In the heart of San Luis Obispo, this charming 1920's bungalow offers a unique downtown experience. Enjoy original character with vertical grain doug fir floors and modern upgrades like a new kitchen with countertops crafted from 100+ year old barn wood. Take advantage of the private parking area for up to three vehicles and explore nearby hip coffee shops, great local restaurants, and wineries.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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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.
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!
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: No smoking!
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Things to do
Golf
Kayak
Tennis
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Whale watching 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)
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: With Adults. 4 Maximum guests.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking!
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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
About the area
Located in San Luis Obispo, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Avila Hot Springs and Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and rock climbing nearby. Visit our San Luis Obispo travel guide
San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
6 min drive
Restaurants
Firestone Grill
4 min walk
Lure Fish House
3 min walk
Woodstock's Pizza SLO
5 min walk
Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica
8 min walk
Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill
4 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.
How much is parking at The Down Town House - Charming Bungalow In San Luis Obispo - Private parking! ?
On-site parking is available at the 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 steps from Dallidet Adobe and Gardens and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Fremont Theater and San Luis Obispo Superior Court are also within 10 minutes. San Luis Obispo Station is 7 minutes by foot.
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The Down Town House - Charming Bungalow In San Luis Obispo - Private parking! Reviews
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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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!!
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!
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.
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...
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.
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.
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!
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.