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Japanese-Style Retreat: Fountain, Hot Tub, Arcade

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When you see the red gate, you know you’re home :)
King bed with plush tufted headboard – a blend of luxury with total relaxation.
Conversational living room set up paired with cozy blankets and relaxing artwork
Stocked kitchen with spice rack, knives, cooking utensils, coffee corner, fridge, oven, stove, and microwave
Dining room plus outdoor seating for the relaxing evenings

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8106 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Chico, CA
  • Place, California State University-Chico
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowlero Chico
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chico, CA (CIC-Chico Municipal)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Japanese-Style Retreat: Fountain, Hot Tub, Arcade

🧘‍♂️🌸 Welcome to the Zen Garden Retreat!
Located near Enloe and Downtown Chico, this corner-lot hideaway is the perfect place to kick off your shoes, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful charm of this beautiful town. Inspired by Japanese design, the home invites stillness, simplicity, and comfort.

🏯🛏️ Japanese-Inspired Interior:
You’ll notice several traditional elements throughout the home:

The King bed and Twin beds sit low to the ground to honor Japanese design.

Prefer a standard-height bed? The Queen bed is elevated as usual.
Please note: The home is located on a busy road.

🌿 Outdoor Spaces:
Our backyard is currently simple and undergoing redesign due to recent fires.
You`ll find:

🪑 Patio seating for 4

🔥 BBQ

♨️ Hot tub (currently more exposed than usual)

🌱 Lawn maintenance: Thursday mornings
💧 Fountain cleaning: Tuesday afternoons (flexible if needed)

⚠️🚪 Home Notes & Safety:

When entering the bonus room, please watch for the step.

The front gate is being worked on and is tied open—please do not remove or tamper with the stakes.

🚫 Do not park in front of the business across the street. Thank you!

There is local street artwork near the home—if cars slow down to look, that’s completely normal!

🐾❤️ Pets Welcome!
Bring your furry friends!
A $48 per pet fee applies. Please let us know ahead of time.

☕😌 Stress-Free Checkout:
Since a cleaning fee is included, checkout is simple—just leave the home in reasonable condition and enjoy that final morning cup of coffee.

🌳👨‍🌾 Gardener Notice:
Our gardener works flexibly and may appear at various times to tend to the grounds. Thank you for your patience and appreciation of our green spaces!

📄 Check-In Requirements:

All guests must sign a rental agreement

Government-issued ID required prior to check-in

Non-Airbnb bookings require a credit card hold (released after stay if no damages occur)

⏰🔑 Early Check-Ins:
Early check-ins before 4 PM require host approval and are not guaranteed. Please message us to check availability.

🌿🏗️ Backyard Update:
We are actively redoing the landscaping. Expected completion: January 1st, 2026.

💳📢 Payment Info:
Your card statement will show angiesstays, not VRBO.
VRBO only charges the service fee; the reservation fee comes directly from us.

📞🔍 Local Guest Policy:
Locals booking this property:

Will undergo background checks

Will receive a verification call before check-in

We do not accept Google Voice or service numbers
If these conditions aren’t met, we are authorized to cancel the booking.

🧾 Refunds: Cancellations receive 96% refund (4% fee applies).
•Please refrain from wearing shoes in the house

•Please do not force the driving gate. There is an entrance designated for walking into the unit. The button for the walk-in gate is on the back of the door handle

*Drive-in gate stays open for only 60 seconds and does not have a touch sensor. We are not held liable if the gate hits your car - 60 seconds should be plenty of time to drive in and out

*The inconvenience fee for losing the driveway gate remote key is $150

•Please do not disturb the neighbors—honor quiet hours of 9pm to 6am

Thank you in advance for respecting my home :)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Chico

Chico is home to this holiday home. Cinemark Tinseltown Chico 14 and Bowlero Chico are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Chico Community Labyrinth and Paradise Preforming Art Center.
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Chico, CA

What's nearby

  • California State University-Chico - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gateway Science Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cinemark Tinseltown Chico 14 - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bowlero Chico - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Chico Station - 7 min drive
  • Chico, CA (CIC-Chico Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Japanese-Style Retreat: Fountain, Hot Tub, Arcade pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Japanese-Style Retreat: Fountain, Hot Tub, Arcade?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Japanese-Style Retreat: Fountain, Hot Tub, Arcade on 11 May 2026 start from NZ$673, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Japanese-Style Retreat: Fountain, Hot Tub, Arcade?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Japanese-Style Retreat: Fountain, Hot Tub, Arcade?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Japanese-Style Retreat: Fountain, Hot Tub, Arcade?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Japanese-Style Retreat: Fountain, Hot Tub, Arcade located?

Situated in Chico, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of SacValley MedShare and Cinemark Tinseltown Chico 14. California State University-Chico and Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moleek B.

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

Peace and quiet

Easy check in easy check out great quiet spot
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

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

Great Beds!

We were in town to catch up with friends so we were out much of the time but we got great sleep in the comfy beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen L.

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

Convenient Chico base

Beautiful place to stay in Chico that allows exploration of the nearby national forests and parks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Wonderful peaceful stay

Beautiful home, hosts replied quickly to questions. Wonderful time everything we needed was in the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

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

One night in Chico

Good spot, comfortable one night for 3 of us, thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis F.

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

Great Place to Stay When Visiting our CSUC Student

Cure and clean place perfect for us to visit our daughter when we want to visit her at school. 7 min from campus and plenty of space.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MJ D.

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

Family Visit

This house is so cute. Great location, very comfortable and quaint. Will definitely stay here again. Mo was a great host and very responsive to any communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Family visit

Overall the stay was just what we needed. Had a few hiccups with making a few changes to the stay but everything came together.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

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

Beautiful house and great communication!

This was a beautiful house and the owners were fantastic about communicating at check-in, check-out and even checked in during our stay. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wynne D.

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

Perfect!

Loved the house! Highly recommend! My go to place in Chico!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

chico stay

The home was clean, and bright. Well kept. Pleasant stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie L.

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

Thanksgiving Stay

My family stayed in this house over Thanksgiving and we appreciated the well equipped and roomy kitchen, the three bedrooms, and the comfy living room at a great price. I highly recommend this property. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke K.

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

Easy breezy

We had a nice easy breezy stay and felt transported to the far East. The hots were fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

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

Very comfortable and clean

All very good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Comfortable close to town

Check in/out was a breeze. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and cooking implements. The host provided Brita filtered water, coffee, tea and sugar. We were able to sleep 6 comfortably. 3 cars fit in the driveway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

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

Nice Place & Great Location

This is a lovely home and we particularly enjoyed the Asian motif. The house was spacious, clean, in a nice quiet neighborhood & conveniently located. We also liked having a fenced backyard for our dog. The hosts were very responsive. They answered our questions promptly and clearly. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you for for providing a nice place for us to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Darin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Place

This was a great place, super clean and cute. Hosts were super responsive. They only thing I would say is that it really only sleeps 6 in beds, unless you plan on bringing an air mattress for the "game room". There was a futon mattress but on the floor. Not very comfortable for adults.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtenay R.

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

Perfect for what we wanted

My friend and our two 13-year olds needed a place with enough beds (this was perfect - the boys got the two twin beds), within walking distance of downtown (about 2 miles) and somewhere safe so the boys could wander around without us. They really enjoyed being independent. We also enjoyed the hot tub. The house was very clean, very comfortable and nicely decorated. Communicating with the host was super easy, they were very quick to reply and give suggestions. Nothing about this visit would we change.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany Y.

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

College Drop Off

Easy check-in / check-out process. Great communication, host was easy to work with, had fantastic communication and very accommodating. Have the space to spread out, and cook made the college from-off, dorm move-in process easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

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

Yes

Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Megan J.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Hot tub not great

I messaged them ahead of time to confirm the hot tub would be ready for us and it took at least 13 hours, overnight for it to be usable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sergio-Stephanie G.

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

Asian Vibes

Cute place! If you're looking for beds on the floor this is the place. Host is very nice and let us check in early for an additional fee. Host asks that you do not wear shoes in the house but allows pets. There is lots of pet hair from previous guest on floors and on the Asian bed frames. If you mind pet hair this is not the place for you. Overall, Great place to stay if you need to stay in Chico.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Teri N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Charming place

So this is a mixed bag. Over all comfortable but we are mid fifties in good shape but the mattress on the ground or very low frame didn't work for us. Needs a dishwasher. There is space for one. Back yard was a mess. Interior was nice, owner was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Colleen E.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Cute

I’ll start by saying the property owners were lovely. However once checked in, the house was not as pictured. The backyard was a mess with no fencing on one side do to the neighbor rebuilding. The hot tub was dirty and cold. Trash and old appliances scattered throughout. Dog waste from other dogs. The listing said sleeps 8 but 6 was the max for much was fine for our family. The queen bed is a full be
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ellen Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Relaxing Zen Garden in Chico

It was great to get away & to include our dogs. We were never able to get the internet to work & our contact's response was to use our phones. The microwave didn't work and the fry pans and utensils need replacing. Check in was only given 10 minutes before the start time & we had problems getting to the VRBO site for info using our phones. Finally used 2 phones at once to get to the site for the landlords instructions. Luckily the house was unlocked when we arrived. The bedroom next to the bathroom was near a busy street so it was quite noisy at night. Great central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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