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

Holiday home with kitchen, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Living Room. Cable TV and Wireless Internet.
Front Porch.  Steps down to garden table,. Great for morning coffee.
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Fremont Theater
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
  • Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

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

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
With Adults. 4 Maximum guests.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking!

Important information

You need to know

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

San Luis Obispo

Located in San Luis Obispo, this holiday home is in the city centre. Avila Hot Springs and Pismo Beach Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Avila Beach and Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing.
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San Luis Obispo, CA

What's nearby

  • Fremont Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bubblegum Alley - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 7 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lure Fish House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Firestone Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza SLO - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Urbane Cafe - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Down Town House - Charming Bungalow In San Luis Obispo - Private parking! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Down Town House - Charming Bungalow In San Luis Obispo - Private parking! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Down Town House - Charming Bungalow In San Luis Obispo - Private parking! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Down Town House - Charming Bungalow In San Luis Obispo - Private parking! located?

Located in Downtown San Luis Obispo, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Fremont Theater and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. San Luis Obispo Superior Court and San Luis Obispo County Library are also within 10 minutes. San Luis Obispo Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 184 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 184 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynette D.

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

Charming SLO cottage

Very nice property and convenient location. Perfect for a cozy getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

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

Perfect in every way

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

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

Perfect SLO Bungalow

Quaint 2-bedroom home right in the heart of downtown SLO. We were bringing our son back to college and this was so much better than a local hotel. Lovely home, clean, and the best location! Would definitely recommend and return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Amazing visit to The Downtown House SLO!

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.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Best SLO bungalow!!

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H., Robin

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

Most wonderful downtown cottage

It was perfect.. perfect location within easy walking distance to everything. Beautiful home and everything supplied that is needed, even if I had not been alone, instead with a larger group. The noise from cars passing during the day is not intrusive and it was quiet all night. Will stay here again and recommend it to all my friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Most wonderful …and quiet… bungalow right in downtown.

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Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee H., Seattle, WA

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

Great location!

Everything about this property is terrific. It’s well maintained anD appointed. Comfy beds and furniture. The best aspect is it’s central location. So close to everything in SLO, and easy access to everything on the central coast. We would do definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

Better Than Advertised

Everything about this charming cottage exceeded expectations. Spacious, clean, comfortable. The various areas (kitchen, dining room, living room, bedrooms, bathroom) featured nice decor and were exceptionally functional. The downtown shops and restaurants were just a short walk away. The only slight complaint was a bit of noise from busy Santa Rosa Street. I would stay here again without question.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Guest room with seasonal bedding
Big and well equipped kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana V.

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

Happy 21st

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

SLO trip

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Downtown house

Sweet place. Great energy. Loved it. Will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette E.

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

Great location

Great location. Super hosts who go the extra mile to make your stay comfortable!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell G.

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

Cute SLO 🏡

Great location and beautiful house!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

dennis b.

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

thanks

A wonderful cottage
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

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

Lovely cottage

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

60th Birthday Weekend

The home was exactly what we expected Great location, decorated in early 20 Century flair and the perfect size for 2 couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Perfect cottage

The house is just perfect. Well equipped with everything you need. We ate out mostly but host provided coffee, lots of spices etc. every possible kitchen utensil. Beds are clean and comfortable. Beautiful new tv. Great wi-fi. We parked our cars upon arrival and never used them again. Walked everywhere. Restaurants, movies, shopping. Charming safe neighborhood. This was our third time renting the house. Coming back next year...
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

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

Weekend visit to see our daughter at CalPoly

We rented this property the same weekend last year to visit our daughter who’s a CalPoly student. This adorable bungalow is located in an ideal spot right down town. The house is beautifully furnished and accommodates four people comfortably. We loved everything about it from the bright spacious kitchen to the comfortable bedrooms. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Great stay, great location

Truly enjoyed our stay at this property! Comfortably furnished, great location in SLO…easy to walk to central downtown area. There can be a bit of street noise at night, but we didn’t find it objectionable. Highly recommend this charming SLO bungalow!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela H., Madras, Oregon USA

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

Spartan 2023

Great house in the best location. The host was more than accommodating. This is the 2nd time I’ve stayed in this home and look forward to my next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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Hosted by David Bowin

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