The Heart of the Valley: Smart Modern Farmhouse

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Washer
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Turlock, CA

Stanislaus County Fair
‪13 min walk‬
California State University Stanislaus
‪3 min drive‬
Pedretti Park
‪4 min drive‬
Modesto, CA (MOD-Modesto City - County)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Common area 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

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

Master Bathroom

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

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Heart of the Valley takes it's name after what the city of Turlock represents to the Central Valley, it's heart. I wanted to use this as inspiration to create a home the embodied this. I worked closely with local interior designer, Marísela Rodríguez, to come up with a home design where guest can enjoy the convenience of modern technology while still having that warm, welcoming feeling a farmhouse has to offer.

The space:
The Heart of the Valley is a single story home updated and modernized for the convenience and comfort of today. This includes things you can't even see, like a tankless water heater system and others you can't miss, like the state of the art smart appliances. You can enjoy a movie night (popcorn complimentary) on the large sectional with all of your friends and family or a head to the beautiful backyard for a sizzling BBQ on the Webber grill (charcoal included). This house has so many updates and awesome features to list. You are just going to have to see them for yourself. Looking forward to hosting you! :)

Guest access:
Guest have access to the entire home except for the kitchen pantry and laundry closet used for storage. My goal is for you to feel like this is your home away from home.

Property manager

Jerry Calderon

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pack-N-Play available upon request.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

If you have more than 2 pets, message me.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

No flushing of wipes (even if they say "flushable" on the packaging) or feminine products down the toilet to avoid a clog or backup. TOILET PAPER ONLY

Report anything not working properly or damaged right away.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Turlock

Located in Turlock, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Modesto Arch and McHenry Museum and Mansion are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at McConnell State Recreation Area and George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area. Stanislaus County Fair and Hilmar Cheese Company are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.

Turlock, CA

What's nearby

Stanislaus County Fair - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
California State University Stanislaus - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Pedretti Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Dust Bowl Brewing Co. - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Pageo Lavender Farm - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

Turlock-Denair Station - 8 min drive
Modesto, CA (MOD-Modesto City - County) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk
‪Papa Murphy's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Heart of the Valley: Smart Modern Farmhouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Heart of the Valley: Smart Modern Farmhouse ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Heart of the Valley: Smart Modern Farmhouse ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Heart of the Valley: Smart Modern Farmhouse located?

Located in the heart of Turlock, this golf holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Stanislaus County Fair, California State University Stanislaus and Turlock Historical Society Museum. Carnegie Arts Center and Dust Bowl Brewing Co. are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

22 Apr, 2025

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

Great host.

We had a very comfortable visit to Turlock at this property. The house is beautifully appointed and much larger than we had expected. The garden is particularly lovely. Most importantly, Jerry was so responsive to the particular circumstances of our visit and it was so very much appreciated!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Feda R.

4 Jan, 2025

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

Perfect Spot in the Valley

Perfect sized house with great ammenities. Will definitely stay here again. Host was super helpful

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

D & D T.

29 Dec, 2024

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

Lovely Home Away From Home

This house was just lovely. We were so pleased to see a beautifully decorated tree and other decorations for Christmas. Part of our family lives in Merced and our granddaughter and son spent one night with us. It was ideal for us and our small fur-baby. Plenty of amenities for a home away from home feel. Jerry was quick to respond and very pleasant with regard to a question about the TV. Would love to stay here again when in the area. Thank you for your hospitality.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

15 Dec, 2024

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

7 Dec, 2024

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

Beautiful Home

This was our third stay at this property and we will be back! Clean, comfortable and nice furnishings.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jim H.

19 Oct, 2024

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

Good and enjoyable stay

I really appreciated the way Jerry worked with me on a couple of interests of our group. We had a glitch with one of the appliances. In the long run it didn't impact our stay; just an inconvenience.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

14 Sept, 2024

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

Great place

Wow, this place did not disappoint. It was very clean and had to have been recently remodeled everything was so well kept and extremely comfortable. The hoist was very prompt and accommodating. Great area close to everything we needed. We were there for work and it was so much nice than any hotel we could have stayed at. You won’t be disappointed

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marti A.

13 Jul, 2024

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

100th birthday celebration

It was so nice to have this home away from home while celebrating Gigi’s 100th birthday with 4 generations. The host was very responsive to any questions or concerns we had. We all slept well and felt very comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT T.

13 Nov, 2023

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

Comfortable House for Conference

This home was so well stocked. Plenty of dishes and cookware. Tgey even stocked the keurig with k cups

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lila V.

12 Nov, 2023

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

Beautiful House

We had a wonderful stay in this lovely home which was close to everything. The beds were so comfy, the house was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed. It was also so clean. It was perfect and we hope to stay there in the future!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

24 Oct, 2023

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

Great stay for our family

This house is gorgeous. It’s clean and perfect for a family stay. We were traveling to the area for a wedding. It was perfect and the host was so helpful and responsive.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis T.

25 Jul, 2023

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

Owner was great at communicating

Overall we had a good stay , the house is very nicely redone and updated. Fun park next door with lots of ducks my mom enjoyed watching. Any questions or concerns I had was handled or answered quickly by the owner. Thanks for letting us stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

4 Jul, 2023

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

A Beautiful Home away from Home.

This property was absolutely wonderful. The home was spotless, kitchen was upgraded to the tee with all the amenities to go along, bathrooms stocked w/toiletries, body and hand towels in each room for each bed, modern bedroom sets for each room. Mattresses so comfy, living room couch just as comfy w/throw blankets. The home was open and spacious for my family and I traveling from SoCal. The home was so welcoming made us feel like it was our home away from home. During our stay the area was going through an excessive heat weave and the host had the home already cooled upon our arrival. 🙏 Jerry our host was prompt, accessible and definitely patient when we reached out to him with the smallest questions or concerns we had even after 9:00pm. The home is right next to freeways, stores, gas stations and eateries. We adored this home so much we wanted to stay longer. lol If you’re lookin for a great home stay and host who communicates. Jerry and his property is the way to go. We will definitely rsvp this property again when we visit our family in the Modesto area. Thank you again Jerry for everything and your beautiful home.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari R.

20 Jun, 2023

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

Wonderful House to Stay

We were in town for our son’s wedding at a nearby venue. This house was exactly as shown in the pictures and we had a wonderful time. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed for cooking & baking and feeding a large family. The manager was very easy to communicate with as we had several questions before arriving. The house was very cool as the weather was in the upper 90’s we really appreciated the AC and all of the ceiling fans. I highly recommend this property and would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 May, 2023

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

Cute

Cute for a short stay :)

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika M.

15 May, 2023

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

Recently renovated

Very nice. Owner was a pleasure to work with

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mayra J.

23 Aug, 2022

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

Loved this house!

My family and I were in town for a wedding. This house was perfect! Very clean and spacious.The house is centrally located and in a nice neighborhood. We really enjoyed our time here!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Aug, 2022

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

Great place to stay.

Very clean, modern, and newly renovated property. Easily accessible from freeway. Enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jerry Calderon

I was raised in Turlock, CA. I attended Merced College and the State University of Stanislaus and graduated with a degree in Marketing. I have been in Los Angeles for 6+ years but my heart still resides in the town of Turlock and the Valley. I have 10+ years in Property Management experience and 16+ years in the customer service industry. I love making people happy. Short term rentals are my new passion. My biggest reward is meeting people from all over the US, other countries and finding out more about their story. I take a lot of pride in what I do and creating a memorable and wonderful stay for my guests is my ultimate goal. If you stay with me, you will receive the best customer/host experience. :)

Why they chose this property

This property offers a professionally remodeled home with high-end, smart appliances and beautiful backyard with an outdoor sitting area and charcoal BBQ grill. It was furnished and decorated by local designer, Mari Rodrigues, based on a modern farmhouse theme. Each bed has a highly rated mattress to make sure you have a great sleep during your stay. Each room will have their very own smart TV so no need to fight over what to watch.

What makes this property unique

Its location makes this such a great place to stay. Not only are you close to highway 99, but you will also have access to a 10-acre beautiful parked called Donnelly Park just a few feet away from the front doorstep. Not to mention, quick access to Monte Vista Crossing for any shopping need or downtown Turlock for a nice dinner, drink or to simply walk around and check out the local shops.