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Historic Spanish Style Monthly Rental in the Heart of Downtown San Luis Obispo

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Place, Bubblegum Alley
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Spanish Style Monthly Rental in the Heart of Downtown San Luis Obispo


This beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Spanish style home was built in the late 1930’s and still owned by the same family. Due to a city ordinance prohibiting short terms rentals this property is ONLY available to rent for 30+ consecutive days or longer.

In December 2017 the original hardwood floors throughout the house were refinished. Also ceiling fans were added to all the bedrooms and the living room.

Spacious living room with TV, fireplace, large picture window and French doors that open to an large enclosed patio.

Full kitchen with new double oven, matching appliances and breakfast table. Kitchen conveniently connects to formal dining room.

Separate den features a beautifully carved mahogany bar, and comfortable bench seating.

Master bedroom has full bath and connecting door to the patio. Two additional bedrooms (queen and twin beds) share a spacious bath with separate bath tub and shower.

Beautiful lawn in front of house and secure, gated backyard with lawn.

Wireless cable internet throughout house.

Onsite parking available for three cars.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
With prior approval
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 419701vb
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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

San Luis Obispo

Located in Downtown San Luis Obispo, a neighbourhood in San Luis Obispo, this holiday home is near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Avila Hot Springs and Avila Beach. San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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San Luis Obispo, CA

What's nearby

  • Bubblegum Alley - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ah Louis Store - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fremont Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 18 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kreuzberg Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Old Slo BBQ Co. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Luna Red - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lokum Turkish Coffee & Pastries - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Honey Belly Korean BBQ - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Spanish Style Monthly Rental in the Heart of Downtown San Luis Obispo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Spanish Style Monthly Rental in the Heart of Downtown San Luis Obispo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Spanish Style Monthly Rental in the Heart of Downtown San Luis Obispo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Spanish Style Monthly Rental in the Heart of Downtown San Luis Obispo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Spanish Style Monthly Rental in the Heart of Downtown San Luis Obispo located?

Located in Downtown San Luis Obispo, this holiday home is steps from History Center of San Luis Obispo County and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Mission Plaza and San Luis Obispo Children's Museum are just steps away. San Luis Obispo Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay here. The location is lovely and the Mission bells ringing twice a day made it extra special. Our hosts were very thoughtful with every request. They got us extra lawn chairs when the heard we had guests visiting and responded quickly to all communication. We hope to return again soon.
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaac H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! The house is charming, very spacious, and in a perfect location—just minutes from downtown SLO. We especially loved the patio for relaxing. Leslie is a fantastic host—friendly, responsive, and made everything easy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 30 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dennis b.

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

Rating

Excellent location, accommodating and helpful host, well provisioned.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay here. The house has so much charm and character, but it’s also comfortable, spacious, clean, and very easy to settle into. The location really could not be better. You’re right in the heart of downtown SLO, steps from the Mission, restaurants, shops, coffee, and the Thursday night farmers market, but the house still feels peaceful and private when you come back at the end of the day.We especially loved the patio and the old Spanish-style details throughout the home. It felt like a real San Luis Obispo house, not just a rental. The kitchen was well stocked, the beds were comfortable, and there was plenty of room to spread out.Leslie was a terrific host: friendly, thoughtful, and incredibly responsive. Everything was easy from start to finish. We would absolutely stay here again and would recommend it without hesitation to anyone looking for a warm, charming, perfectly located place in SLO.
Stayed 34 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

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

Cozy spot downtown

This home is perfect for a larger family to be comfortable - there's plenty of space! The grassy areas in the front and back add so much extra living space for littles to run around. Leslie is very friendly and responsive. We'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Very nice

Our stay was very pleasant. The house is perfect. It is spacious and has everything you need. It corresponds exactly to the online ad. The owners are incredibly friendly and make sure that we have everything we need to have a pleasant stay. The house is located in the heart of the city, close to all the shops. I recommend this establishment without a doubt.
Stayed 42 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

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

Perfect home and location in SLO

This property is perfect for family and friends who want to stay in San Luis Obispo. Communication with owner was the best I have ever experienced with over 20+ stays at rental homes. They responded almost immediately to all my questions (grocery shopping, bicycle rentals, recommended restaurants, hiking routes and sight seeing). I could not have been happier to be at this rental. Overwhelming recommendation to check out this property. Close to a great hike on M mountain and Bishops Peak, close drive to the coast. Best of all you are very close to Cal Poly where I dropped my daughter off for her first year. Also this home is about 2 blocks away from one of the best yoga studios I have been to. Whoops I almost forgot that Thursday night farmers market is one block away and it is the best farmers market I have ever seen.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emiley S.

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

Lovely Gem!

This house was perfect for our purposes of a place to stay for employees during some management training. It was in walking distance from everything downtown. The living room is very comfortable. The beds are nice and peaceful. The only things I would mention are that the neighborhood is a bit loud if you are staying in the front room with the twin beds. Light sleepers might want to stick to the back bedroom. Overall this house is very peaceful and relaxing- very homey. We also liked looking at the old Cal Poly year books and enjoyed the "bar" area. Thanks again!
Stayed 75 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brent m.

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

beautiful well managed home!

A great getaway home in San Luis Obispo with great care for their quests!!!
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith D.

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

Wonderful

We had a wonderful month long stay. Great location for walking around downtown. A beautiful, well kept historical home. Very clean. An abundance of fluffy towels. What a great shower! The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking meals. We used the sun porch a lot. It was a warm sunny spot for breakfast on chilly mornings. Leslie was great. Great communication, helpful. She knows SLO! Thank you, Leslie and Gregg, for sharing your home.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James J.

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

Historic downtown home

Very much enjoyed our stay. Well-kept historic home as close to downtown as you can get. Leslie and Gregg were great hosts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

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

Spanish Splendor

Loved everything about this property. Hosts Leslie & Greg were great, always at the ready to help with anything. Kitchen was well equipped with everything needed. The back yard was a favorite with our 2 small granddaughters. The proximity to town made everything easy & fun. Plenty of room for everyone and plenty of private parking. Will def book here again.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

A beautiful house in a fabulous location.

Our home for the month of July was perfect in every way. It was the cleanest VRBO rental we have ever stayed in, and we have been in many nice ones before. We were able to settle in utilizing the many drawers and closets available and start to explore the area. Being so close to both the Mission and the downtown was wonderful because on Thursday evenings they have a huge Farmer's Market on Higuera and on Friday evenings they have various music events in the Mission Plaza. We were close to any number of excellent restaurants but we usually chose to cook at home. The barbecue was clean and easy to use and the kitchen was equipped with pots, pans and baking utensils which we needed. Leslie and Greg, the owners, couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. When it was time to leave we really felt that we were having to move away from friends.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shelly d.

SLO STAY

Perfect locale to see & do everything local/downtown! Owners were very helpful & informative. House had much family history., plenty of space, comfortable & well equipped.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

A great house in a great neighborhood!

We rented this lovely home last summer and couldn't wait to get back this summer. It is a wonderful place; clean, comfortable, & very well appointed. The location, being in the heart of downtown, is grand. Shopping, restaurants, theater, coffee houses, ice cream shops, yoga studio...all within walking distance. If you're a beach goer Avila Beach, and its perfect micro-climate, is a ten minute drive. The managers of this home are wonderful. Their desire is that your stay be as good as can be, and go out of their way to make sure that happens. I highly recommend this home and all that the Central Coast has to offer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred M.

Lovely, well appointed home with a great location.

658 Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo is a beautifully maintained, well appointed home with a fabulous location. The owners, Leslie and Greg, are wonderful. We will stay here again.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Nice place. Fantastic landlords

Downtown location is very convenient
Stayed 91 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

The charm of San Luis Obispo at its best

My husband and I enjoyed occupying this property for an entire month. We are from the Fresno area and love to get away from the August heat! This was a first time rental for us in San Luis Obispo. The location is wonderful, with so much at your fingertips. The property itself is charming and very comfortable. We found that all of our needs were met. We loved it, and hope to return!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

Our stay was great. The home is located in downtown slo, everything was in walking distance.

Really enjoyed our stay, would definitely recommend. It's a beautiful home and fit all our needs.
Stayed 31 nights in May 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ginny U.

A Great House in a Wonderful Location

We have spent a month in the winter for 3 years now in this great spot. SLO feels like our home away from home. The house meets our changing needs. Sometimes it is just the two of us. We have hosted friends from home, our children and grandchildren, as well as a girl friend weekend for college friends. The house is spacious, well maintained and has everything we need. The location couldn't be better. Leslie and Gregg are fantastic property managers, as well as neighbors. Where to go to workout, the best tacos on the coast, where to get a good haircut-- all you have to do is ask. The weather in the winter is fantastic for hiking and biking most days. The library, post office, movies, shops and so many places to eat are all a short walk. We have rented a number of places in varying locations and this is our hands down favorite.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Megan V.

Great Place to Stay in Downtown SLO

My family has stayed in this home two years in a row. It has served as a wonderful escape from the cold winters of the Midwest! The central location, in downtown SLO, means there is easy access for exploring the town. There are many great sights within walking distance of the home: the Mission, the art museum, bubblegum alley, etc! Not to mention many great restaurants, breweries and shops. Plus SLO is an the perfect base for exploring the rest of the Central Coast: beaches, hiking, wineries, Hearst Castle, etc. I prefer SLO to the beach communities because the weather is warmer and it is less foggy, always a plus! The home itself has everything we needed and is very well kept. I'm very picky about things being clean and I had no complaints with either stay! There's a cozy fireplace in the living room and a dining room table for everyone to gather around in the evenings. Just perfect!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

Fantastic Stay

When my husband was transferred to San Luis Obispo County with short notice, we needed to find a furnished place that would allow us to stay for an undetermined amount of time. Leslie was extremely flexible and welcoming. We ended up staying for two months and ten days while we searched for and closed on a home in the area. We have lived in many furnished, temporary places over the years and this one was extremely well stocked with anything you might need. I even prepared a Thanksgiving dinner for seven during our stay. The house had plenty of room for our five family members who came in for the holiday weekend. We felt very much at home there and were sorry to leave such a great location. I was able to walk to the post office and Fedex store which made running errands for the house closing a breeze. We especially enjoyed waking up and walking to the many restaurants for breakfast to kick start our weekend days. Another favorite perk was being able to walk to the hiking trail that takes you to the top of the beautiful hill known as Madonna. Such a great way to spend a morning! I highly recommend this rental home for anyone wanting to spend time in the Central Coast of California.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

Perfect

We rented this property primarily because our daughter was getting married at the Mission. The location could not have been more perfect for the wedding (right around the corner) and is walking distance to all the activities to downtown SLO. The weather was uncommonly warm that weekend and the owners were kind enough to bring fans in to cool down the home. It has a wonderful backyard and plenty of parking and we felt quite at home here. The property is well maintained and clean. The owners are very accommodating and a pleasure to rent from. I would highly recommend renting this property if you want a home away from home in the SLO area.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Maria K.

Perfect location

We spent a great week at this house for my daughter's wedding. We hardly drove, other than going to the wedding venue in Santa Margarita. It was walking distance to the rehearsal dinner, the welcome gathering at MoTav, restaurants for breakfast, coffee shops, hamburger places, and frozen yogurt shops. The location is what really made it, but the house was great. It was much bigger than it appeared in the pictures. Finding sockets for hairdryers and straighteners was a little tricky but it all worked out. We would definitely stay there again. Leslie, the owner, was very thoughtful even placing battery operated candles on the doorstep one night when there was a massive power outage, and she was very swift in returning our security deposit. Thank you for sharing your house with us. We couldn't be happier that we chose your house!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place!

The house was great, very well located and very nice spaces to hang out with friends. Owners were very friendly and prompt, a great experience overall.

About the host

Hosted by Owner

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This house is managed by the owner. We take great pride in offering this beautifully maintained home. Come find out why the city of San Luis Obispo was named the happiest place in America by National Geographic and Oprah Winfrey.

Why they chose this property

Have your perfect vacation right here in San Luis Obispo. There is so much to choose from between hiking, biking, beaches, daily farmers markets, wine tasting, shopping or spending time just relaxing. There is so much happening in San Luis Obispo, you’ll understand why we are the happiest town in America.

While in San Luis Obispo be sure to check out the cultural sites including the beautiful Mission San Luis Obispo, play a round at one of the local golf courses, spend the afternoon soaking up the sun at one of the local beaches and of course be sure to enjoy the fine dining that only the delicious restaurants in San Luis Obispo can offer.

San Luis Obispo provides a great chance to unwind from the stresses of life by spending time at one of our many spas in the area or sipping your worries away at one of our local wineries.

What makes this property unique

Location is the true benefit of this house. It is located in the middle of the city of San Luis Obispo. Almost everything in town is walking distance from this house. That includes restaurants, shopping, museums and theaters.

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