Fantastic Shell Beach vacation rental, down the street from the ocean!

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Location
Host

Excellent

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Pismo Beach, CA

Margo Dodd Park
‪3 min walk‬
Pismo Beach Pier
‪3 min drive‬
Monarch Butterfly Grove
‪4 min drive‬
San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bed sheets provided · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Hallway

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Beach bungalow in Wonderful Shell Beach! Between, Pismo Beach and Avila Beach! So much to do! You will love the location, just down the street from the overlook. This comfortable beach bungalow includes a back sun room, and both front and back patios. The bluff at the end of the street has the best views! This quaint neighborhood is perfect for guests who love their morning coffee at the bluff to watch the waves or an evening stroll along the bluff to watch the sunset. There is beach access from the bluff at low tide to kayak, paddle board, relax on the beach or enjoy the many tide pools.

Shell Beach is the sister town North of Pismo Beach. If you are looking for outdoor activities, you have the beach, the pier, the dunes, kayaking, and even sky diving to choose from. There are also art galleries, wine/beer/cider tasting and restaurants all close by.

https://www.slovisitorsguide.com/pismo-beach-visitors-guide/

Property manager

Cindy Absmeier

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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Washer
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Pets considered - Please inquire.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please turn off lights, propane tanks and faucets when not using. Please no eating or drinking in bedrooms. Neighborhood quiet time is 10 pm.

Please note that over usage of utilities will be charged to guests. Report water leaks immediately to Cindy. 805-276-9021 | cindy@havenslopm.com

Please be advised there is an additional $100 fee for check outs past 11AM.

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pismo Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Shell Beach, a neighbourhood in Pismo Beach. Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. Dinosaur Caves Park and Central Coast Aquarium are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pismo Beach, CA

What's nearby

Margo Dodd Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Pismo Preserve - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Pismo Beach Pier - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
Monarch Butterfly Grove - 4 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

Grover Beach Station - 11 min drive
San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬3 min drive
‪Wooly's - ‬3 min drive
‪Splash Café - ‬3 min drive
‪Morenos Taqueria - ‬3 min drive
‪Cool Cat Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantastic Shell Beach vacation rental, down the street from the ocean! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Fantastic Shell Beach vacation rental, down the street from the ocean!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic Shell Beach vacation rental, down the street from the ocean!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic Shell Beach vacation rental, down the street from the ocean! located?

Located in Shell Beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Dinosaur Caves Park and Margo Dodd Park. Pismo State Beach and The Spa at Dolphin Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

8.8

Excellent

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

5 April 2025

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

Amazing Beach Cottage

Wonderful cottage in a perfect location. There is a wonderful view from the front deck. The back yard is lovely.

Stayed 126 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith C., Denman Island, British Columbia, Canada

1 March 2022

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

Cute house in a great location

The first thing we did on arrival was rebook it for next season, and we are looking forward to our return. It is as advertised and the manager (Cindy) is terrific.

Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith C., Denman Island, British Columbia, Canada

6 March 2023

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

Great Beach Cottage

This is a lovely and quite spacious cottage in a fabulous location. We have stayed here twice. The property manager (Cindy) is very responsive. Lots of storage space in the back for bikes and surf boards, easy parking in front, nice little backyard with a barbecue, and a very comfortable livingroom.

Stayed 119 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

16 November 2023

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

Wonderful Place!

We rented this home for 2 months and absolutely loved the home and the area. Cindy is a fantastic property manager, everything went very smoothly from check-in and through our stay. The home is light and airy with lots of windows and very spacious. Comfortable beds, nicely decorated and the kitchen is pretty well stocked for a long stay. We just brought a few items. I highly recommend this rental! And Shell Beach is a gem of an area!

Stayed 66 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie S.

20 August 2022

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

Loved!

We’ve stayed in this area many times and we’ve had great luck finding homes here. This one was another amazing find! It is spacious and had plenty of room for our surfboards, wetsuits, skateboards, and beach gear. We loved everything about this house and we were so sad when we had to leave. We hope to stay here again!!

Stayed 33 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C., Bakersfield

22 July 2021

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

Amazing

We had an Amazing time at this rental property. Cindy was incredibly accommodating and so lovely. The entire house is decorated beautifully it has everything you could possibly need. We enjoyed walking to the park into the Bluffs. We also enjoyed all of the little shops and restaurants that we could walk to. This was one of the best vacations we’ve ever had.

Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Katherine C.

5 October 2021

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

Charming in a Great Location

This charming home is in a lovely Shell Beach neighborhood. Great location for walking and bike rides. Only a few blocks to awesome shoreline views, restaurants and coffee house, and short drive to sandy beaches. The house is very well equipped, and was ideal for our stay of two months while we were house-hunting in the area. While only two of us stayed there, on a few weekends we were able to host guests and their dog, so we really appreciated the extra bedroom and bathroom. We loved the sunroom, the pretty front sitting room, the outdoor grill and charming country French decor. The kitchen is better supplied than most homes we have visited.

Stayed 66 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann E.

1 July 2022

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

HOME SWEET HOME

QUIET AND PEACEFUL RESTFUL, WITH SWEET SOUNDING BIRDS ...SINGING IN THE TREES. IN BACK PATIO. JUST WALK DOWN THE STREET AND BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF OCEAN AND CLIFFS. PELICANS GRACEFULLY FLYING IN THE AIR. BEAUTIFUL PARK ( DINASOUR PARK) A SHORT WALK FROM THE HOUSE. YOU ARE IN WALKING DISTANCE TO MANY SMALL TOWN ON THE MAIN ROAD. FOR ME IT WAS A PERFECT GETAWAY.MY DOG LOVED IT TOO :)

Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Joanne E.

16 September 2022

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

Great location!

This house was comfortable, but could be so much better. The landscaping needs some TLC. The linens need to be upgraded. The kitchen, though older, had all we needed. Our only complaint was the inconsistency of the hot water during showers. They did try to fix it quickly, but the shower would still go cold after a few minutes. It usually came back to hot, but not always. The house has a fully fenced backyard which was great for our dog. You couldn’t find a better location for the beach.

Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Griffin H.

4 June 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location! Short walk to one of the best parks in the area

The home & location is perfect. The outside is covered in spider webs and there were numerous spiders inside the home. Upon arrival we found many kitchen utensils filthy with rotten food still on the surfaces as if they hadn’t even been properly cleaned at all. The hay style rugs were dirty & caused allergy issues leaving shedding all through out the home and on the furniture. I don’t believe they have ever been cleaned properly. We were charged an extra $150 cleaning fee because we hadn’t washed our linens or vacuumed the furniture before our check out, even tho there was no indication that was needed from us. All this being said, the property manager had excellent communication throughout our stay & the location is really unbeatable.

Stayed 32 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Joe T.

12 April 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Air quality problems

We rented this for a temporary house while house hunting. Was nice at first glance. After staying a week we noticed a grey/black film on the tile and our things in the bathroom. At first i thought it was a bad candle. So i wiped things down and waited.The morning after no candle we still had a coat of grey/black film. My husband then went to change the filter in his cpap machine and it was black. It continued to be black every morning. They sent someone to clean the vents, vents were in such disrepair that they couldn’t be cleaned, instead they needed to be replaced. It would be a fine place to stay if the hvac was replaced. Especially if anyone has respiratory issues. Don’t stay unless confirmation of hvac replacement.

Stayed 25 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

16 June 2021

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

Perfect home in a beautiful neighborhood!

The house is large yet cozy, and very efficient with its spaces and rooms. It’s a block from the cliffs and beach and a few minutes walk from good food and coffee! We felt right at home and can’t wait to go back.

Stayed 39 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Jane O.

17 February 2021

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

SLO getaway spot

Convenient to small restaurants and services; Close to the beach; quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 47 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

alexandria S.

21 July 2020

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful stay, the house is in a great location and interior was wonderful. Very quiet neighborhood and everyone in the area was so nice. Cindy was very accommodating, there was something missing from the kitchen and she promptly dropped it off at the house. It seems to be a vacation rental so it is very minimalistic and like The other review said the outside needs a little work, chairs in the front would be great as well as more seating in the back. We did have to wash off the outdoor furniture as it was dirty but it only took a moment to dry. New pillows in the beds would be great as well. Overall, we it was perfect place to walk around, enjoy the beach and relax!!! I would absolutely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Valerie J.

9 June 2020

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

Property manager is terrible, beware!

The interior of this property is pleasant but the exterior maintenance is a disaster. Thistles and spider webbs, weed overgrowth covering the yard. I spent thousands to brighten the front yard with flowers and lights. Foul odor coming from sink drain, no one had replaced air filter in a decade. To top it off, I was renting the place to care for local COVID patients and asked to extend my stay. I was denied and displaced by tourists by the heartless property manager. I'm the only COVID rehab physician in the county, and had to take days away from work to pack and move into an emergency hotel room. I can only hope the owner will read this and seek a new property manager immediately.

10/10 Excellent

joe s.

3 February 2020

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

The place was in a very nice location, was clean, had everything we needed for our stay.

Was very nice.

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Absmeier

At Haven Properties we strive to have an extraordinary presence in the vacation rental market in San Luis Obispo (SLO) County. To make this happen our goal is to ensure that homeowners have the best guarantee for their investment and that Guests are genuinely delighted on their vacation. Locally owned and operated, we offer vacation rental services that provide a convenient and pleasurable experience for both homeowners and guests. My team and I have established a recognized reputation for honesty, integrity and ethical conduct that goes beyond the industry standard and we feel privileged to offer our experience in managing over 100 properties in SLO County to homeowners and guests alike.

Cindy Absmeier
Property Manager
Haven Properties
BRE#02078013

Why they chose this property

Locals love Shell Beach, just enough up the coast to get out of the crowds, but close to everything. The amazing bluff is full of sea life and adventure.
This beach bungalow is the perfect location to enjoy this quaint and active community.

What makes this property unique

The home is fully equipped with very cozy furnishing for visitors to enjoy.

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Front Bedroom

Guest Bedroom

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Hallway

Spaces

About this property