LUXURY : VISTA HOUSE above the Clouds! Stunning view near Avila Beach & Downtown

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Vista house!
Fully equipped kitchen to cook a gourmet meal.
Vista House - Indoor / Outdoor Living. Take in the view!
Sofa Bed (2 people) - Queen Size Natuzzi Sofa Sleeper for guests 5 & 6
Fresh air and open indoor/outdoor space makes it easy to unwind.
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9.9Outstanding
(490 Ratings)
"The view was absolutely beautiful and the home was perfect for our group! However, the most memorable part of our trip was meeting Bourbon and Cider. Thank you for everything Ryan !!"
Anna Marie H.
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9.9 / 10
Outstanding(490 Ratings)

House in Sierra Nevada, CA

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

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 : https://video.nest.com/live/VLHYQLL5cQ

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 have recently created a Botanical Nature Walk with a Morro Bay lookout bench and a tranquil area amongst our succulent gardens.

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): $325/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)

Amenities

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10
Outstanding(490 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
The view was absolutely beautiful and the home was perfect for our group! However, the most memorable part of our trip was meeting Bourbon and Cider. Thank you for everything Ryan !!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Property was as expected. The views are beautiful. Location was truly convenient for visiting all surrounding cities. Host Ryan was a pleasure to meet along with Cider, Bourbon and Walter. Ryan provided us with fresh eggs which we thoroughly enjoyed. We had a wonderful time and would definitely stay here again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Well worth the stay. Absolutely beautiful, the views, the quiet and fresh air. Absolutely beautiful. The host, Ryan, was the best. Very helpful and friendly.
6 / 10Average·Jul 2025
Wasn’t clear in description that this is a unit amongst others on the property and the owners live on property, as well Noisiest night we’ve ever had at any rental. People talking/walking above us until well after midnight. Also the refrigerator/freezer leaked both in the evening and again in the morning that e cleaned upView was beautiful. Owner was nice. Well kept unit (except leak)Be aware:Dining is only outside with frequent visits from the dogs that sat next to table. I thought it was strange that the owner let us know it was “ok to feed his dogs”, so I guess the dogs expected us to share our steak dinners. Strangest situation I think I’ve ever experienced at a rentalI’m sure it would be a fun place for some, but for us it was a let down. There were not a lot of choices bc of Cal Poly grad weekend, so we chose to ignore the situation and enjoy celebratingIn the future, we will definitely read reviews more carefully and look for details that have not been stated clearly or mentioned at all in the property descriptionsNo explanation could make up for the lack of peace & quiet we experienced at this mountain top retreat

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at LUXURY : VISTA HOUSE above the Clouds! Stunning view near Avila Beach & Downtown. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is LUXURY : VISTA HOUSE above the Clouds! Stunning view near Avila Beach & Downtown pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at LUXURY : VISTA HOUSE above the Clouds! Stunning view near Avila Beach & Downtown?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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