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San Francisco

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Kings River Reflections

Sanger

Boasting barbecue facilities and views of quiet street, Kings River Reflections is a recently renovated homestay situated in Sanger, 33 km from Fresno Convention Center.

J
Jacqueline
From
Netherlands
The hosts, the hospitality, the house and rooms, the breakfasts. We spent two nights here with our three children (in their twenties) and had three beautiful rooms in Tim and Theresa’s very beautiful house. Everything was so thoughtful: the decorations, the home baked cookies in our bedrooms, the nuts we could take on a trail, the conversations and also the overall communication before our trip. Tim and Theresa were super kind and welcoming. We could even use the kitchen to make a family dinner! Truly a very special stay. We left with a better understanding about life in this part of the country.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
US$95
1 night, 2 adults

Tranquility at the House of Alchemy Hollywood

Hollywood, Los Angeles

Featuring garden views, Tranquility at the House of Alchemy Hollywood provides accommodation with patio, around 1 km from Capitol Records Building.

C
Caroline
From
Australia
We had such a wonderful stay in LA! The location was perfect, just a few blocks away from a main hotspot & public transport. The house has everything we needed & the backyard has been turned into such a beautiful oasis. Shay was a fantastic host & made us feel very much at home. Her little pooch, Juno, was a star of our trip as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
Price from
US$260.59
1 night, 2 adults

Hidden Hacienda

Temecula

Offering a garden and garden view, Hidden Hacienda is located in Temecula, 14 km from Old Town Temecula and 14 km from Old Town Temecula Community Theater.

C
Chad
From
United States
This place has it all when it comes to cleanliness, comfort, location, and friendly hosts. This location is located behind a gated home and has a country feel. We booked through the website, and arrived onsite the day of our reservation. We were greeted by Lydia who gave us a quick tour around the room. The room includes a small fridge, microwave, sink, and useful glass, cups and plates. It also have a k-cup coffee machine and a light assortment of snacks and coffee. The place is immaculately kept and felt brand new. It is open, spacious, and comfortable. The small throw blanket was useful on the cooler nights and robes are provided. We really enjoyed the patio furniture and ate dinner each night at the room (Each room has a private outdoor area). The weather was great and soo too were the sunset views. The home is about 10-15 minutes away from restaurants and shopping but I recommend you bring groceries with you for convenience. It's not that the drive is so long as you don't want to leave, it's that nice! :) The bed is by far the most comfortable I have ever experienced staying somewhere outside my home. The sheets, comforter, pillows, and down blanket gave a cloud type experience. The black out shades were awesome and enabled us to sleep in and maintain privacy. There are four units so it would be great for a couples get away or family vacation. Andrew and Lydia did check on us once during our stay but gave us the space to relax. They were also there for us several times when we had questions. Checkout was a breeze, no real requirements behind leaving the key and gate operator behind. We loved it so much we have already booked for next year.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
US$220
1 night, 2 adults

The God Spa

Redding

Featuring garden views, The God Spa provides accommodation with a garden, around 6.2 km from Simpson University. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

C
CAROLINA
From
Brazil
The name fits the place. The God SPA has an amazing and super cozy back yard. Me and my husband watched the sun set and the moon from there, it was beautiful!!! The have some vines and a fireplace, that just make the perfect scenario for a relaxing end of day!!! The bedroom is super comfortable, clean, the bad is perfect! There is also a small kitchen, with microwave and frige, plates e cutlery. The bathroom is clean and beautiful! We LOVED this place and I highly recommend for everyone who is planning to know Lassen and Shasta region! The host is adorable and made us very comfortable and ensured our privacy!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
Price from
US$112.50
1 night, 2 adults

Cozy Cottage

Miramonte

Cozy Cottage is situated in Miramonte. The property has mountain and quiet street views. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

M
Mitchell
From
United Kingdom
Amazing hosts, going above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Having food available for purchase to avoid guests having to go back out is a great idea!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Price from
US$161.70
1 night, 2 adults

Rustic Rooms by Kings Canyon & Sequoia National Parks

Squaw Valley

Rustic Rooms by Kings Canyon & Sequoia National Parks features a garden, barbecue facilities and shared lounge in Squaw Valley. With pool views, this accommodation features a patio and a swimming...

S
Sabrina
From
Austria
I loved this stay! It was just relaxing - and 1/2 hour before leaving I wished to stay another night in this room where you can hear the birds singing, to read a book at the pool listening to the sounds of nature and to have another breakfast sitting on the porch with the humming-birds nearby. It was perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews
Price from
US$135
1 night, 2 adults

Coastal Hideaway

Carlsbad

Located within 24 km of Torrey Pines State Reserve and 33 km of San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Coastal Hideaway provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Carlsbad.

A
Andrea
From
France
Janie was very welcoming and had great tips for us ❤️❤️❤️ We had a wonderful stay ❤️❤️❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
Price from
US$134.10
1 night, 2 adults

Wona's 2 bedrooms full kitchen

Oakhurst

Situated in Oakhurst and only 26 km from Yosemite South Entrance, Wona's 2 bedrooms full kitchen features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

M
Massimo
From
Italy
Great house! California living!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
US$275
1 night, 2 adults

Oak Retreat by Yosemite National Park

Coarsegold

Situated 41 km from Shinzen Japanese Garden, Oak Retreat by Yosemite National Park offers accommodation with a patio, as well as a garden.

S
Seline
From
Denmark
So cozy and relaxing to stay here. The hosts are very welcoming and nice. We really enjoyed staying here, and will recommend anyone to choose this place while visiting Yosemite. Thank you so much to the hosts.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews
Price from
US$169
1 night, 2 adults

Eastside Guesthouse and Bivy

Bishop

Located in Bishop, Eastside Guesthouse and Bivy features a garden and shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

F
Flynner64
From
Ireland
Really comfy relaxed setting en route to Yosemite. Clean and comfy, just what we needed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews
Price from
US$100.80
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Comfortable bed, spacious room, and great hosts. Really loved Margaret’s and Charlie’s recommendations on what to do in Yosemite.
Guest review by
Emil Lau
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$99.04
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 581 reviews
Roy is a great host and very obliging. Great kitchen facilities.
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Lesley
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
It was a lovely setting in a large private home just outside Redding, CA. It was very peaceful and quiet, with a pool and jacuzzi.
Guest review by
Elen
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews
Bobby and Mike were lovely hosts who made us feel right at home. Our room was very comfortable & tidy and we were free to make use of the kitchen. We had lots of fun petting the animals in the little petting zoo next to the house (there are even some exotic animals like emus!). Overall we enjoyed our stay very much and hope to be back soon again!
Guest review by
Filip
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$266.79
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Private home, Spanish style with period decor, in the woods of Beverly Hills, very quiet, very well kept, large room, good book collection, coffee machine, fridge, comfy bathroom (separate, well stocked with supplies), the owner takes pride in delivering quality accommodation with attention to details. All at a fraction of hotel cost in the area.
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Vitaly
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$323.55
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
We had a wonderful stay at Lisette’s place. She is a great host who helped us around and made sure we had a great experience. The location is perfect, a lovely quiet place, near by PCH. Her dog Whiskey is a lovely boy who likes to show off his tricks for treats. :) The rooms are beautiful and equipped with all necessities. Parking is easy and safe on the streets or at the front doors. I highly recommend staying at Lisette’s! We’ll return for sure! :)
Guest review by
Szabolcs
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$36.07
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 360 reviews
Excellent value if you’re just looking for a place to sleep. Similar to a hostel but in a private residence. Option of a private room.
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Kenneth
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$339.72
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Beautiful property! Location was easy to get around to Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Little Osaka, etc. Was probably the cleanest home stay I’ve had and Milo and Beth were great hosts with lots of knowledge of the area.
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Matthew
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$69.49
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
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Ruth was truly a great host. She was super helpful and friendly. I highly recommend staying here.
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Robin
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$113.36
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews
Jacob was lovely host, helped us in everything he could! The house was well-equipped and we had everythng we needed around. Good transportation around the house as well for those not renting a car!
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