The Cottage Inn by the Sea is set on a bluff overlooking Pismo Beach. The hotel is a good base for vacationers to explore Central California's famous wineries, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. The hotel offers 79 non-smoking guest rooms spread over two floors, providing spectacular views of the Central Coast. The rooms available to the guests vary as ocean view room, partial ocean view room and traditional room. The rooms are equipped with country decor, one or two king- or queen-sized beds, fireplaces, refrigerators, microwave ovens, coffeemaker, iron and ironing boards and movie channels. The hotel features an oceanfront pool, spa and terrace right on the bluffs, wireless Internet access and a winding path to the beach. Limited pet-friendly rooms available. Guests traveling with their pets will have an additional fee of $20 per night.