Private, serene studio near beach & wineries

Our peaceful country setting offers a warm, welcoming place to relax & enjoy the natural beauty of the Central Coast. Tucked away on a quiet street, you’re less than 10 minutes from feeling the sand between your toes at Pismo Beach (named “Best Coastal Small Town in the USA” by USA TODAY), sipping local Edna Valley wines, or sharing a meal at cozy cafés or inviting restaurants. When you arrive, our sweet dog—and a few friendly animal companions—will be there to greet you with a warm welcome. The space Looking for a peaceful, private spot to unwind and discover the beauty of the Central Coast? Come and relax in this quiet and beautiful space. Ideally located in a country setting, you are a short drive (5-10 minutes) dipping your toes in the ocean at Pismo Beach, or sipping some award-winning wine at one of the dozens of nearby Edna Valley wineries. Surrounded by foliage and a vegetable garden, the "zen-like" rental includes a private bathroom with shower, a well-equipped kitchenette, dining room table and chairs, 37” flat screen (internet) TV, wireless internet, and a very comfortable queen-size futon. Make yourself at home with complimentary treats including muffins, farm-fresh organic eggs from our chickens, juice, fruit, coffee, and tea. In addition to the beach and wine tasting, other fun activities in the area include:' - Cruising the nearby college town of San Luis Obispo, recently named the "Happiest City" in the U.S! (quaint downtown is 15 minutes away) - Spending time in nature on one of the great nearby hikes, and did we already say, the beach? - Dining any one of the top-notch restaurants located throughout the county - Renting a horse or a bike for the day, or bring your own bike and enjoy the various routes around the county. - In addition to wine tasting in Edna Valley, head up the hill to world-famous Paso Robles for even more award-winning wine. - Go antiquing in downtown Arroyo Grande, about 5 minutes away. - Kick back and read a good book. - Stretch your horizons in a yoga class at one of the many nearby studios We have one friendly dog (along with a horse, chickens, goats, and a cat) so guests must be animal-friendly. When not occupied during the week, our studio doubles as a yoga studio. To keep the yoga studio feel, we have Hindu and Buddhist symbols decorating the studio. We do not charge extra for children under the age of one (infant). Our studio is not child-proof, so the infant should not be mobile. No smoking, please. Guest access You will have full and private access to the studio. Other things to note Our dog, Lila, is a Great Pyrenees is very friendly with people, but can get aggressive with other people's animals. For this reason, we do not allow pets and cannot take any responsibility for any issues with service animals. We have a low cleaning fee. Please help us keep it low. Before checking out, please strip the bed, open the windows, wash the dishes, and if time permits, put the dishes away. The water heater is very small. It is enough for a reasonably long shower, about 10 minutes, and it does reheat quickly. We occasionally get ants in the studio, especially in the rainy season. We consider ants a much lesser evil than insecticides, but they can be a nuisance. When they do show up, we use boric acid and ant bait, which does a good job of evicting them. Holly is an Ayurvedic practitioner with Balanced Living Ayurveda, as well as a yoga and QiGong instructor. She is available for Ayurvedic consultations to help you fully relax and renew during your visit. Please contact us to arrange before your visit!