Cottage in SLO / Historic Downtown District

Entire guesthouse in San Luis Obispo, California

  1. 2 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Ken And Sue Jostes
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

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In historic downtown SLO

About a 5-min walk to Mitchell Park and Cheng Park, with downtown restaurants and shops just blocks away

Secluded patio and garden

A private fenced patio with a trickling fountain, tucked behind lush gardens

Ken and Sue go above and beyond

Guests mention Ken and Sue by name in nearly every review, praising their warm welcome and local tips
“Cottage in SLO” is located in the historic district of San Luis Obispo with its century old homes and buildings. Enjoy the three block walk to downtown with all its amenities: Restaurants to please every pallet, from BBQ to gourmet. Coffee shops, theaters, galleries, and the world famous Farmers Market event every Thursday night. Bike paths are on the same street that will take you anywhere in SLO and beyond. . (Bikes provided) Perfect for two.
Homestay permit # -0606-2019

The space
The Cottage is on the far side of main property bordered by a well maintained lush back yard. The Cottage has its own private fenced entrance and peaceful secluded fenced patio where the soft sounds of a trickling fountain can be enjoyed, perfect for morning coffee or afternoon wine.
Open living area with vaulted ceilings have large radius windows providing abundant light. Gas fireplace offers warmth and ambiance. Ceiling fan, oscillating fans, and air conditioning for those warmer days.
Even though restaurants abound, a fully equipped kitchen can be enjoyed along with a gas barbecue, should you choose to stay in.
Relax on a queen pillow top mattress with down comforter or perch yourself on a comfy day bed in the bright sunny loft. Perfect for an afternoon nap or reading a good book.

Other things to note
Treat loft ladder as such: Go up and down facing ladder using handrails. This will lead you to the second bedroom which is a loft that is perched overlooking the bottom floor and straight across from a spacious radius window with a view of the greenery outside. ( See photos )

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
Courtyard view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 696 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

San Luis Obispo, California, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Located in historic downtown and a short walk to all downtown amenities.

Venture a short distance to visit some of the central coast’s finest wineries. One block to a major grocery store. Three blocks to Amtrak and 10 minutest to the Airport. Travel by car: 15 minutes to Avila Beach, 30 minutes to Hearst Castle (stop on the way to view the elephant seals), 90 minutes to Santa Barbara.

Meet your host

Superhost
696 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Lives in San Luis Obispo, California
We have lived in SLO for over 25 years and love the things that it has to offer , hiking, beaches, wineries, restaurants etc. and would be happy to share information about any of them. Both of us do decorative painting for a living ( faux, murals, wood and wall finishes, etc. ) much of which can be seen in the cottage and elsewhere. Past times are hiking and traveling. Ken enjoys making pizza in the wood fired pizza oven but loves brewing beer. We like renovating things ( like our 1906 house ).

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