I rented SoleMate for my family of four plus my parents for this past Memorial Day weekend. This home was perfect for the six of us. Grandpa was able to tow his fishing boat and park it literally on the other side of the fence, which is where the parking lot and boat launch are located. Parking is only $5.00 a night. We fished for two days and caught plenty! There is a cleaning station conveniently located near the launch, so we were able to clean our fish immediately and with ease.
We also brought our mountain bikes and had a beautiful ride along the golf course near the water. In the opposite direction is downtown, and dinner was at a restaurant with a window seat so we could look at the bay.
The town of Morro Bay is quaint and charming and uncrowded. I grew up on the beaches of Pismo, Avila and Shell, and I prefer Morro Bay much, much more!
Regarding the house, three out of the four bedrooms have water views, and the view from the master upstairs is spectacular! The living room also has a water view. There is plenty of room to move around in the house, and with six people it never felt crowded. This is an old home, but she has good bones, and for her age everything looks great. Our family is well-traveled, and my kids are tough critics, but they LOVED SoleMate! It's mostly the feeling you have when you're in the house. It's one of tranquility.
Since this house is located at the very end of the street and on the water, nothing will obstruct your view of the bay, and you will see no one around you when you're at the house. It is perfectly quiet other than what's happening on the bay. And there's plenty to see just glancing out the window: birds, sea otter, boats, people having fun (but at a distance).
The only issue with the home was the squeaky hinges on every door upstairs. Every time someone opened or closed a door, we'd hear the squeaks all the way downstairs. The squeaks also woke us up in the middle of the night if someone used the bathroom. I wrote to Kit, the owner, and she will address this issue immediately. Quick fix with WD40!
It also would be nice if the fireplace was gas burning so there could be some ambience in the living room when the fog rolls in.
Other than that, if you're looking for tranquility in a beautiful home in a perfectly centralized location, SoleMate is the place. We plan to stay again in the near future!
Thanks, Kit!!
The Mirabito Family