Charming Retreat Home Amid Oak Trees in Central Coast Wine Country

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Entire home

New wood screen door and spring flower baskets.

The master bedroom has a queen sized bed with memory foam mattress.

Chuck designed and built the staircase newels and railing.

Overview
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Location
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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Breakfast available

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Atascadero, CA

Sunken Gardens15 min walk
Atascadero Lake Park4 min drive
Charles Paddock Zoo4 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

The Carndonagh House is perfect for a romantic couple getaway or small family retreat. We only allow short stays of a week or less. Please enter the total number of guests when you book so that we can have the beds, linens, and towels ready for your stay.

This lovely home is walking distance (less than a mile) to downtown Atascadero with the Sunken Gardens, wine bars, movie theater, boutique stores, craft breweries, and restaurants. The Carndonagh House is also centrally located between Paso Robles wineries (15 minutes to the north), San Luis Obispo (20 minutes south,) and beautiful central coast beaches 20 minutes to the southwest.

The Carndonagh House is a 1000 sq foot home on two levels. The two upstairs bedrooms are furnished for comfort in the industrial farmhouse style. The master bedroom has a queen-sized bed and sitting area. Bedroom two has a twin daybed with a twin trundle.

There is a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, living room, flat screen television with ROKU ( Amazon Prime and Hulu), DVD player, free WiFi and fireplace. The front patio is the perfect place for you to enjoy your morning coffee and to relax after a day at the beach or wine tasting. Common sights you may see are deer, squirrels and the stars in the night sky. Bubbling seasonal creek runs through the property in winter.

The owners live in a nearby house on the same oak-studded property.

There is a $25 per night fee for extra guests over the original two guests. VRBO will calculate this extra fee when you book so there won't be any surprises. Maximum Occupancy - Four people.

Chef Charles Doherty of Carndonagh Kitchen is available for your own food and wine pairing dinner OR brunch/lunch! When you book with Carndonagh House, we'll send you more information.

We're looking forward to hosting great people.

Property manager

Chuck and Dawn Doherty

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Breakfast available

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Not set up for children under two.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We only rent for 2 nights minimum to 7 nights maximum.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Atascadero

This holiday home is located in Atascadero. Atascadero Historical Museum and Templeton Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Charles Paddock Zoo and Pozo Valley Winery. Paso Robles Children's Museum and Ravine Waterpark are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Atascadero, CA

What's nearby

Sunken Gardens - 15 min walk
Atascadero Lake Park - 4 min drive
Charles Paddock Zoo - 4 min drive
Firestone Walker Brewing - 11 min drive
Vina Robles Winery and Amphitheater - 19 min drive

Getting around

Paso Robles Station - 13 min drive
San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

In-N-Out Burger - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Taco Bell - 3 min drive
La Parrilla - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Retreat Home Amid Oak Trees in Central Coast Wine Country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Retreat Home Amid Oak Trees in Central Coast Wine Country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Retreat Home Amid Oak Trees in Central Coast Wine Country?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Retreat Home Amid Oak Trees in Central Coast Wine Country located?

Situated in Atascadero, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Atascadero City Hall, Sunken Gardens and Vino + Therapy Studio. Atascadero Historical Museum and Caring Touch Massage Therapy are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

1 Dec 2023

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

Delightful!

Carndonagh House is thoughtfully designed for a comfortable, cozy stay. Chuck and Dawn have thought of everything! Here are the special touches that made our stay particularly delightful: > Lights suspended over driveway > Instrumental music & heaters on upon arrival > Wine, scones, cream, eggs, butter, and cold water > Flashlights and umbrellas hanging by door

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antoine Q., Salon-de-Provence

19 Aug 2023

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

Super sejour

Belle habitation Deco superbe Il ne manquait rien Merci

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norm B.

25 Jul 2023

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

Best place ever stayed. Super soft beddinHilton quality.

This was the best Arno we have ever stayed. It’s a new 2 bedroom cottage with 1-1/2 baths with excellent WiFi all necessary kitchen appliances and even a bottle of wine.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris F., Walla Walla

18 Apr 2023

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

Great hosts

Wonderful stay. Quiet, convenient spot.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Sue I.

14 Apr 2023

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

Comfortable Home

We very much enjoyed our stay in this comfortable home and appreciated all the thoughtful extras provided. We also found the neighborhood a nice place for a morning walk and an opportunity to hear and see a lot of birds

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Chuck and Dawn Doherty

Chuck and I finished remodeling The Carndonagh House in October 2017. We are HUGE "Fixer Upper" fans and have transferred many of Chip and Joanna Gaines' ideas into our home.

The Carndonagh (Carn-Donna) House is named for the town of Chuck's ancestors in Donegal, Ireland. We adore Ireland and everything Irish!

Chuck is a personal chef who specializes in food and wine pairings and now is available for your own private dinner OR brunch/lunch! When you book with The Carndonagh House, we'll send you more information.

Both of us adore entertaining! We want our guests to love the Central Coast Wine Country as much as we do. Our goal is a beautiful and comfortable home and great hospitality.

Looking forward to meeting you! Blessings!

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the Central Coast Wine country several years ago. We explored it often staying in a variety of vacation rentals. It's been our dream to buy a home in this area and provide the very best to our guests. We hope other travelers will fall in love with this area while staying in our beautiful home.

What makes this property unique

We have over 300 wineries in our area! This is the PERFECT place to visit if you love great wines and excellent food.

There is a weekly farmer's market walking distance from Carndonagh House.

Sitting on the front patio sipping wine in the early evening is the highlight of our day.

The kitchen's open shelving is both attractive and functional. It allows the guests to see where dishes are kept.

The primary bedroom is a modern farmhouse delight with an iron bed and plush comforters.

In bedroom two there is a very special wardrobe that will be of interest to any Narnia fans.