The Down Town House - Charming Bungalow In San Luis Obispo - Private parking!

San Luis Obispo, California
$435 avg/night
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Charming 1920's Bungalow right down town San Luis Obispo with free, private parking! If you like the downtown experience, this home is perfect for you. Thanks to San Luis Obispo's new hosting policy - Homestay - , we can now share our down town living experience with you.

**** Looking for a place to say while running the SLO Marathon ! Our home is about a mile from the starting line and is on the route! Great for runners and the supporting cast. It's about a mile and 1/2 walk to the finish line if the team wants to come see you finish. We did this last year. Great event. *********************************************

I grew up in San Luis and probably didn’t really appreciate all it had going for it until we moved away for about 20 years. The Bay Area is nice, but there’s something about the small town vibes of San Luis that keep you from missing the Bay Area traffic.
We bought the DownTown house in 2013, rented it out for a year, fixed it up, landscaped it, and moved in. First time we had ever lived in a downtown location. We actually felt kind of hip at times.

If you’re looking for a quiet get away by a flowing stream, this may not be for you! If you want the urban downtown experience in a laid back town, in a cute early 1900’s home, and are ok with the city noises - then this will definitely work. You will definitely hear the street sweepers, garbage trucks, occasional sirens. All part of the downtown experience!

Here's a few high points.

A cute, old house. Early 1900’s. Maybe 1914. A lot of original character. Great old vertical grain doug fir floors.

Upgrades – Like a new kitchen. New appliances. Countertops crafted out of 100+ year old barn wood.

Forced Air including Air Conditioning. Funny you wouldn’t think you need this in SLO, but downtown can get warm. AC is a plus.

Inside laundry center. It’s small, but it’s a nice convenience not usually seen in these old homes.

Location – Right downtown! It’s a fantastic launching pad for visiting the city and county of San Luis Obispo. It’s just a 100 steps from the back door to a hip coffee shop – Black Horse. Four blocks to the hippest coffee shop – Scout. A block to the best tri-tip sandwich at Firestone Grill. A great park right around the corner. Great hiking right from the front door. Gus Grocery Sandwiches a nice 3 block walk. Terrace Hill is a 2 mile loop with great views of town. Wineries within 10 minutes. Beach within 15 minutes. Bike from house. Great road and mountain biking trails. Great local restaurants.
Farmers Market every Thursday evening. Best Farmer’s Market in California. A block from the house. Bike night follows on the first Thursday of the month.
Private parking area for up to three vehicles! A huge bonus for SLO! Leave your car and walk to everything!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1100 Sq Ft (102 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Kayak On Site Rock Climbing Nearby Tennis On Site Whale Watching Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: No Smoking! Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Danielle

    Submitted Mar 8, 2023

    Stayed Mar 3, 2023

    Awesome location. Easy minutes walk to downtown SLO. The house is darling, well stocked, beautifully decorated. Super clean and tons of parking in a private lot. Some miscommunication between Vrbo and Expedia about accesss but not the owners fault

  • Carolyn S.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 13, 2025

    The house is adorable and is exactly as described. While it is on a busy street, the sound machines in the bedrooms blocked out any street noise for us. We really enjoyed the ability to walk everywhere downtown.

  • Adam W.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    Great home in a great spot in SLO. We could walk to everything we wanted in downtown. Also very close to Edna Valley and beaches. Great communication from the hosts and lots of recommendations for the area. Some street noise from cars going by but that stopped around 10 pm. Other than that quiet and a great stay overall.

  • Paige M.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    We were only there for a quick visit but the house was perfect. Wish we could have stayed longer. So many unique touches curated with care and creativity. Owners were gracious, helpful, and welcoming. House was clean and comfortable. Thank you!

  • Robin H.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 13, 2025

    Always a magical place to stay when in SLO. Cozy and pristine. Walkable to everything downtown, including the boisterous Thursday night farmers market. Although it is literally downtown, it is amazingly quiet.

  • Adriana V.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed here to celebrate our daughter’s 21st in SLO. The home is beautiful, charming and so close to downtown. If I could give it 10 stars I would!

  • Laura J.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    We stayed at the downtown house to visit our daughter, who is a student at Cal Poly. The property was clean, spacious, conveniently located, and had everything we needed. Thank you!

  • Sarah C.

    Submitted Apr 17, 2025

    Stayed Apr 13, 2025

    This property fit our needs perfectly and is just a very short walk to downtown shops, mission and restaurants. We barely used our car when we were in town.It is also a short drive to Hearst Castle, Pismo Beach, etc and we were able tooptimize our time here.

  • Jason M.

    Submitted Feb 20, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    Sweet place. Great energy. Loved it. Will be back. Thank you.

  • Lynette D.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2024

    Stayed Dec 6, 2024

    Very nice property and convenient location. Perfect for a cozy getaway!

  • Robin H.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2024

    Stayed Oct 22, 2024

    I always stay here when in SLO. Perfect location and pristine character home. I can walk to the heart of downtown in 5 minutes. It is just me but there is plenty of room for a family of 4. Although it is right in downtown, it is very quiet for me and I am very much a person who does not like noise!!

  • Laura

    Submitted Sep 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 20, 2024

    If you like being downtown and having your own private parking area and being walkable to restaurants, parks, theater and the San Luis Mission, all in a 1920’s updated Craftsman bungalow, then you will love your visit! We had a delightful visit to SLO and staying in this comfortable, well appointed home, had a lot to do with that! We will definitely be returning.

  • Antoinette E.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2024

    Stayed Aug 20, 2024

    Great location. Super hosts who go the extra mile to make your stay comfortable!

  • Maxwell G.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    Great location and beautiful house!

  • dennis b.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    A wonderful cottage

  • Bryan W.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    5 star in every way but there is a bit of road noise given the location. Not bad and it does quiet down at night, but it is noticeable. Otherwise, a wonderful house and very comfortable and well appointed.

  • Beth M.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2024

    Stayed Jun 27, 2024

    The home was exactly what we expected Great location, decorated in early 20 Century flair and the perfect size for 2 couples.

  • Robin H.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2024

    Stayed May 6, 2024

    I have stsy

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