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Charming Cottage - Conveniently located to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO

Cottage near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.7 miles
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bubblegum Alley - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

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
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lure Fish House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza SLO - ‬14 min walk
  • Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill

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!

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please throw away your leftovers and wash diishes and place in drying rack.
Please take out the trash and throw in gray can in driveway, recycling goes in blue can.
Please make sure fans, lights and AC are off and lock house upon leaving. Let us know if anything needs our attention or fixing. We strive to keep everything clean and in great order. Thank you!!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

A pet fee of $100 per night will apply if there is evidence of pets being on the premises.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Cottage - Conveniently located to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO to the airport?

This cottage is 4.1 mi (13-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming Cottage - Conveniently located to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Charming Cottage - Conveniently located to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO to the beach?

This cottage is 10.9 mi (15-min drive) from Avila Beach and 13.1 mi (14-min drive) from Pismo State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Charming Cottage - Conveniently located to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Cottage - Conveniently located to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Central Coast Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage - Conveniently located to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Cottage - Conveniently located to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Charming Cottage - Conveniently located to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Charming Cottage - Conveniently located to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Charming Cottage - Conveniently located to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO to downtown San Luis Obispo?

This cottage is 0.7 mi away from San Luis Obispo.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay and would return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage super close to Cal Poly campus and downtown SLO. Comfortable and perfect for our family of 4- had absolutely everything we needed or wanted.Will certainly stay here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication. Cute place. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location- walk downtown or to Cal Poly. The house had everything we needed. Loved the bonus of fruit trees in the yard! Host was very responsive and gave us recommendations for restaurants and things to do in the area. Thank you for all- we had a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cozy home walking distance to downtown SLO.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Nice place

Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly S.

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

Great Stay

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

8/10 Good

Jake B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage- quiet, safe neighborhood. Convenient location for both CalPoly and downtown. Nice that there was coffee, but would have loved a coffee maker with pods, sweetener and creamer :). Hope to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect for our week’s stay. It’s a beautiful, cozy space and in a fantastic location. We thought it might feel a bit busy being so close to Monterey but it was as quiet as could be. The lemon tree in the backyard was a bonus and I sliced fresh lemon for my water daily. We walked everywhere easily and parking was a non-issue. Amber was the perfect host. Can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage for my family of four. Easy walk or drive to downtown. Parking on the street was never a problem, there was always room directly in front for both of our cars. We appreciated the well equipped kitchen. Communication with our host was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roman R.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay

Property was super clean and exactly as pictured. Very comfortable bed. Easy access to restaurants and shopping. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Sweet cottage convenient to everything SLO!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this sweet cottage. The space was nicely decorated and had most everything we could need!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabby V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vicki k.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Marzia A.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

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

Perfect

Very cute, comfortable and clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025