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Close to Downtown Reno, easy drive to Tahoe, spacious house overlooking Reno!

Family-friendly holiday home in Reno

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Games room
Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Games room
Children’s area
Located in Reno, this 5-bedroom house offers a private backyard with city and mountain views. Enjoy BBQs or sunrises with family and friends while being close to downtown Reno, Truckee, Tahoe, Carson City and Virginia City.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Close to Downtown Reno, easy drive to Tahoe, spacious house overlooking Reno!

The backyard overlooks the city of Reno with views of the eastern mountain range. During the balloon race, you can sit back with coffee and enjoy in your Pjs in the back yard. You can sit out back privately behind the house and enjoy the views, while being right in the city. Whether it’s a beautiful sunrise you want to watch or BBQ with friends and enjoy the back in the evening. The 5 bedroom house means you can relax with family or friends while enjoying the close by sights for all the area has to offer! Downtown Reno is a 5 min drive, Truckee, Tahoe, Carson City and Virginia City are all 30 min away. Uber and Lyft are super easy to take to anywhere with the Reno- Sparks area. The proximity to everything Northern Nevada has to offer is great. Whether you are in town to hit the ski resorts, check out downtown Reno, hike the mountains, ski in Tahoe, take old Western photos in Viginia City, you are just a quick drive from so many great things to do! Or if you live locally and are just looking for a place to have a weekend with friends, this is the spot for you. Plenty of rooms, plus communal space to spend time together. The house is decorated to celebrate Nevada and all it has to offer. The garage has been converted to a game room with foosball, a pong game machine for 4 players, a double basketball hoop shot, large connect 4, and small golf game.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming cats only
2 total pets
Note from host: Only potty trained and no chewing and digging.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Respect property and limit noise.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Respect property and limit noise.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Reno, NV

What's nearby

  • East Keystone Trailhead - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rancho San Rafael Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • West Keystone Trailhead - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Great Basin Adventure - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Grand Sierra Resort Casino - 9 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Reno Station - 11 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bighorn Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Squeeze In - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to Downtown Reno, easy drive to Tahoe, spacious house overlooking Reno! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Close to Downtown Reno, easy drive to Tahoe, spacious house overlooking Reno! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Close to Downtown Reno, easy drive to Tahoe, spacious house overlooking Reno! ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to Downtown Reno, easy drive to Tahoe, spacious house overlooking Reno! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Close to Downtown Reno, easy drive to Tahoe, spacious house overlooking Reno! located?

This family-friendly Reno holiday home is located in West University, within 3 mi (5 km) of West Keystone Trailhead, Great Basin Adventure and Wilbur D. May Center. Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center and X-marks The Spot Adventure Quests are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Close to Downtown Reno, easy drive to Tahoe, spacious house overlooking Reno! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simone S.

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

Wonderful stay!

Was incredibly happy with our stay. Plenty of space for a family gathering, good location and a very friendly and easy to work with host. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micah S.

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

Great stay would definitely stay again.

Great place for our family. BEAUTIFUL back yard with hiking trails right out the gate. Big enough for everyone and cozy enough to force the kids to hang out with us. They had a blast as we all did would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thet Z.

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

Family vacation

We had a great time staying especially for kids who love the game room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie B.

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

Peaceful

We enjoyed our stay! Everything we needed was there. I truly appreciate Mrs Tabitha opening up her place to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Spacious and Comfortable Stay

Very comfortable spaces. We enjoyed our stay here very much. Thoughtfully furnished and many amenities to make the stay easier to be away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved staying in this houes. It was very organized and stocked with everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Perfect Property for Family

Here for our daughter’s graduation from UNR, and this property was perfect. Plenty of room for everyone to have privacy. Plenty of room for a group dinner. Easy to university and ski areas. We will definitely come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jenni E.

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

Graduation

We had a great time! Host was helpful and the house had great hangout spot for our older kids in the garage. Plenty of parking. Some of the furnishings need some TLC, you can tell they’ve been used and likely abused by other renters. Our other rental canceled we were thrilled this was available and fit our group! No complaints! Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Great experience!!

The owner of the property was super responsive and accommodating! Very pleasant experience. Would recommend to others!
Stayed 49 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty J.

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay in Reno! The house was very spacious and clean. It was well equipped with everything you need for a stay. The beds were comfortable and clean. The patio was a great additional space with a beautiful view of the Reno skyline, and an amazing little nature trail accessible from the back gate. Tabitha was a fantastic host! Very responsive and friendly. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri F.

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

Great family space, dogs welcome

Host is great! We were able to have our grandson’s 1st birthday party BBQ. Fenced backyard with a view. Our dogs had a great time. Beautiful evening view of city lights. Thank you Tabitha!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

A Great house with plenty of room

This property has so much space! It’s comfortable and clean. We appreciated all the extras that made it even more comfortable with everything we needed. The backyard is relaxing with a view of the canyon and downtown. We hung out all day at the house and it felt almost as if we were home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This house was nicely stocked with towels and kitchen supplies. It could have been cleaner but it wasn’t bad.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation Celebration!

This was the perfect place for our family to stay while in Reno for our sons graduation fron UNR. Very well stocked. Beds were comfy. Backyard roomy and perfect for BBQ. Tabitha was amazing as the host. She was very responsive and helpful. Able to provide extra seating for our family outdoors and helped make our visit a success!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Family friendly home

Great location for our needs: close to downtown as well as parkland/open space. Home is not new but clean with all necessary amenities. Family friendly with plates and cups for the littles, as well as toys, small furniture and board games. Backyard looks towards downtown…great view at night. Initial contact with owner took a few days, but she was very informative with suggestions for our visit and when I had a question during our stay she responded right away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

B T.

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

4 bedrooms have doors

Overall, a good place to stay. From reading the description, I assumed that there would be 5 bedrooms with doors. The "5th bedroom" has no door or privacy and is adjacent to the living room. The only inside access to the garage is also through this bedroom. This created problems for the two people trying to sleep in that room. We were there in the summer, and the A/C unit had trouble cooling the main living area in the heat of the afternoon. There was excellent communication with the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUAN H.

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

Recomendable

Muy bien
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chris C.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025