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Group Retreat with Hot Tub and Studio

Vacation home in Visalia with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 141683 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Visalia, CA
  • Place, Kaweah Delta Medical Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Visalia Fox Theatre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Visalia Convention Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 9

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Group Retreat with Hot Tub and Studio

Summary:

Explore Central CA from this unique Visalia home with a main house & separate studio. Perfect for large groups, it features an award-winning outdoor oasis with a hot tub, outdoor kitchen, & fire pit. Enjoy a desert-scape paradise just a mile from Downtown and a short drive to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. A perfect base for adventure and relaxation. In addition to the Parks, other day trips from this listing include skiing at Sierra Summit, wine tasting in the Paso Robles wine region, and the Central CA Coast.



The Space:

This property is an ideal arrangement for large groups, offering spaces to gather together and retreat for privacy. It has been featured twice on the Garden Club's Garden Tour for its stunning and unique landscape design.



An Award-Winning Outdoor Oasis Step through the front gate into a desert-scape paradise with a dry creek bed and boulders, elegantly lit at night. The backyard is a private resort featuring:



A complete outdoor kitchen for unforgettable BBQs.

A large hot tub with room for 6 guests.

A soothing waterfall and koi pond.

A cozy fire pit, perfect for relaxing on cool evenings.



The Main House Inside, you'll find a beautifully decorated contemporary-California style home where every detail is considered.



* Living & Dining: The living room offers seating for 8, a flat-screen TV, arcade games, and a cozy fireplace. The updated kitchen is fully equipped with a gas range, dishwasher, blender, toaster, and coffee maker. Enjoy meals at the 3-person breakfast bar or in the separate dining room that comfortably seats 6.

* Bedrooms & Baths: Rest peacefully on Tempurpedic memory foam mattresses with soft, quality linens. We provide luggage stands, toiletries, and a newly renovated bathroom with a modern dual vanity.

* Family-Ready: A crib, pack 'n play, and high chair are available for our youngest guests.



The Garden Studio Apartment Accessed via a separate entrance, this large, private studio is bright and welcoming. It includes two queen beds, a dining table for 4, and a functional kitchenette with a microwave, fridge, and coffee maker. A comfortable office chair is provided for remote work, and the back door opens onto the main patio, offering lovely views of the waterfall and garden.



Guest Access:

Guests have exclusive and private access to the entire property. This includes the main house, the separate garden studio apartment, and all outdoor amenities like the hot tub, patio, and outdoor kitchen. There are no shared spaces on the property, ensuring complete privacy for your group.



The Neighborhood:

Older custom homes and huge mature trees surround this Visalia neighborhood.



The specific street the house is on is a main thoroughfare, (although the house is set back from the street), and is less than 1 mile from downtown, the Convention Center, and the Hospital District. Downtown Visalia has lovely shops, restaurants, and bars.



Getting Around:

If you don't have a personal vehicle, you can walk to most destinations, although you will be on a busy street and a pedestrian walkway over the freeway getting there. The walk is safe but not picturesque. But this helps you avoid having to find parking and makes it safe to enjoy adult beverages since you don't have to drive. Alternatively, there is Lyft and Uber- wait times vary.



Other Things to Note:

Please review these important details for your stay:



Climate Control: To ensure comfort and energy efficiency, the thermostat is centrally managed. It can be set to a minimum of 72°F during the summer and a maximum of 72°F during the winter. The living room fireplace is available for additional warmth at the touch of a button.



Security: For your safety and the security of the property, exterior security cameras are installed and operational on the property. review these important details for your stay:



Upon booking, Guest will be required to complete a check in form and a brief rental agreement.



Interaction with Guests:

We value your privacy and aim to provide a seamless, uninterrupted stay. While we will not be present on the property, we are always available and happy to assist with any questions or needs you may have. Please feel free to reach out to us via the booking platform or by phone at any time.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property uses solar energy
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Visalia

Visalia is home to this vacation home. Mulligans Indoor Golf Club and Regal Visalia are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mooney Grove Park and Cutler Park. Imagine U Children's Museum and Visalia Adventure Park are also worth visiting.
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Visalia, CA

What's nearby

  • Valley Strong Ballpark - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kaweah Delta Medical Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Visalia Fox Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Visalia Convention Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Visalia City Hall - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Common Heart - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fosters Freeze - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Group Retreat with Hot Tub and Studio pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Group Retreat with Hot Tub and Studio?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Group Retreat with Hot Tub and Studio?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Group Retreat with Hot Tub and Studio located?

Situated in Visalia, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kaweah Delta Chronic Disease Management Center, Valley Strong Ballpark, and Kaweah Delta Medical Center. Visalia Fox Theatre and Visalia Convention Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

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

Great place to stay!

Great all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priscillia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful find!This house knows it is a BnB. We had plenty of plates, cutlery, etc and utensils for cooking. Everyone slept great. The backyard area was great for a family evening together.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack P.

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

Great location to Visalia

Great house, the backyard is perfect for conversation and entertaining and it's close to downtown would rent it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

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

Impeccable property. Highly recommended.

Absolutely impeccable property. Do not hesitate and book it. Decor, bedding, spa, fire pit, cleanliness, 10+ We will be delighted to stay again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

Awesome pad!!

Easy check in, comfy home, and great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

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

family wedding

Such a great, beautiful, clean house that was perfect for our group! The communication of the host was amazing and if we need to ever stay in Visalia again, we would stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Comfortable home close to everything

The house is quite comfortable for a large group to stay. The home is very clean and well stocked. The house looks just as it appears in the pictures. The home is located in a nice quiet neighborhood, but stores and restaurants are close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

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

Perfect getaway

Large clean and very well stocked of basic necessary supplies. Backyard is amazing with koi pond , fire pit, high end bbq grill and a very relaxing hot tub. I highly recommend it to my friends. We certainly enjoyed our stay. Lisa Scott was very helpful and patient to my inquiries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

Very nice house

The only negative in cleanliness was that the Kitchen floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe G.

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

New Years Weekend

The house was great, the hot tub was the key to everything along with the fireplace. Only thing was that we couldn’t put the heater higher than 70 degrees and it got chilly inside but overall great location. It fit all of us comfortably, close to grocery store and about 45 min away to Sequoia! Will definitely rent again. Thank you Lisa for hosting us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jason F.

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

Few things

Had an issue with the lock late Saturday night. Batteries were low. Property manager arrived in 10 minutes to fix. Great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sameer A.

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

A wonderful stay at Lisa’s place

My family was looking for a quick getaway near Sequoia national park and Lisa’s home was the perfect one. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving get together at her place. Her home was very well-equipped for the needs of our kids and family. Everything was clean and well taken care of. I would highly recommend Lisa’s place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sukhjinder S.

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

A good place to stay and cover Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon

A good place to stay and cover Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon if you are willing to drive each day. Visalia is a small cozy city and got all the facilities you need. The house is clean with an additional apartment that got 2 queen beds however, its detached from the main house. open space in front and back. A big drive way, Overall its a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence L.

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

Memorable Stay In Visalia!

Great stay at Lisa's property in Visalia. House was clean and had everything we needed to host a family reunion dinner for 30. Plenty of space with the outdoor area and a very large living room. Loved the grill and hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Murtuza C.

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

Nice House close to Highway

We really liked the house and the apartment for our stay. The house is close to the highway, and not too far from Sequoia National park. The property was clean, exactly as described in the listing. We will definitely consider staying here again when we visit Sequoia NP next.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Great property and communication

Lisa is an excellent host and was extremely responsive to questions we had. The property was as advertised and provided a perfect place for my friends and me to enjoy a relaxing long weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley W.

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

Seniors 60-89 Sib Reunion

The location was ideal; just 1 or 2 miles from Convention center. We enjoyed the lovely back patio with barbecue plus large dining table in house for meals and card games. The owner was very responsive to. Concerns and help us
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ria Y.

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

Great place!

We loved how private and cozy the backyard was! This is a great place for a small group and would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S., Corte Madera

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

Great Hostv and Great Location

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. There were 7 of us, so we had both the main house as well as the back house. Lisa was a great communicator and easy to work with. The layout of the house works very well for a family. Just the right space and lots of good seating for dining. Would stay here again..
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elsa N.

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

Clean, Inviting with all the comforts of home

House and Guest House were both clean and inviting. Main house was very well stocked and welcoming. The yard was pleasant and great for entertaining. The hot tub was overly chlorinated...not sure if that was due to Covid precautions, but we had to get out after just a short time due to burning eyes. Overall, a wonderful home and a great getaway. Would definitely stay there again and highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Mariaelana P., Branford / connecticut

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Our stay at Giddings home

Our experience was not good at all the property manager spoke to me like I was a child I am a 56 year old and she was not pleasant at all her and my husband also had words. The house was not clean and definitely not to covid standards by far. I had to clean the home myself for my family and I. Also if you are looking for a vacation home where you can have cool or heat then I would advise you to not book this home the property manager controls it at all time we asked to cool the home down more and the manager told us to open the windows in a state that was covered in smoke from the fires that's what the answer we got Not so friendly at all The whole reason we picked this home was because of the reviews but I would not recommend this property
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

Beautiful home!

This house was perfect for our family. We had 4 couples and it had everything we needed. We loved the patio in the back and the house was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arely H.

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

It was a nice place my family enjoyed. We just wanted to be more closer of the Sequoia

It was very easy to reserved this nice house. I'll recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

A L., Providence, Utah

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

Great place.

There were 12 of us children from infants to adults. I t had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Excellent Spot For a Family Gathering

The property was very nice and quite comfortable for our group of eight. We mistakenly never used the garden apartment with its two double beds, but it was still large enough. It was very well appointed and the back garden is quite an oasis. The hosts were very responsive and quickly assisted us with the one issue we had, which was the A/C. It was very hot when we visited, so the A/C had a hard time keeping the house cool, but the hosts were able to remotely access the thermostat to cool it down for us. There's plenty of off-street parking and it's less than a mile from a local market.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by James Ebaugh

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I love to travel and I host based on what is important to my guests. Some people enjoy getting to know their host, perhaps want tours of the area etc.

Others want more privacy. All guests want accommodations that are more spacious, more comfortable, and more affordable than a hotel room. You will find all of those things and much more with this home.

Day trips from this house:

Sequoia National Park,
Sierra Nevada Mountain Range for hiking or skiing
Central Valley Coast with beautiful beaches, trails, and wildlife
Wine tasting
and more

Why they chose this property

This house has been featured in the Garden Club's Annual Garden Show, both for the Drought Tolerant Landscape in the front, as well as for the huge water feature and lush gardens in the backyard. The massive Oak trees and built-in patio coverings keep the backyard comfortable so that guests can enjoy the outdoor kitchen throughout the summer. The large fire pit make it a useable and comfortable space in the winter as well.

What makes this property unique

Visalia is one of the few places where visitors are only a day trip away from vineyards and wine tasting, the CA Central Coast, and Sequoia National Park. It is a great place for a couples getaway, or for a family vacation.

I have also hosted groups where several couples, or a couple of families, want to spend a relaxing weekend together in a lovely setting without having to clean up at the end!

Sometimes guests are celebrating a birthday, a graduation, a new job, or sometimes just a chance to be together and unwind!

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English, Spanish

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