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

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and free breakfast

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
In downtown San Luis Obispo, this charming 2-bedroom railroad house offers a tranquil backyard retreat. With high ceilings and a spacious kitchen, unwind in the luxurious master bedroom with a Purple mattress.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$710
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

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About this property

Entire place

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

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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
- Please put Towels in Wash & Start Load. - The Laundry room is off the back porch. - The Laundry pods are above the dryer.
- Backyard Furniture: If relaxed on and/or used, please cover all. - Fire Pit: if used recently (last 2-3 hrs) please leave it uncovered, if beyond please cover.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the area

Map
San Luis Obispo, CA

What's nearby

  • Fremont Theater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bubblegum Alley - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 5 min drive - 2.6 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 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Eureka - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Scout Coffee Co. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Libertine Brewing Company - ‬11 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.

How much does it cost to stay at 1884 Modernized Home: Fire Pit, Tesla Tech, Near Downtown?

As of 11 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1884 Modernized Home: Fire Pit, Tesla Tech, Near Downtown on 17 Nov 2025 start from AU$710.30, 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.

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 15-minute walk of San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is 2 mi (3.2 km) away. San Luis Obispo Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Rob D.

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

Perfect neighborhood and location

The Central Coast is home for us though we currently live in TX. Knowing SLO, we thought the location would be good, but it was better than expected. The house provides an easy walk to downtown eating, drinking, and shopping. And very nearby are some great restaurants and cafés to enjoy. The weather in SLO could not be better, balancing the coastal fog and the warmer temperatures in the North County. The house itself is historic but very clean and updated. The back patio provided a nice place to unwind with a fire and nice breeze.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie F.

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

Perfect weekend away

My family and I were in town for the weekend and it was perfect fit! It’s a very charming and historic home within walking distance to downtown with a very cute breakfast spot just a black away. We were out and about enjoying the town most of the day but coming back to this house was super cozy! We would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

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

Fantastic!!!

We absolutely loved the railroad house and the entire area. Our host was thoughtful and provided everything we could have imagined! Lovely furnishings and amenities. We look forward to returning soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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

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

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

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

Monika M.

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

Weekend getaway

The home is exactly as described. We had a great time and the location was perfect. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic rental. My daughter is still talking about how cozy and comfortable her bed was. The house was exceptionally clean and inviting. The host included thoughtful details like snacks and restaurant recommendations. There is some light that comes in through the blinds in the master, so I'd recommend bringing a sleep mask, but everything else was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonia B.

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

Excellent location to explore SLO and work remotely

Such a great little house; conveniently located so we could walk to cute cafes, grab Thai takeout, or walk downtown. The deck in the kitchen had great natural light made which made for a fabulous remote work set-up. Would stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! This is our second visit the house is clean, comfortable. Kitchen has everything you need! Thank you again Michael
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

Would definitely stay here again.

The homeowner took special care when renovating this historic home. Beautifully done! We were all very impressed with the cleanliness and amenities offered to us from the homeowner. The location is perfect for a short stroll into town or just across the street to a few fantastic restaurants. We enjoyed every moment and plan on returning soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis F.

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

Neat space

Super neat space, probably the cleanest rental I’ve stayed in. Everything in the home is very curated, and makes the home inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Best Stay EVER!!

Clean, welcoming, and perfect. I was able to have a quiet space to work remotely while my daughter attended Cal Poly events. The home was a fantasic landing space for us and her friends. Comfy bed, lots of device charging options, great soaps/shampoos, top of the line appliances - so awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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