautiful old oaks trees and cherry blossoms in the spring. There is a fully stocked kitchen, 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a private deck with BBQ, 2-car garage, pack n play, strollers and beach gear —our home ensures you won't need a car once you arrive. Everything is within walking distance! ??
The roomy floor plan, larger than 1700 sq ft, boasts mountain views, a private back deck surrounded by trees, and a charcoal BBQ grill. Granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances make the kitchen a gourmet's delight. Unlike most in Avila, our home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, accommodating 8 people. A 2-car garage and laundry center with washer and dryer add convenience. ?
The master suite features a queen bed, his and hers closets, and a connected bathroom with double sinks, tub, and shower. The second bedroom has a queen bed, while the third room offers two twin beds. A sleeper couch in the living room provides additional sleeping space. ?
5 Reasons to Stay at Avila Beach Gem - 1.) Location, Location, Location. We are located in the town of Avila and a short walk to the beach, restaurants, golfing. Once you arrive, the car is usually parked in the 2 car garage the whole time and enjoy walking to everything in Avila. Our house is located in a quiet area so there is plenty of privacy and quietness at night. No restaurant or bar noise late into the evening, just the peacefulness! ?
2. Avila Beach Experience. During your stay with us, our home becomes your home, and we want to ensure your experience is truly memorable. We do our best to provide impeccable service and amenities so you can focus your attention on family, friends, and fun while on your holiday! ?
3. Size Matters - Top quality family time can be hard to enjoy crowded around a small dinner table or a small hotel room. Weighing in at nearly 1700 sq. ft. (4-5 times the average size hotel room) Our house is capable of seating up to 8 at the dining room table. The bedrooms are large so you don't feel like you are in a closet. And don't forget the spacious living room area with a large couch and two other soft comfortable seating chairs! ?
4. Children Friendly. We have children, so we understand the hassles of lugging high chairs, play pens, strollers whenever we travel. So we have eliminated that for you, and provided all these items right here in the house. There are also books, toys, movies and games to entertain the little ones when not on the beach! All new beach gear included: towels, sand toys, umbrella and chairs to take along to the beach. ?
5. Pet Friendly. One (1) dog maximum weight 45 pounds will be considered. There is a non-refundable pet fee, max $225. We love our pets too! Amenities include Free Cable, Pandora Music, and more. Free Wi-Fi with coverage throughout. Free Charter 200 Cable Package and huge 52” Led Smart Tv. Full Washer & Dryer & Detergent ?+ Bbq (charcoal) on a Private Balcony
Your access includes the entire condo and a two-car garage – it's all yours! We've set up the beach house with your comfort and enjoyment in mind. Feel right at home!
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Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Avila Beach
Avila Beach is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Avila Hot Springs and Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. 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.
Avila Beach Community Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Avila Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Central Coast Aquarium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Avila Beach Golf Resort - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Grover Beach Station - 19 min drive
San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - Froom Ranch Way - 10 min drive
Vista Steak and Seafood - 9 min drive
Mersea's - 6 min drive
Zorro's Cafe & Cantina - 8 min drive
Blast & Brew - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Avila Beach Retreat: Pets & Families Welcome! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Avila Beach Retreat: Pets & Families Welcome!?
As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Avila Beach Retreat: Pets & Families Welcome! on 29 May, 2026 start from S$698, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Avila Beach Retreat: Pets & Families Welcome!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Avila Beach Retreat: Pets & Families Welcome!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Avila Beach Retreat: Pets & Families Welcome! located?
Situated in Avila Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Avila Beach, Avila Beach Community Center and Desire Sweet Shoppe. Central Coast Aquarium and Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Well appointed Beach house just a few minutes walk from the beach and pier. We had kids with us and were delighted to find a number of games and beach toys for them to use while visiting. Similarly kitchen was well set up for basic cooking and made the stay more comfortable. Pet tolerant (i.e., for a nonrefundable fee). All in all a great setup.
Nicely appointed house close to the beach. I appreciated the communication from the property management which made the stay easy. We plan on being back soon.
My family enjoyed this well stocked home. Here is a list of what we liked: furnishings in great shape, comfortable beds, quiet neighborhood., close to beach and spacious home. Every thing was great and never needed to contact property manager. I give this home an excellent rating!
Property is exceptionally clean. There is plenty of comfortable seating in the living and dining areas for the three bedrooms which is not always the case with vacation rentals. The beds were comfortable. Short walk to the beach and easy drive to SLO. Thanks for a nice family getaway!
As advertised. Close to beach, but just far enough to be be a quiet neighborhood. Parking was easy for regular sized vehicle. Only downside was a peacock nearby with an early alarm clock.
Great spot. Busy weekend. Two windows broken. Master shower could have been stronger. Great house and wonderful stay. Thanks!
Aaron J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Frank P.
29 Feb, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
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Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was somewhat unhappy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
nice home, well-maintained. No views whatsoever
Frank P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the five star shout out to the Seven Sisters team. My team works hard to ensure a guest's vacay experience is memorable. Avila Beach Gem is one of the few single family homes in Avila Beach. This home is a budget family beach experience nestled in the big oak trees. The Gem is a quick walk from the beach and downtown. Wanting big ocean views? I recommend Avila Beach Jewel for the ocean view experience.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lillian M.
15 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lil
The bedrooms downstairs were tiny. The bathroom very small . Not really a good place for 6 adults. Also, the windows in downstairs could not be opened and that is not acceptable
Lillian M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Frank P.
23 Jan, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
So-so
No views except neighbors living rooms, little sunlight.
House was clean and well-furnished. Garage not really for two cars
Frank P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thank you for commenting the house was clean and well furnished. The homeowner and my team work hard to ensure our guests are comfortable. The home is accurately described in the listing that it's nestled among the big oak trees and a block from the beach and downtown area. Myself I enjoy the patio area looking into the oak tree forest. On your next visit to Avila Beach there are many other properties with ocean views like AVILA BEACH JEWEL. Take a peek at this property when booking again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Escondido, CA
30 Jun, 2023
Avila Beach
Rating Details:
The property manager was very 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 do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall our stay was great. Host was communicative. Home was clean (although the masters bathroom faucet leaks and water filter in fridge needs to be replaced.) Convenient location just a handful of blocks from the beach and downtown Avila. Although good stay I thought it was a little pricey. The condo is tucked in, no ocean views.
A guest from Escondido, CA
Verified
4/10 Poor
Lisa Y.
26 May, 2022
Liked: Check-in
No place to park!
We picked this place because it was dog friendly and had two parking spots. The parking spots are VERY tiny, if you need two spots and your not driving a small car don't stay here. The other reason was dog friendly, there is only a very small weedy spot for a dog. There were also black ants in every room. This was probably one of the worst Vacation rentals I have ever rented. :(
Lisa Y.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review our beach house. My team and I spoke with you about street parking for your large truck. The garage is a standard 2 car garage. We have seen other guests park over-size autos in the garage. We will keep a watchful eye for ants. This is the first I know of an ant problem from your review. If notified we could have quickly remedied the problem.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Connor D.
11 Sept, 2024
Family Vacation 2 Toddlers & Baby
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
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:
It was our first time to Avila beach and we loved it! Such a cute beach town and lots of fun activities to do as a family and of course, great times on the beach! The house was in a pretty good location and on a quiet street. The WiFi didn’t work upon arrival which was stressful, as we had to set up baby monitors and had work calls/emails to make. The response time about the issue was decent. They requested no shoes in the house, which we agree is a great household rule. However, the floors were so dirty and the bottoms of our feet were filthy by the end of the day of walking around with no shoes. Clearly the floors weren’t cleaned before our arrival. The house provided some beach toys, beach chairs, and an umbrella which was awesome. The kitchen was super underwhelming. They didn’t have any basic cooking supplies, storage bags for leftovers, etc. if you do decide to stay here, bring these kinds of things with you, the amount of kitchen supplies was pretty limited. Overall, if you want a basic place to stay, this will work for you!
Connor D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback, and we’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your first visit to Avila Beach! It’s great that you were able to make the most of the beach, explore the town, and enjoy some quality family time.
We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered during your stay, particularly regarding the WiFi and cleanliness of the floors. We understand how frustrating it must have been to arrive and find the WiFi not working, especially when you had important work tasks and baby monitors to set up. While we're happy the response time was decent, we’re reviewing our procedures to make sure these kinds of issues are resolved faster in the future.
As for the floors, we are very sorry they were not up to standard. We take cleanliness seriously and will be addressing this with our cleaning team to ensure that every guest arrives to a spotless home, especially with the no-shoes policy in place.
We also appreciate your feedback about the kitchen supplies. We will review the kitchen inventory and consider expanding the selection of basic cooking essentials to better accommodate future guests.
Thank you again for sharing both the positives and areas where we can improve. We hope you’ll consider staying with us again so we can provide an even better experience next time. If you have any additional thoughts or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Overall this property is fine if you can tolerate many minor issues. It was very clean, well-furnished, lots of extra towels, helpful extras like beach chairs, sand toys, pack-n-play, high chair, games and puzzles. One bathroom is great, the other is tiny. Nice to have a room with two twin beds for our kids but the beds creaked and squeaked really loudly! Kitchen is reasonably well-stocked with pots, pans, utensils - with a few notable exceptions, like a tea kettle. Also there were several items missing (sheet pans were re-stocked during our stay - thanks!). Many lightbulbs were out; property manager sent out someone to fix it during our stay, which was good. But neglected to alert us to his presence and he wasn’t able to replace all the lights that were out. Also almost every light in this house flickers especially when fridge is running. We had to keep most of the lights off to spare a migraine sufferer in our family. Really disappointed that several of the cranks on the windows were labeled as broken so some of the rooms were quite stuffy. This seems like it could be a fire hazard if windows are inoperable. Property manager was responsive to issues that that could be easily addressed during our stay. Overall the place is fine, great size for our family, convenient to walk down to beach and village. But it has some large maintenance issues that need to be addressed.
Kristin M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thank you Kristin for the review. My team was happy to respond to your requests in a quick manner. You made mention of inoperable windows. The owner is in the process of repairing and/or replacing the windows. During the super busy summer season replacement is difficult due many reservations. To clarify for future guests, there is at least one operable window in each room for egress and air flow. Overall Avila Beach Gem is a family favorite vacation rental with consistent five star reviews.
Archival
4/10 Poor
Nick H.
24 Sept, 2016
Good Position But Not Well Looked After and Expensive
My husband and I stayed at your beach house Sept 14-16 and there are several things we thought you should be aware of:
Several windows are inoperable.
Carpets are stained and when we arrived there was a large wet spot (stain) in the hallway near the garage door.
The wicker chair with white cushions in the family room was soaking wet. I sat down and about 30 seconds later I realized my pants were very wet. It had obviously been recently cleaned.
On that same chair a child's sock was found crumpled up (obviously the cleaning crew missed it).
Most blinds were not operable (most of the turning devices to open them are missing).
Pedestal lamp in family room doesn't work
Iron doesn't work and there is no ironing board
Only one cleaning person arrived to clean the property upon our departure
You have a nice beach house in a beautiful location and it's apparent it is not being cared for properly.
You advised us to contact Beach Bum Rentals instead of booking through VRBO, which we happily did. However, had we known the level of service we would receive from them, we definitely would have gone through VRBO instead. We requested the key be at the rental unit as we were driving from Northern California and didn't want to drive an extra 16 miles (there and back) and we were told that was a lot extra for a lockbox. Seems a bit excessive but we agreed. Next, they sent the contract to me with a "no dogs policy". I had specifically run a search on VRBO for dog friendly rentals. So I called and they said it was an additional (very large) cleaning charge on top of the existing (also large) exit cleaning. We felt this was totally excessive but again we agreed as we were only two days away from our vacation date and there was little else available.
What makes this amount so outrageous is the rental property is well worn with stained carpets, stained furniture, inoperable blinds and windows and generally not very clean.
Last, I have no idea why this is listed as pet friendly - it has no yard.
Nick H.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
REPLY FROM OWNER: Thank you for your review. Since your stay, we have changed our management company. We are now with Seven Sister Vacation Rentals, located in Avila Beach. Terri and her team does an excellent job at keeping everything in a clean, and in perfect working order for our property.
All the windows have been fixed. Unfortunately tenants has been rough on the window cranks and in 3 years has broken half of them. We had to organize a specialist to come out and now all the blinds and windows are fixed.
Because we love our pets we have extended this privilege to our tenants. We do allow well behaved pets in our property however we deep clean after every pet, where all the couches and carpet will be clean for future tenants. Thus, sometimes when you request to enter the property earlier than the regular time of 4pm the couch may be damp from the cleaning. We like to accommodate your requests as much as possible however please understand the circumstances. We have now switched out to the door code system where no key is needed. So, if we are able to accommodate tenants to check in early, given the cleaning crew is done, with no extra early arrival fee.
Accessory items such as the ironing board was misplaced in the garage, and we have replaced all accessory items such as coffee maker and iron with brand new items this year. This is our second home and take pride in keeping things clean and updating with new decor. We ask tenants to also keep this in mind when sharing our home. We are looking forward in having you again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
zac m.
19 Oct, 2024
Avila Beach - Wedding
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:
Fantastic!
zac m.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Wendy M.
11 Aug, 2024
Family friendly 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:
This was a lovely Airbnb that met all our expectations and more. It was very family friendly for my family with young kids. We would definitely stay here again!
Wendy M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ronald A.
24 Jul, 2024
Nice stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very 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:
Overall good, could have had more furniture in down stairs bedrooms (dressers, night stand)
Ronald A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alison B.
13 Jun, 2024
Perfect family beach house
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:
We spent a long weekend here with 5 family members of various ages. Everyone was comfortable and there was plenty of space. The kitchen is very well stocked and organized. The entire house is clean and the furniture is comfortable. It's an easy 5 minute walk to the beach and having chairs, towels and beach toys was so nice! Would definitely stay here again.
Alison B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Linda M.
8 Apr, 2024
Easter Break
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:
We had a lovely time at this rental. Very clean and a convenient walk to the beach and restaurants.
Linda M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
JAQUELINE A.
20 Mar, 2024
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:
It was perfect! The location and tranquility of the property was exactly what I was looking for me and my family. The house itself was beautiful and had everything we could need and more.
JAQUELINE A.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
28 Sept, 2023
Mixed review
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The condo was very conveniently located. The beach equipment was very welcomed. The furnishings were spartan and that was fine with us other that the master bed. The mattress was dated and uncomfortable with the bed frame on wheels so the bed shifted through the night if you turned. Also it needed a headboard as it was positioned under a window with window blinds for a head rest.The condo seemed clean but as they ask you not to strip the beds??? Parking a 2023 SUV was challenging especially if the bay opposite the garage was occupied.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michele L.
22 May, 2023
Spacious, clean and modern getaway walking distance from 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:
I’ve been to Avila a few times and was really excited to finally stay for a long weekend. This house was perfect for the 4 of us with space to fit more. For being a dog-friendly home (which I was thankful for), it was very clean. It was set up very well for guests, we had everything we needed. The location was perfect, so nice to be able to walk to beach and restaurants. Hope to come again soon!
Michele L.
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