Gorgeous Spanish Home Villa in a Secret Garden with pool: your OWN resort🕊

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Parking available
Fireplace

Explore the area

Whittier, CA

Rio Hondo College
‪13 min walk‬
Pico Rivera Sports Arena
‪4 min drive‬
Whittier College
‪6 min drive‬
El Monte, CA (EMT)
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

"You have to experience this home in person to truly understand how wonderful it is. The property is huge with lots of outside seating areas to enjoy the gorgeous grounds. The grounds are meticulously maintained with beautiful flowers and fruit trees everywhere you look. The pool area is stunning with a large, deep pool. Inside, the home is spotless and wonderfully old but with all of the modern amenities you need. Lots of toys for kids to play with. Disneyland is a 25 minute drive away. Lots of good beaches. Luisa is welcoming, warm, responsive and helpful. This is the most amazing place I have ever stayed and I hope to return one day."
This was one of our reviews for our Gorgeous California Spanish style Villa located only 18 miles from downtown LA, airport, beach, Disneyland, breathtaking designed garden, fountain, playground, pool . mountains & any attraction. A truly unique architectural gem with the comfort of today life style surrounded by a Air conditioner & new appliances. A perfect place to feel like in your own resort, relax, create great memories, play the piano, take great pictures & spend a memorable vacations as a couple, with friends or family.
The pool in not heated, only the jacuzzi.
The pool heater is $100/day for the duration of the trip, minimum 3 days, please keep in mind the it takes a least 1 day to get the water warm.
Any other question please let me know & I’ll be happy to assist you🌷

Property manager

Luisa De Molina

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

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House Rules

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

NO parties allowed, visitors has extra cost

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

$100 for each pet per week

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Not inside the house, plenty space outside for smo

CHECK-IN TIME: 4:00 PM / CHECK-OUT TIME: 11:00 AM Standard check-in time is 4:00 PM on every reservation. Please do not arrive early to the property,

Jacuzzi time is from 8am to 10PM after 10pm must be quiet

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

Note from host: NO parties allowed, visitors has extra cost

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Whittier

Located in Whittier, this villa is near theme parks. Medieval Times and Walt Disney Concert Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Knott's Berry Farm and Knott's Soak City Water Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Round 1 Bowling and Amusement and Splash!. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.

Whittier, CA

What's nearby

Rio Hondo College - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Pico Rivera Sports Arena - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Whittier College - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
Commerce Casino - 12 min drive - 14.0 km
Citadel Outlets - 14 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

Baldwin Park Station - 11 min drive
Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪Yum-Yum Donuts - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gorgeous Spanish Home Villa in a Secret Garden with pool: your OWN resort🕊 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gorgeous Spanish Home Villa in a Secret Garden with pool: your OWN resort🕊 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Spanish Home Villa in a Secret Garden with pool: your OWN resort🕊?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Spanish Home Villa in a Secret Garden with pool: your OWN resort🕊 located?

This family-friendly Whittier villa is within a 15-minute walk of Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary and Rio Hondo College. Pico Rivera Sports Arena is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

9.8

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Mar 28, 2025

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

Our favorite place

We love this house. We stay once a year! The host is great!!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy P.

Feb 13, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Quaint Garden House

We enjoyed our stay in the secret garden home. However, it does need some updating and deep cleaning. The kitchen faucet is broken and leaky which makes it hard to do the dishes without the hose spraying everywhere. The spa did not work when we tried to use it. It never heated above 80 degrees. The towels and bed linens could use replacement. There was a mildew smell throughout the house.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela B.

Jan 7, 2025

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not The Best If You Like Communication

I had rented this property a year in advance for our 7 day stay Christmas Day thru New Years day.The day before we arrived we were told the pool heater was broken. No big deal, things happen. However, I had emailed two days prior with no response. The home was cute, it was supplied nicely for our needs. There was no check or check out list. There was no real direction on the lights in the house or laundry room.(super confusing) No suggestion for dinning or entertainment. No guest book. Just a bottle of Wine on the table, that I wasn't sure was ours or for looks. It was the strangest VRBO I have ever stayed in and we rent on average two a year. As stated the communication was lacking. Instead of calling to tell me two men were coming to the home at night, while the other two adult members of my family were gone. It was a little unnerving. The next day, I was there alone again, and the pool guy opens the gate, and walks in to work on the pool heater. Upon arrival the outdoor area was dirty, spider webs, leaves everywhere. I'm from Oregon, I get leaves. But not when someone has paid a lot of money to stay at a VRBO. The pool was dirty, and the Hot tub cover smelled a bit moldy. Not at all what I was expecting, a bit disappointed for a trip we had been planning in general for about 5 years. It was my daughters 10th Birthday, and our first trip to the Los Angeles area and Disneyland. We will not be back, or use this host again. Happy Travels :)

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur F.

Dec 10, 2024

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

Thanksgiving Getaway

Great location, great property, great hostel. Loved it all!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rick L.

Nov 10, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whittier College Homecoming

We are Whittier college graduates. We were in Whittier to celebrate a friends memorial and also to participate in your college homecoming activities. We chose this VRBO home due to its proximity to the college and the fact that it looked like a quaint, quiet quaint place on-line. Mostly, we enjoyed our stay. The house was very secluded in a nice neighborhood. We were disappointed that Home has some sort of infestation of tiny mosquitoes that we were not forewarned about. My wife and another guest were bitten in what we thought were bedbugs, but turned out to be these mosquitoes. That was disappointing. My recommendation to the host given the fact that they knew about this problem would’ve been to have been up-front and let us know about this in advance.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg E.

Aug 13, 2024

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

Nice spot

Perfect size for our family of 6. Pool was great to cool off in after our daily endeavors

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Aug 6, 2024

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

Nice weekend getaway

Lots of room for everyone, plus a great yard for hanging out.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian A.

Jun 30, 2024

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

Exceeded Expectations

This home is exceptional in every way. Host was easily accessible and everything was perfect for us when we arrived. I appreciate Luisa and we plan on coming and visiting again soon. You and your family will definitely enjoy this beautiful home inside and out.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylem A.

Jun 14, 2024

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

Wonderful Spanish/Euro themed

Beautiful property with easy access to freeways. We would love to experience it again in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla F.

May 17, 2024

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

Nice family getaway

The house is beautiful and well stocked. I stayed for Mother's day and my family and I enjoyed the beautiful gardens with several types of trees and flowers. The swimming pool and hot tub were awesome but the stone steps around the pool become very slick so please exercise caution. Overall we enjoyed a lovely family vacation nestled away in our own private space.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Mar 28, 2024

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

Beautiful and cozy

The beds were cozy. Beautiful home and pool. The owner was very friendly and communication was great if we needed anything. We may make this our spring break tradition.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen D.

Jan 22, 2024

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

Best LA rental ever

We stayed at this house with some friends for a long weekend. We were all seniors ( 60-90). The house was big and rambling. There were so many interesting things to see in the home. It had everything we needed in the kitchen. The outdoor area was huge and private. Great house and good central location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S.

Nov 16, 2023

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

Off to the Races

Beautiful property, we were in LA to attend the Breeders Cup Races.and stayed 3 nights and 4 days. The spanish villa is truly hidden away right there in Whitter! So much to love about the house, the outside grounds, the pool, the hot tub and the secluded area. Luisa helped answer all our questions, after 4 days we felt so comfortable, didn't want to leave. When we're back in Los Angelas we will definitely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

Jun 6, 2023

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

Fabulous getaway spot

We’ve stayed at the property twice now. It’s a great spot to hang out and catch up with friends. The pool & hot tub are very relaxing & refreshing. The grounds are in excellent condition. We love that we can park our (3-4) cars in the driveway. We look forward to our next trip.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Apr 17, 2023

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

Classic charm and great outdoor space

My family and I stayed here for six nights over spring break. Overall, we had a great experience and enjoyed the house very much. There's plenty of space indoors (my two boys each got their own bedroom) and out. The outdoor area is especially lovely, with a great hot tub, beautiful pool which we had heated for half our stay (extra cost but worth it to us), and well-maintained foliage, including palm and fruit trees. The owner, Luisa, was very responsive and helpful. All that said, this house might not be for everyone. The decor and furnishings are old-school, which could be regarded as either charming or "dated", depending on your perspective and personal taste. If you squint, the interior is a little rough around the edges due to its age -- which didn't bother us, but could bother some people. Also, if your vacation plan is to stay in and cook your own meals, you might want to find a place that has a more fully stocked kitchen -- this one is fine for basic food preparation, but nothing elaborate. Our only other quibble was that, as far as we could tell, you couldn't open any of the windows, which wasn't ideal for sleeping. We turned on the AC even though low temperatures outside were in the 50s. Anyway, the positives greatly outweigh the little negatives. We really like the Spanish Home in the Secret Garden.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Feb 26, 2023

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

Beautiful pool and jacuzzi in an old Spanish-style mansion

Very large and quirky older house which is kept very clean. I'm from New England and the place reminds me of those big old vacation homes you might rent for a week on Cape Cod or in Maine. There is a history here and if you like that in a vacation home, this is for you. We stayed during historic cold temperatures in the LA area, and the house was very comfortable. Also note that the house will be very difficult for anyone in a wheelchair or a walker as there are many small steps.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

nancy c., Marana AZ USA

Feb 21, 2023

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

Good location and great owner

Lots of room, but no place to congregate/eat together if you have a lot of people at the house as we did. It would be helpful to have plastic dishes and cups for the pool and for kids. House is outdated, a bit musty smelling, but in good working order overall. My older daughters and their spouses reported that their beds weren’t very comfortable. Mine was great. It was in the bedroom with the two single beds. It’s about 30 minutes without traffic to Burbank airport, and same to Disneyland. Owner was great and very responsive.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

Jan 3, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great overall spot!

We were in town for the Rose Float Parade so a little farther out than we thought we'd be, but the home and grounds are charming. There was an inaccuracy in the description -- claimed to have EV charging, and it most definitely did not. This caused some disruption to our stay that we hadn't planned for. Never could get the TV Spectrum service to work for local channels, but we did have Netflix, Hulu, etc. A larger couch, sectional or something would be nice in the living room. Was not functional for hanging out and playing games or watching TV - not enough seating, and we only had four people. Would go back, however, because it was funky and cute and the grounds are amazing. Yard is entirely fenced with a security gate at driveway.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Dec 6, 2022

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

Excellent

Clean, functional, had everything we needed to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with the family. Be sure to check out downtown restaurants!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Nov 19, 2022

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

Family Vaca in CA

Our stay was just perfect. The property is close to area attractions while being far enough away to relax while there. The property owner was very quick to reply to any questions asked. Upon arrival after a very long day of travel it was nice to have a welcome bottle of wine as well as a few items to start our trip off before getting a chance to get to the grocery store. Would highly recommend the property and owner to all asking. Will definitely reach out again if we come back to the west coast for vacationing.

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine H.

Oct 11, 2022

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

Secret Garden and Peaceful House soothes All

We were looking for a quiet centrally located property as a refuge from a busy tourist schedule. We found solace and relief from the day and hectic traffic in the hot tub and beautiful grounds. We need a kitchen because of food allergies and Luisa brought us items to make cooking easier. The house is almost 100 years old with large rooms. Luisa eclectically decorated the house making an interesting and yet elegant statement. Early risers are able to stir around without disturbing the sleepers.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Sep 28, 2022

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

Wonderful family vacation in a beautiful setting!

The experience was great and Luisa was very responsive and a delight! The beds were ultra comfortable. I only have wonderful things to say about our experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

Sep 6, 2022

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

Our own, personal resort!

This property is amazing! Fresh fruit trees, beautiful grounds, and the pool was spectacular! All of the pictures of the house are accurate. As other reviewers have said it’s like a step back in time, the decor is funky and unique, we loved it. Family of 5 and tons of space. Tucked into a neighborhood so there’s not complete privacy, but the backyard is like a sanctuary.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

chad n.

Aug 29, 2022

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

Wonderful trip

Very safe and well maintained property! My family stayed a week and loved every minute. Owner was extremely helpful and responded very promptly to any questions we had.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mckenna E., Gering, NE USA

Aug 10, 2022

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

Wonderful little house!

Our family of all ages spent a week at this beautiful home and enjoyed every minute of it! The outside is definitely a private little oasis. Pool, hot tub and fruit trees were a real hit! Inside was bigger than expected with comfortable beds. Would definitely recommend to anyone! Neighbors dog barked quite a bit, but this is expected in any city! 5 stars!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Luisa De Molina

A woman who love art, family, nature & enjoy life.

Love Charles Dickens books, Life is Beautiful is my favorite movie, Natalie Merchant, Sarah Brightman & Lila Downs, food of every part of the world.
I need to feel the air over my face, flowers close to me & a garden to walk.