Explore the Central Coast from Portola Inn Guest House
About this cottage rental
Situated in Atascadero, this charming cottage for $272 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Explore California's Central Coast from Atascadero's Portola Inn, minutes from scenic Hwy. 41 and historic Hwy. 101 Enjoy top of the hill views from the Guest House of a 1920's Mediterranean estate in the oak-studded foothills of the Santa Lucia Coastal Range between Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo & Paso Robles. Walk through vintage orchards and garden paths bordered by seasonal foliage native rocks, historic recreations, water features and fireplaces. On display are many historic items showing life in the area from different time periods. See some of the artifacts from the original Colony Holding Company blacksmith shop. Attend some of the many events held in The Carriage House that is filled with historic pictures and artifacts related to carriages. Keywords: Guest House
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Atascadero, CA
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(128 Reviews)
5.0
Beautiful site with great views and interesting history.
5.0
The grounds are stunning with the majestic oaks and rolling hills in the distance! Shared wine between friends and family at sunset in that setting on the cottage deck was just delightful! The cottage was accessible for my elderly father with his walker. The kitchen was stocked with all the basic things you need on a holiday. Our stay was made even better by Tom and Peggy’s welcoming ways! We are looking forward to staying again on our next trip to A-town!
5.0
Nice property with privacy and well appointed house. Owner is very friendly and helpful. No issues
5.0
Lovely, private retreat. Good wi-fi for remote work, comfortable bed for sleep, lovely property for walks with the dog. Tom was very responsive to the one request we did make.
The only, very slight, disappointment was that the kitchen was not outfitted very well or stocked with basics. Beautiful stove/oven but a ragtag assortment of pots and pans with a handle that fell off, no mixing bowls, no way to make ice.
As the host of a vacation rental I can be hyper-critical but this beautiful retreat should be above these little flaws!
5.0
Great location very beautiful grounds
5.0
Tom was a great host and the property was spacious, convenient, and quiet, with the actual guest house very clean and relaxing. The grounds of the property are charming, with an occasional family of deer visiting! Thanks for your hospitality, Tom!
5.0
Perfect. So relaxing. Loved it
5.0
Our second visit was just as delightful as our first. We love the property, so quiet and beautiful. We look forward to another visit!
5.0
We loved our stay at Portola Inn. It is a very comfortable accomodation located atop a beautifully landscaped property with lovely views. There are many trees (including some gorgeous oaks!), gardens, paths, and herb plantings to enjoy. The open concept guest house was well equipped with everything we needed for our weeklong stay. The porch is perfect for morning coffee, reading a book, or just enjoying the views. The hosts are very gracious and attentive to requests. Our pup Finn gives the property an enthusiastic two paws up. He had walks every day through the trails, lots of quality porch time, and even met his first goat. What a luxury to have such a dog friendly accomodation! We came to the Central Coast to help with a family crisis and are so grateful to have found this oasis of peace and nature to return to after a long day. Many thanks to the O'Malleys for their kind hospitality!
5.0
Owners are wonderful, guided us to the house on a late night, met us with upon arrival. Super clean house and secluded! Pet friendly and great location to explore Paso Robles - we will definitely go back on our next trip!
4.0
My parents used this guest house to winter in from Idaho. We now live in Idaho also and need to come visit our family that is still in California. My mom suggested I check the Portola Inn and thankfully it was available. A cozy house in a beautiful property. It does need a bit of updating (utensils, pots and pans, bedding) but we had a fabulous time. Would stay here again for sure!!
5.0
We stayed a couple nights for a Father/Son visit to the area for a 4th grade research project. The guest house was perfect for our needs, and the outdoor sitting areas handy for meals I prepared in the kitchen. Highly recommended!
5.0
The Portola Inn is a lovely and well kept property and the guest house is very clean and has everything you need for a self-catered stay. The air conditioner was top notch and Tom is very nice and communicative. Highly recommend!
5.0
The guest house in in the back of the property surrounded by beautiful oaks. The view from the porch is so serene and relaxing. You feel like you are in the country and only a short drive to a cute town. We were greeted by the host, Tom who was friendly and informative. There are walking trails and a charming garden. Would definitely stay again
4.0
This was an excellent locations for our needs, as it has easy access to main streets and a 20 min scenery drive to the coast, where we spent most of our time.
the unit is very clean and safe, and our host was courteous, and generous by waiting for us with a bottle of wine for our 25yr. anniversary. Thank you!
I would definitely stay again.
5.0
We stayed for a quick weekend for a wedding. Tom was so helpful and sweet! Bed was comfy as well as the pullout sofa for our son. Beautiful views, and we loved the swing and picnic area below. So appreciated the laundry available! Wonderful to have clean clothes to take along. Thank you so much, we hope to be back your way soon! 10 out of 10!!!
5.0
My wife and I and our dog stayed three nghts during a heat wave. Very much appreciated the excellent AC. Sitting on the porch in the evening for wine and meals was great. The host, Tom, was very responsive and helpful. The guest house is on five acres that are beautifully landscaped. Anyone who stays should visit the garden and see th apricot trees planted in 1913. Very quiet. A great loction to explore and enjoy the central coast.
5.0
Wonderful place to stay
My wife and I and our dog stayed three nghts during a heat wave. Very much appreciated the excellent AC. Sitting on the porch in the evening for wine and meals was great. The host, Tom, was very responsive and helpful. The guest house is on five acres that are beautifully landscaped. Anyone who stays should visit the garden and see th apricot trees planted in 1913. Very quiet. A great loction to explore and enjoy the central coast.
5.0
Great view, clean and comfortable!
We had a lovely stay in the Portola Inn guest house. The property is beautiful and quiet with a great view. All of the essentials were provided and we didn't have any problems. Thank you!
5.0
Perfect Quiet Retreat
From the moment I booked, Tom’s communication was spot on! I was greeted by family members when I arrived and then Tom gave me a tour of the property. I was then left alone to enjoy the beautiful, peace and quiet with my pup. Everything was wonderful. Thank you Tom and Peggy! Miles and I will be back!
5.0
We usually stay in SLO but decided to stay a little farther out for graduation. The guest house at Portola Inn was a perfect get away from the craziness of SLO and all the people and activities. It had a kitchen so we could have prepared breakfast there and a great swing in the front where we could end the day with a glass of wine. Dog friendly and a great grass area for the dogs. We’ll be back to explore more of Atascadero and the nearby wine country!
5.0
Cal Poly Graduation
We usually stay in SLO but decided to stay a little farther out for graduation. The guest house at Portola Inn was a perfect get away from the craziness of SLO and all the people and activities. It had a kitchen so we could have prepared breakfast there and a great swing in the front where we could end the day with a glass of wine. Dog friendly and a great grass area for the dogs. We’ll be back to explore more of Atascadero and the nearby wine country!
5.0
This was just what the doctor ordered. It was so quiet and peaceful with great views. The managers made check in so easy. I would stay again!
5.0
Quiet and Peaceful
This was just what the doctor ordered. It was so quiet and peaceful with great views. The managers made check in so easy. I would stay again!
5.0
The owner Tom, has a keen eye for beauty in every corner of his property. The only Guest House, is nestled in behind were events take place. With a beautiful views of robust trees, mountains and grass where we took some sun with our 4 legged Babies. Morning coffee in the porch seeing birds using the 2 turtle fountain was a delight! The beautiful property has well thought trails full of trees, flowers and plenty of places to sit and relax. We thank Tom and family for such a memorable time and well deserved R and R!! We will come back without hesitations.
5.0
One of the most pleasant property we have been!!
The owner Tom, has a keen eye for beauty in every corner of his property. The only Guest House, is nestled in behind were events take place. With a beautiful views of robust trees, mountains and grass where we took some sun with our 4 legged Babies. Morning coffee in the porch seeing birds using the 2 turtle fountain was a delight! The beautiful property has well thought trails full of trees, flowers and plenty of places to sit and relax. We thank Tom and family for such a memorable time and well deserved R and R!! We will come back without hesitations.
5.0
Cozy in the Countryside
The guest house at Portola Inn was just what the doctor ordered! This place was absolutely stunning! We rejuvenated in the peaceful and private countryside while enjoying all that Atascadero had to offer! We walked the beautifully manicured grounds and felt right at home. Tom is a wonderful person! We enjoyed this place so much and can't wait to come back again :)
5.0
Beautiful place, very relaxing
The owner is awesome, very communicative and willing to help or make suggestions. He knows Atascadero. The property is amazing with plenty to do and beauty everywhere. Thank you for allowing us to stay here.
5.0
My wife and I had a fantastic weekend! Would definitely come back.
5.0
A Great Getaway
My wife and I had a fantastic weekend! Would definitely come back.
5.0
Property is beautiful. Guest House is clean and well stocked. Tom and Peggy have a fabulous property and are tremendous hosts. We hope to stay here again in the future.
5.0
Fantastic Stay
Property is beautiful. Guest House is clean and well stocked. Tom and Peggy have a fabulous property and are tremendous hosts. We hope to stay here again in the future.
5.0
Potola nn
The property is as beautiful as the pictures. The quiet and peaceful environment is truly relaxing. We are looking forward to traveling there again. Beautiful area to walk and just relax.
5.0
Cozy, quiet retreat
This guest house was perfect for the quiet getaway we were looking for. The grounds were lovely with nice paths to stroll with our dog. The house itself had ample extra bedding and washer and dryer. We cooked a lot during our stay. The stove was very nice. The pans and utensils were a bit basic for what we needed but still worked out pretty well. The host, Tom, went out of his way to be helpful. He loaned us an Ethernet cable and gave us good recommendations for a local seafood market/restaurant. He was available by phone for most of our stay and got back to us pretty quickly to answer our questions. The location was a short drive to Morro Bay and SLO for the days we wanted to be out and about. There’s not a lot going on in Atascadero itself but there’s a cute downtown area with shops and restaurants that we enjoyed. Overall we had a wonderful stay and definitely recommend this property.
5.0
Great for a Getaway!
We stayed in the guest house for two nights, and we could not have had a better time! We were first greeted with a wonderful and warm welcome from Tom and then personally shown around the property. The guest house was quaint and had everything we needed for the stay! The property is absolutely beautiful and well-maintained. The Portola Inn is perfect for a quiet stay with friendly people on a lovely property. We would absolutely stay here again!
5.0
This was such a great place to stay for our visit!! The property, the Portola Inn, is immaculate, and the "guest house" was very clean and appropriately equipped when we arrived with our dog. We truly appreciated having access to the large property, and the beautiful grounds and landscaping, to walk and play fetch with our furry family member. There are plenty of large trees that provide shade and lots of greenery to enjoy while walking the trails on the large property!
The house provides simple but comfortable accommodations, and the kitchen was well equipped and the house had plenty of sleeping accommodations for a one bedroom. The house is a minutes away from downtown Atascadero and a short drive from Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo, and also centrally located for visits to Morro Bay, Cayucos, and Cambria. It was a great place to call home base for our visit.
Tom (his wife was away for the weekend) was a terrific host, and made sure to give us the personal welcome and touch, and he could not have been nicer, more helpful, and responsive. All in all, it was perfect for us and we hope we can visit a couple more times before our son comes home for the summer from Cal Poly SLO. If you're looking for a great place to relax and enjoy the property, this is the place for you!!
5.0
Very simple guest house. We were up there for a wedding nearby. The host was very accommodating as we were planning to leave our dog there in a crate; we ended up just using dog mode with our car, but it was a good option to have in case.
5.0
Amazing and Relaxing Place
This was such a great place to stay for our visit!! The property, the Portola Inn, is immaculate, and the "guest house" was very clean and appropriately equipped when we arrived with our dog. We truly appreciated having access to the large property, and the beautiful grounds and landscaping, to walk and play fetch with our furry family member. There are plenty of large trees that provide shade and lots of greenery to enjoy while walking the trails on the large property!
The house provides simple but comfortable accommodations, and the kitchen was well equipped and the house had plenty of sleeping accommodations for a one bedroom. The house is a minutes away from downtown Atascadero and a short drive from Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo, and also centrally located for visits to Morro Bay, Cayucos, and Cambria. It was a great place to call home base for our visit.
Tom (his wife was away for the weekend) was a terrific host, and made sure to give us the personal welcome and touch, and he could not have been nicer, more helpful, and responsive. All in all, it was perfect for us and we hope we can visit a couple more times before our son comes home for the summer from Cal Poly SLO. If you're looking for a great place to relax and enjoy the property, this is the place for you!!
5.0
Great and convenient
Very simple guest house. We were up there for a wedding nearby. The host was very accommodating as we were planning to leave our dog there in a crate; we ended up just using dog mode with our car, but it was a good option to have in case.
5.0
Beautiful grounds and comfortable room. I would love to stay there again.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Atascadero?
The average price for a rental in Atascadero is $314 per night. This rental is $42 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Explore the Central Coast from Portola Inn Guest House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Explore the Central Coast from Portola Inn Guest House. Enjoy the water!
Is Explore the Central Coast from Portola Inn Guest House pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Explore the Central Coast from Portola Inn Guest House?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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