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

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Perched on the shores of Avila Beach, this classically vintage beach house rental offers a serene escape. With its oversized deck and windows framing views of the Pacific Ocean and San Luis Bay, you'll unwind in style. Inside, enjoy cable TV/VCR in the living room with panoramic ocean views.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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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*

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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)

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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 aged 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not 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
On-site 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

About the area

Located in Avila Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Avila Hot Springs and Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. Desire Sweet Shoppe and Central Coast Aquarium are also worth visiting. Visit our Avila Beach travel guide
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Avila Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunset on the Central Coast of California, Avila
    Avila Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Avila Beach Community Center
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Central Coast Aquarium
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Avila Beach Golf Resort
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Vista Steak and Seafood
    9 min drive
  • Mersea's
    5 min drive
  • Zorro's Cafe & Cantina
    8 min drive
  • Blast & Brew
    9 min drive
  • The Steaming Bean
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 196 Front Street: 1 BR, 1.5 BA House in Avila Beach, Sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 196 Front Street: 1 BR, 1.5 BA House in Avila Beach, Sleeps 4?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 196 Front Street: 1 BR, 1.5 BA House in Avila Beach, Sleeps 4 located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Avila Beach, Desire Sweet Shoppe and Avila Beach Community Center. Central Coast Aquarium and Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail are also within 10 minutes.

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

Reviews

Very good

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sperry B.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel C.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy g.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

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

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
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Scot W.

Yearly Renters

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Always a wonderful stay at our home away from. Saw whales from the porch view on our last day. Morning walks on the beach to play with all the dogs.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rion G.

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

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
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Alexis H.

Ocean view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The only reason to stay here is for the WONDERFUL view.. You can hear the crashing waves all day and night, thats the other reason to stay here. We have stayed here before, and knew what to expect. The furnishingsare ancient and run down, however the king bed is great and very comfy. We will probably come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon B.

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elfego B.

Vacation time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had great time . Beautiful view.great location. Will definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

tara h.

Husband birthday vacation

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: This was a beautiful house with a gorgeous view of the ocean. The house was clean and well-maintained. Just wish the management team would have let us know the oven was not working, but made it work with the hot pan they provided. Plan on going back for another vacation in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from Clovis, CA

House with a view

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I'll start with the good first. Great location. Large house. Excellent view from the East, South and West. King bed was very comfortable. House was clean. Carport was great for unloading and entering house. All one level. Great to listen to the waves and people watch. Now for the bad. This is a very 1950's house with worn metal cabinets, a big old stove that didn't work so they put an electric hot plate too small to use for anything but heating water in the tea kettle or cooking 2 pancakes. We had to call about changing a very dirty bath mat. The furniture is 1950's bamboo frame with cushions which looked straight out to the ocean through 3 huge dirty windows that didn't open. The other couch was a sleeper sofa. There was only a small box fan to cool the whole house.The weather was beautiful, in the 70's but the house got too warm for comfort and the deck didn't have any shade, umbrella or table. You had to move a heavy iron lounge out to the deck and found a beach chair from the storage room. Our 4 night stay would have been better if there were more fans at the very least. But they didn't have any more to give us. We actually thought about leaving a day early. We're 70 yrs old. Maybe some of this wouldn't bother people that are younger.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

Great Beach Front Rental

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: Yes, It's a little dated, but you can't beat the location and the views. Good WiFi, good TV, good bed and close to several good restaurants. You'll need a bit of ground clearance to get into the carport, but once you're parked you can just about walk to the beach and lunch/dinner.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location and the rental property was super accommodating. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

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

Fantastic View

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

8/10 Good

Scot W.

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

Fun in Avila Beach

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

8/10 Good

Kevin Williamson

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

Amazing

Location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Oscar R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

Amazing view and location

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: Had one of the best vacations at this house. It’s a prime location with the greatest view. It was perfectly sized for our party of four.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Great vacation getaway

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: This cozy/funky beach house was the perfect place for our vacation getaway--it is kind of a throwback with beaded curtains and vintage bamboo furniture, but the location can't be beat. The house is clean and comfortable, with a well outfitted kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gwen K.

Liked: Check-in, location

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Benjamin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Kirsten B.

Amazing Views--but..

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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 Views from the deck, sitting inside by the big clear windows and from the bedroom were amazing. The bed was very comfortable. The Window facing the beach has some weird bubbling film on it so it took away from that view. We expected the retro furuniture, bathroom, kitchen as all looked as they did in the pictures. However, stained dish towels, old used pans, etc are not necessary for the "retro" feel. Replacing hand towels, towels, would not take a away from it. The BBQ was dirty, yes you can burn stuff off but it should be cleaned. The vent above the non working stove was filthy and has dust and dirt hanging from it. In the bedroom one the screens on one of the windows has several tears/holes. Its sad the little details take away from the stay. Also when I went to open the curtains for the great view in the living room and pulled on the rope my hand had a black streak when I was done. We would love to give it a 5 the views and location are a 5, but due to the things we are mentioning can only give an overall of a 3.