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Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
Enjoy cooking in this well-lit kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and dining area.
Relax in this cozy retreat with a large bed, bedside tables, and a bathroom featuring a toilet and shower.
Charming single-story home with a gabled roof and inviting front porch, surrounded by lush vegetation and a wooden fence.
Bathroom features a toilet, shower, and sink with a small window for natural light.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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About the area

San Luis Obispo

In San Luis Obispo .You'll find California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and San Luis Obispo County Library within a 15-minute walk of this San Luis Obispo cottage. San Luis Obispo Superior Court and Fremont Theater are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fremont Theater - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bubblegum Alley - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 2 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Firestone Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza SLO - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill - ‬10 min walk

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!

Property manager

Amber Petit

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking 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 age 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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abby R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was lovely. The cottage is comfortable and has necessities (think coffee k cups, laundry detergent, shampoo/conditioner, brita water in fridge). We walked everyday to a couple of coffee shops. The neighborhood was quiet and seemed safe. Know that the bathroom is shared between the two bedrooms-not a big deal for us, but required some thought. We would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Sweet Home Away from Home

Our family of four has stayed at this cute, little cottage for the past several years. The host, Amber, is super conscientious that the place is clean and in good working order, and super responsive. The house itself has everything you need, while remaining uncluttered and peaceful. The beds are comfortable. This is a cozy and convenient home base for exploring SLO and the surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torri C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home!

We absolutely loved our stay in this cozy cottage. I was there with my adult daughter and her partner for a friend's wedding and all three of us loved it. It was well stocked with everything we needed, clean, ideally located and I didn't want to leave. After a long drive we were thrilled that it was just an easy walk into town because we did not want to get in the car again. The beds were super comfy with cozy sheets. Every morning, the sun was streaming into the kitchen and living room which made our morning coffee/breakfast time so enjoyable that we wished we didn't have wedding events to rush off to so we could have lingered longer. I would highly recommend booking this place and I have already been sharing the listing with friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

vicki k., Wichita Falls

Liked: Cleanliness
What a charming cottage! Close to everything. Bed super comfy. Was amazed at how well you utilized every square inch. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P., Danville, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely darling home close to Downtown SLO!

What a charming, comfortable and well stocked home, in a great location! We loved our stay - felt very comfortable, clean, safe and just lovely! We walked to dinner, breakfast, coffee and downtown. We will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Cottage

The cottage met and exceeded our expectations. It is in an amazing location as we bounced back and forth from Cal Poly and downtown. We felt very comfortable and relaxed in this cute, homey cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginie M., San Jose, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Cottage

Stayed here with my husband and 2 teens. The 2 twin beds were perfect for them, place was cozy, clean, and tastefully decorated. Great location close to downtown and Cal Poly. Amber was easy to communicate with. We had everything we needed for a great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Such a great stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay near everything in SLO

We had a great stay at this cute cottage. It was super clean and nicely decorated. It also had everything we needed in the kitchen. My husband and I have sensitive backs, and we both thought that the queen mattress was fantastic. The bathroom is a little bit of a tight fit, but we had no problems. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marzia A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little cottage

Love our stay. Beautiful and clean place. Just how I expected. Planning to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Location

Great location for all Cal Poly events. Close to downtown and very easy to get to anywhere in SLO. Amber was great in returning messages too. Very clean and darling. We loved it!!! Super comfy beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aisling M., Torrance

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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