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Picture yourself lounging pool side! Enjoy outdoor cooking on the 100,000 BTU grill! 43 jets to massage your cares away....ahhhhh. CANNON BALL!!  Cool (or warm) and refreshing ..... Billiard room looks upon theater room & back yard. 47' HD TV w/ surround sound, bring the popcorn! Enjoy the convenience of a fully equiped kitchen! Plenty of seating both indoors and out! Spend family time in the spacious living room. Sleep in comfort after exploring SoCal attractions. The bathrooms are well appointed and spacious. Twin bunk beds accomodate up to 4 kids or adults Queen sized bed in guest room upstairs. Queen sized bed in guest room upstairs. Master bathrooms features a Roman bathtub. Master bathroom. If you must work...or to plan your play! Let the games begin, family tournament style!  Bulls Eye! Outdoor dining... More outdoor dining. Our pool features an automatic safety cover. Tri-level floor plans offers lots of space for large groups. Russ, please...don't eat the Truckster.

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VRBO Bear stayed here: We found this property to be beary special Read review

Ultimate SoCal Vacation Homes' Garden Retreat is more than 2550 sq. ft. of comfort, relaxation and fun located in a quiet community right in the heart of beautiful Orange County. This home away from home is loaded with amenities and sprawls across an enormous 11,000 sq. ft. lot at the very end of a long elbow shaped cul-de-sac. Garden Retreat's features include billiards, shuffleboard, ping-pong, air hockey, electronic dartboard, theater room with 47' HD TV, two 32' HD TVs, and much more. The spacious backyard is fully fenced and features a heated swimming pool with automatic safety cover, 7 seat/43 jet hot tub, outdoor kitchen with 100,000 BTU grill, multiple outdoor eating areas, two grass areas, beautiful flowers, and it backs up to a multi-purpose athletic field with running track. Whether you are a single family or multi families traveling together the Garden Retreat offers ultimate comfort, ultimate convenience, and ultimate fun!


Some Helpful Suggestions for Your SoCal Trip: We know how to have fun while maximizing your time. Here are a few pointers:
- Do Disneyland on a weekday. This seems like a no-brainer, but there really is a huge difference in the amount of people on a weekend which means longer lines!
- Plan at least one half day hanging out at the house. Swim, play games, watch movies, do whatever, together. You are choosing to stay in a vacation home for comfort, convenience and fun! Some of your best memories will be made just enjoying time together at 'home,' (the games help a lot!)
- Even though check-in usually is around 3pm, get to Anaheim a couple hours early and do your shopping. Go to Target, Costco, the grocery store and wherever else you need to get situated. This way, you can move it all into the house at once when you check in, and start having fun right away!
- Plan out what your group wants to do BEFORE you get to the house, even if it's just Monday is Disneyland, Tuesday the beach, Wednesday Hollywood, etc.

What Michael Loves about the Garden Retreat: When I first walked into this house I fell in love with the layout. It's a totally killer 1966 tri-level at the end of a street that nobody has to drive down unless they live on. Totally secluded. Plus, it backs up to the back side of an athletic field for a school. Cannon balls off the diving board are awesome! Lots of birds, there are two doves that nest in the cypress (balled up) trees, and there is a really awesome blue bird that comes by. We bought this home in 2008, spent some time upgrading and remodeling, then set it up with everything necessary to have an awesome vacation. Theater room? Yea. I got to go on a Best Buy rampage for HD TV's and audio equipment, got a great deal on a new air hockey and ping pong table, set up the garage, put in the hot tub and outdoor kitchen.... next thing we knew this house was dialed in! We've put a lot of thought, consideration and care into setting this home up for your maximum enjoyment, we're sure you'll love it!

Property Type

  • House
  • 2550 sq. ft.

Accommodation Type

      • Vacation Rental

      Meals

          • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

          Onsite Services

              • Housekeeper Optional

              Suitability

              • Long-Term Renters Welcome
              • Pets Not Allowed:

                Sorry, for the comfort of all of our guests we don't allow pets under any circumstances....moreless

              • Children Welcome:

                Located at the end of an elbow cul-de-sac, nobody drives down the street who doesn't live on it. Pool features automatic safety cover. When the cover is closed, the little ones can play without parents having to worry. Grassy yard area in the front and back, not to mention the huge athletic field just over the fence....moreless

              • Non Smoking Only:

                No smoking in the house please....moreless

              • Minimum Age Limit For Renters:

                Whoever signs and agrees to the rental must be staying in the home the entire time and must be at least 25 years of age....moreless

              Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 22

              • Master Suite: 1 king

                Roman Shower Tub...moreless

              • Guest Bed 1: 1 queen

                Ceiling Fan, Closet...moreless

              • Guest Bed 2: 1 queen

                Ceiling Fan, Closet...moreless

              • Bunk Bed Room: 4 twin/ single

                2 Twin Bunk Beds, Ceiling Fan, Closet...moreless

              • Theater Room: 2 sleep sofa /futon

                2 queen sofa sleepers...moreless

              • The master suite feaures a 32' flat screen HD TV, walk-in closet, ceiling fan, and computer desk. The master bathroom decor is neutral colored with tile and granite and features a Roman shower tub with frosted garden window. The master is located on the main level of the tri-level, opposite from the other sleeping areas in the house. Upstairs, two guest rooms feature queen beds, ceiling fans, closets, luggage racks, and CD alarm clocks. One bedroom's window looks out into the backyard, while the other has two large windows that look upon the cul-de-sac, and a third smaller window that looks into the backyard. The third bedroom upstairs features two sets of twin bunk beds with removable ladders and optional side rails on the top bunks. This room overlooks the pool and garden area through two windows. Downstairs in the theater room there are two queen size sofa sleepers, position the couches any way that works for your needs. ...moreless

              Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms

              • Master Bath: toilet, combination tub/shower

                Roman tub, tile...moreless

              • Upstairs Bath: toilet, combination tub/shower

                Double vanity sinks...moreless

              • Powder Room: toilet

                Near entry on main level...moreless

              • All three bathrooms were remodeled in June 2008. The two fulls bathrooms feature custom tile showers, granite topped vanities, sinks and mirrors. You'll find lots of hooks so everyone's towel can dry....moreless

              Other Amenities

                  • There are several ways you can maximize the space for sleeping in this home, including the use of up to three air mattress which we will gladly provide upon request. Let us know your needs and we'll work together to find a solution. The sofa sleeper in the living room is a full size, while the two downstairs are both queen size. You'll find the kitchen completely stocked with any utensils you might need during your stay. There are grilling utensils for the outdoor kitchen as well, and cooking between the two is a snap because they face each other from just 15 feet away. If you have small children traveling with you we have two pack n plays, a high chair, booster chairs, bouncing chair, exersaucer, bumbo, baby bath tub, toys and books....moreless

                  Entertainment

                  • Games
                  • Video Game Console:

                    ROCK BAND FOR PLAYSTATION 2 INCLUDING 2 GUITARS, DRUMS AND MICROPHONE now available from SoCal Vacation Rentals! Includes 4 instruments, PS2 Slim gaming console, 8 additional games, controllers and necessary cables. Play it on the 47" w/ 5.1 Surround Sound! Only $75 per week, $5 ea. adl day (1 wk minimum) includes everything listed!...moreless

                  • Video Games:

                    (8) In addition to Rock Band, Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War, Gran Turismo 4, Cabela's Big Game Hunter, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory, Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf 2005, Nascar 2005: Chase for the Cup. Don't forget to bring your own as well! ...moreless

                  • Satellite / Cable:

                    (4) Four high-definition flat panel Westinghouse LCD televisions, including a 47" down in the game room, with Dish Network's Top 250 channels, including more than 30 HD channels!...moreless

                  • Television
                  • Pool Table
                  • Radio
                  • Books For Kids
                  • Games For Kids
                  • Toys
                  • DVD Player
                  • Stereo
                  • Ping Pong Table
                  • Books
                  • Game Room
                  • Air Hockey
                  • VCR
                  • CD Player
                  • Books For Adults

                  Theme

                  • Tourist Attractions
                  • Family

                  Attractions

                  • Library
                  • Winery Tours
                  • Live Theater
                  • Churches
                  • Recreation Center
                  • Museums
                  • Pond
                  • Marina
                  • Zoo
                  • Restaurants
                  • Cinemas
                  • Arboretum
                  • Playground
                  • Theme Parks
                  • Water Parks

                  Car

                      • Recommended

                      Leisure Activities

                      • Walking
                      • Sight Seeing
                      • Whale Watching
                      • Antiquing
                      • Shuffleboard
                      • Beachcombing
                      • Scenic Drives
                      • Bird Watching
                      • Miniature Golf
                      • Outlet Shopping
                      • Horseback Riding
                      • Shopping

                      local services and businesses

                      • Laundromat
                      • Babysitter
                      • Fitness Center
                      • ATM/Bank
                      • Medical Services
                      • Hospital
                      • Massage Therapist
                      • Groceries

                      Location Type

                          • Town

                          sports and adventure activities

                          • Snorkeling/Diving
                          • Surf Fishing
                          • Pier Fishing
                          • Tennis
                          • Mountain Biking
                          • Jet Skiing
                          • Surfing
                          • Roller Blading
                          • Deepsea Fishing
                          • Ice Skating
                          • Sailing
                          • Swimming
                          • Snorkeling
                          • Snowboarding
                          • Fishing
                          • Water Skiing
                          • Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
                          • Basketball Court
                          • Cycling
                          • Golf
                          • Hiking

                          Arrival Day

                              • Flexible

                              catering options

                                  • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

                                  Dining

                                  • Child's Highchair
                                  • Dining Area

                                  forms of payment

                                      • Accept Credit Card

                                      General

                                      • Bottled Water
                                      • Garage
                                      • Washing Machine
                                      • Clothes Dryer
                                      • Telephone
                                      • Air Conditioning
                                      • Linens Provided
                                      • Parking Off Street
                                      • Wireless Internet
                                      • Local Activities Guide
                                      • Filtered Water
                                      • Thermos Bottle
                                      • Iron & Board
                                      • Towels Provided
                                      • Local Restaurant Guide
                                      • Toilet Paper
                                      • Hair Dryer
                                      • Parking On Street
                                      • Activities Guide
                                      • Ceiling Fans
                                      • Heating
                                      • Parking
                                      • Local Maps
                                      • Shampoo
                                      • Sofa Bed
                                      • Water Cooler
                                      • Alarm Clock
                                      • Paper Towels
                                      • Laundry Soap
                                      • Internet
                                      • Basic Soaps

                                      house cleaning

                                          • Housekeeper Optional

                                          Kitchen

                                          • Coffee Grinder
                                          • 4 Ring Stove
                                          • Cooking Utensils
                                          • Kitchen
                                          • Dishwasher
                                          • Refrigerator
                                          • Microwave
                                          • Stove
                                          • Oven
                                          • Coffee Maker
                                          • Ice Maker
                                          • Blender
                                          • Pantry Items
                                          • Toaster
                                          • Freezer

                                          Outside

                                          • Outdoor Grill
                                          • Beach Towels
                                          • Outdoor Grill Gas
                                          • Patio
                                          • Raft
                                          • Small Cooler
                                          • Beach Chairs
                                          • Unscreened Porch / Veranda
                                          • Lawn / Garden
                                          • Large Cooler
                                          • Deck / Patio

                                          Payment Type

                                          • Discover
                                          • Amex
                                          • Visa
                                          • Mastercard

                                          Pool / Spa

                                          • Heated Pool
                                          • Outdoor Hot Tub
                                          • Jacuzzi
                                          • Private Pool
                                          • Hot Tub
                                           

                                          Reviews

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                                          The Bear Clan Retreat in Orange County 04/27/2010

                                          VRBO Bear stayed here:


                                          This garden retreat is located in Sunny Anaheim, the center of Orange County. My friends and I were so close to everything this Southern California playground has to offer!

                                          The spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath house was a great home base for our Bear Jamboree! On the main floor there is a large master bedroom and bathroom with a private sliding door to the back yard. Upstairs there are three additional bedrooms and a bathroom for 8 additional guests! There is a full size dining room off the kitchen, and both open up to the back yard. The garage has been converted into a gaming area with air hockey/foosball, ping pong, soft-tip darts and even a shuffleboard table. The lower level of the home includes a billiard room with a 7-foot pool table, a viewing room with an HD flat panel LCD television with surround sound, two very comfortable couches and all the extras you would want for a fun filled family or group vacation! The hall closet is also stocked with games. There is something here for everyone.

                                          Out back, there is the pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, and dining areas. This felt more like a private retreat than a neighborhood home. It was serene. We relaxed to the sounds of birds singing, the water fountain bubbling and to our favorite tunes while we floated in the pool. Some of group simply relaxed on the comfy sofa in the main living room and chatted over the days events. There is also ample parking in the driveway.

                                          They say location is everything – it's certainly true here. The Disney parks are literally minutes away as is Knott’s Berry Farm, only 6 miles away, Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, 9 miles, and Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, also 9 miles. Southern California’s best beaches are a quick 30 minutes away. Orange Country’s John Wayne Airport is just 14 miles. The dining and shopping opportunities are endless.

                                          The layout of this home allowed us to have fun as a group, as well as have our own space. This one’s a gem!

                                          The VRBO Bear

                                          The VRBO Bear
                                          • Just perfect!

                                            Just perfect!

                                            • Guest Pablo G.
                                            • Date of stay 01/05/13
                                            • Review Submitted 02/13/13
                                            We had a wonderful time. It was perfect! It was great to stay in a house that could host 3 families with everything we need and so we were able to enjoy the spirit and the places of the neighborhood without wasting time. It surprised us how well equipped is the house, since linens and towels in the bedrooms till a kitchen stocked with appliances, cookware, dishes and utensils. And so was the laundry and living room, with games and a lot of entertainment and fun. The city is also great. We visit very nice parks and places. And that gave us wonderful moments with our kids. It was so complete that we want to come back!

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                                          • Southern California family vacation

                                            Southern California family vacation

                                            • Guest Kathy K.
                                            • Date of stay 07/17/12
                                            • Review Submitted 07/30/12
                                            My family ages 64 to 3 all enjoyed our stay at the Garden Retreat. Angela was so easy to deal with and everything was a promised. We had plenty of towels, nice soft bed linens and the home was very clean. We had more then enough space for three families and our grandkids especially loved the garage area with ping pong and foosball tables. The pool and hot tub area were perfect and we loved the coded automatic pool. This was wonderful since we had little ones in our group. The location was very convenient to Disneyland and took us about 10 minutes to get to the park each day. It was wonderful to come home and use the pool. We ate all of our meals on the large patio and used the grill many times. It was a outstanding stay and we were so very pleased to have found this property.

                                            Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 7/7

                                          • Best Vacation Rental Ever

                                            Best Vacation Rental Ever

                                            • Guest Kathy
                                            • Date of stay 06/14/12
                                            • Review Submitted 06/29/12
                                            We spent a long time looking for properties to host our families for our son's wedding in Southern CA. This was the perfect home along with the other rental right next door. Our families were so impressed with the houses. The houses looked liked model homes and were perfect for vacationing with generations of family. The owners have thought of everything for your vacation-toys for every age and the kitchen is well stocked with kitchen gadgets, plates, glasses, and silverware. No need to bring anything except your clothes and food. The owner Angela is very professional and on top of things. We would highly recommend either one of their properties. Some day we will be back.

                                            Recommended for: People with disabilities, families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+.

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                                          • WONDERFUL GET AWAY!! AWESOME HOUSE!

                                            WONDERFUL GET AWAY!! AWESOME HOUSE!

                                            • Guest Shelly G.
                                            • Date of stay 10/29/11
                                            • Review Submitted 12/29/11
                                            We had rented homes before for our family vacations, but I must say Angela pulled out all the stops on this home! The home was just amazing! I agree the pics don't do this house justice! We had 12 in our group 4 children and 8 adults and we still had plenty of room in the home without stepping on each other! The pool and hot tub were a huge hit with everyone...we couldn't get enough! The game room was amazing as was the pool table and huge T.V. adjacent to the room with the pool table. We had plenty of eating space for all members of the family both inside and outside! Angela was always available for any questions or concerns and took pride in making our stay one we will never forget! We had 2 grandchildren with us ages 4 and 2 and when they found the tote of toys they were in heaven! We spent a week in this lovely home and didn't want to leave. We spent 6 days at Disneyland and by 3 or 4pm everyone was ready to go back to the house and swim and hang out. We had plenty of room in the bathrooms, tons of towels and lots of hot water! Everything was exactly as stated in the description of the home! Loved every minute we spent there...it was homey and felt like we were at home! You can't go wrong in renting this home or any one of Angela's rentals! We look forward to another vacation and renting from Angela...she is the BEST! We are looking for reasons to come back soon!

                                            Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 8/8

                                          • FANTASTIC!!

                                            FANTASTIC!!

                                            • Guest Jodie H.
                                            • Date of stay 09/19/11
                                            • Review Submitted 10/17/11
                                            There were 8 of us (6 adults and 2 children) on holiday from Australia. We had just spent 6 weeks travelling around America and this home was the perfect way to end our trip. The house is absolutely amazing!. There was plenty of room for everyone and so much to do for the kids. The house is set up beautifully, the backyard is fantastic and the pool, spa and games room was a big hit with everyone. It was a short easy drive to Disneyland and the supermarket up the street is easy to get to, either by walking or car. Angela (the owner) is lovely and was very easy to deal with from beginning to end. We would definately stay here again if we ever get back to Anaheim, I wouldn't even bother bother looking at other properties, you can't improve on perfect!!! THANK YOU!!!

                                            Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

                                          • A changed family.... for the better!

                                            A changed family.... for the better!

                                            • Guest Happy Family
                                            • Date of stay 08/24/11
                                            • Review Submitted 09/03/11
                                            I must start this review with a thank you. We were literally speechless as to how perfect everything was for our arrival. It felt like home and it meant the world to us. The home was perfectly equipped with anything and everything we could ask for. Being able to have all of our food delivered by a local market to the house before we arrived was just the perfect touch. It allowed all of us to eat better and have exactly what we wanted without taking a minute away from our trip. We could not get over how it literally felt you guys have thought of everything to make our stay better. It got to the point that every time we open a new closet we laughed because we thought of course they have that for us. When we went to Disneyland and halfway through the day my daughter started asking when are we going to go back to the house to swim and play I knew the house was truly something special. The whole trip was truly special and we will be back... many times... Forget hotels! This was living! And lastly... besides the perfect, clean, incredibly equipped even better then the pictures lovely home... Angela, your help in coordinating everything was and is so appreciated! Again it just felt like you thought of everything. You asked us some interests and then sent us great ideas to make the trip better! We went to Disneyland... of course amazing... went to the San Diego Safari park... WOW... then sent to Sea World... WOW² Please feel free to use us a reference at any anytime. You are welcome to give out my email or phone number to anyone that has any questions about staying at your home. Before this trip we honestly had never thought of staying at a rented home. It was always hotels. Never again if I can help it. Home living is the only way to go. Best wishes to the both of you! Charlie

                                            Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+.

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                                          • Our vacation home

                                            Our vacation home

                                            • Guest Pamela G.
                                            • Date of stay 07/09/11
                                            • Review Submitted 07/23/11
                                            I looked on the internet for two weeks to decide on a house that all 20 of us could enjoy. I found this Garden Home I and knew it was the one. We stayed 7/9-7/16. When we arrived the manager was there to greet us and show us where things were. Let me tell you they have everything you need to set up a home. We put our food away and put our stuff in the Master Bedroom which was GREAT!. Then everyone started to arrive. We have 4 children with 2 spouses and 11 grandchildren from 11 yrs to 25 yrs. We are from Lake Forest a little down the road from this house, but we needed a place to sleep everyone so we were not the average rental people. We did not want to go to the theme parks as we can go whenever we want. So we hung around the house for 24/7. We got up had breakfast, in the pool, others were playing pool, video games, ping pong, air hockey, shuffle board, it was a blast. Everyone loved the home and the kids want to do this again next year. There was not a dull moment. If we could give a higher overall experience it would be a 10. Angela is so on top of everything and so helpful. Mike and Angela you did a great job on the house, and the one next door is so beautiful too. Everyone that has small children this house would be great as when everone is finished with the pool you close the pool cover and no one can get in. It is open and closed with a code box so not everyone can open it. But we did not need it as everyone was older but we loved the idea that Angela and Mike have thought so much about the needs of people and to make them enjoy their stay. We always closed the pool cover and jacuzzi at night as it helped keep the heat in and leaves out. We loved sitting on the patio which there are two tables with chairs and we used them day and night. There are toys for young children (we did not use) but they have thought of everything. Now all of us call the house our vacation home. Thank you so much for a blessed and wonderful vacation with our family, it ment so much to all of us.

                                            Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+.

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                                          • Best Family Vacation Ever!!

                                            Best Family Vacation Ever!!

                                            • Guest Becky A
                                            • Date of stay 05/23/11
                                            • Review Submitted 06/14/11
                                            We rented this house with friends and family and their children. There were 5 adults and 7 kids total. We had the best vacation ever! We didn't want to leave. The house was wonderful. The owners have planned for everything we could want or need. They thought of everything from extra floaties for the pool to extra shampoo and soap in the bathroom. The house was large enough for 12 people, but we weren't stepping over and running into each other constantly. We were able to actually relax in between our trip to Disneyland and the other parks.The pool and the hot tub were huge hits with everyone and there was at least 2 kids in the game room at all time. We bought groceries and cooked our own meals which saved a ton of money and with the washer and dryer we were able to pack less. The house is in a great neighborhood and is close to the attractions. In the past when we have stayed in hotels for vacation, it seemed like we were always wanting to get out and do something because we were closed in together in one or two rooms. But the end of our stay, everyone was still getting along and having a great time. Like I said, no one wanted to leave. We enjoyed the down time at the house in the pool, hot tub and game room as much as we did while we were out seeing the sights. Everything was clean and well maintained and the owners were great. They have put together a binder of some of the local businesses that are close and suggestions for restaurants and shopping. I would definately recommend this house to a friend. If we ever go back to California, we will be staying in this house!! In fact, I don't know that we will ever stay in a hotel again. Rental homes are a way to go. I encourage people to rent the house with friends or family. Between the cost of a hotel and eating out, I think we actually saved money going with the house. I would also encourage people to use the grocery delivery service. When we got to the house, after driving 2days (22 hours) we were exhausted, but our groceries were in the kitchen waiting for us. We had everything waiting there for us. And after we left, we received a call from the owner telling us that they had found my daughter's ipod, and they promptly mailed it to us. This was a great vacation! Thank you Angela!!!!

                                            Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children.

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                                          • Perfect Family Home!

                                            Perfect Family Home!

                                            • Guest Nichole
                                            • Date of stay 05/29/11
                                            • Review Submitted 06/06/11
                                            We loved the house and had everything we needed right there available for us to use without having to pack it and bring it all ourselves.

                                            Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children.

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                                          • Great Family Reunion House

                                            Great Family Reunion House

                                            • Guest Eileen
                                            • Date of stay 05/20/11
                                            • Review Submitted 05/29/11
                                            Our mainly NorCal extended family enjoyed a 4 day weekend celebrating our daughter's graduation from local Cal State Fullerton. The house listing of amenities was exactly what you received. The pool, hot tub, game room, billiard room and movie room were well used by our group. We easily slept 12 and had a graduation party of 20 with plenty of room for everyone to spread out and have fun. They had air beds available for the adults to sleep on instead of a bunk bed or pull out couch, which was great because the pull-outs weren't very comfortable. The owners happened to be next door getting their newest rental ready, and were very friendly and helpful. When I asked if they had pyrex baking dishes, Angela brought over 3 of them upon our arrival. Location is on a quiet court in Anaheim with grocery store and other amenities within minutes. The house is tri-level, which was tricky for me with a broken ankle. But, there was a spacious master bedroom on the main level with unfortunately an odd step down shower. All in all, it is an excellent rental property, which would be great for 3 families to share.

                                            Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

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                                          Rental basis: Per property
                                          Rental rates quoted in: $
                                          Dates Nightly Wknd Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event
                                          Peak
                                          Jun 1 - Sep 2, 2013
                                          3 night min stay
                                          $450 $450
                                          $2975

                                          Notes: Thanksgiving week, Christmas week, New Years week, and Spring Break weeks are priced at Peak rates.

                                          Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency ($) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.


                                          Additional information about rental rates:

                                          Rates subject to change, not confirmed until booked. Additional people over 12 add $25/pp per night
                                          We determine our rates based on demand at any given time of year. Peak travel and vacation weeks typically are Spring Break (March/Apr), Summer (Memorial Day - Labor Day), Thanksgiving (late Nov) and Christmas/New Year's (late Dec to early Jan): $2975/wk or $450/nt Off Peak: $2675/wk or $400/nt Enjoy the pool even in the fall and winter months. We keep it heated to 85 degrees making the pool usable year round! It's like swimming and playing in a huge hot tub! Heating rate is $125 per week or $20 per night (late September thru late June). Play Station 2 with Rock Band is available for your enjoyment for $75/wk or $12/day Water-proof HD (1080p) video camera with 5mp photo capture is available for $5 per day. Returning guests are eligible for DISCOUNTED RATES, be sure to ask Angela about it!
                                          Help yourself pay for your stay with us, even BEFORE you get here. We have a guest referral program and pay a $15 per night referral fee to anyone who has stayed with us or is contracted to stay with us. Tell your friends you are staying at an Ultimate SoCal Vacation Home during your trip. Or when you get home, and are sharing memories and pictures from your trip and your time in our home, be sure they know how contact us. Make sure to let us know you've referred someone to us, and please be sure they tell us you sent them. Upon checking out from their stay with us we'll send you a check. No further action is required on your part, couldn't be easier.

                                          Fees and Taxes:

                                          • Cleaning $175

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                                          Year Purchased: 2008

                                          About the owner: The Smith family owns and manages two vacation homes (soon to be three) in Anahiem, CA while raising their children in a small town outside of Austin, TX. Born and raised in Southern California, they enjoy the opportunity to return for visits with family and friends. With so much to offer, SoCal is their ideal family vacation destination. While staying in the homes they can't help but be looking for ways to improve the quality of their guests' experience. The Smiths are currently in escrow on a third Anaheim Vacation Home and Love the opportunities vacation home ownership give them to serve their guests. They also Love that managing a vacation home business gives Angela the ability to stay home with Lincoln (5), Lilah (3) and Lucy (1/2). Angela manages the day to day operation of the homes including coordinating 2 property managers, 2 cleaning crews, 2 handymen, a grounds crew and a pool service technician. High quality guest experiences are a team effort! The Smiths also enjoy the opportunities they've been given from time to time to collaborate with the HomeAway team headquartered in Austin, TX. They even got to host the Griswold's Family Truckster for a couple days (see listing photo) as part of HomeAway's Truckie's Tour media campaign.

                                          Why the Owner Chose Anaheim:
                                          This was our second vacation home. We chose Anaheim a second time because we Love how centrally located it is and it's proximity to Disneyland. Our first vacation home, also in Anaheim, was actually our family home for 4 years before moving to Texas. When we moved to Texas we didn't want to part with our home that we had just remodeled and absolutely Loved! So the idea of turning it into a vacation home made sense, and it's been great!


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                                          Photos

                                          • Picture yourself lounging pool side!

                                            Picture yourself lounging pool side!

                                          • 43 jets to massage your cares away....ahhhhh.

                                            43 jets to massage your cares away....ahhhhh.

                                          • Billiard room looks upon theater room & back yard.

                                            Billiard room looks upon theater room & back yard.

                                          • Enjoy the convenience of a fully equiped kitchen!

                                            Enjoy the convenience of a fully equiped kitchen!

                                          • Spend family time in the spacious living room.

                                            Spend family time in the spacious living room.

                                          • The bathrooms are well appointed and spacious.

                                            The bathrooms are well appointed and spacious.

                                          • Queen sized bed in guest room upstairs.

                                            Queen sized bed in guest room upstairs.

                                          • Master bathrooms features a Roman bathtub.

                                            Master bathrooms features a Roman bathtub.

                                          • If you must work...or to plan your play!

                                            If you must work...or to plan your play!

                                          • Bulls Eye!

                                            Bulls Eye!

                                          • More outdoor dining.

                                            More outdoor dining.

                                          • Tri-level floor plans offers lots of space for large groups.

                                            Tri-level floor plans offers lots of space for large groups.

                                          • Enjoy outdoor cooking on the 100,000 BTU grill!

                                            Enjoy outdoor cooking on the 100,000 BTU grill!

                                          • CANNON BALL!!  Cool (or warm) and refreshing .....

                                            CANNON BALL!! Cool (or warm) and refreshing .....

                                          • 47' HD TV w/ surround sound, bring the popcorn!

                                            47' HD TV w/ surround sound, bring the popcorn!

                                          • Plenty of seating both indoors and out!

                                            Plenty of seating both indoors and out!

                                          • Sleep in comfort after exploring SoCal attractions.

                                            Sleep in comfort after exploring SoCal attractions.

                                          • Twin bunk beds accomodate up to 4 kids or adults

                                            Twin bunk beds accomodate up to 4 kids or adults

                                          • Queen sized bed in guest room upstairs.

                                            Queen sized bed in guest room upstairs.

                                          • Master bathroom.

                                            Master bathroom.

                                          • Let the games begin, family tournament style!

                                            Let the games begin, family tournament style!

                                          • Outdoor dining...

                                            Outdoor dining...

                                          • Our pool features an automatic safety cover.

                                            Our pool features an automatic safety cover.

                                          • Russ, please...don't eat the Truckster.

                                            Russ, please...don't eat the Truckster.

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                                          4 Bedroom / 2.5 Bathroom
                                          Sleeps 22


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