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

Family-friendly stay near University of Nevada-Reno

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A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a yellow sofa.
A cozy room with a colorful wall, a small bed with a blue blanket, and storage bins on the wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden floor, a sliding glass door to an outdoor area, and several wall decorations.
A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside lamps, a wall-mounted painting, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Reno, NV
  • Place, Rancho San Rafael Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Nevada-Reno
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Peppermill
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Reno

West University stay.Your stay at this West University vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of West Keystone Trailhead and Great Basin Adventure. Rancho San Rafael Park and Wilbur D. May Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rancho San Rafael Park - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University of Nevada-Reno - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • National Bowling Stadium - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Grand Sierra Resort Casino - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Peppermill - 14 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pub N' Sub - ‬5 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.

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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.
  • 1"step to reach entrance 1", step to reach entrance
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Close to Downtown Reno, easy drive to Tahoe, spacious house overlooking Reno! to the airport?

This vacation home is 7 mi (13-min drive) away from the Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Close to Downtown Reno, easy drive to Tahoe, spacious house overlooking Reno! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Close to Downtown Reno, easy drive to Tahoe, spacious house overlooking Reno! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Close to Downtown Reno, easy drive to Tahoe, spacious house overlooking Reno! ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but J Resort (6-min drive) and Siri's Casino (7-min drive) are nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Close to Downtown Reno, easy drive to Tahoe, spacious house overlooking Reno! ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Close to Downtown Reno, easy drive to Tahoe, spacious house overlooking Reno! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Close to Downtown Reno, easy drive to Tahoe, spacious house overlooking Reno! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Close to Downtown Reno, easy drive to Tahoe, spacious house overlooking Reno! to downtown Reno?

This vacation home is 2 mi away from Reno.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cozy spot.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LEE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice clean property, easy access and easy parking access
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norlan E. H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is awesome for families and everything. Great neighborhood and great neighbors
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay in Reno. The property was very clean and had all the amenities needed to make some breakfast in the morning or make a meal in the evening. Great location overlooking downtown Reno. The host is fast to respond and you will enjoy your stay here. Look forward to staying here again next time nationals come back to Reno!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an ideal spot for our Thanksgiving gathering! Family-friendly, plenty of kitchen space, large fridge, and there was an extra folding table and chairs to accommodate everyone. We made good use of the game room, walked the trail behind the house, and enjoyed watching the sunrise from the patio.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Garage games were a nice perk! The house was also stocked with plenty of toiletries and essentials. One bedroom had a day bed that was uncomfortable. That person moved to the couch in the living room for comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JUAN H.

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

Recomendable

Muy bien
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

ann t.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris C.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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