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

Avila Beach vacation home with kitchen

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Avila Beach, California
  • Place, Avila Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Coast Aquarium
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Avila Beach Golf Resort
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Avila Beach

Oceanside stay.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Avila Beach and Avila Beach Community Center. Central Coast Aquarium and Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Avila Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Avila Beach Community Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Central Coast Aquarium - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Avila Beach Golf Resort - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪San Luis Yacht Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blast & Brew - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mersea's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ventana Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kraken Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk

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*

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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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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196 Front Street 1 BR 1.5 BA House in Avila Beach Sleeps 4
1387-118483

Frequently asked questions

How close is 196 Front Street: 1 BR, 1.5 BA House in Avila Beach, Sleeps 4 to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.5 mi (19-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 196 Front Street: 1 BR, 1.5 BA House in Avila Beach, Sleeps 4 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 196 Front Street: 1 BR, 1.5 BA House in Avila Beach, Sleeps 4 to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Avila Beach and 1.1 mi (2-min drive) from Old Port Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 196 Front Street: 1 BR, 1.5 BA House in Avila Beach, Sleeps 4 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 196 Front Street: 1 BR, 1.5 BA House in Avila Beach, Sleeps 4?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Central Coast Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at 196 Front Street: 1 BR, 1.5 BA House in Avila Beach, Sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 196 Front Street: 1 BR, 1.5 BA House in Avila Beach, Sleeps 4?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

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

This vacation home does not have a pool.

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

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 196 Front Street: 1 BR, 1.5 BA House in Avila Beach, Sleeps 4 to downtown Avila Beach?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Avila Beach.

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

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful way to visit the area! Great view of the beach, easy access down the hill, cooling breeze at night. Checkin and checkout were easy. Excellent communication by the host. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location and the rental property was super accommodating. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jenifer B.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Oscar R.

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic View

Fantastic Views Easy stay Would come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Rion G.

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

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.

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

Amazing

Location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy g.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vintage

Loved the house, it is a vintage home but very clean and accommodating and being in the ocean front was wonderful., would return to this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Scot W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in Avila Beach

Great beach rental. Best location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021