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2-Story Gem | Downtown Access | Private Backyard

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace
Dining
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
The price is $218
$416 total
includes taxes & fees
May 30 - May 31

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San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Popular LocationBubblegum Alley11 min walk
  • Popular LocationMission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa15 min walk
  • Popular LocationCalifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo4 min drive
  • AirportSan Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

2-Story Gem | Downtown Access | Private Backyard

This amazing property is located only a few blocks away from downtown San Luis Obispo where you'll find amazing bars, restaurants, and shops to visit! This fully equipped 1 bedroom 2 bath is the perfect place to getaway. The downstairs bathroom has a large soaking tub perfect for relaxing at the end of the day or enjoy the beautiful evenings the Central Coast has to offer out in your private backyard.

This 2 story 1 bedroom 2 bathroom accommodates four guests comfortably. The bedroom along with one bathroom is on the first floor while the pullout sofa and second full bathroom are on the second story. This home is within walking distance to downtown San Luis Obispo as well as a short drive to many beautiful hikes in the area. The private backyard is located off of the bedroom downstairs and includes an outdoor dining area as well as chaise lounges to kick back and enjoy your favorite book.  If you find yourself wanting to explore you can travel North towards Los Osos,Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria, San Simeon and as far as Big Sur. Traveling South will take you towards Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, and Arroyo Grande. If you are a wine lover head on over to Edna Valley or Paso Robles which are both award winning wine destinations!!! You will not be let down by its abundance of wineries, breweries and tasting rooms downtown.

Property Highlights

* Stainless steel sink
* Wall heater
* Keurig coffee maker with coffee pods
* Smart TV- use your own logins for Netlfix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ etc...
* 1 Free off -street parking 
* Wifi
* Soaking Tub

Sleeping Accommodations

1 California King size bed
1 Sofa couch with full pullout

Parking

As our special guest(s) you are granted one off-street parking space on the property. Your parking spot is directly in front of the entrance to the home. Please be courteous of the neighboring vehicles and space around you as there is only one way for egress. If you have more than one vehicle please park the second vehicle on the street (free of charge).

Uber and Lyft are pretty common in San Luis for those nights you don't feel like walking to downtown.
By booking this property you are agreeing to the terms and conditions in this rental agreement. Please read carefully.

AGENCY DISCLOSURE. Archer Wilkinson Inc. DBA Retreat Vacation Rentals serves as the Agent and representative of all owners of vacation rental properties in its rental program, and is acting at all times, in and for the best interests of the owners.

PARTIES. This Short-Term Rental Agreement ("Agreement") is made on {{reservation_date}} between the “Host” Archer Wilkinson, Inc. DBA {{host_name}} (“RVR”), an agent for the homeowner “Owner” of the property (“Rental Property”), and the “Guest” and/or “You” {{guest_name}}, along with invitees, guests, and/or agents, sometimes individually referred to as a “party” and sometimes jointly referred to as the “parties,” agree as follows:

RENTAL PROPERTY. The Host agrees to lease the property described below to the Guest, who agrees to rent {{listing_name_of_listing}} from the Host. Hereinafter referred to as the "rental property."

LEASE TERM. The Guest shall occupy the rental property from {{checkin_date}} ({{checkin_time}}) to {{checkout_date}} ({{checkout_time}}) ("Lease Term").

OCCUPANTS. The total number of guests staying on the rental property during the Lease Term shall not exceed {{number_of_guests}} individuals.

If additional guests are found on the rental property, the Host reserves the right to terminate this Agreement.

RVR reserves the right to refuse service to anyone under the age of twenty-five (25) for any stay less than thirty (30) days in duration.

RENTAL PROPERTY. The rental property coincides with the title of the property on RetreatVacationRentals.com. Any information pertaining to the property advertised under the direct control of RVR, using the Retreat Vacation RentalsTM brand, should be considered reliable but will not be warrantied. RVR will not warranty statements and/or claims made by third parties.

For security reasons, RetreatVacationRentals.com does not include the physical address of the property in the listing. This information can be obtained by reaching out to RVR prior to Guest’s arrival. This information will be given to guests within 48 hours of their arrival date.

PAYMENT. Payment in full is due upon the Guest's reservation date. The Guest may choose to make payment using one of the following accepted forms: check, money order, VISA, or MasterCard.

If payment is not received by the sixtieth (60th) day in advance of the Guest's arrival, the reservation will not be considered canceled. In such cases, the Guest authorizes RVR to charge the provided credit card for any unpaid balance.

If no credit card is available, or if the card declines, the reservation will be canceled.

CANCELLATION. Reservations are considered booked and a portion of the service rendered when the Guest's reservation payment is received. To cancel this reservation, notice of cancellation must be in writing and received more than thirty (30) days prior to the Guest's arrival date. If such notice is timely provided, RVR will refund the sums paid by the Guest, less any applicable Credit Card fees.

Please note that based on the Guest's promise to perform as outlined herein, RVR executes various contracts with vendors, property owners, employees, and contractors when a booking is made. In addition, RVR incurs marketing costs, commissions, and transaction fees as bookings are made. Therefore, there is an opportunity cost associated with the Guest's encumbrance of reserved dates.

On the sixtieth (60th) day before the Guest's arrival date, this reservation is considered 50% non-refundable. On the thirtieth (30th) day before the Guest's arrival date, this reservation is considered 100% non-refundable. RVR strictly enforces this policy and will make no exceptions whatsoever.

For this reason, RVR strongly advises guests to purchase Travel Insurance to protect against unforeseen circumstances.

Please be aware that any refunds will be made less any applicable Credit Card fees and will be processed according to RVR's refund policy. By proceeding with the reservation and providing payment, the Guest acknowledges and accepts these cancellation terms and conditions.

TERMINATION BY OWNER/SUBSTITUTIONS. RVR strives to comply with all reservation requests for specific vacation properties. However, due to ownership changes, properties being removed from rental use, mechanical problems, or other unforeseen circumstances outside of RVR’s control and cannot absolutely guarantee a specific property. RVR reserves the right to change property assignment to a comparable property without liability within a reasonable time frame should rental property become unavailable. A comparable property will have similar or better value, accommodations, function, unit amenities, or size as determined by RVR. No refunds will be offered when comparable properties are available. Should Guest decline the comparable property, Guest may reschedule or change their reservation to another available date and property at the published rates under the parameters of the rescheduling policy but no refunds will be offered. If comparable properties are not available, Guests will have the option of selecting from any other available properties for their reservation dates and pay or receive a refund of the difference in the total cost or may choose to receive a full refund.

URGENT/EMERGENCY SERVICE CALLS. In case any equipment malfunctions, Guests shall call the office number and notify RVR immediately to arrange for repairs and initiate an urgent service call. Every effort will be made to correct any urgent situation in as little time as possible. RVR cannot guarantee against malfunctions of heating, electricity, water, any appliances, hot tubs, cable, satellite, television, telephones, electronics, gas logs, grills, etc. No refunds or compensation will be given for failure of the above. Any service call requested by Guests that is a result of Guest’s action, abuse, misuse or negligence may result in a $100 service charge plus $100/hr of onsite labor, plus parts and will be billed to guest’s credit card. NO refunds will be offered in conjunction with false or mistaken service calls.

GUEST REPRESENTATIONS. Guest represents and warrants that all statements in Guest’s prior correspondence with RVR are true and accurate. Guests acknowledge that prior correspondence may be shared with the property owner. RVR reserves the right to cancel the reservation and terminate this agreement at any time without advance notice to Guest if RVR learns that Guest has misrepresented themselves or information related to their reservation.

SECURITY DEPOSIT. The Guest may pay a security deposit as detailed in the booking process. The Security Deposit is for the faithful performance of the Guest under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Guest must pay the Security Deposit upon executing this Agreement, when applicable. The Security Deposit, less any itemized deductions, shall be returned to the Guest within the State's requirements after the end of the Lease Term, subject to the Host's written consent.

PETS. Guest acknowledges and agrees to the following conditions regarding pets at the rental property:

Only low shedding dogs weighing under 75 pounds are allowed. Dogs over 75 pounds with low shedding will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If Guest is considering bringing a pet, Guest must inform the host at the time of booking, as a pet fee will be incorporated.

Guests warrant that the pet accompanying them is at least 12 months old.

Guests shall not leave the pet unattended at any time during their visit, including when the pet is outside.

Guests shall ensure that the pet is kept off the furniture. Suitable bedding for the pet should be brought by Guest.

Property manager

First: Property Management Support Team Secondly: Stacy Shomion

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

95032

About the neighborhood

San Luis Obispo

This vacation home is located in San Luis Obispo. 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. San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Bubblegum Alley - 11 min walk
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 15 min walk
  • Fremont Theater - 17 min walk
  • Madonna Plaza Shopping Center - 3 min drive
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 14 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • High St. Deli - 2 min walk
  • Old San Luis BBQ - 10 min walk
  • Kreuzberg - 10 min walk
  • Eureka - 11 min walk
  • Nautical Bean - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2-Story Gem | Downtown Access | Private Backyard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 2-Story Gem | Downtown Access | Private Backyard?

As of May 26, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2-Story Gem | Downtown Access | Private Backyard on May 30, 2024 start from $218.0, excluding 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.

What time is check-in at 2-Story Gem | Downtown Access | Private Backyard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2-Story Gem | Downtown Access | Private Backyard?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2-Story Gem | Downtown Access | Private Backyard located?

Situated in San Luis Obispo, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Emerson Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and Bubblegum Alley are also within 15 minutes. San Luis Obispo Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M., Redwood City, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
We enjoyed our stay in San Luis Obispo. This place has a great location - cute neighborhood and easy walking distance to downtown. Everything was very clean, the kitchen was well equipped, and the supplies were high quality (TP, tissues, shampoo, etc.). The back yard was perfect for our dog. Stacy was very responsive and made sure we enjoyed our stay. We highly recommend it if it fits your needs!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
This location is extremely walkable to Downtown SLO
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Margaret R., Seattle, Washington

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mixed Review
Overall the property was well equipped and in a good neighborhood within walking distance to the downtown area. Our issue was with the disgusting mattress, if we hand not removed the sheets (not requested) we would never have seen the stains that were all over the mattress. Very disappointing.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
SLO- Livin
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home and location
This property was very well described and no surprises. The location was also great…walking distance to the historic downtown. Very comfortable bed, updated appliances and perfect little enclosed backyard for our dog to stretch her legs off leash.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle O., Napa CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in SLO
I thought the property was fine. It was needing some deeper cleaning. I don’t know how long it had been since someone had stayed there. There were cobwebs in some areas. The plants were neglected the outdoor area could’ve been more cleaned up but overall it was pretty nice. Great bathtub! I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes, but…
This property is in a pleasant, convenient neighborhood. It has a terrifically comfortable bed. The kitchen/dining area is spacious and sunny. It has a little yard and we were delighted that our dog was welcome.But, the layout is bizarre. The bedroom is on the first floor and the kitchen/sitting area is up a steep flight of stairs. The downstairs bathroom is very dark and has a huge, glass sliding barn door. This is a poor choice. The property appears to be an old house that has been rather ineptly divided into two units. There are all sorts of features that do not make sense and light fixtures with unknown purpose. We would be very unlikely to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Bed and Tub
This was a great place, quiet and walking distance from town. Best nights sleep and soaking in the big tub was a real treat!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent service and an attractive place to stay
The staff bent over backwards to accommodate our needs. We needed a place to stay, with a yard for our dog, while our house was being tented for termites. We had most of the comforts of home, while we had to be out of our house. Plenty of space to bring some of the stuff we had to move out of our house. Beautiful views, lovely neighborhood. We were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice extended stay for a couple and a dog
This apartment is one of two in a converted garage with parking right outside the door. It's behind a house in old town SLO and and easy walk to just about everything you could need. It's also high ground during a driving rain (safety tip!). A vestibule just inside the door turned into a great place to shed gear after walking in the rain or at the beach. That and the laundry and master suite are on the bottom floor. There is also a nice walk-in closet area with several rods for hanging clothes, shelves and drawers.The master bathtub would be a challenge for anyone who is not nimble. The kitchen upstairs is nice, but minimally equipped. The living room is as small as it looks in the pictures! If you have a dog, we found a great dog beach just north of Morro Bay. Park in the lot at the 2nd left after the last light in town. Avila Beach is also an off-leash area until 10AM. Our dog would not use the astroturf in the nice little yard outside the master bedroom door, so we took a few more walks than we'd planned!
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S., Lake Forest, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place.
Very nice for a couple.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Robyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great neighborhood but amenities off and some quirks
I chose this property based on my basic filters for renting. We prefer a king bed, two bathrooms, a gas range, a fireplace indoors and a firepit outdoors. The best thing about this place is the location, although it's not really that close to downtown. There some cool things about this place and some very disappointing aspects. There is a comfy bed, decent water pressure, and nice area to hang out in upstairs. The sofa is not comfortable and that is the only upholstered seating. Bring all of your own spices, oil for cooking and some wooden or metal spatulas. The pots are stainless steal and the cooking utensils are plastic. There is no Tupperware, ziploc bags, foil, or plastic wrap so bring what you need. The Floor level toilet rocks which is unsettling. The wall heater upstairs is inoperable, yes pilot light was on. Space heaters only and no instructions in binder as stated for anything at all. You will be looking to try and find lights for certain areas. Ceiling fan light in kitchen burnt out. No fire pit outside as advertised. A sign not to turn on electric fireplace inside, therefore inoperable or unsafe for whatever reason. Front porch light burn out, unsafe for security and for walking into unit after dark. We replaced the bulb. There's also a dangerous space outside the front door with rocks in it and can catch you off guard when it's dark. No house number on unit, had to guess which door to try, which my husband was unhappy about having to do. Back gate not closed all of the way, so not locked or secure. We closed it. Bedrooms in windows were not locked. There were cobwebs and the place was dusty. It's not by the road directly so the cleaning person just didn't take the time. The Tv downstairs was tilted upward and unable to be adjusted for use, something incorrect in mounting. So even with all of these funky things, we would go back because we know what to expect. However, a place should be as advertised with all of the fees and such piles onto the nightly rate. The fireplace upstairs should be accessible and or the lights for ambience. No lightbulbs should be burnt out. It was rainy, cold, and wet. We needed heat inside and would have enjoyed a fire outside. I understand if there was a concern for the fire to cause a spark or something but the photos showed a screen. A gas gutter pit could easily solve this problem also.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert C., Madison, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We stayed in this property while visiting Family on the Central Coast. The house is comfortable and well appointed. It’s an easy walk to the downtown area and we did so multiple times. While there are other houses nearby it was quiet the entire time we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherri A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in SLO
We loved the location of this place! Short walk to downtown and very clean and updated property. The pullout bed was a little smaller than a normal sized pullout and perfect for kids. You should probably bring a blowup mattress if you’re taller than 5’10.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay!
The place was amazing- so clean and cute! Perfect for a quick weekend trip in beautiful SLO.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

John S.

Dog friendly walkability
Great place to stay and enjoy downtown SLO. Great sandwich place (High St. Deli) within a block and easy access to a little dog friendly park a couple blocks away. Nice walk into downtown for restaurants, shopping, Thursday evening farmers market, Friday night concerts. Quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Rental!
I highly recommend this rental! The location was fantastic, the place was very clean and well set up. We didn't use the kitchen to cook but it had everyone you would have needed to cook from home rather than go out. There were coffee pods and waters stocked (thank you!). I would definitely return to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ridge E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place, Great Location
Perfect location to walk for coffee, dinner, and drinks. Quiet neighborhood away from campus. Two stories made the place feel large, and the backyard was perfect for a vacation with our dog. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
San Luis Obispo
Nice property in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022