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Charming Cottage - Conveniently located to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO

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Smart TV, books
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Smart TV, books
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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San Luis Obispo, CA
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Fremont Theater
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Cottage - Conveniently located to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO

Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally located cottage in downtown SLO. The cottage is light and airy, with all the essentials minus the clutter. Bonus points if you find the original 1930’s milk door!

Great location for visiting Cal Poly; walking or biking to our town’s famous Thursday evening Farmer’s Market; or getting away for a long weekend of hiking, mountain biking or wine tasting (all within 10 minutes of the cottage).

The cottage is in close proximity to some great local coffee shops (Field Day and Skippers) and downtown restaurants. Easy bike ride into downtown or a 10 minute walk.

Get a good night’s rest on our new mattresses. Both rooms have blackout curtains and new bedding.

Can ride directly out to Poly Canyon/Stenner Creek mountain bike trails.

The dining area doubles as a work space with a small table and outlets nearby.

We purchased the cottage in 2013 and have been enjoying upgrading it while maintaining some of the original 1930’s charm.

We hope you enjoy your stay!
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a living room
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 11 minutes from Avila Hot Springs
Charming Cottage - Conveniently located to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This San Luis Obispo cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Amber Petit

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Charming Cottage - Conveniently located to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness
SLO Cottage
The house was clean and had everything we needed. The bathroom is small with nearly no counter space but otherwise served us well. It is conveniently located to downtown. Our host was very responsive and immediately rectified a very small issue.isssue
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene A.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franzi D., HURST

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property
We were here with family to attend a wedding, and this was the perfect place to stay! House was well furnished with everything you could need, and was very comfortable. Amber even messaged us before check in to make sure all went smoothly. Price was very reasonable. We were very happy- thank you so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage in SLO
Charming quaint home so close to downtown SLO and Cal Poly. I used the kitchen to cook for my son who’s up there for school and the kitchen was well stocked and clean. The rooms are comfortable and everything was so cute. I will definitely stay there again and again the next several years.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, Quiet Cottage
My family and I loved this cottage. The neighborhood is quiet and it is in walking distance to SLO. The cottage was clean and had ample room for the 4 of us. The kitchen is fully equipped and we loved having a washer and dryer. Our host was very responsive to our questions. We will reserve this cottage again when we return to SLO to visit our family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kat D., Tucson, AZ USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient SLO local
We had a comfortable stay at the Palm Street cottage, which is conveniently within a reasonable walk of downtown SLO. There was some warm times since the portable air conditioner did not reach the back bedroom but we made do with all the fans. Overall a nice stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Our stay at Amber’s cottage was great! So convenient to downtown and Cal Poly campus. The clientele of the neighboring motel was a little sketchy at times but overall the area was safe and convenient. House was clean & comfortable. We had a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great escape
This was the perfect property for friends or even a young couple that wants to experience SLO for the first time or to re-experience the college life. The unit was sufficiently clean and for the most part the amenities met our needs. The only draw backs to the stay were there were not enough towels for each guest for our stay and the kitchen lacked some cutlery. However these were just minor inconveniences that did not effect our overall experience with the listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage in a Quiet Neighborhood
This is the second time my family of four has rented this little house, while visiting family in town. It’s become our favorite place to stay—just big enough for the four of us, with cute original architectural details, and an uncluttered aesthetic. The host, Amber, is kind and easy to communicate with. She responds to messages right away and is genuinely concerned about the guests’ experience. I appreciate the thought that went into supplying everything you need to make your stay pleasant: comfortable beds, plenty of pillows and towels, charging station on the nightstand, electric kettle, an iron, in-unit washer & dryer, etc. She even supplied a portable a/c and fans during a heat wave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, Cute, Convenient in Downtown SLO
This was a great place to stay for a long weekend in SLO. It's clean, quiet and conveniently located; walking distance from cafes, shops and entertainment. The host, Amber is friendly and responsive. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and Clean Little House
This little place worked well for my daughter and I. We had a short stay to visit Cal Poly SLO and we were able to walk to campus in the morning, return to the little house and then walk to downtown SLO in order to check out the Farmer's Market. It was about a 20-25 minute walk to either but perfectly doable for us. I definitely recommend this place for anyone staying in SLO looking for a comfortable two bedroom accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roman R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot to stay in SLO
This property is very well-maintained and close to downtown SLO. The owners were very easy to communicate with and answered all of our questions. Definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit to SLO
Great place to be while visiting our daughter at Cal Poly. Super convenient to her house right off campus. Clean and easy to be there. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting son at Cal Poly
As advertised, clean, and convenient. Host excellent communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Cottage in SLO
We had a delightful stay in this cottage. The owners have modernized the interior, and it has everything you need, but it retains the charm of an older building. The location is ideal, not far from downtown but also close to the university. We appreciate how responsive the owners were to our questions, and will definitely stay here again when we visit SLO!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Andre K.

Cute Bungalow
Cute little bungalow located close to downtown SLO. A little small for our needs, but otherwise nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage
We enjoyed our time here while moving our daughter into Cal Poly, hope to return in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little cottage walking distance to downtown SLO!
The house was clean and had everything we needed. The host was very helpful and accommodating to our needs. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable with all of the amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cutest cottage in SLO
Very excited I stumbled on this listing - it was the perfect place for our family (two adults + 3 kids)! Such a cute cottage in quiet neighborhood and close to everything. We were greeted with a personal note and treats from a local bakery :) Thank you for an amazing stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place to stay in SLO!
We absolutely loved this little heritage home. It added to our enjoyment of SLO! House is immaculate, spacious and well decorated. Looks just like the pictures but even cuter in real life. Beds are comphy, towels are fluffy and fans keep the place cool in the heat. The hosts are kind and responsive to any questions. The booklet on site has lots of good recos on where to eat, shop, etc. Walkable to town in 15 minutes. Street parking is easy and free. 10/10 recommend. For reference we were 3 girlfriends travelling together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a cute cottage!
Very cute. We walked into town and got to explore the shopping and many different eateries. Such a great town and adorable cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Had a great time at the cottage on Palm. Host was very responsive, place is very comfortable and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023