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The Colony Cottage - Rural setting close to town.

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The Cottage from San Clemente Ave
The rockers wait for you.
The living room as you walk in.  TV with Direct TV and DVD player.
Another view of living room.
Lots of counter space!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Atascadero, CA
  • Place, Atascadero Lake Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Charles Paddock Zoo
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Atascadero City Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Colony Cottage - Rural setting close to town.

Welcome! This charming 1920's 2 bedroom 1 bath Craftsman style home is located on one acre and less than 2 miles from the heart of Atascadero.
You can travel in any direction and explore some great places in SLO County. There is Paso Robles Wine country, Paso Robles Event Center with the Mid-State Fair and Lake Nacimiento to the north, to the east there is the Carizzo Plains National Monument, to the west there is Morro Bay, Cayucos and the Pacific Ocean, to the North West there is Cambria, San Simeon including scenic Hwy 1, and to the south there is quaint Santa Margarita and Santa Margarita Lake, San Luis Obispo, Grover and Pismo Beach. San Luis Obispo County also boasts the Los Padres National Forest with plenty of hiking trails that can be accessed near Atascadero.
The Cottage was simply built in the 1920's and updated with function in mind. It is one of the original Colony homes in Atascadero. It is well suited for four people. It has a front porch with rockers that you can enjoy the evenings on...even take your meal there. There are two bedrooms; one with a queen size bed and the other with a double bed. Both have a dresser and a closet in their rooms. A full size oven and stove, microwave, dishwasher and full size refrigerator are provided in the kitchen. The bathroom is equipped with a shower/tub combination and a heater for your comfort. There is a BBQ in the back yard that is stored in the shed near the house, and a table and chairs for outdoor use. There are a number of oak trees on the property which gives the front yard a park like setting. Deer meander through the yard each evening and you might even see a turkey every now and then. Walk the 'San Clemente loop' and enjoy the diverse architecture of homes and landscaping along the route.
Interesting points of Atascadero: There is fabulous weather. The average high in the summer is 90 degrees, low is 56. The winter highs are 62 and lows are 37. The summers can be gorgeous with warm days and evenings. There is a great park and lake where you can rent paddle boats, canoes, feed the ducks or have a family gathering and rent BBQ pits. Located near the park is the Charles Paddock Zoo. Atascadero hosts many events such as wine tasting, Christmas in the Park and other holiday events each weekend in December, and a summer concert series. A great place to find out more information on Atascadero is the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce at www.atascaderochamber.org
We hope you enjoy your stay here.

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About the area

Atascadero

Located in Atascadero, this cottage is in a rural area. Faces of Freedom Veterans Memorial and Paso Robles History Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Charles Paddock Zoo and Olea Farm. Paso Robles Children's Museum and Ravine Waterpark are also worth visiting. Kayaking and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hunting nearby.
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Atascadero, CA

What's nearby

  • Atascadero Lake Park - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Charles Paddock Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sunken Gardens - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Atascadero City Hall - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Atascadero Historical Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Paso Robles Station - 15 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cielo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪A-Town Diner - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

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

Spring visit

Great visit
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen l.

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

Cute cottage

Lovely little getaway spot
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

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

lovely neighborhood and home!

WE enjoyed the well stocked kitchen and beds, and lovely views out of every window into the oaks and green hills.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne D.

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

Excellent!

The Colony Cottage never disappoints--that's why I go back. The house is charming and the location spectacular, The hosts, Donna and Charles, are phenomenal--highly responsive and helpful for anything you need.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noreen M.

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

Wonderful Stay!🤗

Charming home and surroundings area. Everything we needed was provided for a comfy stay. Highly recommend! We wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann G.

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

Atascadero is a good place to escape Alaska's winter

Comfortable, good location (quick trip to Vons, Trader Joes, Templeton, Paddock Zoo), good neighbors (they had two adorable kittens and several dogs who loved to visit) and interesting scenery.
Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda A.

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

Nice cottage!

Peaceful, well maintained, quaint. We all enjoyed this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A.

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

Wonderful home

This home is so cute, big and spacious, lots of yard and great location to everything. The hosts were wonderful and made everything very easy. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabitha G.

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

Perfect short getaway

The cottage was very clean, filled with enough supplies and it has a spacious kitchen. The host was very sweet, and accommodating. We totally enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

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

Lovely home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely home. Quiet neighborhood overall and loved seeing some wild life.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carl C.

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

Very quaint and good location

We loved our stay here. The house was a quaint historic home with all the needed amenities. Our favorite activity was sitting on the front porch in the morning with our coffee watching the local deer gather. Great location for exploring the central coast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

So nice to feel so far away from the hustle and bustle

The furnishings were dated and the yard had lots of leavings from the dog but overall, the space both inside and out was so restful.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie M.

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

Perfect quiet getaway

This was the best getaway so far I’ve experienced. This is the cutest cottage & so comfortable,lots of pillow’s & blankets, plenty towels too. Hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Colony Cottage

Cute house, quiet neighborhood. Fresh paint all around, cozy front porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne D.

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

Beautiful and peaceful

The Colony Cottage is a favorite. We've been many times and are always delighted with our time in the area. Tranquil, yet near Paso, SLO, and Morro Bay. Donna is an excellent host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne D.

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

Wonderful!

The cottage was delightful. Even with temps over 100 degrees some days, it stayed cool inside. The location is beautiful and we loved watching the wildlife.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manny M.

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

Excellent

When to town for a car show Definitely will stay again next time in town Love to see the Deer in the afternoon
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjolein V.

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

Lovely house with porch and garden

Great. Very nice house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JEFFERY A M.

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

Home away from homerm

If you want to go to a comfortable place, this is your choice. Everything in the cottage was very clean. The kitchen was marvelous. Donna is an exceptional host.
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Quite, & charming

Gorgeous property! Extremely quite as well. Very large kitchen should you have any cooking space requirements. Comfy beds, cozy living room, couldn't ask for more... it was relaxing stay for sure. Also only 5 minutes from restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice T.

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

Peaceful retreat

This was exactly the place for a peaceful retreat that my husband and I were looking for for our vacation. We could tell when we saw the front porch and rocking chairs that it was made for us. We stayed a week and are happy to be home. We will have fond memories of this cottage for many years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

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

Pleasant & Relaxing Stay

Three sisters traveling to area for family and County Fair. Wonderful and relaxing cottage. Quiet and clean. Fans available to stifle the heat. Close to our destinations. Enjoyed the concert at the Zoo park. Enjoyed the Fair also. Look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne D.

Charming Cottage!

We stayed for three nights and thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The cottage is clean and the 1920s vibe is fun! Deer grazing in the back and bees humming in the lavender border add to the charm. The location is perfect to visit Paso Robles, Morro Bay, and San Luis Obispo. We hiked, drove through the vineyards, saw the elephant seals in San Clemente, and thoroughly enjoyed the surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Atascadero is the perfect location to see all the best that San Luis Obispo County has to offer, plus its own small town charm. The Cottage is a great place to rest in between adventures, we aim to keep it simple and comfortable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MaryClare L.

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

Title

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roma P.

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

Wonderful cottage!

The cottage was perfect for me and my two young children. The location was convenient to wineries and child friendly attractions like parks and farms. The yard was spacious and offered plenty of deer to watch at dusk. We would absolutely come back! Donna is easy to reach and answers promptly to any questions or concerns.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
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