The Retreat at Goose Hollow

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Location
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4650 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pool
Washer
Air conditioning
Kitchen

Explore the area

Orange, CA

Chapman University
‪19 min walk‬
St. Joseph Hospital
‪5 min drive‬
UC Irvine Medical Center
‪7 min drive‬
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bed #1

1 Queen Bed

Bed #2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

relaxing 2 bedroom apartment
Comfortable furnishings
large patio for dining w/BBQ
2 bedrooms, queen size bed
fully equipped kitchen
smart TV
1 mile walk to Chapman University
walking distance to grocery store and restaurants
5 miles to Disneyland

Property manager

Katie Goosman

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

- Quiet is requested between the hours of 10:00 pm to 8:00 am in consideration of other tenants

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 first aid kit

Property Registration Number STR21-102

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Orange

Located in Orange, this apartment is in the city centre and near theme parks. Anaheim GardenWalk and Downtown Disney® District are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Disney California Adventure® Park and Disneyland® Resort. Knott's Berry Farm and Knott's Soak City Water Park are not to be missed.

Orange, CA

What's nearby

Chapman University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
St. Joseph Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Honda Center - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
Angel Stadium of Anaheim - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
UC Irvine Medical Center - 7 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

Orange Station - 5 min drive
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
‪Miguel's Jr - ‬16 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk
‪NORMS Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Retreat at Goose Hollow have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Retreat at Goose Hollow pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Retreat at Goose Hollow?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Retreat at Goose Hollow?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Retreat at Goose Hollow located?

Located in the heart of Orange, this apartment building is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Chapman University and within 3 miles (5 km) of Village at Orange and St. Joseph Hospital. Children's Hospital of Orange County is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karthik G.

11 Apr, 2025

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

Had a great time in the retreat at Goose Hollow

Even though we had challenges in finding the place late in the night because of my phone not working properly, Katie helped us out locate the place quickly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the retreat at Goose Hollow. It's a really nice and cozy place to stay which is quite close to DisneyLand. A nice perk of staying at the place was that the kitchen was super equipped!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caryn C.

28 Mar, 2025

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

Perfect Home Away From Home

Don’t hesitate, book this property. The owners couldn’t have been kinder. We loved our stay. Ideal distance between LA and San Diego, saw all the sights. Can’t wait to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell E.

22 Mar, 2025

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

Dad’s Birthday

This property in Orange is perfectly located for buzzing around Orange County. Flew in and out of Ontario. 20 minutes. Birthday celebration in Costa Mesa. 15 minutes. The house is expertly furnished and stocked with amenities. We will be back if Katie will have us.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille W.

17 Feb, 2025

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

So wonderful! Relaxing and cozy.

This was a wonderful and relaxing stay. Our family came down to go to Disneyland and we were so happy to have found The Retreat at Goose Hollow. Katie was a wonderful host and was so accommodating to our family. My boys loved staying at “the little house”. We will definitely stay here next time we are in the area. Thank you Katie!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

26 Nov, 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Micah W.

21 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice stay in Orange!

We really enjoyed staying in the apartment beside Katie's home! It's a lovely place - very comfortable! My only disappointment was that a hot tub was advertised on the VRBO site, but it didn't exist. Katie refunded us $100 and said she will update that on the site. Their backyard pool isn't heated, so it was too cool to use it without a hot tub in the fall. Katie was very nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina A.

10 Oct, 2024

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

Lovely home with all we needed

We loved out short stay that allowed us close proximity to Chapman University for homecoming and a space to relax in the evenings with a glass of wine in the outdoor patio. Katie as such a gracious host. Gem of a find for our family of 4. Tranquil and quite.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny T.

27 Sept, 2024

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

All of the comforts you could ask for and so close to Disney!

I flew out to California from NJ to meet up with my 19 year old son who is currently a Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton. My son was a huge Disney Cars fan as a child and he wanted to visit Disney California Adventure Park during my visit on the west coast. He had one request which was to stay somewhere that had a pool, so I found this place on VRBO and booked it for a weekend. We couldn’t have picked a better place! All of the comforts of home, a beautiful pool and the most gracious of hosts who went above and beyond to create a memorable stay for both of us. Thank you for that! ❤️ Would highly recommend your place to any body!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

25 Aug, 2024

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

Off to college

Lovely apartment. Quiet neighborhood. Helpful friendly hosts.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haitham S.

14 Aug, 2024

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

Nice place and great location

Was great

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

5 Aug, 2024

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

Amazing stay

Our stay was great! From check in to check out, we had no issues and hosts were always available and super friendly. The home had everything we needed for our week stay. We will definitely be staying here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki B.

29 Jul, 2024

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

Great location, great property, great host

3 of us stayed to visit family. Very clean, very quiet, and very comfortable - but also conveniently located near grocery and main streets. Google Maps is wrong - pay attention to the street address, but that was the worst thing that happened to us the whole time and Katie was right on it. We didn’t use the pool but it looked really nice. Easy, convenient off-street parking too.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

27 Jul, 2024

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

Lovely apartment!

Very comfortable and quiet apartment. Katie and John were wonderful hosts! We will definitely stay here again next time we’re in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaxieJane F.

24 Jul, 2024

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

Cosy getaway

Katie was a perfect host. Her communication was superb. Friendly. Helpful. Gave recommendations. Engaged. Yet the stay itself was also perfectly private. I'd definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen P.

7 Jul, 2024

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

Lovely stay in Orange

Katie and John offered us this apartment while visiting family nearby. The location was perfect and the apartment was very comfortable and spacious for three of us. There is a lovely deck with a table for breakfast, and their unheated pool was just right in the hot weather and generously shared by the hosts, with a large variety of pool accessories. The apartment was well furnished and had many of the little things that other apartments lack (adequate towels and pool towels, plenty of toiletries, full refrigerator and stove, microwave and dishwasher, ceiling fans, etc.) Very enjoyable stay and would gladly stay there again. Thanks, Katie and John!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline G.

16 Jun, 2024

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

Easy breezy

Clean, comfortable, convenient

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara W.

4 May, 2024

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

Convenient 2 Bedroom Apartment

My husband and I enjoyed a 3 week stay with Katie and John. Our hosts were very responsive to any question or request. We certainly recommend this property.

Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

19 Feb, 2024

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

Lovely stay

Loved this VRBO! Such a cute place and a great location. Katie the host was very communicative and friendly with me before and during our stay and got back to me quickly if I had a question. We were provided everything we needed, and located right across a grocery store. Highly recommend, I’d readily stay here again! P.S. highly recommend Lucky’s Thai Pantry around the corner, especially the crab fried rice!! Please try it if you stay here

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

25 Nov, 2023

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

Just what I needed

I would definitely stay here again. It was clean and quiet, two things that are very important on a Disney vacation! The owner was very nice, and even came outside at night to help us find the house upon our late arrival.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

19 Nov, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great place to stay. Such a quiet neighborhood- very relaxing.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

17 Nov, 2023

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

Felt like home

We had a wonderful stay at Katie's apartment! It is an upper unit of a triplex, which is much more intimate and less crowded than a traditional apartment. Katie was a receptive and accommodating host. The unit was clean and was appointed with high quality furnishings, including the comfortable recliner sofa and beds! The kitchen was well stocked, and we enjoyed spending time outside on the deck. We look forward to staying again in the future when we are in town for Chapman events!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW R.

26 Oct, 2023

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

Great host and location!

Katie was very communicative prior to check-in. Check-in was simple. Katie was easily available during our stay and even went beyond our expectations by inviting us to dinner and offering to drop us at Disneyland if needed. The apartment was clean and had everything as advertised. The size was good for our family of 3 and could have fit more comfortably. The proximity to Albertsons was convenient and the parking was very easy. Driving distance to Disney parking about about 15 minutes. We visit the area at least once a year and would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

10 Oct, 2023

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

Great Location

We stayed at this property while I attended a work conference at the Anaheim Marriott. The location was perfect for this, and very centralized in Orange County for visits to other sights and restaurants in Orange, Anaheim, Tustin, Irvine, and even the beaches. The unit had everything we needed for our stay, and the owners were very attentive, checking in to make sure everything was OK. The area is a quiet suburban street, but very close to a grocery store and Starbucks, which was convenient for us! We enjoyed our visit and would stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christin G.

25 Aug, 2023

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

Great place, hosts and location

We went for a Chapman move in. Great location close to Chapman and old town Orange. We will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia R.

18 Jul, 2023

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

Highly recommend

Quiet and peaceful neighborhood close to everything. Amenities are excellent.( Including a nightlight in the bathroom) and scented candles..Katie our host baked us delicious banana muffins upon arrival. Will highly recommend and surely will stay in the property again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Katie Goosman

Your hosts are John & Katie Goosman
John is a retired tool salesman
Katie is a semi-retired Interior Designer
Both California natives
We both love hosting, meeting new visitors from all over the country and the world

Why they chose this property

Beautiful quiet neighborhood
walk to shops, restaurants, historic Orange, Chapman University
5 mile drive to Disneyland
The Honda Center
Angel Stadium
Anaheim Convention Center
15 minute drive to Newport Beach
Shop the boutiques at South Coast Plaza
Centrally located between LA & San Diego

What makes this property unique

Professionally furnished
2 bedrooms with Queen beds
Large screen TV
Lovely patio, west facing, with gas bar-b-que
fully equipped kitchen
private off the street parking
Shared laundry facilities
Large shared pool in the summer