Avila Beach 'Boathouse'
4.6
Outstanding(49 Reviews)Apartment in Avila Beach, CA
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this apartment rental
Condo Rental in Avila Beach, California, Waves and Sand Only a Few Steps Away. Unique getaway "The Boathouse" is almost right on the ocean.
This second story 1 bed/1.5 bath condo is located behind the vintage Avila Grocery store, which is located right across from the beach. Large wrap-around sun deck with gas BBQ. King bed in the bedroom, along with a 33" stream-ready TV. Living room has a 40" stream-ready flat screen TV, fireplace, and a Queen sofa sleeper.
One off-street parking space in a gated carport area under the unit.
*This Property Does NOT Have Air Conditioning*
Small Dogs will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will incur additional fees and/or deposits if approved.
This second story 1 bed/1.5 bath condo is located behind the vintage Avila Grocery store, which is located right across from the beach. Large wrap-around sun deck with gas BBQ. King bed in the bedroom, along with a 33" stream-ready TV. Living room has a 40" stream-ready flat screen TV, fireplace, and a Queen sofa sleeper.
One off-street parking space in a gated carport area under the unit.
*This Property Does NOT Have Air Conditioning*
Small Dogs will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will incur additional fees and/or deposits if approved.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Avila Beach, CA
Reviews
4.6
Outstanding(49 Reviews)4.6
Great location! Walkable to everything in downtown Avila. It’s very spacious and bigger then I expected. It was very clean upon arrival and the property manager was easy to get ahold of when we needed something. I’d definitely stay here again.
Remember to check your Rental Agreement when checking out. They do not provide any instructions at the rental.
4.6
Right by the beach, comfortable with good amount of space.
4.6
The condo is right behind the store and just steps from dining, the beach and other services. The unit has a large bedroom and large outdoor space. It was clean and the area is quiet. All this made for a great vacation.
4.6
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:
Great spot with all we needed for our annual Avila Beach trip. It was a hot weekend and AC would be great in living room, but manageable with fans. Bedroom had great breeze and slept well.
4.6
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:
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4.6
Cute, clean, cozy and convenient. Nice location
4.6
Enjoyed the quick walk to the beach without the price. Will be back again soon
4.6
Great location next to the beach. Loved the spacious deck. Place was comfortable and had plenty of space.
4.6
The home was well supplied with cooking gear and very comfortable setting. Plumbing was very good. Location was excellent, very secluded and town is quiet at night. Would love to return to this home.
4.6
We visit Avila at least once a year with our family and this location is a block from the sand, ocean, restaurants! Fully stocked, spacious with all the amenities and secured parking. We really enjoyed our stay!
4.6
Easy check in, great place.
4.6
My husband and I brought our daughter for her 17th birthday. The king bed was very comfortable, but bring your own blankets if you’re planning on using the pull out sofa as there was only sheets .
The cook in kitchen was great and laundry was very helpful
4.6
Loved our stay in Avila Beach. The condo is spacious, well-appointed, comfortable, and had everything we needed and then-some. We'd definitely come back, and hopefully use the kitchen more. The location is fantastic, you can see the ocean fro the balcony, and is less than a block from the shops. There was a loud party going on next door but we couldn't hear it from inside. I hope we can come back. It was a bit pricey with the taxes, cleaning and fees, that is the only downside. Property management company was easy to work with, the keyless entry and parking were perfect.
4.6
This flat is very nicely updated, has a great kitchen, beautiful bathrooms, and comfortable bed, and even two balconies with a sitting area outside one of them. Amazing location a block away from the beach, and right behind the Avila grocery- which does however generate noise at night.
4.6
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:
The condo is great. Spacious and clean. Nicely decorated. Good outdoor space with outdoor furniture. The outdoor furniture has been updated since this photo
4.6
I absolutely loved my stay! The location was fabulous, the house was absolutely perfect. I will definitely book again.
4.6
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:
Cute beach house.
4.6
Avila Condo
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:
Great Location with about a 1 to 2 minute walk from the front the door to the beach. Condo was nice, but there were some minor issues. The couch was stained and torn. When I rent a place for over 2000 dollars a week, I expect the furniture to be in good condition. The sofa sleeper in the torn couch was also damaged. It was completely bottomed out and not super stable which also lent to it not being super comfortable. I get it, its a sleeper sofa, but if you advertise it as part of the rental, it should be in good working order. General cleanliness was good, but the deck was a bit dirty, there were someones old gross sandals under the bed and there was mold in the washing machine, which we wanted to use, but couldn't due to this. Additionally, the master screen door kept coming off the rails everytime we tried to slide it. Again these are relatively minor gripes, but for the price, they should be addressed. Overall, generally satisfied with the stay.
4.6
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:
Cute beach house.
4.6
Great bed, very roomy kitchen, and a wonderful location right off the Main Street (Front) in Avila Beach.
4.6
We were visiting our son at Cal Poly and it was the perfect getaway. A beautiful 15 minute drive to campus and downtown SLO without the “hotel room” feel. Condo sits in a small gated community adjacent to the main boardwalk in Avila with easy beach access through a walkway next to the Avila Market. Close to everything. The large exterior deck had an outdoor fireplace with four big comfy chairs, a separate barbecue area and a peek a boo view of the bay. Interior space is open concept, upgraded kitchen with concrete counters and all of the amenities. An open floor plan with high ceilings and large fans provided for a light, airy living space. The layout is great!! Master bedroom was in perfect harmony with the beach theme and Pottery barn linens made for cozy nights. They were all great looking and the mattress was comfortable too. I even tried to find the patterned duvet to purchase for myself! Master bath was well designed and the tile is beautifully integrated into the beach theme. There is also a 1/2 bath for guests. Everything is well maintained. The parking was easy, convenient and secure. We brought our own but I think it would be nice to provide guests with beach chairs and towels. The couch and chair in living room were a nice fabric but well worn. Overall it was a perfect weekend and the weather did not disappoint!
Highly recommend!
4.6
Beach Bliss
We were visiting our son at Cal Poly and it was the perfect getaway. A beautiful 15 minute drive to campus and downtown SLO without the “hotel room” feel. Condo sits in a small gated community adjacent to the main boardwalk in Avila with easy beach access through a walkway next to the Avila Market. Close to everything. The large exterior deck had an outdoor fireplace with four big comfy chairs, a separate barbecue area and a peek a boo view of the bay. Interior space is open concept, upgraded kitchen with concrete counters and all of the amenities. An open floor plan with high ceilings and large fans provided for a light, airy living space. The layout is great!! Master bedroom was in perfect harmony with the beach theme and Pottery barn linens made for cozy nights. They were all great looking and the mattress was comfortable too. I even tried to find the patterned duvet to purchase for myself! Master bath was well designed and the tile is beautifully integrated into the beach theme. There is also a 1/2 bath for guests. Everything is well maintained. The parking was easy, convenient and secure. We brought our own but I think it would be nice to provide guests with beach chairs and towels. The couch and chair in living room were a nice fabric but well worn. Overall it was a perfect weekend and the weather did not disappoint!
Highly recommend!
4.6
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately 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:
Love the location! Very disappointed in kitchen. The stove did not work and selection of dishes/glasses left much to be desired. The lighter for the bbq did not work. I would only recommend this property if someone wanted to bring their own dishes and did not want to cook.
4.6
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very unhappy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The units surroundings totally changed since our reservation 7 months earlier. Any ocean view was taken away by a complex under construction along with the noise and lack of privacy. We were never advised of the changes. The owner of coastal vacation has always been wonderful to work with, staf was disappointing
4.6
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
359 front road is a gem of a place to stay. perfect for a couple with occasional guests. the unit is well designed, comfortable and well appointed. the only drawback is the construction next door which will box the unit in and destroy limited views
4.6
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
We spent 3 glorious days in Avila Beach. The experience was awesome. The property was just what our family expected. Can't wait to go back. We may break tradition and spend the holidays there
4.6
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
Beautiful place
4.6
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
Good location and great place.
4.6
Rating Details:
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
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:
My family and I have stayed at this condo twice. The location is fantastic and the condo itself is lovely. The furnishings are comfortable and nice. The only drawbacks have been the parking, the stairs into the unit, the cleanliness of the floors and the check in/our process. The parking spot is very small and this visit, neighbors had blocked the designated spot. With 2 small kids, it was very frustrating to have to go find someone to come and move their car. When we parked, if there was a car next to us, we could not open the doors enough to get the kids out of their carseats. There are steep concrete stairs to get up to the unit- also a challenge with small kids, strollers and all of our gear. It's do-able, but just takes some planning. This trip, the towels were not great quality and the floors were very dirty. We have an infant who is crawling, and after a few minutes exploring the place, his knees and hands were literally black. The floors clearly has not been mopped for some time, and this made me concerned for the cleanliness of the other parts of the condo- all the places where my kids might touch or climb. This was incredibly disappointing, especially since the management company charges a $50 cleaning fee. When added to the rental fee and the booking fee, it becomes fairly expensive to stay here and for the cost, I would expect it to be clean. It's also a hassle to drive down into Pismo to pick up keys- especially during high traffic times. If you are coming from the north, you have to drive about 10 minutes south, navigate traffic on the freeway and in town, and then drive back up north and into Avila. It would be nice to be able to pick up keys in Avila beach itself. You also have to do the same thing upon checking out. The 25 or so extra minutes adds up on a long car ride with small kids. I would suggest keeping all of these extra time consuming pieces in mind when looking at options and factoring that in to the cost.
4.6
Rating Details:
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
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:
Wonderful location within a minute's walk to the beach, couldn't be closer to the main strip's stores and restaurants. Property is quiet - doesn't share any walls with other property - clean, and well provisioned. Only small complaint was that a bolt fell out of the sofa bed when we were on it and it collapsed, but it was easily fixed. Would definitely recommend and will likely go back ourselves!The property management company, on the other hand, I would not recommend. Woman at the office was rude when I noted that we had left two messages for them in the days prior about an early check in, something we had confirmed months earlier when making the booking.
4.6
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 condo has a nice layout and is a great place to stay - convenient to the beach and town. One big problem: The outdoor patio area was very dirty. It is in serious need of a pressure wash. Again - the inside is great - Its like the outside has been completely forgotten.
4.6
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 condo has a nice layout and is a great place to stay - convenient to the beach and town. One big problem: The outdoor patio area was very dirty. It is in serious need of a pressure wash. Again - the inside is great - Its like the outside has been completely forgotten.
4.6
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I was here long term (2 months) and really enjoyed the Boathouse. Although I prefer Pismo for what it has to offer we tried Avila this time, and the Boathouse was offered to us at a discount. Very high quality lodging, every thing you need is provided. You will not be disappointed. I had an issue with the water heater and CVR took care of it immediately. Great management company. I have used CVR since a bad experience with their competition in 2015 and would not think of using any other vacation rental provider. Awesome people that manage quality rentals.
4.6
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 is a gorgeous beach house. Has every amenity including a gas fireplace in both the bedroom and the living room. Gourmet kitchen with everything you need. Nice washer/dryer combo in the unit. Surround sound speakers that even go outside on the wrap around deck. I highly recommend this lovely home!
4.6
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:
A very comfortable, clean condo that worked well for four people. The 1 1/2 baths was very practical and allowed plenty of space for everyone to get ready. No fighting over use of the bathroom, even with teenage girls! The master bed and the hide-a-bed were both very comfortable. The parking space under the unit was also very convenient and we could keep our beach chairs and boogie boards in the car rather than lugging them up to the unit. Great expansive deck space! I will definitely stay here again.
4.6
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:
This was a great property. The location is perfect. The inside was very new and spotless clean. I will definitely stay there again.
4.6
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:
This was our second stay at the "Boathouse". The exterior picture does not do it justice. The inside is clean, cute and comfortable. We enjoy the quick walk to the beach and the convenience of being so close to the Front St shops and restaurants. We will be staying again in the future.
4.6
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:
We had the best time in Avila staying at the Boathouse! We are already scheduled to return in October. Love the cleanliness of the unit upon arrival, plenty of basics for an enjoyable stay, patio furniture and fire pit is nice for relaxing evenings, LOVED the soft water. Couches could use a deep cleaning, but other than that, perfection!
4.6
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Unit #359 is spacious, decent cooking utensils & pans, firm mattress in master bedroom (which we like). Unit doesn’t have a/c, and we were there when there was a heat wave. Fireplace inserts even when off still radiated heat. View from from front door & below was a construction site. Directly below balcony was a dumpster & trash from the Avila Market. You have a narrow ocean view on the outside, on one side of the unit. You can’t change the fan speed on the master bedroom ceiling fan. Parking is tight.
4.6
Rating Details:The property manager was very helpful.The vacation rental was very clean.I was happy with the location.I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:Unit #359 is spacious, decent cooking utensils & pans, firm mattress in master bedroom (which we like). Unit doesn’t have a/c, and we were there when there was a heat wave. Fireplace inserts even when off still radiated heat. View from from front door & below was a construction site. Directly below balcony was a dumpster & trash from the Avila Market. You have a narrow ocean view on the outside, on one side of the unit. You can’t change the fan speed on the master bedroom ceiling fan. Parking is tight.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Avila Beach?
The average price for a rental in Avila Beach is $573 per night. This rental is $102 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Avila Beach 'Boathouse'. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Avila Beach 'Boathouse' pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Avila Beach 'Boathouse'?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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