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LUXURY : VISTA HOUSE above the Clouds! Stunning view near Avila Beach & Downtown
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 6 130.1 sq m
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San Luis Obispo, CA
- California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo23 min drive
- Cuesta College25 min drive
- Avila Hot Springs26 min drive
- San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
LUXURY : VISTA HOUSE above the Clouds! Stunning view near Avila Beach & Downtown
Relax, recharge and escape to this luxurious retreat experience in paradise.
Best view in SLO (15 minutes to downtown): Pictures don’t do justice to the unforgettable mountain top views of the Pacific Ocean, Seven Sisters (extinct volcanoes), rolling hills, mountains, valleys and flickering lights of San Luis Obispo. You can get to know the property at @visitvista and check out @bourbonandcider (your four legged Golden Retriever Assistant Hosts - we post our adventures daily! :). We are pet friendly.
Live Streaming View Cam : video.nest.com/embedded/live/2tkQBg6Tcj?autoplay=1
The exceptional 8-acre mountain top property (halfway between SF and LA) has two bedrooms, chef’s kitchen and a large, elegantly appointed bathroom. Indoor areas transition seamlessly into outdoor living and dining spaces through French doors and large windows. The large 500 square foot private deck provides a comfortable place to read, relax or dine (BBQ equipped) while taking in the commanding views. There is a ramp outside and one step inside making it good for disabled people.
Appointed with premium fixtures, furniture, amenities and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout. Complimentary onsite electric car (Tesla, etc) charging station. Fully equipped kitchen. This dedicated vacation rental is professionally cleaned (fresh linens, towels, etc.) and a hotel quality experience awaits your arrival. Accommodates up to six guests, with four being ideal.
The grounds feature complimentary fresh eggs from the chicken coop and seasonal vegetables from our raised beds, gardens, koi pond, "Walter's" tortoise habitat and an incredible vista of wildlife, particularly birds and raptors who are at eye level.
We are on the famous Pacific Coast Highway (Hwy. 1). The coastal retreat halfway between LA and SF. Our road (Prefumo Canyon) turns into See Canyon and leads to Avila Beach. There is a short 15 minute scenic drive to downtown SLO (Thursday Night Farmer’s Market, restaurants, nightlife etc.) and beautiful Avila Beach (spectacular beach, pier, shops, wineries, etc). Famous Avila and Sycamore Mineral Springs offer a therapeutic experience in a group setting or privately in secluded tubs set amongst the tree-canopied hillside. You are in a serene and peaceful setting, but not too far from all the action!
Vista House is hard to leave once you arrive, with wonderful hikes, incredible natural surroundings and bountiful wildlife. Stock up at the Whole Foods, Sprouts or Costco at the bottom of the hill and settle in for a memorable experience!
Ryan (Bourbon and Cider)
Check out:
House Features:
- Baby-friendly
- Pet-friendly
- Best views in SLO!
- 12 minutes to SLO or Avila
- INTERNET is Robust: Speeds are at least 100 Mb/s down and 30 Mb/s up with low latency. 1. Ranch Wifi Static 2. STARLINK. Access Points are located throughout providing full coverage.
- 3 ROKU Smart TV's (Living Room + Bedrooms)
- DIRECTV (175+ Channels) with HBO and Showtime
- Netflix + Max + Hulu Plus + YouTube + Peacock
- Cold Mitsubishi Air Conditioning
- TESLA Charging Station (complimentary)
- Private parking lot
Two Spacious Bedrooms:
- King bedroom sets
- Plush 14-inch Gel Memory Foam Mattresses
- Luxurious shredded memory foam pillows
- Premium bedding and linens (Fresh & Clean)
- Smart TV’s
- Vaulted ceilings, large windows and natural light
- Ample clothing storage with cabinets and mirrors
Living Room:
- Comfortable leather sofa-sleeper
- Smart TV
Kitchen:
- Chef’s kitchen
- Fully appointed with premium stainless steal appliances (oven, fridge, microwave and dishwasher)
- Bonavita drip coffee (Beans, grinder & filters), Keurig (k-pods), French Press
- All amenities to prepare gourmet meals
- Four leather barstools
Bathroom:
- Incredible walk-in rain shower with water wand
- Shower benches
- In-floor heating
- Fogged glass
- Double vanity with full mirrors
- Water closet.
Deck
- Weber BBQ
- Six person dining table
- Queen size daybed
Property:
- 8 acre property
- Raised vegetable beds
- Chicken Coop
- Sulcata tortoise habitat ("Walter the Tortoise")
- Koi Pond
- Two large ponds on lower property
- Hiking routes out the front door
- Enjoy a meal at the garden dining table
- Unique sunsets
- Always above the clouds
Surrounding Area:
10 minutes:
- Apple tasting and a winery on our road offering fun little excursions
- Hiking in the Irish Hills nature preserve
15 Minutes:
- San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly, Thursday Farmer’s Market, wineries, etc.)
- Avila Beach (Beach activities, fresh seafood, dining, wine tasting, etc.)
30 minutes:
- ATV’ing in Pismo Beach Dunes
- Montana D’Oro State Park (great hiking and surfing)
45 minutes:
- Wine Tasting in Paso Robles
- Hearst Castle and Big Sur
Features:
- The Best view in SLO County!
- Luxury Accommodations
- 15 minutes to SLO or Avila
- High Speed Wifi with 3 flatscreen Smart TV’s
- Indoor / Outdoor eating spaces
- Raised garden beds & Henhouse (complimentary vegetables & eggs)
- Hotel Experience – Very clean, fresh linens and towels
Accommodations:
- Accommodates 6
- 2 large bedrooms with king beds
- 1 Queen Sized Sleeper Sofa in Living Room
Pricing:
Basic (2 people): $275/night
Cleaning Fee: $75/trip
Extra people: $50/person/night after 2 guests
Infants under 18 mos. $25/infant/night
Dogs: $25/dog/night
Deposit: NO DEPOSIT
* No access to steam room functions
* Two car MAXIMUM unless otherwise arranged (private and secure parking lot)
This is a special place to fine tune your physical and mental health with family and friends amongst the ocean, mountain, valley and city vistas. The views from the top of the mountain are truly unforgettable. Vista House is an inclusive place which we have priced to be accessible for everyone, we operate at full occupancy and it’s our goal to provide positively memorable experiences for all who visit us. We appreciate if you chose to be our guest and we not take your visit for granted.
Sincerely,
Ryan (Bourbon and Cider)
Best view in SLO (15 minutes to downtown): Pictures don’t do justice to the unforgettable mountain top views of the Pacific Ocean, Seven Sisters (extinct volcanoes), rolling hills, mountains, valleys and flickering lights of San Luis Obispo. You can get to know the property at @visitvista and check out @bourbonandcider (your four legged Golden Retriever Assistant Hosts - we post our adventures daily! :). We are pet friendly.
Live Streaming View Cam : video.nest.com/embedded/live/2tkQBg6Tcj?autoplay=1
The exceptional 8-acre mountain top property (halfway between SF and LA) has two bedrooms, chef’s kitchen and a large, elegantly appointed bathroom. Indoor areas transition seamlessly into outdoor living and dining spaces through French doors and large windows. The large 500 square foot private deck provides a comfortable place to read, relax or dine (BBQ equipped) while taking in the commanding views. There is a ramp outside and one step inside making it good for disabled people.
Appointed with premium fixtures, furniture, amenities and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout. Complimentary onsite electric car (Tesla, etc) charging station. Fully equipped kitchen. This dedicated vacation rental is professionally cleaned (fresh linens, towels, etc.) and a hotel quality experience awaits your arrival. Accommodates up to six guests, with four being ideal.
The grounds feature complimentary fresh eggs from the chicken coop and seasonal vegetables from our raised beds, gardens, koi pond, "Walter's" tortoise habitat and an incredible vista of wildlife, particularly birds and raptors who are at eye level.
We are on the famous Pacific Coast Highway (Hwy. 1). The coastal retreat halfway between LA and SF. Our road (Prefumo Canyon) turns into See Canyon and leads to Avila Beach. There is a short 15 minute scenic drive to downtown SLO (Thursday Night Farmer’s Market, restaurants, nightlife etc.) and beautiful Avila Beach (spectacular beach, pier, shops, wineries, etc). Famous Avila and Sycamore Mineral Springs offer a therapeutic experience in a group setting or privately in secluded tubs set amongst the tree-canopied hillside. You are in a serene and peaceful setting, but not too far from all the action!
Vista House is hard to leave once you arrive, with wonderful hikes, incredible natural surroundings and bountiful wildlife. Stock up at the Whole Foods, Sprouts or Costco at the bottom of the hill and settle in for a memorable experience!
Ryan (Bourbon and Cider)
Check out:
House Features:
- Baby-friendly
- Pet-friendly
- Best views in SLO!
- 12 minutes to SLO or Avila
- INTERNET is Robust: Speeds are at least 100 Mb/s down and 30 Mb/s up with low latency. 1. Ranch Wifi Static 2. STARLINK. Access Points are located throughout providing full coverage.
- 3 ROKU Smart TV's (Living Room + Bedrooms)
- DIRECTV (175+ Channels) with HBO and Showtime
- Netflix + Max + Hulu Plus + YouTube + Peacock
- Cold Mitsubishi Air Conditioning
- TESLA Charging Station (complimentary)
- Private parking lot
Two Spacious Bedrooms:
- King bedroom sets
- Plush 14-inch Gel Memory Foam Mattresses
- Luxurious shredded memory foam pillows
- Premium bedding and linens (Fresh & Clean)
- Smart TV’s
- Vaulted ceilings, large windows and natural light
- Ample clothing storage with cabinets and mirrors
Living Room:
- Comfortable leather sofa-sleeper
- Smart TV
Kitchen:
- Chef’s kitchen
- Fully appointed with premium stainless steal appliances (oven, fridge, microwave and dishwasher)
- Bonavita drip coffee (Beans, grinder & filters), Keurig (k-pods), French Press
- All amenities to prepare gourmet meals
- Four leather barstools
Bathroom:
- Incredible walk-in rain shower with water wand
- Shower benches
- In-floor heating
- Fogged glass
- Double vanity with full mirrors
- Water closet.
Deck
- Weber BBQ
- Six person dining table
- Queen size daybed
Property:
- 8 acre property
- Raised vegetable beds
- Chicken Coop
- Sulcata tortoise habitat ("Walter the Tortoise")
- Koi Pond
- Two large ponds on lower property
- Hiking routes out the front door
- Enjoy a meal at the garden dining table
- Unique sunsets
- Always above the clouds
Surrounding Area:
10 minutes:
- Apple tasting and a winery on our road offering fun little excursions
- Hiking in the Irish Hills nature preserve
15 Minutes:
- San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly, Thursday Farmer’s Market, wineries, etc.)
- Avila Beach (Beach activities, fresh seafood, dining, wine tasting, etc.)
30 minutes:
- ATV’ing in Pismo Beach Dunes
- Montana D’Oro State Park (great hiking and surfing)
45 minutes:
- Wine Tasting in Paso Robles
- Hearst Castle and Big Sur
Features:
- The Best view in SLO County!
- Luxury Accommodations
- 15 minutes to SLO or Avila
- High Speed Wifi with 3 flatscreen Smart TV’s
- Indoor / Outdoor eating spaces
- Raised garden beds & Henhouse (complimentary vegetables & eggs)
- Hotel Experience – Very clean, fresh linens and towels
Accommodations:
- Accommodates 6
- 2 large bedrooms with king beds
- 1 Queen Sized Sleeper Sofa in Living Room
Pricing:
Basic (2 people): $275/night
Cleaning Fee: $75/trip
Extra people: $50/person/night after 2 guests
Infants under 18 mos. $25/infant/night
Dogs: $25/dog/night
Deposit: NO DEPOSIT
* No access to steam room functions
* Two car MAXIMUM unless otherwise arranged (private and secure parking lot)
This is a special place to fine tune your physical and mental health with family and friends amongst the ocean, mountain, valley and city vistas. The views from the top of the mountain are truly unforgettable. Vista House is an inclusive place which we have priced to be accessible for everyone, we operate at full occupancy and it’s our goal to provide positively memorable experiences for all who visit us. We appreciate if you chose to be our guest and we not take your visit for granted.
Sincerely,
Ryan (Bourbon and Cider)
Property manager
Ryan, Bourbon and Cider
Premier Host
Languages
French
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Gatherings considered, check with host (Ryan) :)
Pets
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Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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About the area
San Luis Obispo
Located in San Luis Obispo, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Avila Hot Springs and Pismo Beach Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. Travelling with kids? Consider San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

San Luis Obispo, CA
What's nearby
- Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 23 min drive - 14.2 km
- California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 25 min drive - 17.4 km
- Avila Hot Springs - 26 min drive - 13.7 km
- Cuesta College - 28 min drive - 18.1 km
- Avila Beach Golf Resort - 30 min drive - 23.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 20 min drive
- Chipotle Mexican Grill - 20 min drive
- Burger King - 18 min drive
- Starbucks - 20 min drive
- Olive Garden - 19 min drive
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Reviews
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Amenities
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Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
6 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
willy m.
20 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
willy m.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lesley L.
10 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to rest
Lesley L.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nadia H.
10 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot with amazing views to unwind
Nadia H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Layla M.
6 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best stay ever!
Layla M.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathy S.
28 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable 5 day stay
Kathy S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lien T.
23 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeff and lien
Lien T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
dave O.
23 Mar 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
dave O.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joe P.
17 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding location and wonderful host!
Joe P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leo P.
3 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scenic Getaway
Leo P.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diane E.
17 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top of the world
Diane E.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carin W.
14 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
College visit
Carin W.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Colleen M.
8 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Area, Clean and Cozy Apartment
Colleen M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Judy S.
16 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home!
Judy S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael K.
5 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Years Relaxing Trip
Michael K.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joyce D.
4 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming host, quiet, beautiful views, nearby activities
Joyce D.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Lisa B.
4 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable Brief Stay
Lisa B.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
D B.
3 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Killer views
D B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael L.
14 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
Michael L.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
John D.
8 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway on top of the world!
John D.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Victoria E.
4 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation Spot!
Victoria E.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy B.
25 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Weekend Get-a-way!
Jeremy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Lisa
18 Nov 2024
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lisa
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Renae L.
14 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Renae L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Glory K.
30 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Refreshing Escape with Wonderful Hosts!
Glory K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
About the host
Hosted by Ryan, Bourbon and Cider

Favorite things are our home and friends, especially Bourbon and Cider who are rescued Goldens and the sweetest dogs! We love visiting the local beaches, preparing meals and enjoying the other animals including Walter the Tortoise, Chickens and Koi.
Favorite place is Big Sur, movies at the Sunset Drive-In in SLO, when friends visit and preparing meals with vegetables from the gardens, local farm stands and farmer's markets.
We love to visit off the beaten path places, meet the locals and blend in. Favorite fancy place is Ventana in Big Sur.
We get excited when we get good reviews and positive comments at our VRBO's. We truly love the serenity and views here and are very happy to have the opportunity to share this place with travelers from around the world. We appreciate and do not take for granted that guests chose us, stay with us and like the experience.
We love serving guests, maintaining and improving the vacation rentals every day, helping others create, plan and execute new ideas, planning trips and getaways and purchasing unnecessary products, services and anything else they sell on Amazon Prime.
We are grateful for the gift of life Ryan received on November 2, 2015 when he was given a heart transplant. We enjoy the wonderful people who visit us.
Ryan (Bourbon and Cider)
Favorite place is Big Sur, movies at the Sunset Drive-In in SLO, when friends visit and preparing meals with vegetables from the gardens, local farm stands and farmer's markets.
We love to visit off the beaten path places, meet the locals and blend in. Favorite fancy place is Ventana in Big Sur.
We get excited when we get good reviews and positive comments at our VRBO's. We truly love the serenity and views here and are very happy to have the opportunity to share this place with travelers from around the world. We appreciate and do not take for granted that guests chose us, stay with us and like the experience.
We love serving guests, maintaining and improving the vacation rentals every day, helping others create, plan and execute new ideas, planning trips and getaways and purchasing unnecessary products, services and anything else they sell on Amazon Prime.
We are grateful for the gift of life Ryan received on November 2, 2015 when he was given a heart transplant. We enjoy the wonderful people who visit us.
Ryan (Bourbon and Cider)
Why they chose this property
Best all round vacation rental in SLO based on reviews (experience and rating). This is a countryside luxury escape with outstanding views on top of a mountain half way between LA and SF at the gates of the Pacific Highway through Big Sur and 10 minutes from SLO (Whole Foods, Costco, Bevmo, etc. Downtown, Farmer's Markets, Cal Poly, etc.) - Secluded and peaceful, close to SLO, unforgettable views, new luxury everything - Perfect.
What makes this property unique
Incredible memories. We appreciate your choice to stay with us, we don't take it for granted and will do what it takes to enhance your experience. We have a very high re-visit rate.
Languages:
French
Premier Host
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