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1884 Modernized Home: Fire Pit, Tesla Tech, Near Downtown

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Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
Room
Living area
Coffee and/or coffee maker

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

1884 Modernized Home: Fire Pit, Tesla Tech, Near Downtown

Step into history at our charming 2-bedroom railroad house in downtown San Luis Obispo. Enjoy its preserved heritage, from the 11-foot tall ceilings to the spacious kitchen. Sleep luxuriously on the Master king bed with a Purple mattress. Relax in the tranquil backyard, just a 7-minute walk to downtown and across from Sally Lou's coffee shop and the train station. Experience SLO's charm like never before! Discover history and charm in our 2-bedroom SLO railroad house. Book your stay today!

Property manager

Michael
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Respect for Neighbors: Please respect our neighbors' peace and privacy by keeping noise levels down, especially between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
If you are part of the EV family we welcome you to charge your car. Please do your best to charge during the hours of 12:00am (midnight) and 6:00am.

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
This property uses solar energy
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

About the area

San Luis Obispo

Located in San Luis Obispo, this holiday home is in the city centre. While the natural beauty of Avila Hot Springs and Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Pismo Beach Pier. Travelling with kids? Consider San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and San Luis Obispo Children's Museum. Surfing/body boarding offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.
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San Luis Obispo, CA

What's nearby

  • Fremont Theater - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bubblegum Alley - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 4 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Firestone Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza SLO - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Eureka - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1884 Modernized Home: Fire Pit, Tesla Tech, Near Downtown pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at 1884 Modernized Home: Fire Pit, Tesla Tech, Near Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1884 Modernized Home: Fire Pit, Tesla Tech, Near Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1884 Modernized Home: Fire Pit, Tesla Tech, Near Downtown located?

Located in the centre of San Luis Obispo, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and Dallidet Adobe and Gardens. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is 2 mi (3.2 km) away. San Luis Obispo Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Don’t miss in SLO

Great location, great communication, adorable historic home with wonderful decorations - we will be back! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libby M.

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

Great stay

Overall fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inbal G.

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

Wonderful clean charming home near historic downtown

Loved the house from the beginning - it is as lovely as portrayed in the pictures and more. We were greeted with snacks and a bottle of wine. The decor is what you wish you had in your own home and there is all you need to stay comfortably. Felt like we were visiting our friends’ home. Loved that we could walk everywhere. Communication with Michael was easy and enjoyable - he is professional and prompt and helpful. Everything was clean and comfortable, and even the bathroom lotion smells good! Cannot recommend this little gem enough!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina C.

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

Best vacation rental ever!

Would give a 100 rating if I could! Everything we could possibly need was in the home, and the space is even nicer than the pictures online. The location was absolutely perfect for walking into town to all the best restaurants. Would definitely recommend! We’ll definitely be back. Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah w.

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

Top notch home!

The house is well decorated and the amenities are well thought out. I appreciated the attention to detail and the tech throughout the house (smart tv, Sonos speakers, Tesla charger) will absolutely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T.

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

Loved our stay!

Beautifully renovated home! Comfortable with all the amenities. Kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to cook meals. The host was easy to communicate with prior to arrival and very responsive during our stay. Will definitely be staying again when we return to San Luis Obispo.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Excellent property & perfect location

The photos don’t do justice to this adorable house. It was so clean and so nicely decorated. It is also located close to downtown and with ample parking. I especially liked the nice amenities like thick, absorbent towels, a nicely stocked kitchen and beautiful yard. Also, the host was amazing with great communication! The visit was simply wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

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

Wonderful stay in SLO!

Husband and I had a great time staying at the railroad house in SLO. The home is beautiful, super clean, comfortable, and very well appointed. Pictures are definitely accurate. Michael was a great host, very responsive, and we appreciated all the little treats and extras. Neighborhood is walking distance (about 5-6 blocks) to the main downtown area so we didn’t have to deal with parking when we wanted to go for shopping or dinner. A few restaurants across the street too - tried the Thai one and it was very good. Area is across from Amtrack station but felt very safe to walk around. Was quiet at night (and yes, the bed was super comfy) but street outside the bedroom window does get a little noisier and busy in the morning with cars. I can highly recommend staying here, and am super happy to have a place to stay again when we are back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie G.

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

SLO get away

Spent a few days here while visiting SLO. Beautiful home in a great location. Very comfortable home with off street parking. We appreciated the coffee and snacks that were provided. Great dining options just a few blocks walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daisy L.

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

Beautiful Property on a Great Location

This is a lovely, beautifully decorated property. Excellent location—coffee shop and restaurants just across the street, and short 10-15 minute walk to downtown. Great host and amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Wonderful stay at the Rail Road House

What a great stay we had in SLO. The Rail Road House location was perfect for us. We have family who lives close by. On top of that, the house was clean, spacious, comfortable and had all the amenities you could possibly need. Downtown restaurants and shops are within walking distance or a short drive away. There are corner grocery/deli's near by if you need anything during your stay. The property is located on a well traveled street and not too far from the train station, it was not a bother to us at all...we did not hear a train too early or too late. The host communication was great and very helpful with our stay. I would recommend the Rail Road House to friends and family and will definitely be back again! 5-Star all around!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

SLO Trip

My family enjoyed our stay at this home. The location is convenient to SLO and the surrounding area. The host was easy to reach and replied quickly when needed. The home was perfect for my family. I would recommend it for anyone considering a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The home was beautifully appointed and comfortable. The owners added some special touches and embrace tech. It was an easy walk into the heart of San Luis where there are great restaurants and shopping. Definitely check out Thursday's Farmer's Market on Higuera. It was only two of us, but the house had a great children's room for a family. The front bedroom does get some street noise, but the bed is so wonderfully comfy you sleep well regardless. We hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc D.

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

Over the top.

If the average vacation rental is an eight or a nine, this one has to be a 12 or 13. Impeccably maintained house. Every detail was thought through. From lit up light switches to easily see in the dark, and extremely well equipped kitchen, directions or instructions on anything in the house to be used, to very specific check-in instructions sent by email so you don’t have to use the app or can share with other people that are joining you. I travel a lot and almost always stay in vacation rentals but very rarely have I seen the attention to detail this host has put in. Staying in this house will make the Four Seasons look like a Motel 6
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Perfect Stay

This historic house was well maintained and nicely updated. It was in a great location and close enough to walk downtown to the shops and restaurants. We enjoyed sitting around the fire pit in the evening with a glass of wine. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

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

Remote work and Getaway

From the moment you arrive, Michael’s house is delightful! The yard is well maintained. Upon entering the house a Welcome message, snacks and wine! The house is as pictured. Neat and clean and well appointed. There were breakfast items in the pantry! We’ll stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina O.

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

Beautiful home

Wonderful home in the railroad district of SLO Nicely remodeled, inviting house with big kitchen with everything you need for cooking, great backyard for relaxing, walkable location to downtown and cafe across the park served delicious breakfast and lunch. Road noise a minimum due to noise machines in each bedroom. Beds were comfortable, plenty of blankets, pillows. Great communication with host. We really enjoyed SLO and look forward to staying in this house in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aisling M.

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

Great house

Came to visit my daughter at Cal Poly, with my niece and sister. The house was perfect as walking distance to town and we ate breakfast in sally loos across the street . Well equipped and beautifully decorated ( photos don’t do it justice ) we will be again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julanne W.

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

Wonderful home and fantastic hospitality!!!

This home is so stylish and comfortable!! Top notch amenities and technology! We enjoyed a glass of wine around the firepit, made a delicious dinner in the gorgeous kitchen and enjoyed a restful and deep sleep on the purple mattress bed in the primary bedroom! Kids seemed to love the daybed and trundle as they went to bed early and we didn’t hear from them all night!! There are several little touches throughout. Pancake mix, flour, sugar, coffee beans, oatmeal, a yummy bottle of wine, snacks, laundry supplies. We truly were offered anything that we could need. The location is fantastic, a block or two away from the cute SLO downtown area. Book this home- you won’t regret it!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Charming Piece of History

What a great house to spend a family vacation in! The property was immaculately kept, had everything you would need, and made us feel right at home. Located just minutes from everything in SLO and only a short drive to Pismo or Morro. The only regret we had was that we couldn’t stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

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

Beautiful remodel with 80 amp EV charger

This 2br, 1ba property is gorgeously remodeled to a modern standard, and comes with everything you need for cooking and relaxing. Strong AC. For EV drivers, the 80 amp NACS (Tesla) charger is a pleasant surprise, and I was able to easily use if with an NACS to J1772 TeslaTap converter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally O.

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

Wonderful stay at SLO

Beautiful property, very clean and tastefully renovated. We arrived a bit early because my kid had stomach problems. Michael was so nice to let us get into the property before check in time. He was a wonderful and attentive host. Everything was stocked nicely so we got everything we needed for the trip. The kids really enjoyed the trundle bed and the purple mattress was amazing! Thank you Michael.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nazak N.

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

Perfect Getaway to San Luis Obispo

This charming house was perfect for our girls trip. The house is clean, comfortable, and just a short walk to downtown. I only wish we had more time for a longer stay. I will definitely stay here again. Michael is also a great host and very responsive to messages. There were also sweet touches with snacks, water, and eggs already in the fridge. We were blown away. You will enjoy your stay here!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris n.

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

Mother’s Day visit

We spent a lovely weekend in SLO visiting our son. The house was adorable, spotless and very comfortable. The beds were comfy, the house has been updated with very nice finishes. Backyard is cute and very private. House is also walking distance to downtown. We will definitely be back! Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Atsuko K.

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

First time VRBO renter

Since we were first time VRBO renters, we weren't sure of the process. But we were reassured form step one, with instructions and updates prompting us. Concierge service all the way. The place = equally beautiful and full of everything we needed. This is a property we'd want to return to.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Michael

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Born in the 80s
My work: Movement Educator
Most useless skill: Spotting a speck of dust on the floor
What makes my home unique: History blending with the future
For guests, I always: Share how special this town truly is!
Where I went to school: Fresno State University
I spend too much time: Researching Tesla & related companies
Fun fact: Give me a great beat & I'll dance it up
Favorite song in high school: Bye Bye Miss American Pie
I'm obsessed with: Understanding how the world works!
What's for breakfast: Eggs, coffee & tasty treats are a must!

Why they chose this property

Welcome to the heart of San Luis Obispo's esteemed Historical Railroad District! This neighborhood is a delightful blend of SLO's rich history and vibrant modernity. Once the bustling hub of the town's railroad activity, today it boasts beautifully preserved architecture, reminiscent of bygone eras, intertwined with contemporary comforts. Stroll along streets echoing tales of early California, discover charming boutiques, enjoy a cuppa at Sally Lou's coffee shop, or savor local cuisines from white-tablecloth Italian bistros to family-owned Thai eateries. Just steps from our door, you'll find iconic landmarks like the vintage train station, offering both a nostalgic trip down memory lane and the convenience of modern-day travel. Dive deep into the charm of San Luis Obispo from the very district that helped shape its illustrious story.

What makes this property unique

Property Highlights:

Historic Elegance: Immerse yourself in the enchanting +200 year history of our carefully preserved property. The house boasts architectural details that capture the essence of the past while providing all the amenities for a comfortable stay.

Bedrooms: Rest easy in the master bedroom featuring a king bed with a luxury Purple mattress, ensuring a restful night's sleep. The second bedroom offers a daybed trundle combo, providing two twin beds for flexibility and convenience.

Living Spaces: Experience the spaciousness of 11-foot tall ceilings that grace most of the house, creating an open and airy ambiance. Relax in the tastefully decorated living areas, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.

Modern Kitchen: The bright and modern kitchen is a culinary haven, equipped with top-of-the-line appliances for all your cooking needs. Prepare delicious meals while enjoying the convenience of a contemporary kitchen space.

Tranquil Backyard with a fire pit: Step outside to the backyard oasis, a perfect spot for relaxation and socializing under bistro lights. Whether you're enjoying a morning cup of coffee or evening conversations, this outdoor area is an ideal retreat.

Prime Location: A 7-minute walk takes you to the vibrant heart of downtown San Luis Obispo, where you can explore unique shops, delightful restaurants, and cultural attractions. The property is conveniently located across from the railroad center, hosting a coffee shop & 3 excellent restaurants with one more historical breakfast spot just a short walk up the street. Terrace hill trail head and a railroad lined bike path is just across the walking bridge.

Experience the allure of a bygone era while enjoying modern comfort at our historic railroad house. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a food lover, or an explorer of local culture, our property is a perfect base for your SLO adventures.

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