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Lightning's Homestead - where Reno charm meets the old west.

Vacation home near Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, books
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Reno, NV
  • Place, Rosewood Lakes Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Reno-Sparks Convention Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Sierra Resort Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Reno

Heart of Reno.Your stay at this Mira Loma vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Rosewood Lakes Golf Course and Nevada Health Facilities Edu. Meadowood Mall and Atlantis Casino are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Rosewood Lakes Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Reno-Sparks Convention Center - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Atlantis Casino - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Grand Sierra Resort Casino - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Peppermill - 10 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Reno Station - 18 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flowing Tide Pub 7 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪O'a Sushi - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪King Taco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪China Empire - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Paisan's Old World Deli & Catering - ‬3 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.

Lightning's Homestead - where Reno charm meets the old west.

Welcome to Lightning’s Homestead. Where Reno charm meets the spirit of the Old West.

Centrally located yet full of character, this inviting home offers a unique blend of comfort and nostalgia. It’s a place where stories are shared a little longer, laughter feels a little louder, and time seems to slow down just enough to truly relax.

With three spacious bedrooms and two beautifully updated bathrooms, there’s plenty of room for family and friends to gather comfortably. Step outside to the engaging backyard, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring.

Inside, the charm continues, gather around the pianola (self-playing piano) and fill the home with the timeless melodies of years past. In the mornings, sip your coffee on the back patio while listening to the native Northern Nevada birds greet the day.

Lightning’s Homestead isn’t just a place to stay, it’s an experience, full of warmth, character, and a touch of the Old West waiting to welcome you.

upcoming events in RENO:

Late February 2026

• Western Lights Festival – Downtown art & light installations (Feb 19–21)
• Mardi Gras at the Auto Museum (Feb 21)
• Reno Phil: Firebird Concert (Feb 21–22)
• Ice Skating Season – Open through March 31

March 2026

• North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST! (Feb 26–Mar 8)
• Mendelssohn Violin Concerto (Mar 21–22)
• Washoe County Library Book Sale (Mar 21–29)

April 2026

• Festival of Colors (Apr 11)
• Earth Day at Idlewild Park (Apr 18)
• Carmina Burana Concert (Apr 17–19)
• Virginia City Grand Prix & Genoa Western Heritage Days (Apr 24–26)

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 17

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lightning's Homestead - where Reno charm meets the old west. to the airport?

This vacation home is 3.9 mi (12-min drive) away from the Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lightning's Homestead - where Reno charm meets the old west. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Lightning's Homestead - where Reno charm meets the old west. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lightning's Homestead - where Reno charm meets the old west.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Atlantis Casino (5-min drive) and Sierra Sid's (7-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Lightning's Homestead - where Reno charm meets the old west.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lightning's Homestead - where Reno charm meets the old west.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Lightning's Homestead - where Reno charm meets the old west. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Lightning's Homestead - where Reno charm meets the old west. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Lightning's Homestead - where Reno charm meets the old west. to downtown Reno?

This vacation home is 4.7 mi away from Reno.

Lightning's Homestead - where Reno charm meets the old west. Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Amy D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Double booked and awaiting my refund

Our email confirmation guided us to the property. We showed up to the door and I opened up my app inbox to get entry instructions. That was when I saw my inbox message that it had been double booked. To their partial credit, the message was sent 6 days prior. However, I hadn’t been prompted to check my inbox. The property manager was apologetic in the message and asked me to cancel the booking. Obviously I didn’t cancel the booking (didn’t see the message) and no effort was made to follow up with me. Fortunately Reno has a lot of accommodations and we were able to find another place to stay. I can’t say anything about the property because we never made it inside. However, this review requires stars. The property looked very clean from the outside. I’m sure it would have been lovely, but again we arrived and didn’t get to stay at the property. Communication with the property management company has been substandard. They asked me to cancel the booking, but I could not because it was after the check in time. This is my first negative experience with VRBO and I have learned a valuable lesson: your email confirmation is not sufficient. Make sure to check your app inbox messages because you will not be contacted through email or via phone. I made an assumption- please learn from my mistake. I am awaiting a full refund.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apparently the housekeepers completely ignored the gas BBQ on the patio.It was filthy, had broken control knobs and igniter, there were half cooked tortilla shells still on the grill, and two half empty beer bottles on the side tray. This made for a difficult situation since we had planned for a family BBQ dinner. I have photos if requested.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Nanette

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H., San Carlos, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Immaculate home in nice neighborhood

Great space. Really well kept. Responsive owner. What's not to like!?
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023