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Emberlight — Private Gas Fire Pit & Patio, Steps to Avila Beach | Cozy Queen Bed Studio · AC · Kitchenette with Wine Fridge · Beach Gear & Bikes · Designated Parking · Sleeps 2 · Managed by Solmaré Stays

Vacation home near Avila Hot Springs in Avila Beach

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, decorative wall hanging, and a window with blinds.
A patio area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a wooden privacy screen.
A coastal scene with a pier extending into calm waters, a sandy beach, and a hilly landscape in the background.
A building with a white door and a window.
Convenient Kitchenette

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bathroom33 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Avila Beach, CA
  • Place, Avila Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Avila Beach Community Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Avila Beach Golf Resort
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Avila Beach

Close to the beach.At this vacation home, you'll be steps from Avila Beach Community Center and Desire Sweet Shoppe. Avila Beach and Central Coast Aquarium are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Avila Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Avila Beach Community Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Central Coast Aquarium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avila Beach Golf Resort - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 18 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mersea's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪San Luis Yacht Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kraken Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Emberlight — Private Gas Fire Pit & Patio, Steps to Avila Beach | Cozy Queen Bed Studio · AC · Kitchenette with Wine Fridge · Beach Gear & Bikes · Designated Parking · Sleeps 2 · Managed by Solmaré Stays

Welcome to Emberlight, a charming studio cottage in the heart of Avila Beach. Known for its rare private outdoor space, this bungalow features a dedicated patio with your own gas fire pit—perfect for evenings under the stars. Located just one block from the sand, you are steps from the pier and shops. Inside, enjoy modern comforts like AC, fast WiFi, and a kitchenette. Whether for a romantic escape or a solo recharge, Emberlight offers an effortless stay in the Solmaré Collection.

VINTAGE SOUL, OUTDOOR LIVING
We have preserved the timeless character of this historic bungalow while upgrading it for modern travel. The interior features a bright, open layout with air conditioning and fast WiFi, but the real magic is outside. Unlike many beach rentals, Emberlight offers your own private gas fire pit (exclusive to this unit), making it the ultimate spot to unwind with a glass of wine after a day at the beach.

SLEEPING SANCTUARY
Guests consistently rave about our sleep quality:
- Primary: Luxurious Queen Bed with hotel-quality linens and blackout window treatments.
- Entertainment: Smart TV viewable from the comfort of the bed.

KITCHENETTE & DINING
Everything you need for light meals and morning routines:
- Keurig coffee maker with complimentary pods
- Microwave and Refrigerator
- A bistro table perfect for morning coffee or al fresco dining on the patio.
Note: This is a kitchenette (no stove), but you are steps away from the Custom House and other top-tier dining.

RESORT-STYLE AMENITIES
Emberlight is part of the Las Casitas Avila collection, giving you access to shared perks:
- 2 Beach Cruisers (Available upon request to explore the coast)
- Additional Shared Fire Pits in the courtyard
- Beach Gear: Towels, chairs, and boogie boards provided

UNBEATABLE LOCATION
Park your car and leave it. You are walking distance to everything:
- 2 Minutes: Avila Beach & Pier
- 3 Minutes: Mission Pizza & Local Coffee Shops
- 5 Minutes: Bob Jones Trailhead (Walk or Bike)

Guest Access
You have private access to Emberlight, your private patio, and your designated parking spot. The courtyard fire pits and beach gear are shared amenities available for your enjoyment. Entry is keyless via a smart lock code sent before arrival.

Other Things to Note
Group Trips: Traveling with friends? We manage multiple bungalows in this compound (Las Casitas Avila). Message us to book them together for privacy and proximity.
Parking: One dedicated off-street parking spot is provided
Management: Professionally managed by Solmaré Stays, ensuring 5-star cleanliness and 24/7 local support.
House Rules:

Check-in / Check-out: Check-in after 3:00 PM. Check-out by 11:00 AM unless otherwise approved.
Occupancy: Only registered guests are permitted on the property. No parties or events.
Noise: Quiet hours are 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM. Please be respectful of neighbors at all times.
Smoking: No smoking or vaping inside the unit or near doors/windows.
Pets: Pets are only allowed in pet-friendly units and must be approved in advance.
Bikes: Complimentary bikes are available for guest use where provided. Ride at your own risk, secure bikes when not in use, and return them in the same condition.
Parking: Park only in designated areas as outlined in your arrival instructions.
Care of Property: Please treat the home with care and report any damage or issues promptly.
Trash & Dishes: Please dispose of trash and wash dishes before departure.
Safety: Do not tamper with smoke detectors, safety equipment, or utility systems.
Failure to follow house rules may result in additional charges or removal without refund.

SAFETY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK: The amenities below are provided as a free courtesy and are not part of the accommodation you are paying for. Use is voluntary and at your own risk. Please inspect any equipment before use, and contact us instead of using anything you have a concern about.
Bicycles: Check brakes, tires and condition before every ride. California law requires riders under 18 to wear a helmet, and we recommend one for every rider. Do not ride a bike you have any concern about — tell us and we will take it out of service.
Fire Pit: Never leave the fire pit unattended, keep children well clear, and make sure it is fully out before you go inside or leave.
Beach Gear: Beach chairs, towels, boards and other beach gear are provided as a courtesy and are used at your own risk, including in the ocean.
Children: This is a private home, not a hotel, and it is not childproofed. Guests bringing infants or young children are responsible for deciding whether the home suits them and for supervising children at all times.
Occupancy Limit: Follow occupancy rules including infants and children. Exceeding it is grounds for ending the stay without refund.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 355 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

House Rules: Check-in / Check-out: Check-in after 3:00 PM. Check-out by 11:00 AM unless otherwise approved.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

335975

Frequently asked questions

How close is Emberlight — Private Gas Fire Pit & Patio, Steps to Avila Beach | Cozy Queen Bed Studio · AC · Kitchenette with Wine Fridge · Beach Gear & Bikes · Designated Parking · Sleeps 2 · Managed by Solmaré Stays to the airport?

This vacation home is 10 mi (20-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Emberlight — Private Gas Fire Pit & Patio, Steps to Avila Beach | Cozy Queen Bed Studio · AC · Kitchenette with Wine Fridge · Beach Gear & Bikes · Designated Parking · Sleeps 2 · Managed by Solmaré Stays have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Emberlight — Private Gas Fire Pit & Patio, Steps to Avila Beach | Cozy Queen Bed Studio · AC · Kitchenette with Wine Fridge · Beach Gear & Bikes · Designated Parking · Sleeps 2 · Managed by Solmaré Stays to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 2-minute walk from Avila Beach and 6.9 mi (9-min drive) from Pismo State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Emberlight — Private Gas Fire Pit & Patio, Steps to Avila Beach | Cozy Queen Bed Studio · AC · Kitchenette with Wine Fridge · Beach Gear & Bikes · Designated Parking · Sleeps 2 · Managed by Solmaré Stays offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Emberlight — Private Gas Fire Pit & Patio, Steps to Avila Beach | Cozy Queen Bed Studio · AC · Kitchenette with Wine Fridge · Beach Gear & Bikes · Designated Parking · Sleeps 2 · Managed by Solmaré Stays?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Central Coast Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Emberlight — Private Gas Fire Pit & Patio, Steps to Avila Beach | Cozy Queen Bed Studio · AC · Kitchenette with Wine Fridge · Beach Gear & Bikes · Designated Parking · Sleeps 2 · Managed by Solmaré Stays?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Emberlight — Private Gas Fire Pit & Patio, Steps to Avila Beach | Cozy Queen Bed Studio · AC · Kitchenette with Wine Fridge · Beach Gear & Bikes · Designated Parking · Sleeps 2 · Managed by Solmaré Stays?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Emberlight — Private Gas Fire Pit & Patio, Steps to Avila Beach | Cozy Queen Bed Studio · AC · Kitchenette with Wine Fridge · Beach Gear & Bikes · Designated Parking · Sleeps 2 · Managed by Solmaré Stays have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Emberlight — Private Gas Fire Pit & Patio, Steps to Avila Beach | Cozy Queen Bed Studio · AC · Kitchenette with Wine Fridge · Beach Gear & Bikes · Designated Parking · Sleeps 2 · Managed by Solmaré Stays have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Emberlight — Private Gas Fire Pit & Patio, Steps to Avila Beach | Cozy Queen Bed Studio · AC · Kitchenette with Wine Fridge · Beach Gear & Bikes · Designated Parking · Sleeps 2 · Managed by Solmaré Stays to downtown Avila Beach?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Avila Beach.

Emberlight — Private Gas Fire Pit & Patio, Steps to Avila Beach | Cozy Queen Bed Studio · AC · Kitchenette with Wine Fridge · Beach Gear & Bikes · Designated Parking · Sleeps 2 · Managed by Solmaré Stays Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick easy check in, great stay! Superb!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property looked like the pictures, clean and conveniently located steps from the beach. Check in and communication was easy. I'll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
A couple of complaints, the coffee maker would not work probably needs servicing, the frig was only for wine with no freezer and getting was a challenge. The location was great and the place was cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tiny but clean and nice. Great host. Bathroom roomy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Restful weekend

Looking for a nice spot just to get away for a weekend and Avila Beach didn't disappoint. The Bungalows were a nice, clean and quiet environment just 1 block from the beach and boardwalk - yet still quiet and restful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, cozy studio. Clean with lots of natural light. The biggest draw is being a block away from the beach, it was so lovely to be so close, and they even have beach chairs. Parking took us a minute to find, only because the driveway is around the corner from the street the unit is actually on, but once we figured it out it was super simple. Definitely a great stay if you just need a simple place to lay your head before exploring the surrounding towns.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is super cute and you can't beat the proximity to the beach! We had a private patio with fire pit and it was the perfect ambiance to enjoy a night cap.Communication with the host was a little lacking and I still haven't received a response after I told him our toilet was clogged within the first hour of arrival on Saturday. We had to manually scoop out the water and try various tricks from the Internet because there was no plunger.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great! Close to everything. Comfy beds. Quiet neighborhood at night. Loved having the fire pit. Only disappointing aspect, was thinking there was an electric charger for the car and there was not. When requesting info about it, Info was incomplete. We figured out other things but that was a bummer. Parking was in very tight spots. Easy walk for beach and many restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The was a quaint (267 sq ft) unit within a block of the beach. It was quiet, comfortable, and the fire pit was nice in the cool mornings and evenings. I booked through Expedia, not VRBO, and had disconnects with the host. I attempted to cancel my reservation on two occasions outside of the 2-week, non-refundable period listed on Expedia (and my receipt). Both requests were met with resistance so I stayed the course and kept my reservation. Fortunately, I read a review indicating that parking is around the corner behind the unit. When I offered up feedback about this confusing matter, the host defensively stated that it was in the online Guide Book which, contrary to his statement, I did not receive beforehand. Traveling for a celebration, I had nicer clothes. I was disappointed that there was no iron or clothes hangars in the unit. (there were 3 coat hooks). When I shared this feedback with the host, he explained that the iron was in the laundry room and again referenced the guide book which has no mention of a laundry room. After several communications, I was directed up a ramp to a non-discriminate door (between lived-in units) where I found a grungy laundry room. By then, I had borrowed an iron from someone and ironed my shirt and slacks on the bed. It also took some trial and error with the firepit and door lock. Instructions for using both would have been nice. With a few small extras and better communication, this could have been so much nicer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025