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Charming Cottage - Conveniently located to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO

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10.0Outstanding

(51 Ratings)

"Enjoyed our stay and would return!"

Megan A.

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10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(51 Ratings)

Cottage in San Luis Obispo, CA

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

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About this cottage rental

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!

Amenities at Charming Cottage - Conveniently located to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO

Family friendly

Map of San Luis Obispo, CA

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Dinosaur Caves Park

Monarch Butterfly Grove

Morro Bay State Park

Estrella Warbird Museum

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

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Top rated by guests

10.0Outstanding

(51 Ratings)

"Enjoyed our stay and would return!"

Megan A.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(51 Ratings)

Cottage in San Luis Obispo, CA

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of San Luis Obispo, CA

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Dinosaur Caves Park

Monarch Butterfly Grove

Morro Bay State Park

Estrella Warbird Museum

About this cottage rental

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!

Amenities

Family friendly

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(51 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Enjoyed our stay and would return!

10.0 / 10.0

This was a great find. The location was prime. So close to everything. The host was incredibly accommodating and quick to respond. It was exactly what we needed. I would highly recommend this cute little place!

10.0 / 10.0

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!

8.0 / 10.0

Great place for a short visit. Clean and central. Modest kitchen and tight space but much more relaxing than a hotel. Definitely on the list for next visit.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

What a charming cottage! Close to everything. Bed super comfy. Was amazed at how well you utilized every square inch. Would recommend!

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Fabulous!

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Such a great stay. Thank you!

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Love our stay. Beautiful and clean place. Just how I expected. Planning to go back again.

10.0 / 10.0

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!

8.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

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!!

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Very nice place to stay.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

As advertised, clean, and convenient. Host excellent communication.

10.0 / 10.0

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!

8.0 / 10.0

Cute little bungalow located close to downtown SLO. A little small for our needs, but otherwise nice.

10.0 / 10.0

We enjoyed our time here while moving our daughter into Cal Poly, hope to return in the future!

10.0 / 10.0

The house was clean and had everything we needed. The host was very helpful and accommodating to our needs. Would definitely recommend!

10.0 / 10.0

Very comfortable with all of the amenities.

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Had a great time at the cottage on Palm. Host was very responsive, place is very comfortable and great location.

10.0 / 10.0

Very cute. We walked into town and got to explore the shopping and many different eateries. Such a great town and adorable cottage!

10.0 / 10.0

Very cute, comfortable and clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Very comfortable. We will be back. Thanks

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Charming Cottage - Conveniently located to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Charming Cottage - Conveniently located to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Charming Cottage - Conveniently located to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO?

We found 1 amenities for this rental. This includes , and family friendly.

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