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196 Front Street: 1 BR, 1.5 BA House in Avila Beach, Sleeps 4

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July 2025

August 2025

Enjoy the serene coastal views from this scenic road overlooking the calm sea.

Enjoy stunning ocean views from this balcony with a pier in the distance.

Relax in this inviting living room with a comfortable sofa, armchair, and wicker ottoman, surrounded by decorative items and a fireplace.

Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, stove, and ample storage.

Enjoy a serene view of the water from the large window, with a deck area featuring a table and chairs.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Avila Beach, California

Avila Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Avila Beach Golf Resort
‪13 min walk‬
Avila Hot Springs
‪3 min drive‬
San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Avila Beach

This vacation home places you next to Avila Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Avila Beach Community Center. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.

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What's nearby

Avila Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Central Coast Aquarium - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Avila Beach Golf Resort - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Pirates Cove - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Avila Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

Grover Beach Station - 18 min drive
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬10 min drive
‪Wooly's - ‬10 min drive
‪Avila Valley Barn - ‬4 min drive
‪Mersea's - ‬5 min drive
‪Penny's All American Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

196 Front Street: 1 BR, 1.5 BA House in Avila Beach, Sleeps 4

Classically vintage beach house rental in Avila Beach with views of the Pacific Ocean and San Luis Bay from windows and oversized deck. Enjoy the close proximity to the hustle and bustle of thriving Downtown Avila Beach while being able to take advantage of privacy and quiet relaxation provided at this superb location. This Avila Beach oceanfront vacation rental is located just steps to the beach. The house overlooks the warm, sandy beach and has views of both piers and the marina. Rental house is fully furnished and equipped with amenities. The living room has cable TV, wireless internet, panoramic ocean views and queen sofa sleeper. Kitchen Stove/Oven currently not operating. Equipped with breakfast bar, small appliances - convection oven and hot plate, dishes, cookware. Retro oven replaced with countertop electric convection oven. Dining area seats 4. King bed in primary bedroom with large window and ocean views. En suite half bath.

Designated parking in carport for 1 vehicle.

*This Property Does NOT Have Air Conditioning*

The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

Property manager

Coastal Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, microwave, and dishwasher.

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

1.5 bathrooms
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near the ocean

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

196 Front Street 1 BR 1.5 BA House in Avila Beach Sleeps 4

1387-118483

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Avila Beach, just steps from Avila Beach and Avila Beach Community Center, and within a short walk of Central Coast Aquarium. You'll also find Avila Beach Golf Resort and Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at 196 Front Street: 1 BR, 1.5 BA House in Avila Beach, Sleeps 4?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.

Does 196 Front Street: 1 BR, 1.5 BA House in Avila Beach, Sleeps 4 have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), which is 10.5 mi away (19 minutes by car). Another top airport is Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public), which is around 24.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at 196 Front Street: 1 BR, 1.5 BA House in Avila Beach, Sleeps 4?

Yes, every accommodation at 196 Front Street: 1 BR, 1.5 BA House in Avila Beach, Sleeps 4 comes with a deck with some featuring ocean views.

196 Front Street: 1 BR, 1.5 BA House in Avila Beach, Sleeps 4 Reviews

8.4

Very Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Oscar R.

Jul 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect view

View is the center piece to this home away from home. No comfortable furniture except for the bed. Stove and oven don't work but a hotplate and toaster oven are in it's place. Also 3 charcoal grills avaliable for use. Which we did daily. It's like stepping back in time with the decor. But like the title says. The view is priceless. All said and done, we'd definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jon B.

Feb 20, 2025

Best location in Avila

The location is the highlight here, incredible views and very short walk to coffee and related. The rental process is flawless, the team is efficient and precise. The listing description is accurate, so be sure to read it and the other reviews. I agree with both the negative and positive are reviews, it's just a matter of expectations and premise of your trip. We are easy going and the value and location was more important and had a good idea of what to expect by reading the description and reviews. I think if the owner leaned into the mid-century beach vibe but freshened the interior paint and features, they would have a real gem of premium option, but as-is we enjoyed the period correct features as it aligned with our goals of living more simply for a spell.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

Oct 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic View

Fantastic Views Easy stay Would come back again

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Rion G.

Sep 17, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dingy, misleading house

The location is fantastic and the views are great. However, the property is very run down, dingy, and smelled bad. For the price, this low level of quality is unacceptable.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S., Twain Harte Ca

Sep 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

Property was very clean and comfortable. Kitchen stove does not operate only down spot. Deck could use a canopy as the sun is directly on the deck most of the day.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Judy B.

Aug 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Avila beach

Had to call myself to get code to enter property. Power outage in the area for an entire day- no electricity or hot water WiFi/tv needed to be reset. Too complicated and inconvenient

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin Williamson

Jul 18, 2024

Amazing

Location!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy g.

Apr 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location

You can't beat this location and views of the ocean! Steps to the beach and restaurants and amazing views of the ocean from the large deck, the living room and the bedroom. The property host was super responsive and helpful when we accidentally locked ourselves out. :-)

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sperry B.

Oct 28, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Anniversary Weekend

Great location with great views for our anniversary weekend. Would love to go again for a longer visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Sep 25, 2023

driveway

Enjoyed the area, plenty of room for the two of us. Other than not being able to pull into driveway due to our car a Lexus, being a bit lower we had issue trying to use the driveway,

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel C.

Sep 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

House overlooking Avila Beach

One of the best locations along the beach - away from the commercial eating areas but yet so close to the beach - the views were exceptional - I am a Landlord in Montana and I would probably have the interior painted. I would stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Benjamin B.

Apr 26, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

196 Front Street, Avilla Beach

The location is very good. The rooms were clean. The furnishings are mostly quite old and eclectic. The ceiling lights required a tall person to pull the cord. Pluses: The view of Avila Beach is superb. And the window shades are are very good at controlling the afternoon sunlight when the temperature rises. Minuses: The biggest disappointment was discovering that the gas stove was nonfunctional. There was only an old 2-burner electric unit placed on top of the gas burners of the stove. This unit was barely working and it took forever even to heat a kettle (also too old) of water. We had planned to cook all our meals but were forced to make major adjustments and scale back considerably. The contents of all the kitchen drawers (except for one containing a silverware organizer) were filled with unorganized very old utensils simply tossed in piles. The cotton duvet on the king-sized bed is extremely heavy. During the night it tended to slide off the bottom of the bed and had to be wrestled back up. Sometimes one of us had to get up and pull it up at the foot of the bed. It would be nice to have a night light in the bathrooms.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Gwen K.

Feb 28, 2023

Uncomfortable

For a weekend this place might be okay but we stayed for a month. Retro/vintage is cute, but doesn’t give an excuse for broken furniture, dirty dishes and an oven/stove that doesn’t work. Asked for a refund when we got there but were denied. Disappointed

Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023