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Highlights
Made for relaxation
Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Games
A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
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
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Deck or patio
Internet access
Explore the area
San Luis Obispo, CA
Fremont Theater
Place, Fremont Theater
5 min walk
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
Place, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
7 min walk
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
8 min walk
San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
12 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
About this property
The Down Town House - Charming Bungalow In San Luis Obispo - Private parking!
Charming 1920's Bungalow right down town San Luis Obispo with free, private parking! If you like the downtown experience, this home is perfect for you. Thanks to San Luis Obispo's new hosting policy - Homestay - , we can now share our down town living experience with you.
**** Looking for a place to say while running the SLO Marathon?! Our home is about a mile from the starting line and is on the route! Great for runners and the supporting cast. It's about a mile and 1/2 walk to the finish line if the team wants to come see you finish. We did this last year. Great event. *********************************************
I grew up in San Luis and probably didn’t really appreciate all it had going for it until we moved away for about 20 years. The Bay Area is nice, but there’s something about the small town vibes of San Luis that keep you from missing the Bay Area traffic. We bought the DownTown house in 2013, rented it out for a year, fixed it up, landscaped it, and moved in. First time we had ever lived in a downtown location. We actually felt kind of hip at times.
If you’re looking for a quiet get away by a flowing stream, this may not be for you! If you want the urban downtown experience in a laid back town, in a cute early 1900’s home, and are ok with the city noises - then this will definitely work. You will definitely hear the street sweepers, garbage trucks, occasional sirens. All part of the downtown experience!
Here's a few high points.
A cute, old house. Early 1900’s. Maybe 1914. A lot of original character. Great old vertical grain doug fir floors.
Upgrades – Like a new kitchen. New appliances. Countertops crafted out of 100+ year old barn wood.
Forced Air including Air Conditioning. Funny you wouldn’t think you need this in SLO, but downtown can get warm. AC is a plus.
Inside laundry center. It’s small, but it’s a nice convenience not usually seen in these old homes.
Location – Right downtown! It’s a fantastic launching pad for visiting the city and county of San Luis Obispo. It’s just a 100 steps from the back door to a hip coffee shop – Black Horse. Four blocks to the hippest coffee shop – Scout. A block to the best tri-tip sandwich at Firestone Grill. A great park right around the corner. Great hiking right from the front door. Gus Grocery Sandwiches a nice 3 block walk. Terrace Hill is a 2 mile loop with great views of town. Wineries within 10 minutes. Beach within 15 minutes. Bike from house. Great road and mountain biking trails. Great local restaurants. Farmers Market every Thursday evening. Best Farmer’s Market in California. A block from the house. Bike night follows on the first Thursday of the month. Private parking area for up to three vehicles! A huge bonus for SLO! Leave your car and walk to everything!
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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 first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
San Luis Obispo
Located in San Luis Obispo, this holiday home is in the city centre. Avila Hot Springs and Avila Beach Golf Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Avila Beach and Pismo State Beach. San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and cycling nearby.
San Luis Obispo Superior Court - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Bubblegum Alley - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
San Luis Obispo Station - 7 min walk
San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 6 min drive
Restaurants
Firestone Grill - 4 min walk
Lure Fish House - 3 min walk
Woodstock's Pizza SLO - 5 min walk
Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica - 8 min walk
Eureka - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Down Town House - Charming Bungalow In San Luis Obispo - Private parking! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Down Town House - Charming Bungalow In San Luis Obispo - Private parking! ?
As of 16 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Down Town House - Charming Bungalow In San Luis Obispo - Private parking! on 22 August 2026 start from NZ$800, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Down Town House - Charming Bungalow In San Luis Obispo - Private parking! ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Down Town House - Charming Bungalow In San Luis Obispo - Private parking! ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Down Town House - Charming Bungalow In San Luis Obispo - Private parking! ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Down Town House - Charming Bungalow In San Luis Obispo - Private parking! located?
Located in Downtown San Luis Obispo, this holiday home is steps from Dallidet Adobe and Gardens and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Fremont Theater and San Luis Obispo Superior Court are also within 10 minutes. San Luis Obispo Station is 7 minutes by foot.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Everything was perfect on this stay, as usual. The bungalow is always spotless and cozy. The hosts are attentive and thoughtful. I have returned here often.
Always a magical place to stay when in SLO. Cozy and pristine. Walkable to everything downtown, including the boisterous Thursday night farmers market. Although it is literally downtown, it is amazingly quiet.
The house is adorable and is exactly as described. While it is on a busy street, the sound machines in the bedrooms blocked out any street noise for us. We really enjoyed the ability to walk everywhere downtown.
Truly enjoyed our stay at this property! Comfortably furnished, great location in SLO…easy to walk to central downtown area. There can be a bit of street noise at night, but we didn’t find it objectionable. Highly recommend this charming SLO bungalow!
We were only there for a quick visit but the house was perfect. Wish we could have stayed longer. So many unique touches curated with care and creativity. Owners were gracious, helpful, and welcoming. House was clean and comfortable. Thank you!
Great home in a great spot in SLO. We could walk to everything we wanted in downtown. Also very close to Edna Valley and beaches. Great communication from the hosts and lots of recommendations for the area. Some street noise from cars going by but that stopped around 10 pm. Other than that quiet and a great stay overall.
We stayed at the downtown house to visit our daughter, who is a student at Cal Poly. The property was clean, spacious, conveniently located, and had everything we needed. Thank you!
Quaint 2-bedroom home right in the heart of downtown SLO. We were bringing our son back to college and this was so much better than a local hotel. Lovely home, clean, and the best location! Would definitely recommend and return!
This property fit our needs perfectly and is just a very short walk to downtown shops, mission and restaurants. We barely used our car when we were in town.It is also a short drive to Hearst Castle, Pismo Beach, etc and we were able tooptimize our time here.
This location worked perfectly for our 2 night stay. In town for a wedding venue walk thru and cake and catering tasting. We were gone most of the daytime hours but were in a perfect location for walking to downtown for meals and drinks. Loved it!
If you like being downtown and having your own private parking area and being walkable to restaurants, parks, theater and the San Luis Mission, all in a 1920’s updated Craftsman bungalow, then you will love your visit! We had a delightful visit to SLO and staying in this comfortable, well appointed home, had a lot to do with that! We will definitely be returning.
It was perfect.. perfect location within easy walking distance to everything. Beautiful home and everything supplied that is needed, even if I had not been alone, instead with a larger group. The noise from cars passing during the day is not intrusive and it was quiet all night. Will stay here again and recommend it to all my friends and family.
Robin H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
About the host
Hosted by David Bowin
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests