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Downtown Charming Craftsman with Courtyard

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Al fresco dining!
Terrace/patio
Open kitchen with large farmhouse dining table
Dining with view out to Italian-insprired courtyard
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Fremont Theater
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Downtown Charming Craftsman with Courtyard

Nestled in one of the desirable neighborhoods in San Luis Obispo, this Craftsman style 2 bedroom/ 1 bath home was constructed between SLO’s hip Railroad Square and the historic downtown.

The property sleeps 4 comfortably. Both bedrooms are sunny and furnished with beautiful golden birds-eye-maple. Bed linens are 100% cotton and sheets are line-dried (weather permitting).The lovely queen sleeps two and the second bedroom (which sleeps 2-3) has a double sleigh bed and twin.

Shower or soak in a retro tub complete with original pink tile. Lavender bath crystals provided. Afterwords bundle up in a cotton terrycloth robe. A comfortable bench for toweling dry doubles as a changing table for the little ones.

Living room has a variety of English and Spanish books for adults and a great bilingual library for kids! A mixture of classic English and Spanish Videos and DVDs make up the eclectic movie library. Many for children also.
A separate desk area (lit nicely during the day by a skylight) has multiple outlets for your various technological gadgets to charge and makes for a nice study should you need to bring any work along during your stay.

The kitchen has a French farmhouse feel. Gourmet cooks will appreciate the large, vintage gas range and French style hood with adjustable lighting and venting. The open floor plan allows you to socialize easily with your guests in the living room or the dining nook with views out to the Mediterranean-inspired courtyard. Fresh herbs are easily accessible and elderberries (mint too) for fresh tea. The pantry is usually stocked with staples such as flour. sugar, olive oil and vinegar, salt, pepper, spices and coffee.


This home is sunny, restful and welcoming.

When not traveling, the hospitable owner can be found in the studio on the property. When she’s in town expect homemade lemonade upon arrival.

Keywords: casita, single level, bungalow, patio, fruit trees, landscape, fireplace, full kitchen, bathtub, open floor plan, walking distance, downtown, train station, wood floors, cozy, vintage, cottage, shabby chic, charming, european

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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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
Front porch swing to be used as a restful seat, no high swings that cause damage the house or swing.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

San Luis Obispo

Located in San Luis Obispo, this holiday home is in the city centre. Avila Hot Springs and Pismo Beach Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alex G. Spanos Stadium or Robert A. Mott Athletics Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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San Luis Obispo, CA

What's nearby

  • Bubblegum Alley - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fremont Theater - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 8 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High St. Deli - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kreuzberg - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Eureka - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Charming Craftsman with Courtyard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Charming Craftsman with Courtyard?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Charming Craftsman with Courtyard?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Charming Craftsman with Courtyard located?

Located in Railroad District, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and 2 mi (3.3 km) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Emerson Park and Bubblegum Alley are also within 10 minutes. San Luis Obispo Station is 8 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

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Top notch

Perfect location for a weekend to enjoy everything SLO has to offer
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter L.

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

SLO vacation

Great location and host. Very comfortable furniture and good variety of spices and kitchen supplies.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy o.

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

Working at Cal Poly & staying in SLO

We always enjoyed our stay on Garden Street, which had excellent accommodations and a gracious host.
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Serene stay near downtown SLO!

We had a lovely stay at Jamie's place. It's a short walk from downtown SLO and is a very relaxing place to enjoy the sunshine.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Comfortable stay in an adorable home

Our family stayed in this darling home for several days while visiting SLO. The home is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The location is perfect for exploring the town. Would love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe L., Boulder, Colorado USA

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

Charming SLO House

Spacious house with lovely patio in great location on quiet street
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corrie K.

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

College Move In

I cannot say enough good things about Jamie or this property!! The home and grounds couldn't be more charming! This property is not your typical rental. With it's carefully curated furnishings and thoughtful touches, it feels like you're staying at the home of a friend. The beds are very comfortable, the kitchen has everything you need to prepare a meal and the common areas are wonderful for relaxing at the end of the day. The courtyard is lovely for coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening. Jamie is very attentive. She provided excellent communication and recommendations. Her cleaning staff does a fantastic job as well. 5+ stars!! I look forward to returning again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Lovely Home with Vintage Vibes

Lovely, clean home walking distance to downtown SLO. We took advantage of all of the vintage touches -cooking on the vintage stove and eating on the beautiful patio, watching classic movies on VHS tape and making sure we were kind to rewind. Easy check-in and Jamie was very communicative and helpful throughout our stay. We had a wonderful visit and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Girls weekend in slo

My 3 girlfriends and I are all Cal Poly alumni and had such a wonderful weekend back in slo!! We had such a lovely stay and cannot recommend this place enough! Such cute decor and well stocked with great front porch swing and patio area. Our host was so kind and communicative, and the location is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C., Chico

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

Great Home

This is a wonderful home within walking distance to downtown SLO with lots of restaurants, shops, the creek, the mission . . .Jamie has done a great job of fixing up the home and outside area. I'm always drawn to a home that has a comfortable outside seating/dining area and this one is very comfortable and relaxing. The bedroom and living room are very comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped and has lots of extras. The home is light and airy. Jamie has added many special touches and is easy to work with. We rode our bikes to Avila Beach on the Bob Jones Trail. Fairly easy 20 mile round trip with a few hills. We also enjoyed wineries in Avila, SLO and Paso Robles and well as kicking around the Cal Poly campus. A great long weekend get-away.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Cozy stay

Jamie, or host welcomed us when we arrived offering wine, cheese and a warm fireplace lit along with suggestions for dining and shopping in SLO. Her place felt as cozy and comfortable as if we were at home. The location was walking distance to downtown dining and shopping. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to anyone visiting SLO!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reba G.

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

Great stay in SLO

The location is perfect, in a nice quiet neighborhood. The owner is a generous and kind person. She would leave us treats periodically. We have stayed here previously and the property was just as comfortable as before.
Stayed 38 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

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

Fantastic & classic house

Very clean 2BR house with a cozy living room and separate dining nook. 'Vintage'-feeling appliances in the kitchen to go with the beautiful and meticulously clean oven and stove top. The built-in desk in the bedroom hall was useful and the bedrooms didn't feel cramped at all. Bathroom is also on the more spacious side, comparable to most bathrooms in older homes. There were two of us for our stay and it felt very roomy and the management communication and engagement was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd and Staci S.

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

Charming Thanksgiving in SLO

Wonderful stay over the Thanksgiving weekend at this cute home. Very well maintained and clean. Stocked with everything we needed to have a small thanksgiving feast and spend some quality family time. Easy short walk to downtown. Jamie was very nice and communicative. Look forward to staying here in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

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

Great place

We stayed for 2 weeks at this lovely house. We enjoyed the short walk to downtown, the front porch swing, and court yard. We would love to stay here again. Jamie was a great host, responsive to questions, and was onsite in the back unit during our stay.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

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

Tranquil Oasis

A lovely sunny bungalow within walking distance to downtown SLO. Comfortable bed, cozy living space full of interesting art. We had a wonderful, relaxing stay and look forward to returning. Jamie was a generous host and it was a pleasure to meet her. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris B.

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

Perfect cozy home

There are only superlatives for this place. It is very comfortable. The beds are comfortable -- it's always a pleasant surprise when that happens. The location for walking into downtown is perfect. It is a very cozy and comfortable home. Jamie obviously cares a great deal about being a good host. It shows that this is a labor of love for her.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Adorable cottage, close to downtown SLO

Wonderful, cute cottage. It is so cozy. Very well equipped if you want to do any cooking. Lovely side patio. Short walk to downtown. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reba G.

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

Best Vrbo rental ever!

We have rented far and wide and this place felt like home. The owner could not have been more generous and gracious. The rental was comfortable, clean, and spacious. The vintage stove and fast wifi were a plus. My husband works remotely and he was astonished at how fast the wifi was. After just a couple days in the rental, we booked for next year! That says it all! Thanks Jamie!
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Santa Monica

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

SLO GEM

Beautiful property, well maintained, clean and comfortable, and plenty of space for 3 adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

Cozy and perfect location

This was the perfect rental for me. I was visiting SLO on business but wanted a cozy cottage to relax and recharge my batteries. This eclectic little house had a lot to offer. The patio was perfect for morning yoga and coffee. I enjoyed a glass of wine in the warmth of the fireplace in the evening. Jamie, the host, gave me so many wonderful suggestions. I was able to walk downtown for coffee and a little shopping. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to get to all of her recommendations. I decided that I will just have to make a return visit. I could tell she is really invested in this community and sincerely wanted myself and my family to enjoy everything about our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine F., Happy Valley

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

Great Location

Quaint and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay. The weather was wonderful and the location cannot be beat for walking into downtown. It is close to many restaurants and is surprisingly quiet at night. The courtyard was nice to relax in and the owner had many great suggestions for day trips, hikes and things going on in town. We were there for our 40th wedding anniversary and she suggested a restaurant that was amazing. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

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

great stay

loved this place. Great location, walk into town. Quiet neighborhood. Charming bungalow w/ a lot of light.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Fabulous cottage in SLO

This is a fabulous rental property in SLO! Walking distance to downtown on a quiet, tree-lined street. The house has everything you need to prepare meals and a great patio area to sit outside. The front porch swing is a great place to read or enjoy a glass of local wine! Jamie is the best VRBO host I have ever had!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emerson R.

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

Amazing Stay!

Myself, my Business partner and our wives were passing through and needed a place to lay our heads for two days. We're so glad we chose Jamie's property. A cute two bedroom with all the comforts of home. Meeting Jamie and getting great recommendations for breakfast and dinner really stood out and helped us quickly find and try some of the best spots in town. We truly enjoyed our stay and finished it off with a couple of photos sitting in the porch swing out front to keep those memories! We will be staying here during our next coastal business trip for sure. Thanks again for everything Jamie!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Your host

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I am an avid world traveler which is my passion. When not traveling, I enjoy the 'SLO' life and spend my time with hobbies like cooking, designing, and hiking the surrounding hills. I am happy to be of assistance if needed and/or be your concierge.

Why they chose this property

I chose this home because of its sunny rooms and ideal location to walking downtown and nearby outdoor activities and beaches. I love being able to look out and see San Luis Mtn. from the front porch swing. The weather is almost always perfect and there is always something fun to do in this area.

What makes this property unique

All within walking distance, there are great restaurants, tapas and coffee bars, boutiques, Farmers' Market (Thursdays), summer concerts in Mission Plaza and movie houses (The Palm Theater shows foreign films!). But if you venture out a little further, we have incredible day trips such as: Morro Bay for whale watching and other sea life, Big Sur for world class vistas, Avila Beach for surfing and swimming and sunbathing. Even Santa Barbara is just only an hour and a half away! But the best part of this house is coming back from a great outing and relaxing with friends or family in the cheerful, cozy atmosphere, or waking to the sound of the Mission chimes downtown.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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