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Chico Family Retreat with Pool~Bocce~Hot-tub~Lounge. Near park, downtown & CSU

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Lounge seating
Neighborhood has wide streets w/ ranch style homes, gardens & plentiful parking.
Chiminea has firewood for your evening by the fire.
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Chico, CA
  • California State University-Chico
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Chico, CA (CIC-Chico Municipal)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Chico Family Retreat with Pool~Bocce~Hot-tub~Lounge. Near park, downtown & CSU

Centrally located super clean family friendly home perfect for walks & bike rides to coffee at Bidwell Perk (.3 mile), Bidwell Park (.5 mile), downtown (1.5 miles), & Chico State (2 miles). Relax by the front courtyard firepit, in the hot tub or host a BBQ and bocce game poolside. The open layout has great spaces filled with artwork perfect for entertaining multiple generations. The full kitchen (w/gas stove) has all the serving dishes and cooking accessories you might need. Parking is plentiful. Up-to-date intensive Covid Cleaning Protocols are in place.

Property manager

Stephanie Hamel
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised due to pool, hot tub.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Backyard is fully enclosed. $25 pet cleaning fee.
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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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chico

Chico is home to this holiday home. Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park and National Yo-Yo Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cinemark Tinseltown Chico 14 and Bowlero Chico. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Chico, CA

What's nearby

  • California State University-Chico - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • National Yo-Yo Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • SacValley MedShare - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park - 15 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Chico Station - 8 min drive
  • Chico, CA (CIC-Chico Municipal) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gordo Burrito Taco Truck - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Chico Family Retreat with Pool~Bocce~Hot-tub~Lounge. Near park, downtown & CSU have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Chico Family Retreat with Pool~Bocce~Hot-tub~Lounge. Near park, downtown & CSU pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chico Family Retreat with Pool~Bocce~Hot-tub~Lounge. Near park, downtown & CSU?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chico Family Retreat with Pool~Bocce~Hot-tub~Lounge. Near park, downtown & CSU?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Chico Family Retreat with Pool~Bocce~Hot-tub~Lounge. Near park, downtown & CSU located?

This family-friendly Chico holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of California State University-Chico, Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park and SacValley MedShare. National Yo-Yo Museum and Cinemark Tinseltown Chico 14 are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Relaxing

Clean, comfy beds, great outdoor area. Would definitely stay again. Quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house exceeded our expectations! Very spacious and comfortable for our family and friends. The kids loved the pool and the hot tub, they did not want to leave. The house felt very homey and the beds were very comfortable!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

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

Fun Time

Nice place to unwind. LOTS of space. Great pool and hot tub. The owners were very reasonable and to talk with. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

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

Great House for Chico State Visitors!

We used this house as our home base for the 2024 Chico State Parent weekend. We were up visiting our Freshman daughter. It was an excellent location and was perfect for the occasion. Great communication from the host and just a great overall experience. Would recommend for families looking for a similar type of visit to Chico!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

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

Great house to stay cool!

Great house with pool and covered patio for those hot Chico summers. Nice double living room with plenty of room to stretch out. Great time with the family and nicely stocked kitchen for home chefs.Great town with lots to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly o.

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

Bringing our boys to college

Two families bringing best friends to college. Wonderful memories made in a very special place. Perfect for what we needed and the amount of people we were.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Perfect Home for All Ages

We loved everything from the booking to the end of our stay. I’ve never dealt with such a warm, hospitable host as Stephanie. They have thought of everything for their home, even supplying a lighter for the bbq and an ice chest out by the pool. The beds were super comfy and we all had a wonderful time. I will definitely want this home again on our next visit to Chico.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha R.

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

Family gathering

Perfect for us to get our whole family together in one place! Plenty of room and the kids sure enjoyed the pool! Would totally book this again! Thankyou
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

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

Celebrating in Chico

This home served as the gathering point for two families in celebration of grandmas 70th birthday. It was the perfect venue providing ample room for young and old. The pool was refreshing and the neighborhood walk each evening, when it cooled down, was terrific.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordana W.

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

Friends weekend

We choose this house as we are three couples that get together every year to catch up. Stephanie was very responsive and we would recommend this home! Thank you for sharing your home with us,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B., Lake Almanor,CA

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

Great place to celebrate a life lived well

We were so blessed to have a beautiful home to celebrate the passing of our Father. Stephanie, our host was amazing and the house was very spacious, clean and homey. Thank you for sharing your home. It was a very special gathering etched in our memory that we will we will never forget!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey F.

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

Perfect family vacation!

My family and I enjoyed our weekend in Chico, and LOVED this home. It was comfortable, had every amenity we needed (especially that beautiful pool during 90 degree days!), and is in a beautiful neighborhood. Stephanie was very communicative and helpful! Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

April C.

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

Clean & Comfortable

We stayed here fir my husbands birthday. The house was very clean and had all the amenities for a good time. It was lovely to have local family visit and use the pool. The neighborhood was quiet and safe. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of room for our party of 5. The hosts were communicative and friendly. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Family trip

We stayed for 3 days for Chico High graduation. The house was the perfect choice! The kids loved the pool, hot tub and outside games. The home had plenty of space and everything we needed. The location was super close to downtown Chico. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sondra W.

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

Mildred Avenue House

First off the hosts were extremely friendly and communicative. Very kind and offered lots of helpful tips and suggestions for around the house and in town. The vrbo was immaculate, clean, and had everything you needed to cook, bbq, and more. The house really felt like home and the beds were also super comfortable. We loved our stay and would highly recommend this place to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Graduation Vacation!

We live in town, but we had friends and family visiting for the high school graduation of our son. This weekend getaway was a wonderful place to celebrate! The house is centrally located in town and even more beautiful than it looks in the photos. We had an amazing time barbecuing, swimming, and socializing, and the inside of the house slept our visiting family comfortably. Great communication with the host. Thank you for the perfect send-off venue for our youngest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

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

Multigenerational post COVID pandemic lockdown family reunion.

Ideal size and location for our local family members to meet here at central location to join us for gatherings when we fly in from Florida. The children from 5-22 really enjoyed the time we spent together. We are all looking forward to a summer visit .hosts are professional and friendly. Thank you Stephanie
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

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

Home away from home

This is our second time staying at the house and we booked our trip while sitting by the pool during our last visit. We loved it so much. The house is clean and comfortable. You feel like you’re at a friend’s house or your favorite aunts house. It’s not barely furnished with four forks and knives. It’s a fully loaded kitchen, two ice chests by the pool, big soft couches, games, first aid kit, everything in the house is meant for your use. The owner is so nice and helpful. The communication was perfect. I can’t recommend this house enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex N.

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

Thank You

Thank you for the hospitality, I apologize for the noise. I misplaced my phone so I apologize for missing your communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

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

Great for Gathering

My mom, my cousins, and I stayed at the house, and other family who were in town for a family event were able to drop in easily. We shared meals together (kitchen had everything we could need!) and had fun splashing and relaxing in the pool and backyard. Very comfortable and hospitable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Great location

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Bret Y.

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

great

good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

David L.

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

Wedding weekend

We enjoyed the location and the size of the property for our family. Ease of getting in and out with the code provided. Plenty of bakeware and kitchen tools and serving dishes etc were exceptional. Thankful to have the pool in the hot city of Chico!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Chico Family Retreat Review

The house is delightful, with a kitchen with every utensil one could possibly need. The place was clean except some of the pots in the kitchen cabinet were not clean and had to be re-washed. The beds are VERY comfortable and the linens very soft. That was a definite plus! We loved the Jacuzzi! We had not seen one with lights and a waterfall before. It was nice to have a piano as one of our group plays. Also the backyard is nice to hang out and lots of places to sit and socialize. Overall we were very pleased with the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Family getaway

We loved staying at this property! The house was equipped with everything we needed to have a great time! Everything was clean and well organized. Our family loved the pool & spa! Stephanie was awesome host! Anytime I had a question I was able to text her or call her directly with no problems. I would recommend this property for a fun family getaway! It’s close to downtown, grocery stores and lots of restaurants. We would definitely come back!

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie Hamel

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We love travel, live music and outdoor activities (especially cycling). Family, friendships and locally sourced foods are three things we can't live without. I take being a guest in someone's sanctuary seriously and always leave that space better than when I arrived. Words to live by from Steph's grandfather: "Be good to each other and be good to yourselves."

Why they chose this property

Proximity to beautiful Bidwell Park, downtown Chico and the university make our place special. The bocce court, pool, hot tub, bamboo bar, BBQ, and outdoor lounge might convince you to stay and cancel your sight seeing plans when the weather is nice. It's a great place to work from with desks in each bedroom and have socially distant gatherings outside with many indoor and outdoor seating and dining arrangements and all the large serving pieces you might need. Walk out the door for a stroll through beautiful Bidwell Park just .5 mile down the street.

What makes this property unique

Relaxing in the peaceful front and back yards around the fire pit are a year-round favorite activity.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests