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This villa includes a hot tub for relaxation after your adventures. It has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 6 guests. The property features a patio and proximity to golf, as well as nearby ice skating, mountain biking, and swimming opportunities.
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THE KOI PONDS RETREAT 3k Sqft OUTDOORS + Kitchen, 2Bd 1 Ba Mstr Suite & Casita
🌴3,000 SqFt Unique Private Nature Escape 🔑 1st Floor Indoor/Outdoor Living 🏰 2 Separate-Building Bedrooms 🧼 1 Bathroom in Master Suite
Welcome to The Koi Ponds Retreat™, a secluded resort on a peaceful cul-de-sac, with a short walk to coffee shops, 5 star restaurants, salons & spas, grocery & panaderìa.
Only a few minutes drive to CSUF, vibrant Downtown Fullerton shopping & nightlife, Knott's Berry Farm, Disneyland, & Anaheim Convention Ctr, with convenient freeway access between Orange County and LA.
This Unique Oasis is Part of a 1/4 Acre Residence in Beautiful North OC, with 3,000 SqFt of Expansive, Private Outdoor Living, 2 Huge Koi Ponds, Outdoor Kitchen & Veranda Dining, Hot Soak Tub (+Fee) & Fire Pit made for Relaxation & Fun.
You’ll have Exclusive use of Spacious Back Property & 2 Separate Lodgings ~ The Master Suite, En Suite & The Cozy Casita.
This luxury retreat is seamlessly attached to a larger estate, & your space is entirely self-contained with completely separate yard and exclusive use of amenities, (*+ Hot Soak Tub Fee). The owners reside quietly in the main home across estate barriers and are available via messaging to ensure your stay is flawless while giving you total, uninterrupted privacy.
The Koi Ponds Retreat™ is an immersive, tranquil escape featuring villa-style courtyard, blending cozy amenities with natural surroundings.
✨ UNIQUE FEATURES ✨ 🔑 Private, Spacious Outdoor Living & Unique, Villa-Style Layout in a Prime Fullerton Location 🔐 Secure Entry & Lodging 🫧 *Hot Soak Tub (*+ Fee) Returning Guests get 25-100% off ⛲️ 2 Huge Ponds & 20+ Koi 🐠 🪷 2 Upcycled Walking Bridges (Access Back of Property across Bridge) 🐊 “Norman” Peter Pans Life-size 8 ft Fiberglass Crocodile 🛌 2 Separate-Building Bedrooms • 5 Guests Max: 3 Master/2 Casita ☕️ Outdoor Kitchen under Patio 🥢 Teppanyaki Bar Grill & Dining 🥦 Fresh Veggie Gardens: Rosemary, Cilantro, Broccoli, (please no picking pomegranates or corn, need to grow) 🔥 Fire Pit (Wood & S’mores) ⛳️ Porta-Golf, E-Darts, Cornhole ⚡️ Free FAST Fiber WiFi & 2 Roku TV’s 💡 Outdoor Motion Lights 🪑 Al Fresco Lounging, Patio Bars, Dining, Picnic Area
✨ UNIQUE HOSPITALITY ✨ Early/Late Check-in/Out (Based on Avail/+ Fee), Kitchen Stocking, Amenity Demos & Professional Service & Cleanliness.
⛲️ THE EXPERIENCE 🐠 Wake up to the sounds of local parrots & flowing water in the koi ponds. ☀️ Step out of the Master Suite for coffee or tea at the patio bar, or have breakfast by the ponds. 🐠 Watch the Koi, Walk on the Wood Bridge, Lounge by the Ponds 🪷 🛁 Reserve the Hot Soak Tub (+ Fee). Soak & unwind listening to Waterfalls ⛲️ 📸 Take Pics by Scenic Murals or Selfies by “Norman”, our Life-size Crocodile 🐊 Pond Guardian 🎯 Play Darts, Cornhole or Jenga 🍹 Use your laptop at the Patio Bar 🔥 Gather by fire pit for S’mores & chats
🍃 Walk 100 ft from Master Suite under the cape honeysuckle to the secluded pond lounge.
✦ SLEEPING QUARTERS ✦ 💤 Bedrooms (2 Separate Buildings) * Only Bathroom is thru Master Suite * 🧸 Childproof locks on doors 💠 Duvets, Linens & Towels washed/bleached between guest stays. 💨 A/C in Master Suite & Casita
✦ MASTER SUITE ✦ 🛌 Sleeps 3: Queen + XL Twin. • New Queen hybrid mattress (semi-firm) & 3” memory gel topper • 🍃 10 Ft Sliding Glass Doors • 📺 42” Roku TV & Fast Fiber WiFi • 💤 Blackout curtains • Variety of towels, linens, blankets & pillows • 💡 Closet, Dresser, USB Lamps
✦ EN SUITE BATHROOM ✦ 🌟 Access thru Master Suite 🚿 Glass Shower/Tub & shower sprayer 🚽 New Toilet 🪞 Quartz Vanity Sink & Mirrors 🧼 Bright lights, hair dryers, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, lotion, loofahs, FIRST AID KIT, Q-tips, flossers, cotton balls, makeup wipes, baby oil, sunscreen, scent sprays.
✦ COZY CASITA ✦ 🌟 NO BATHROOM in Casita 🌟 🛌 Sleeps 2 (kids must be with adult) • Memory Foam Mattress & Gel Topper • 6 Ft French Glass Doors • 32” Roku TV & Fiber WiFi • Armoire Closet, Desk, USB lamps
♨️ HOT SOAK TUB (*Added Fee) 🧊 Use Hot or as a cool plunge on hot days • Guests control Temp (80°-103°) & Lights (No Jets) 🌊 Soak & unwind listening to waterfalls • Starts at $95, fee goes up based on # guests/days • Returning Guests get 25-100% off • No Refunds despite use/weather. • Setup (clean, new fill, treatment) • Fee due 7 days Before arrival
🔥 FIRE PIT • Firewood & S’more Kits. *not for indoors.
ENTERTAINMENT 🎯 E-Darts | Cornhole | ⛳️ Portable Golf | Jenga |Puzzles | Books & Games
🎢 ATTRACTIONS • 1-2 Miles: Downtown, Shops, Restaurants, Train, Laguna Lake Park • 3 Miles: Brea Mall & Comedy Club • 5 Miles: DISNEYLAND, Knott’s Berry Farm, Soak City, Adventure City, Medieval Times Dinner Tournament • 6-8 Miles: ANAHEIM CONVENTION CTR, Honda Ctr, Angel Stadium • 11 Miles: Racetrack & Casino • 25 Miles: Aquarium & Queen Mary LB
✈️ AIRPORTS • 17 Miles: SNA & LGB • 27 Miles: LAX
🅿️ PARKING • Free street parking • No parking Fridays 11A-4P, ask host for info
👔 LAUNDRY Lavadero & clothesline onsite, use a local Laundry Service or Laundromat
🕓 CHECK-IN: 4 PM 🕓 CHECK-OUT: 11 AM 📆 Early check-in or late check-out at $25hour BASED on AVAILABILITY. Ask host PRIOR TO ARRIVAL. 🔐 Unauthorized late checkout $50 1st hour, $100/hour every hour after. Guests may be evicted any time after check-out due to next guests.
🌟 BEST FOR 🌟 🪷 Koi Pond Enthusiasts 🍃 Nature Lovers Seeking a Unique Stay 💕 Romantic Getaways 🫶🏻 Family & Friends Gatherings 🏡 Tiny House Living Experience 🪴 Outdoor Living Escapade 🔥 Grilling Enthusiasts 🪵 Apt Dwellers who Need Peace, Privacy & Outdoor Space 🧸 This property is not suited for pets or unsupervised kids. Responsible adult supervision is required at ALL times.
🗝️ We Focus on Giving You & Your Guests Exceptional Value, a Unique Experience & Memorable Time. 🪷 Every booking helps us improve the experience & property!
We appreciate you making 🪷 THE KOI PONDS RETREAT™ your home away from home 🫶🏻
⭐️ Please Read The Short Term Vacation Rental Agreement before booking: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/322zhvtdx2zd75ykef990/SHORT-TERM-RENTAL-AGREEMENT.pdf?rlkey=70v977mncjpdx2ozpyuvugify&st=apxmhadt&dl=0
✦ IMPORTANT INFO & HOUSE RULES ⚠️ Due to unfenced pond, hot tub and uneven grounds, property is not suitable for unsupervised kids, pets, or persons with mobility issues or impaired judgement ⚠️
STRICT PROPERTY RULES Kids under age 15, must be with a responsible adult always. Max 2 kids per adult. ZERO TOLERANCE: Unsupervised kids is a safety emergency, rule violation & cause for hosts to enter property and cancel booking without refund. Kids MUST sleep in room with adult, no sleeping outside or inside alone. KIDS MAY NOT BE LEFT ALONE ON PROPERTY.
✦ PARTIAL HOME RENTAL. Guests have complete Private Use of Backyard & 2 separate units ✦ GUEST AREAS are private/not shared. Master Suite: 1 shared wall w/ main home ✦ QUIET HOURS: 10P – 8A Typical noises, dogs/cars; 1 busy street behind property. Privacy fences all around ✦ Hosts are onsite in main home to assist with any questions or concerns ✦ Hosts retain right to enter property without prior notice in emergencies such as a person attempting to enter pond water, main home or off-limit areas, unsupervised kids, belligerence, imminent danger or illegal activity ✦ MAX STAY 6 Nights. Must Request longer stays. ✦ MAXIMUM 5 Guests ✦ ONLY REGISTERED GUESTS ALLOWED ON PROPERTY ✦ BOOKING GUEST REQUIRED TO REGISTER ALL GUESTS PRIOR TO CHECK-IN/PRIOR TO PROPERTY ENTRY. Booking Guest must notify host for approval and pay MINIMUM $35/person/night for any person on property, no matter length of stay. Host retains right to cancel booking without refund for violation of rules ✦ NO SMOKING, NO VAPING, NO ILLEGAL DRUGS, NO ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES, NO FIREWORKS on or near property ✦ EVENT & ALCOHOL RULES • NO unauthorized events or persons on property. ALL persons/gatherings MUST be Approved by Host First & Booking Guest MUST PAY ALL FEES PRIOR to any person entering property • Booking Guest must notify host of ALL GUEST AGES PRIOR to Entering Property. • Underage drinking strictly prohibited; Hosts may check ID’s for legal ages • NO drinking or open containers indoors or near water areas • NO glass allowed outside kitchen area • NO excessive alcohol consumption • NO rowdy, reckless or belligerent behavior ✦ HOT SOAK TUB FEE MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE. Hot tub area is off-limits if fee is not paid. Any guest attempting to enter hot tub if not approved/paid may cause cancelled stay with no refund ✦ AVOID ENTERING OR LOITERING by NEIGHBORS homes. Avoid parking in front of neighbors homes, don’t stop/load/unload mid-street or aim headlights at homes. ✦ MEET DELIVERIES outside on time; avoid deliveries to home’s front door. WAIT behind gate until driver arrives. ✦ EXTERIOR CAMERAS on 24/7 for security & compliance. ✦ Photo inventory of all items. Reimburse plus fees for ANY damaged/removed items from property. ✦ BOOKING ACKNOWLEDGMENT By booking, all guests acknowledge, understand & accept risks associated with property & agree to assume full responsibility for themselves & their party, including kids & pets. Booking constitutes acceptance of property’s liability waiver, rules and Short Term Vacation Rental Agreement. Any guest may review rental agreement before booking. If guests enter property & refuse to accept terms or violate rules, hosts reserve the right to cancel stay without refund. CONTACT HOSTS FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS.
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Liability waiver MUST BE signed if children visit.
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Events
No events allowed
Don’t disturb tenants, main house or neighbors 10P
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Please message or text host when you have checked out.
Turn off air conditioner, appliances (except fridge) and propane when done using and every time you leave the property.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Property Not suited for kids, supervision required always. All Guests must be APPROVED BY HOST FIRST. Hosts retain right of access to all areas.
NO loitering in front yard or cul-de-sac, NO entering restricted areas NO illegal activities, NO smoking/vaping. Late checkout $40. Must Pay all fees.
Guests must adhere to Rental Agreement Terms, Listing and House Rules.
Violation of terms or rules is cause for cancellation with no refund.
Important information
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Property # 4968674vb
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
Note from host: Don’t disturb tenants, main house or neighbors 10P
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Fullerton
Located in Fullerton, this villa is near theme parks and near a water park. Downtown Disney® District and Anaheim GardenWalk are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Disneyland® Resort and Disney California Adventure® Park. Check out an event or a game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, and consider making time for Knott's Berry Farm, a top attraction not to be missed. Water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Muckenthaler Cultural Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Fullerton College - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Fullerton Downtown Plaza - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Myron's Mopeds - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Hillcrest Park - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Fullerton Transportation Center - 8 min drive
Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Hot Wok Restaurant - 3 min drive
Play Coffee - 3 min drive
The Poke Co. - 3 min drive
Taco Bell - 3 min drive
Little Ox Coffee - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is THE KOI PONDS RETREAT 3k Sqft OUTDOORS + Kitchen, 2Bd 1 Ba Mstr Suite & Casita pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at THE KOI PONDS RETREAT 3k Sqft OUTDOORS + Kitchen, 2Bd 1 Ba Mstr Suite & Casita?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at THE KOI PONDS RETREAT 3k Sqft OUTDOORS + Kitchen, 2Bd 1 Ba Mstr Suite & Casita?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at THE KOI PONDS RETREAT 3k Sqft OUTDOORS + Kitchen, 2Bd 1 Ba Mstr Suite & Casita?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is THE KOI PONDS RETREAT 3k Sqft OUTDOORS + Kitchen, 2Bd 1 Ba Mstr Suite & Casita located?
Situated in Fullerton, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Fullerton College, Fullerton Downtown Plaza and St. Jude Medical Center. Downtown Disney® District and Disneyland® Resort are also within 6 miles (10 km). Fullerton Transportation Center is 30 minutes by foot.
About the host
Hosted by Courtney & Jose
Our family loves Fullerton. We are longtime residents and loyal fans of our quaint college town. We enjoy sharing our home & Koi Ponds with Koi enthusiasts who appreciate nature and outdoor living. We have a Real passion for our koi ponds, upgrading and adding charm & character to our home of 10 years has been our favorite pastime. Being new to hosting it has been a wonderful experience and privilege to share our unique property with guests and so rewarding seeing the families enjoy our property as much as we do.
Why they chose this property
Fullerton is full of charm, trendy shops, cultural museums, fun nightlife, close to Knotts Berry Farm, Disneyland, and the beaches. Our property is only an hour from O’Neill Wilderness park and within 2 hours of the Snowy Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts. There’s far too much to list, whether you love the mountain, beaches, nature hikes, rivers, family attractions or trendy restaurants and nightlife our beautiful college town truly has it all!
What makes this property unique
The Koi Ponds Retreat is part of a 1/4 acre property ~ a picturesque expansive oasis within a quiet cul-de-sac, near shops and restaurants. The family-oriented neighborhood is safe, upbeat and welcoming. The lodging is a versatile arrangement of two separate buildings, a cozy one-room casita that can be used for daytime relaxing or sleep one couple. The Large Master Suite with Wood-Burning Fireplace & Hearth and New En Suite Bathroom is bright and airy with large sliding glass doors that lead to the Expansive Veranda, outdoor covered kitchen, dining & lounging, and farther beyond the Hot Soaking Tub, Fire Pits & Koi Ponds filled with mature Koi Fish. The property’s unique features, value-added amenities & double lodging creates a blend of privacy and relaxation, multiple entertaining scenarios and multi-couple stays.