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West side retreat, Modern Homestead

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Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Reno, NV
  • University of Nevada-Reno
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • National Bowling Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Peppermill
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

First bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Front bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Hall Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

West side retreat, Modern Homestead

The property will still have everything you need to work or relax year round. There are four bedrooms and two bathrooms, although the ensuite master bath is on the small side. A very spacious gourmet kitchen, high speed internet and a dining room for 6 or as a temporary office work area. The backyard highlights magnificent views of Peavine Mountain range. Stepping out of all rooms on the backside of the house to a fully furnished backyard. Complete with a firepit, seasoned wood, BBQ, dining table and two separate seating areas. Enjoy those views with your morning coffee or in the evening sitting around the backyard firepit.

Property manager

Catherine Bragg-Brennan
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
May charge a additional cleaning fee for toddlers.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The house is not toddler proof; uncovered sockets, sharp corners, glass sliding doors. We do not provide cribs, changing stations or play pens.
To avoid an additional cleaning fee of $25, we look for crumbs/spilt drinks throughout the house, hand prints on sliders, TV and corners
We have a pest service, however ants can make their way into the house. Please do not consumer food/beverages in the bedrooms.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Reno

Located in West University, a neighbourhood in Reno, this holiday home is in the mountains. Knitting Factory and Bruka Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include X-marks The Spot Adventure Quests and Great Basin Adventure. Travelling with kids? Consider Wilbur D. May Center, or check out an event or a game at Reno Events Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Reno, NV

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk District - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • University of Nevada-Reno - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • National Bowling Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Grand Sierra Resort Casino - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Peppermill - 9 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Reno Station - 9 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is West side retreat, Modern Homestead pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at West side retreat, Modern Homestead ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at West side retreat, Modern Homestead ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is West side retreat, Modern Homestead located?

This family-friendly Reno holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Rancho San Rafael Park, Great Basin Adventure and Wilbur D. May Center. X-marks The Spot Adventure Quests and Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

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

Wonderful!

This was our final rental of 3, at the end of our family trip, and we definitely saved the best for last. We were super comfortable and the house was beautiful! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Amazing stay!!

Perfect booking experience and property! Catherine is a wonderful host and the house is beautiful, spotless and exactly as presented online! We also LOVED hanging out in the backyard! Property is in a great location, minutes away from the grocery store, Walmart, Starbucks, etc...we visited the Riverwalk, saw a theatre production, and attended a concert in Reno, took a day trip to Sacramento, explored many places around the entire perimeter of Lake Tahoe, visited the town of Truckee, the Donner Museum and Memorial site, Sutter's Mill, the location of the 1960 Olympic Games, and Carson City - a highlight was the 2 mile walk from the Bonanza parking lot (trailhead) to Sand Harbor, which was a beautiful paved path with stunning views of the Lake and many opportunities to navigate safely to the water's edge - overall, the PERFECT girls' getaway!! Highly recommended property and location! Thanks Catherine!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautifully updated home in a quiet residential neighborhood. We were very impressed with the choices that were made. The kitchen is amazing. There is so much storage and so many helpful things that wereprovided for our use. The backyard is just gorgeous. We enjoyed sitting around the fire pit even though we didn’t use the fire pit. The living room has ample seating that is very comfortable. We found the location to be very good for what we wanted to do. The owner was very gracious, helpful and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Clean & great location

Excellent location and very well maintained property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful time staying in home! Catherine was very responsive to any questions we had prior to and during our stay. The home was very clean and had everything we needed. We absolutely loved the backyard and the beautiful view. We would definitely stay in this home again if we were to come back to Reno!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janna S.

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

Exceptional Home!

Catherine is terrific! Great communication and very helpful. The house was clean and perfectly stocked with everything we needed. The backyard is beautifully maintained and the view is amazing. We look forward to staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul p., San Diego, CA

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

Great house

Great location, cozy little house. We really appreciated all the extras as far as items in the kitchen and access to laundry. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Cute House in Reno

We had a wonderful stay in this beautifully updated home and would highly recommend it to people visiting the Reno area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

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

Very comfortable, great location

We were in town for a family funeral and didn’t actually spend much time at the property, but it was very comfortable and nice to have a quiet spot to return to in the evenings. It was a great location for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Justin L.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Review

The property is a nice home with a great backyard view. We were very excited for are stay. Upon arrival we did find some issues with the cleanliness. The house was dusty and spiderwebs were noticed in the corners. We didn’t complain because we didn’t want to be nit picky and didn’t want a cleaning service to show up while we weren’t there. The outside twinkle lights and front door motion lights did not work. However, after contacting the host the twinkle lights were fixed within two days. The front door motion light was not fixed. Communication appeared to be good with the host until we left. I asked the host for a private review over the phone to discuss some of the issues we noticed which included a broke recliner, stained dirty outdoor cushions and the cleanliness issue. That request was denied and communication began to break down. The host immediately began to accuse me of damaging these items which we did not. In the end it is a pretty home, the neighborhood is quiet and has a nice backyard view. I understand that being a host can probably be difficult at times but I felt the breakdown in communication and accusations at the end of our stay were very unfortunate.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karol S.

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

Beautiful home, quiet retreat and great location

The house was lovely, super comfortable, and well appointed. The location was close to everything – parks, shopping, downtown, the Riverwalk, and museums. Loved the yard and the open view. Catherine was an amazing and very responsive. Looking forward to another stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie C.

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

Convenient

Home was close to everything yet in a quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Great Great Great

This property is just lovely- nice, quiet, convenient neighborhood; super comfortable beds; lots of different spaces; and gorgeous views. Catherine responded quickly to any questions and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Perfect fit

Great home for our family of 4. Close to everything and owners very responsive. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna G.

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

Beautifully decorated home in Reno!

We were very pleased with our experience in this Reno home. Everything was updated and decorated beautifully. Would definitely love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

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

Great house in quiet neighborhood

The house was exactly as shown in the photos.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Clean, well appointed, great place!

Our whole experience was wonderful. The property is clean and very comfortable. It’s a great place to comeback to at the end of a long day at the Air Races. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynette F.

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

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. Plenty of space and all the amenities. Would love

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. Plenty of space and all the amenities. Would love to come back at some point in time. A great experience
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken and Connie M.

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

Perfect

Property was exactly as stated and made our stay perfect. Really appreciated how easy to communicate with host. Will recommend and be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary M.

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

Wonderful home

Quiet, beautifully designed, comfortable and very well equipped! Excellent host communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette V.

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

Great, quiet spot for the family

Our families shared this property with another family for a basketball tournament. The house was very clean, spacious, and well stocked with kitchen items! We cooked daily and could find everything we needed and then some! The neighborhood was nice and peaceful and a quick drive to the convention center. The backyard was beautiful and peaceful. It was enough space for the kiddos to run around or the adults to gain some quiet time for coffee or a glass of wine. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod L.

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

Wonderful, Quiet, Clean - Higley Recommended

I'm happy to have chosen this property for my family & I. We stayed for a week and everything was great. The property is very clean & the nights were quiet & peaceful. Tucked away with views from the private backyard yet just a short drive to shopping & anything around the Reno/Sparks area. Several little details like some great books to read & games to play made the stay even better. We'll stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Nicole D.

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

Beautiful home

Beautiful home in north Reno. Catherine was kind and easy to work with. Game closet a huge plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S., Sweet Home, USA

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

Excellent

This was a roomy, nice and clean place to stay, it also had a cabinet full of games to play. The location was perfect for what we needed. Suggestions I have would add some pot holders for the hot pans and maybe some more bath towels. I recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward K.

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

Excellent experience

Our last VRBO in Reno was a huge disappointment and we were hoping for a clean, uncluttered, quiet, comfortable accommodation this time. This property measured up in all respects and we really enjoyed our 10 day stay. Hoping it will be available for our next visit.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Catherine Bragg-Brennan

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My husband enjoy entertaining, so it seemed like a natural to add hosting at our property to our list of day to day activities.

Why they chose this property

This property was considered the haunted house on the block. Bars on the windows and door, roof and fencing was coming down, backyard full of garbage, not to mention the rotted out bathrooms. But, upon entering the house I realized it had great bones, a beautiful backyard view and it was located in a great neighborhood. It has been a labor of love restoring the house to contemporary standards and a place I have truly come to love.

What makes this property unique

While the neighborhood is an old one - homes built in the 50's-60's, it has a nice family feel to it and is under gentrification. The backyard is always a pleasant surprise, the views of Peavine mountains are majestic and peaceful.

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