10/10 Excellent
Ernie A.
Mar 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Ernie A.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Entire home
Parkside Place / Amazing Location / One Of A Kind!
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143300 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Chico, CA
- Place, California State University-Chico5 min drive
- Place, Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park5 min drive
- Place, Gateway Science Museum5 min drive
- Airport, Chico, CA (CIC-Chico Municipal)12 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Downstairs Master Bedroom + Child Sized Sofa Bed
1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed
Living Room 1
1 Twin Futon
Queen Bedroom off Hallway
1 Queen Bed
Queen Bedroom - Off Main Living Space/Pass Through to get to Garage
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Master Bedroom - Family Suite
1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
3 bathrooms
Downstairs Hall Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Downstairs Master Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Master Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area
About this property
Parkside Place / Amazing Location / One Of A Kind!
Bidwell Park is right outside your door! Walk across the street to enjoy bike trails, walking paths, and swimming holes. Downtown Chico, Chico State, and Sierra Nevada Brewery are also minutes away. Then come back to your space to spread out and relax. Perfect to accommodate multiple families, with toys & books, OLED HD 75" TV and TV's in two bedrooms too. Game room has 5 adult bikes and 3 for kids, pool table, foosball, and a retro arcade game!
(No Animals Permitted including ESA/Service)
Windows throughout the home will be sure to delight if natural light is your thing! Downstairs living room and kitchen are open concept and wonderful for gathering. The loft upstairs provides a second living room space, still quite connected with the activity below.
Three bedrooms downstairs:
The 1st is a master that includes a king bed, it's own 43" TV, and has a bathroom that has a shower.
The 2nd has a queen bed just a little further down the hall with it's own built in desk work-space.
The 3rd is a spare bedroom off the main living space with a queen bed and a beautiful skylight.
Main hallway bathroom has a luxurious jetted bathtub.
Upstairs is the loft on one side and a large master family suite with a king bed, and also a bunk bed with a trundle roll out to sleep three additional guests. Great for a family wanting one room to share during their stay or multiple friends looking to bunk together. This bedroom also has a bathroom with a shower and a large walk in closet, set up as a kids play space.
The garage has been transformed into a game room with a pool table, foosball, and bikes!
Finally, there is plenty of parking on site! While you will have the entire Parkside Place home to yourself, there is another smaller home on the property that will sometimes be occupied by other guests, and we've made the parking areas set up to accommodate this. If the other home is reserved, please note that while you each have your own parking and no shared walls, you may see other guests coming and going from the other home. You can find our VRBO listing to reserve both homes if you would like to have the whole property to yourself and space for up to 20 guests.
(No Animals Permitted including ESA/Service)
Windows throughout the home will be sure to delight if natural light is your thing! Downstairs living room and kitchen are open concept and wonderful for gathering. The loft upstairs provides a second living room space, still quite connected with the activity below.
Three bedrooms downstairs:
The 1st is a master that includes a king bed, it's own 43" TV, and has a bathroom that has a shower.
The 2nd has a queen bed just a little further down the hall with it's own built in desk work-space.
The 3rd is a spare bedroom off the main living space with a queen bed and a beautiful skylight.
Main hallway bathroom has a luxurious jetted bathtub.
Upstairs is the loft on one side and a large master family suite with a king bed, and also a bunk bed with a trundle roll out to sleep three additional guests. Great for a family wanting one room to share during their stay or multiple friends looking to bunk together. This bedroom also has a bathroom with a shower and a large walk in closet, set up as a kids play space.
The garage has been transformed into a game room with a pool table, foosball, and bikes!
Finally, there is plenty of parking on site! While you will have the entire Parkside Place home to yourself, there is another smaller home on the property that will sometimes be occupied by other guests, and we've made the parking areas set up to accommodate this. If the other home is reserved, please note that while you each have your own parking and no shared walls, you may see other guests coming and going from the other home. You can find our VRBO listing to reserve both homes if you would like to have the whole property to yourself and space for up to 20 guests.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please turn off the central heating and air and both mini splits
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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 and a first aid kit
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Chico
Chico is home to this vacation home. Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park and Sacramento River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paradise Preforming Art Center and Bille Park. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and rock climbing nearby.
Chico, CA
What's nearby
- California State University-Chico - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
- Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
- Gateway Science Museum - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
- National Yo-Yo Museum - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
- SacValley MedShare - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 7 min drive
- Panera Bread - 7 min drive
- Carls - 7 min drive
- Chili's Grill & Bar - 8 min drive
- Taco Bell - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kelly L.
Oct 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kelly L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ken P.
May 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great places to stay
Ken P.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
Michael P.
Aug 16, 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
Michael P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Greg D.
Jun 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming home near Bidwell Park
Greg D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott F.
Nov 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Friendly!
Scott F.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jared N.
Feb 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice big place
Jared N.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bianca O.
Jun 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious!
Bianca O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carol K.
May 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation Lodging
Carol K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gary I.
Apr 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Trip to Chico
Gary I.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Joan K.
Dec 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday gathering at Parkside
Joan K.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lamoyne W.
Dec 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Family retreat
Lamoyne W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Suzette C.
Mar 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Artsy decor with big comfy furniture
Suzette C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
About the host
Hosted by Bri Downard
I am an artist who grew up in Chico, taught art for 12 years, and now enjoy hosting painting parties and setting up homes to be lovely for guests like you! I've made most of the art you see throughout our VRBO properties and I sometimes even get to lead a paint and sip session for guests who want to add that on to their experience in Chico.
I also love to travel with my husband Daniel and our son. We have stayed in so many wonderful homes over the years and the energy and details included by different hosts is always such an inspiration! It's fun that no matter where we go, I always come back with fresh ideas to keep improving this space for our future guests.
I also love to travel with my husband Daniel and our son. We have stayed in so many wonderful homes over the years and the energy and details included by different hosts is always such an inspiration! It's fun that no matter where we go, I always come back with fresh ideas to keep improving this space for our future guests.
Why they chose this property
As a Chico girl, Bidwell Park has been a part of my upbringing. Chicoans just call it "The Park" because it's so big and we all know how wonderful it is. Living on Vallombrosa, which runs along The Park, for two years, meant going for a run or meeting a friend for a walk was just bathed in this extra layer of magic because of how easy it was to pop over to The Park and be immersed in nature! My son's upbringing has had all of this whimsy too: he loves swimming in the creek, we got to ride our bikes to his summer nature camp, and family outings were as simple as throwing together a picnic and walking across the street.
What makes this property unique
This home is flooded with natural light and you can tell that the designers wanted that outside in feeling with the loft, positioning of the windows, and wood throughout. I've enjoyed adding to that vibe with nature inspired paintings, live plants all around, and thoughtful touches to nod to my Chico roots and love of nature. Life alongside Bidwell Park is a treat to experience, however long you can carve out to be here!
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