219 San Miguel

"We stayed at this Avila beach property during a very hot week in March. This condo does NOT have air conditioning, which is stated in the ad. It was miserable to be indoors because it was so hot. The windows in the upstairs bedroom are so old we could only get one to open. The other item that made the house uncomfortable was the outdated living room furniture and the old/soft mattresses.
The unit had everything else we needed during our stay and was in a great location to walk to the beach. The unit wasn’t dirty on the surface, but could use a deep clean as you can definitely tell there have been pets that have stayed there. (Pet hair in the HVAC vents.)

If we were to go back we would stay somewhere else where reviews speak about comfortable beds and that has at least a mini split in the living room if the stay is during the summer.

One final note. It did take the full 10 days to get back my deposit from the property management company.
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"Overall the place was nice . I think it could have been cleaned much better , the outside of the kitchen cabinets were dirty and the down stairs shower has mold in it . The door handle in the down stairs bathroom needs to be replaced it gets stuck and hard to open and one side of the bed is very squeaky mattress or bed frame may need to be replaced . "

"We enjoyed our stay. The rental was clean enough, beds comfortable and the accommodations overall were fine. Avila Beach is a fun town and this location is quiet and within a few blocks of the beach and a charming little village. "

"We had a great time in Avila Beach/SLO. The weather was nice and the place was also nice, clean, and roomy for 4 people. Also, very close to the beach. We would stay there again."

"Ok, great location. Appreciated they had lots of beach toys/gear available.

Disappointed the washer/dryer didn't work, jetted tub didn't work, garage is so small it was tight for a Toyota Camry passengers have to get out before pulling into garage because you can't open the passenger side doors inside, no sheets/bedding for the sleeper sofa. My daughter and grandson slept on a mattress pad with one blanket and pillows we shared off other beds."

Response from Coastal Vacation Rentals: The guests didn't reach out at all during their stay, we would have taken care of these items and told them where to find the sheets for the sofa sleeper (they're in a chest in the upstairs bedroom). The washer and dryer worked fine but were old so the owners replaced them. We cannot identify any issues with the jetted tub, so we suspect the guest did not fill the tub up enough for them to work correctly.

"We really enjoyed the condo and the area."

"THe location was great, just a few blocks from the beach and downtown Avila. Great to have a garage to park in and the unit was spacious and very nice."

"We have stayed at this condo several times. This visit, June 2024, was to attend our son's graduation from Cal Poly. During the weekend, the rates were more than doubled (to $729/night). I understand that rates at most places are hiked up during this weekend, but doubling the nightly rate is unreasonable. On top of that, we were required to stay for 4 nights. However, we stayed here because the unit and location meets our needs and we would not miss graduation. When we got there, our garage entry code did not work. We got in touch with Ken, the manager, and he came fairly quickly which we appreciated. Apparently the power went out and deactivated the code. If the managers knew about that, I would have thought they would visit the unit and make sure everything was okay before we arrived. We also discovered that the garage remote did not work, but we managed. This unit is modern, clean and well-stocked. The extra pass for a 2nd parking spot is a bonus! The staff is pleasant and responsive on the phone and via text. Avila Beach is a lovely place to visit!"

"Great location to walk into town. Plenty of room and separation for our family of 6 to enjoy our vacation. Easy to use kitchen. We appreciate having garage access to store our bikes and beach gear."

"You know how sometimes the pictures and descriptions of a rental looked much nicer than the actual place? Well, 219 San Miguel the rental choice you wish you made! Great accommodations, great location, modern, comfortable and the Coastal Vacation Rentals team were available as needed and responsive. worth every penny! "

"A three-day visit to a happy town. Thank you."

"We loved our family time over Thanksgiving in this VRBO at Avila Beach! The location within an easy walking distance of the beach and shops. It has all of the amenities needed to cook, clean and enjoy the surroundings. Clean and comfortable! "

"We had a wonderful visit and will definitely be back."

"The unit was very clean. The garage is very small and they had a old barbecue stored in the garage on the left side and made it difficult for the driver to get out. Careful of the steps going down inside the front door. Easy to trip."

"Was not disappointed, we would definitely stay there again"

"This location and house was amazing. It was very clean and well stocked. We needed to get away and let’s just say we fuel refreshed. We enjoyed the Avila barn nearby and the Bob Jones trail."

"The balcony (Lanai) was not usable due to burweed. Our dog went out to balcony and always came back in full of burweed in his fur. Cleaning and weed control of balcony will help. The bar soaps provided are like a little puck on air-hockey table, they break easy - bring your own soap!
Otherwise property is nicely located, comfortable and we will not mind renting it out again!!"

"This is a beautiful and updated condo 2 blocks from
Avila beach. Big plus to have our own garage space and an additional space when our daughter joined us! It was easy to pack a couple of bags and walk to the beach. This condo does not have a view but it is quiet and met our needs."

"We had a fantastic time. The place was very roomy, clean, lots of light and perfect location. The owners provided so much to help enhance our stay. They really paid attention to detail. We did so much in the 10 days we were there. Went wine tasting in Paso Robles, saw the poppies, elephant seals, dog beach, sat on the Avila beach, hiking, golf right next door, farmers market, visited all the bars and restaurants less than 2 blocks away. Overall it was fun and relaxing and the best part of all is we got to bring our dog with us and she was welcomed everywhere,"

"Management co is excellent to work with. Location is perfect just close enough to beach and not noisy. Furniture needs updating as not very comfortable. Otherwise nice rental"

"Location was the best. Furniture needs updated and not very comfortable. It was stocked okay and management was very good and on top of any problems. "

"The rental was clean, and had a lot of beach toys available. The kitchen was well stocked and the rental was in a great location to the beach. The rental company is great to work with during the process. "

"The condo is an easy walk to downtown Avila and the beach. It is roomie and dog friendly. Good parking and very clean. We will come back again. "

Great spot, Great unit!

"Great location, unit, and overall a great trip. The unit is super clean, equipped with anything and everything, including a fun basket of books and toys for kids, a Keurig coffee machine, all the kitchen supplies, beach towels, boogie boards, sand toys, ect. New carpet and blinds, everything is fresh and clean, we love Avila and this a great option and reasonably priced based on the other units and Avila Lighthouse prices. Thank you! We'll be back and will send our friends."

"This house is perfectly located near the beach! We walked, rode our bikes, wine tasted and ate in this adorable town! The house was perfect, had everything we needed! Must stay here! Very easy to communicate with company, check in and out! "

"The house is in a prime location. Walk a couple short blocks to beach for coffee, lunch, and walks on pristine beach. The place does have stairs up to kitchen and living area. Helps to get you in shape. House is equipped w beach chairs and towels and all basic necessities. No views as it’s over parking lot. Management company great when anything was wrong. Could use a little updating with living room, but nothing you can’t live with. We will be coming back. Also weather is perfect there in winter, nice fireplace. "

"Love this well appointed and modern townhome. We loved our December at the beach stay here! "

"Avila Beach is a hidden gem. Clean and quaint. The condo was within walking distance to the beach. It was comfortable and had everything we needed. "

"From booking to check-in to check-out, this rental was perfect! Description of property was spot on, there were zero surprises upon arrival. Unit was spotless & check-in process was seamless. Management were great communicators & answered all of our questions. Only negative would be the view (of parking lot), but if you don't mind the block & a half walk to the beach, the view from the condo is a non-issue. We'll definitely be renting this unit again!"

Close to beach

"This location and rental was great. Only a few minutes walk to the beach and Front St. for restaurant and shops. The unit was very clean, had beach toys, chairs and towels. There was plenty of room for everyone. The kitchen had all items we needed for the weekend. The large master bedroom and bathroom worked out great for us with our newborn. We are already planning to rent this unit again next year."

Great Unit, Location & Everything you Need

"We have stayed in this unit multiple times. Very clean, has everything you can possibly need including sand toys, beach chairs, kids games & books. Modern style, parking garage as well as outdoor parking and only a few blocks from the sand. San Miguel is quiet so you don't get the restaurant/bar noise from Front Street. This is a great spot. We love it!"

"Love the location, only 2 blocks from the beach, can’t beat it, it makes up for a few disappointing features. Love the parking accommodations. The two story structure is not for the elderly, be advised. Furnished with all cooking appliances. The rental itself is in need of a deep thorough cleaning. The carpet has many stains and looks soiled. The slider in bottom bedroom won’t lock. The screen has a huge tear. In the master BR, the shower has no water pressure and there is a very sharp edge near the drain, the toilet flushes very loudly and the vent over the bed, is covered with lint. The linen on both beds did not smell clean nor look clean, we washed it in the washer which works great and then we’re able to enjoy our sleep. The hand rails for using the stairs were extremely dirty with grime and dirt, it took one entire large Lysol canister of wipes to get it somewhat clean. We were awakened one night by the smoke detector chirping, so the maintenance man had to come the next day to replace all the smoke alarms.
As I said the location was great, so we just around all the other disappointments."

"My family had the best time at this rental location! The house was perfect. Tons of space, very clean and comfortable and in a great location. We will definitely be back!

The only thing we had an issue with was getting information for check-in. I was told we would get information at our check-in time at 4pm. I never received anything and had to call the office at 4:30 to get our codes to get into the home."

A Perfect Summer Beach Getaway

"We really enjoyed our first visit to Avila, and this condo made all the difference. Clean, comfortable, quiet, and super convenient location gave us so much flexibility! We ventured out to explore in the cooler morning hours and hit the beach every afternoon. We hope to return soon!"

"This condo was a perfect condo in Avila. Not far from the beach at all! A Perfect in and out location. It was nice to have garage parking! Everything was clean and well Stocked. Rooms and common areas were very comfortable. Overall I would definitely book again! "

"It was great to return to Avila Beach. We have stayed at 219 San Miguel many times over the years. We plan to return next year! We do recommend that the bathroom drains receive regular maintenance, however--due to slow draining in the basins."

"Fantastic location... less than a 5 minute walk to the beach... and hiking across the street. And the property management was fantastic (Coastal Vacation Rentals).... we will be back"

"The property was well maintained and a great location.
Amenities just like at home. Coastal Vacation Rentals
provided good customer service."

"I rented this Condo for my granddaughter and her family. She said everything was great! Our daughter and our son-in-law also stayed there. That worked out well. There were separate bedroom areas. "

"My family has been renting condos at Avila for over 10 years. It never disappoints."

"The condo was very clean! And only two blocks from the beach! It was really nice to have a washer and dryer because my two granddaughters were with us. And having the downstairs bedroom was private for them. I talked with Rosalie after renting the property, she was so helpful and friendly. We had so much fun on the beach! We will definitely come back next year!"

"We had a very nice time in Avila and this condo was a big reason. It’s only a couple of blocks from the beach, it has a garage and on site parking, and it is quiet and clean. "

"We have stayed at this location before and it works out great for us. It is convenient to my work and has all the comforts of home. We are two blocks from the beach, have our own covered parking with a nice view of the hillside."

"Avila beach is a wonderful place--you can walk to everything you need and for the last 15 years we have really enjoyed this area of Central Coast. The condo was very nice and clean and it had parking!!!"

"Great place!"

"This condo was in a prime location. Two blocks to the little town strip. Super clean, well kept home. We were super comfortable throughout our stay. I love the sliding doors on both floors! We’d definitely stay here again!"

"We had an excellent extended stay in Avila Beach while working in the area.219 San Miguel met all of our needs and was convenient to beach as well as all the local shops. We continue to enjoy a nice view of the golf course across the street. Kitchen is very functional and well equipped. Furniture is comfortable too. We enjoyed the gas fireplace on the cool mornings as well as the garage for those few rainy days.Looking forward to another visit sometime in the future."

"Perfect Thanksgiving Weekend!!"

"Great location with an easy walk to the beach. Darling little tourist town. Spacious, clean, well appointed condo. Thoughtful owner. "

"We were scheduled to go to the east coast but hurricane Irma had other plans. We quickly made alternative plans and found this great condo. It was clean, comfortable and conveniently located in Avila Beach. We were 2 blocks from the beach! Very cute beach town close to many activities. Rental company very easy to work with. "

"Very nice property, clean and well-maintained. The beds were comfortable. The only issue is there is no air conditioning and it was one of the hottest weekends of the year so that was tough. It was also a very busy weekend in Avila and parking was very tough around Avila. "

"We enjoyed staying in the attractive home at Avila Beach. It was an easy walk to the beach and a pleasant environment inside and out."

"We really enjoyed this property in Avila Beach. It is a short walk from the beach and is decorated nicely. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals.

This isn't a VRBO, though, it's managed by a vacation property company called Coastal Vacation Rentals. You need to go to their office, eight miles away in Pismo Beach to pick up a key. That is probably fine for most guests but was inconvenient for us. On the flip side, Coastal Vacation Rentals was responsive when we didn't find the pack and play in the unit that we had requested. They brought a new one to us on the same day.

When people walk on the hardwood floors of the kitchen/living room, above the master bedroom, it is loud. If everyone is going to bed at the same time, this won't be a problem for you."

"We had a great stay!!! Small mix up and the vacation rentals gave us a $50 gift card to our favorite restaurant!! Thank you"

"Firstly, this home is a few minutes walk to the beach and restaurants. It is a fantastic location.
Secondly, the pictures do not do this home justice. It has a very nice spacious master suite with a super comfy king bed. The upstairs ceilings are vaulted which gives the home a very airy spacious feel. The kitchen is wonderful! (Please get a kettle!!) living area is really comfortable too. We have a 7month old and this house was perfect for our family vacation.
There was only a few small downsides... there is construction ongoing next door and it can be a little noisy in the morning(7am). It didn't bother us too much as we are usually up and about at this time! Also collecting and dropping the keys in Pismo was a bit inconvenient as we were coming from the north.
Overall, the whole experience of renting this home was really good and We were delighted to find this beautiful home! We will be back.
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"The rental was great - spacious and nice furnishings. The unit is much larger than it looks in the pictures, and the bathrooms were both really nice. The bedrooms are on different floors, so there's some privacy if you are sharing the place with friends."

"We really enjoyed staying here! Great location, and very nice place. Will definitely stay here again. Only thing I would change would be the drive to pick up and drop off the keys. It was a small inconvenience. "

"It was a beautiful weekend with unusually hot weather in Avila Beach. Our Condo was beautiful and immaculate! I loved the photos displayed on the inside of the cabinet doors showing where all the dishes should be replaced, including the pans. It also made it helpful for checkout. We had 3 couples in our group in which 2 couples stayed at the Condo and the other at a hotel nearby. By staying at the condo, we saved almost 1000.00 between 2 couples and it was great having all the comforts of home! The neighbors were very nice and helpful. We would stay again in a heartbeat!!"

"Had a very nice stay in Avila Beach. the condo was nicely appointed and very clean. the kitchen had most of the necessary equipment (would have liked a rubber spatula and liquid measuring cup) but had most things. 2 bedrooms, one upstairs and one down, entry is on the lower level and there are quite a lot of stairs in the unit. It's a short walk to the beach and restaurants (5 minutes) and very quiet at night. Daytime there is construction next door and behind so can be a bit noisy."

"Rental was near downtown, the beach,and close to the Bob Jones Biking/walking Trail which our family enjoyed. The inside of the condo was very nice (furniture and decor) and the kitchen was well appointed with everything you would need. Coastal Vacation Rentals was nice to call ahead to let us know there would be construction going on (building new condos next to ours), but I didn't even notice the noise except in one bedroom where our daughter had all the windows open. I definitely would rent this condo again."

"Lacks A/C and our visit occurred during the incredible recent heat wave. We knew it lacked A/C. We just didn't anticipate thet once in 50 years type heat. Other than that, the parking for 1 car is tight, but manageable, and the place is immaculate. This was our 2nd visit to this unit and we would do it again."

"Well appointed condo, walking distance to beach, shops and restaurants. "

"Lovely condo in Avila Beach, CA! Situated 3 blocks from the ocean. The condo was very clean. The furnishings were tasteful and kitchen well stocked. The beds were very comfortable. Loved the condo! My only complaint would be the construction noise next door and the early morning commuting traffic. Nonetheless, I would rent this condo again in a heart beat. We had a fantastic stay."

"Wonderful unit-beautiful, well stoked and walking distance to beach! One car garage is tight-our large SUV didn't fit but no worries there was ample visitor parking. There are a lot of frogs near by but added to the experience for us. Loved everything about our stay and can't wait to come back. Had car trouble when leaving, but property management company was very understanding. "

"Fabulous - perfect place to relax, close the beach. Park & never had to move car until we checked out! Already recommended to seven other people! "

"Great location, spotless unit with nice amenities."

"This rental far exceeded my expectations. It was very clean, comfortable, well stocked, and nicely decorated. It was a short walk to the beach, and a quiet location overall. I would definitely stay here again!"

"This condo was beyond beautiful and had everything that we could have possibly needed for my wedding weekend. "

"Had a wonderful time visiting Avila Beach. Our family and friends have been coming to Avila Beach in July for the past 50 years. We have seen this little town grow and we look forward to coming back every year. "

"Very pleasant time and appreciated working with the office staff"

"We had a wonderful time in Avila, as always. The only suggestion I would make is to have a hose out front for washing sandy feet."

Response from Coastal Vacation Rentals: I am sorry with the water usage restriction we cannot leave outside hoses. Thank you for your comments.

"Great"

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The condo was as it was advertised - perfect location. "

"The unit was in great shape and everything worked well. We loved that it was so close to the beach. We really loved the beach and the close proximity to other things to do. I would recommend it to anyone."

"The property is clean, modern, and very comfortable for a brisk weekend getaway. We comfortably had 6 people for 3 days, using the beautiful kitchen, biking is the area (garage had room for the bikes), and wine tasting. We previously stayed in another beautiful condo closer to the beach and this one is now our favorite. We'll be back. (Only caution is that the parking lot next door gets very busy..just plan ahead to avoid the traffic jams)"

"We really enjoyed our "girls weekend" stay here. The home is very nice and very clean. The master bedroom is downstairs with a large master bathroom. There was plenty of room for 2 of us to spread out and the large King bed was very comfortable. The upstairs bedroom is definitely smaller and the bathroom only has a pedestal sink with no counter or storage space. We only had 1 person staying upstairs so it worked out.

The location is great. Just a quick walk to get a great cup of coffee or evening cocktail.

Regarding getting the keys, it's a bit of a hassle to go to the office in Pismo beach to get and return the house keys. Wish there was a better way."

"Excellent!"

"We enjoyed our stay at Paul's Place, (219 San Miguel). The unit was well equipped and comfortable. Location was convenient walking distance to the beach and activities in downtown Avila, just enough distance to be out of the main flow. Nice view of Avila Beach golf course and the Avila Hills off the back balcony. Ceiling fans were important for us to keep the air moving on the few warm days while we were there. Nice large TV's with numerous channels to choose from. Especially nice garden area out the back patio. We loved the hummingbirds and butterflies. Only drawback for us was that our town car was a little too long to fit in the garage."

"We loved spending 4 nights at this townhouse. The home is just a few blocks from the beach, playground, restaurants and shops. We loved the layout and the house had all the conveniences we needed. We will definitely return."

"The only thing that I would change about our stay would be how to get the keys rather than going to and from the office. Everything else was perfect"

"This condo is great! Nicely furnished, very clean, and well maintained. Only steps from the beach, it has great access to all of Avila."

"Great unit for a family. Easy walk to the beach. The only complaint would be that the unit got quite hot in the afternoon. "

"Rented the place for the weekend. Perfect 2 minute walk to the beach."

"We were in the San Luis area to attend the Graduation of our son from Cal Poly. Rented the condo at 219 San Miguel in Avila Beach for 3 nights. Was very impressed with the condo! Great size, nice furniture, wonderfully appointed kitchen, nice linens,comfortable beds and very clean. The only one negative thing I can say about it is the BBQ is small and doesn't work very well. Other than that, it was a wonderful place to stay!! "

"Our family greatly enjoyed our recent stay at the San Miguel condo at Avila Beach. Paul has done a fantastic job of decorating and making the condo feel like home. The location is perfect--just a couple of blocks from the beach, shops and restaurants. It would have been helpful to have a few standard items such as an iron/ironing board, blow dryer, teapot, and alarm clock in master bedroom, but we managed without them. The kitchen appliances could have been cleaned better, but the bathrooms were very clean. The beds were very comfortable. Overall, I would highly recommend this property to others."

"It was very nice and really enjoyable. Ive been going to Avila for over 50 years. Plan on returning soon and do recommend this rooms highly."

"The only suggestion I would have would be to add another couch instead of the two chairs in the living room to make for more comfortable seating."

"We had a great vacation! clean, modern is important to me. If kitchen and bathrooms are pristine, then I am happy. They were! Only t.v.s were old. Furniture in living room was sparse."

Response from Coastal Vacation Rentals: I am happy to report this property is under new ownership, new flat screen TV.s as well as new furniture & decor.