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Gorgeous Spanish Home Villa in a Secret Garden with pool: your OWN resort🕊

Family-friendly stay with water park in Whittier

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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Children's area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Whittier, CA
  • Place, Rio Hondo College
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Pico Rivera Sports Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Whittier College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Whittier

In Whittier .You'll find Rio Hondo College and Pico Rivera Sports Arena within 2 miles (3 km) of this villa. Whittier College and Whittier Narrows Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rio Hondo College - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pico Rivera Sports Arena - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Whittier College - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Commerce Casino - 12 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Citadel Outlets - 13 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Baldwin Park Station - 11 min drive
  • Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Gorgeous Spanish Home Villa in a Secret Garden with pool: your OWN resort🕊

"You have to experience this home in person to truly understand how wonderful it is. The property is huge with lots of outside seating areas to enjoy the gorgeous grounds. The grounds are meticulously maintained with beautiful flowers and fruit trees everywhere you look. The pool area is stunning with a large, deep pool. Inside, the home is spotless and wonderfully old but with all of the modern amenities you need. Lots of toys for kids to play with. Disneyland is a 25 minute drive away. Lots of good beaches. Luisa is welcoming, warm, responsive and helpful. This is the most amazing place I have ever stayed and I hope to return one day."
This was one of our reviews for our Gorgeous California Spanish style Villa located only 18 miles from downtown LA, airport, beach, Disneyland, breathtaking designed garden, fountain, playground, pool . mountains & any attraction. A truly unique architectural gem with the comfort of today life style surrounded by a Air conditioner & new appliances. A perfect place to feel like in your own resort, relax, create great memories, play the piano, take great pictures & spend a memorable vacations as a couple, with friends or family.
The pool in not heated, only the jacuzzi.
The pool heater is $100/day for the duration of the trip, minimum 3 days, please keep in mind the it takes a least 1 day to get the water warm.
Any other question please let me know & I’ll be happy to assist you🌷

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Piano
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Not inside the house, plenty space outside for smo

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

CHECK-IN TIME: 4:00 PM / CHECK-OUT TIME: 11:00 AM Standard check-in time is 4:00 PM on every reservation. Please do not arrive early to the property,
Jacuzzi time is from 8am to 10PM after 10pm must be quiet

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $100 for each pet per week

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
NO parties allowed, visitors has extra cost

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not inside the house, plenty space outside for smo

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: NO parties allowed, visitors has extra cost
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: NO parties allowed, visitors has extra cost For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gorgeous Spanish Home Villa in a Secret Garden with pool: your OWN resort🕊 to the airport?

This villa is 16.1 mi (19-min drive) away from the Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gorgeous Spanish Home Villa in a Secret Garden with pool: your OWN resort🕊 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

Does Gorgeous Spanish Home Villa in a Secret Garden with pool: your OWN resort🕊 offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gorgeous Spanish Home Villa in a Secret Garden with pool: your OWN resort🕊?

No, there is no casino at this villa, but Commerce Casino (12-min drive) and Parkwest Bicycle Casino (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Spanish Home Villa in a Secret Garden with pool: your OWN resort🕊?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gorgeous Spanish Home Villa in a Secret Garden with pool: your OWN resort🕊?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Gorgeous Spanish Home Villa in a Secret Garden with pool: your OWN resort🕊 have a pool?

This villa features an outdoor pool.

Does Gorgeous Spanish Home Villa in a Secret Garden with pool: your OWN resort🕊 have a spa?

This villa doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Gorgeous Spanish Home Villa in a Secret Garden with pool: your OWN resort🕊 to downtown Whittier?

This villa is 2.3 mi away from Whittier.

Gorgeous Spanish Home Villa in a Secret Garden with pool: your OWN resort🕊 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was such a gorgeous home. We had a great time and the host was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

What a beautiful home /garden vacation home this was for myself and 4 girl friends we traveled from Texas and had a great time catching up for 3 days we tanned , relaxed, we were able to see Santa Monica one day and Los Angeles the next bc everything was about 30 mins away . Place was clean freshly cut I have no complaints and will recommend this vacation home to friends and family in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nydia f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good for family

Loved the playground and pool. Kuds really enjoyed. Big lot for them to run and play.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our favorite place

We love this house. We stay once a year! The host is great!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy P.

Quaint Garden House

We enjoyed our stay in the secret garden home. However, it does need some updating and deep cleaning. The kitchen faucet is broken and leaky which makes it hard to do the dishes without the hose spraying everywhere. The spa did not work when we tried to use it. It never heated above 80 degrees. The towels and bed linens could use replacement. There was a mildew smell throughout the house.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not The Best If You Like Communication

I had rented this property a year in advance for our 7 day stay Christmas Day thru New Years day.The day before we arrived we were told the pool heater was broken. No big deal, things happen. However, I had emailed two days prior with no response. The home was cute, it was supplied nicely for our needs. There was no check or check out list. There was no real direction on the lights in the house or laundry room.(super confusing) No suggestion for dinning or entertainment. No guest book. Just a bottle of Wine on the table, that I wasn't sure was ours or for looks. It was the strangest VRBO I have ever stayed in and we rent on average two a year. As stated the communication was lacking. Instead of calling to tell me two men were coming to the home at night, while the other two adult members of my family were gone. It was a little unnerving. The next day, I was there alone again, and the pool guy opens the gate, and walks in to work on the pool heater. Upon arrival the outdoor area was dirty, spider webs, leaves everywhere. I'm from Oregon, I get leaves. But not when someone has paid a lot of money to stay at a VRBO. The pool was dirty, and the Hot tub cover smelled a bit moldy. Not at all what I was expecting, a bit disappointed for a trip we had been planning in general for about 5 years. It was my daughters 10th Birthday, and our first trip to the Los Angeles area and Disneyland. We will not be back, or use this host again. Happy Travels :)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Getaway

Great location, great property, great hostel. Loved it all!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rick L.

Whittier College Homecoming

We are Whittier college graduates. We were in Whittier to celebrate a friends memorial and also to participate in your college homecoming activities. We chose this VRBO home due to its proximity to the college and the fact that it looked like a quaint, quiet quaint place on-line. Mostly, we enjoyed our stay. The house was very secluded in a nice neighborhood. We were disappointed that Home has some sort of infestation of tiny mosquitoes that we were not forewarned about. My wife and another guest were bitten in what we thought were bedbugs, but turned out to be these mosquitoes. That was disappointing. My recommendation to the host given the fact that they knew about this problem would’ve been to have been up-front and let us know about this in advance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

Liked: Cleanliness

A fantastic property in a great location!

The property is spectacular, with plenty of room for everyone. The house itself is very well equipped and there were even some basic ingredients left in the kitchen - meaning we just had to cover the food basis a for the first couple of days. Luisa is a great host, with fabulous communication and was very helpful with our additional requests and questions. Our party included teenagers, who were particularly happy with the high speed internet and Smart TV’s in all the bedrooms! We would highly recommend this property for an ideal base to explore LA and the surrounding areas.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice spot

Perfect size for our family of 6. Pool was great to cool off in after our daily endeavors
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice weekend getaway

Lots of room for everyone, plus a great yard for hanging out.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded Expectations

This home is exceptional in every way. Host was easily accessible and everything was perfect for us when we arrived. I appreciate Luisa and we plan on coming and visiting again soon. You and your family will definitely enjoy this beautiful home inside and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylem A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Spanish/Euro themed

Beautiful property with easy access to freeways. We would love to experience it again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice family getaway

The house is beautiful and well stocked. I stayed for Mother's day and my family and I enjoyed the beautiful gardens with several types of trees and flowers. The swimming pool and hot tub were awesome but the stone steps around the pool become very slick so please exercise caution. Overall we enjoyed a lovely family vacation nestled away in our own private space.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and cozy

The beds were cozy. Beautiful home and pool. The owner was very friendly and communication was great if we needed anything. We may make this our spring break tradition.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best LA rental ever

We stayed at this house with some friends for a long weekend. We were all seniors ( 60-90). The house was big and rambling. There were so many interesting things to see in the home. It had everything we needed in the kitchen. The outdoor area was huge and private. Great house and good central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Off to the Races

Beautiful property, we were in LA to attend the Breeders Cup Races.and stayed 3 nights and 4 days. The spanish villa is truly hidden away right there in Whitter! So much to love about the house, the outside grounds, the pool, the hot tub and the secluded area. Luisa helped answer all our questions, after 4 days we felt so comfortable, didn't want to leave. When we're back in Los Angelas we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous getaway spot

We’ve stayed at the property twice now. It’s a great spot to hang out and catch up with friends. The pool & hot tub are very relaxing & refreshing. The grounds are in excellent condition. We love that we can park our (3-4) cars in the driveway. We look forward to our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Classic charm and great outdoor space

My family and I stayed here for six nights over spring break. Overall, we had a great experience and enjoyed the house very much. There's plenty of space indoors (my two boys each got their own bedroom) and out. The outdoor area is especially lovely, with a great hot tub, beautiful pool which we had heated for half our stay (extra cost but worth it to us), and well-maintained foliage, including palm and fruit trees. The owner, Luisa, was very responsive and helpful. All that said, this house might not be for everyone. The decor and furnishings are old-school, which could be regarded as either charming or "dated", depending on your perspective and personal taste. If you squint, the interior is a little rough around the edges due to its age -- which didn't bother us, but could bother some people. Also, if your vacation plan is to stay in and cook your own meals, you might want to find a place that has a more fully stocked kitchen -- this one is fine for basic food preparation, but nothing elaborate. Our only other quibble was that, as far as we could tell, you couldn't open any of the windows, which wasn't ideal for sleeping. We turned on the AC even though low temperatures outside were in the 50s. Anyway, the positives greatly outweigh the little negatives. We really like the Spanish Home in the Secret Garden.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful pool and jacuzzi in an old Spanish-style mansion

Very large and quirky older house which is kept very clean. I'm from New England and the place reminds me of those big old vacation homes you might rent for a week on Cape Cod or in Maine. There is a history here and if you like that in a vacation home, this is for you. We stayed during historic cold temperatures in the LA area, and the house was very comfortable. Also note that the house will be very difficult for anyone in a wheelchair or a walker as there are many small steps.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

nancy c., Marana AZ USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location and great owner

Lots of room, but no place to congregate/eat together if you have a lot of people at the house as we did. It would be helpful to have plastic dishes and cups for the pool and for kids. House is outdated, a bit musty smelling, but in good working order overall. My older daughters and their spouses reported that their beds weren’t very comfortable. Mine was great. It was in the bedroom with the two single beds. It’s about 30 minutes without traffic to Burbank airport, and same to Disneyland. Owner was great and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great overall spot!

We were in town for the Rose Float Parade so a little farther out than we thought we'd be, but the home and grounds are charming. There was an inaccuracy in the description -- claimed to have EV charging, and it most definitely did not. This caused some disruption to our stay that we hadn't planned for. Never could get the TV Spectrum service to work for local channels, but we did have Netflix, Hulu, etc. A larger couch, sectional or something would be nice in the living room. Was not functional for hanging out and playing games or watching TV - not enough seating, and we only had four people. Would go back, however, because it was funky and cute and the grounds are amazing. Yard is entirely fenced with a security gate at driveway.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Clean, functional, had everything we needed to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with the family. Be sure to check out downtown restaurants!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022