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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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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 Single 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

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

"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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
NO parties allowed, visitors has extra cost
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$100 for each pet per week
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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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Note from host: NO parties allowed, visitors has extra cost
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

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. Travelling 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.
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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 9 kg per pet.

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

Checkout 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.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

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

A fantastic property in a great location!

The property is spectacular, with plenty of room for everyone. The house itself is very well equipped and there were even some basic ingredients left in the kitchen - meaning we just had to cover the food basis a for the first couple of days. Luisa is a great host, with fabulous communication and was very helpful with our additional requests and questions. Our party included teenagers, who were particularly happy with the high speed internet and Smart TV’s in all the bedrooms! We would highly recommend this property for an ideal base to explore LA and the surrounding areas.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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

Beautiful Spanish villa

We loved this place. So many quirky things here and all the facilities you could wish for. Luisa was very helpful if we had any questions. It was in a perfect location for us and one day we would love to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

anette F.

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

Perfect family holiday house

This house was perfect for our family of six. Plenty of space, and the outdoor area was really nice and we loved the pool. The host was very friendly and helpful. I can highly recommend a stay in this house! We would love to come back. ☀️
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian A.

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

Siegfried B.

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

Comfortable house and garden plus pool in LA region

Convenient and quiet location (dead-end road), large and well-maintained garden and pool. Very spacious house, generously furnished. Kitchen outfit partly needs stocking up and/or replacements. Easy contact to and immediate reply by friendly host if needed. All in all, a real nice and comfortable place for a relaxing stay in the LA region. Highly recommended!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylem A.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Paolo T.

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

Excellent and responsive host and a truly beautiful place

The place is romantic as well as comfortable.The pool and jacuzzi were great.The host very responsive and friendly.Distance to filmstudios and amusementparks ideal (ca 35 min).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manuel C.

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

Reunion privada

Excellent place and also the treatment of the hosts,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

About the host

Hosted by Luisa De Molina

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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.

Why they chose this property

To know what California Dream is about.

What makes this property unique

Close to any LA Metro area attraction.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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