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Charming Cottage - Conveniently located to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO

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

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

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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!

Property manager

Amber Petit

Languages

English

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

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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

Pets not 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

About the neighborhood

Map
San Luis Obispo, CA

What's nearby

  • Fremont Theater - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • 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
  • ‪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

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage - Conveniently located to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO located?

Situated in San Luis Obispo, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County Library, and San Luis Obispo Superior Court. Fremont Theater and French Hospital Medical Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). San Luis Obispo Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison T.

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

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

Jeannie H.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Charles S.

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea B.

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

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

Stephanie D.

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

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

Rosanne H.

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

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

Kirsten W.

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

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

Ellen B.

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

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

8/10 Good

Andre K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Vivian J., Santa Fe Springs, California

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

Great location

House was exactly as described. Close to downtown and centerally located. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat D.

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

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

Leslie T.

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

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

Anne F.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

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

Visiting son at Cal Poly

As advertised, clean, and convenient. Host excellent communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

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

Jocelyn F.

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

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

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