Guest Information

Remembering to bring the essentials when preparing for a vacation, such as packing your sunglasses, bathing suits and sunscreen, helps you start off on the right foot. Just as important, you don’t want to forget deposits for your vacation rental, check-in information and scheduling activities or reservations during your stay.

Let Beach Bum Holiday Rentals ease your mind when it comes to your vacation rental on California’s Central Coast. Below is all the information you will need from securing your rental to check-out for your trip. Be sure to review all information prior to booking to ensure there are no surprises! If you need any additional information of have questions or concerns about your upcoming trip, please contact our office today at 805-773-7194.

    • Central Coast Rentals & Accommodations: Each vacation rental is owned and furnished by individual homeowners allowing for a unique experience from one property to the next. Beach Bum Holiday Rentals works diligently to ensure the descriptions of each our private vacation properties are accurate and each unit is well-maintained. Our coastal vacation rentals are cleaned and inspected by our dedicated team. All linens and towels are provided during your stay. Cleaning the entire house following your departure is included in the cleaning fee, which is set depending on the size of the property. Please note, we do not provide any cleaning or harsh chemicals as part of the accommodations.
    • Making a Reservation: Secure your premium vacation rental online or call our Reservation Hotline during business hours at 866-737-7367 to confirm the availability of specific vacation homes. Reservations can also be made during at our office located at 1677 Shell Beach Rd., Suite 101, in Pismo Beach, or send reservation requests to our team at thebum@beachbumreservations.com.
    • Vacation Rentals Furniture & Equipment: All beachfront properties by Beach Bum Holiday Rentals provide a required list of furnishings and amenities, including a TV, iron ironing board, blow dryer, linens, towels, central heat, and necessary furniture. Kitchens are also stocked with large and small appliances, such as blenders, toasters, coffee makers and microwaves, as well as dining ware and cookware. Bring any specific items you want during your stay, such a type of utensil or a food processor. Most properties have a washer/dryer and dishwasher in the unit. See all of the equipment provided on our furniture and equipment page. Please call the Beach Bum team if you have questions about the amenities offered for a particular vacation rental near Pismo Beach.
    • Deposits & Payments: First time guests will need to provide the Beach Bum Holiday Rentals office with a driver’s license and vehicle information along with the signed rental agreement. A Reservation Guarantee deposit is required at booking, equal to one night’s rent plus the processing fee. Reservations of 30 days or more will be charged 25% of the monthly rate in order to secure the beach rental.

For your security, you may elect to purchase the nonrefundable $49 Accidental Damage Protection Insurance covering up to $1,500 in accidental property damages. Please see the full Deposits & Payments policies before booking your reservation for any potential cleaning fees, bed taxes, and cancellation fees.

    • Check In / Check Out: Before you can start your vacation and get into your rental, your booking must be paid in full and a signed rental agreement submitted. At this time, you can swing by the Beach Bum office and pick up your keys, map to your rental and any special instructions or notes about your property. Check in and check out times can be flexible if needed, please contact our office with any questions.
    • Rules & Policies: Here at Beam Bum Rentals, we address guest requests and special needs quickly in order to ensure a comfortable stay. Each property is privately owned, so while not all requests will be able to granted, we do our best to match you with the appropriate setting for your group. For example, only certain properties are ADA compliant or allow pets, so feel free to speak with our team or search our pet friendly Central Coast properties online.
  • Key Release: Before your stay, please fill out the Key Release form for your rental. Email the form to thebum@beachbumreservations.com or bring into our office in downtown Pismo Beach. Please note, keys will only be released to someone 25 years of age of older. Late arrivals can be accommodated, so call the office to arrange key retrieval after regular business hours.

We invite you to stay with Beach Bum Holiday Rentals for your next vacation on California’s Central Coast. Have more questions? Our team of reservation specialists are available with answers by calling 805-773-7194.

For information on Grover Beach’s Good Neighbor Policy, check out this brochure.