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Bidwell Bijou: Luxurious home 1 block from Bidwell Park & Downtown.

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Front porch with seating...welcome to Bidwell Bijou!
The living room has a smart TV, books, children's toys.
Dining Area-In between living room & kitchen.
Kitchen island & fully stocked kitchen.
Kitchen island with bar stools.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Chico, CA
  • Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • California State University-Chico
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Chico, CA (CIC-Chico Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bidwell Bijou: Luxurious home 1 block from Bidwell Park & Downtown.

A stunning downtown Chico charmer just a block from Bidwell Park. No expense has been spared to keep all the charm of this iconic downtown home that was built in 1912. Bidwell Bijou’s full renovation was completed a few years ago.
Feel like cooking? This home features a gourmet kitchen with commercial range including a pot filler, an under counter wine cooler, and quartz counters. One of the bathrooms has a bidet.

This house has an amazing location. Walk one block to Bidwell Park and Caper Acres or step out to the Farmer's Markets and Downtown restaurants. This immaculate house will impress you and make your Chico visit memorable as you relax in style. Enjoy the yard and quality furnishings. Coffee, tea, water and snacks are provided in your welcome basket. Sit on the porch with your favorite drink.

PLEASE NOTE:
Check-In: 4:00 PM
Check-Out: 11 AM
*We cannot accommodate early check-in or late check-outs.*

-NO PETS.
-NO SMOKING.
-NO PARTIES.
-Please refrain from rearranging furniture and decorations during your stay.
Thank you for your consideration!

Property manager

Annie Yoder
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Very close to Caper Acres playground
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Events

No events allowed
Do you need suggestions?
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking!

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO SMOKING: We do not allow smoking of any kind on the property. There is a $500 smoking fee. By booking your stay, you are agreeing to these terms.

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
Note from host: Do you need suggestions?
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Chico

Located in Chico, this holiday home is in the city centre. Bowlero Chico and Cinemark Tinseltown Chico 14 are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park and Sacramento River.
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Chico, CA

What's nearby

  • Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • California State University-Chico - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • National Yo-Yo Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bowlero Chico - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park - 22 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Chico Station - 17 min walk
  • Chico, CA (CIC-Chico Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parkside Tap House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Cocina Economica - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪T. Tea Bar & Fusion Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Duffy's Tavern - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bidwell Bijou: Luxurious home 1 block from Bidwell Park & Downtown. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bidwell Bijou: Luxurious home 1 block from Bidwell Park & Downtown. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bidwell Bijou: Luxurious home 1 block from Bidwell Park & Downtown. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bidwell Bijou: Luxurious home 1 block from Bidwell Park & Downtown. located?

Located in the heart of Chico, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of National Yo-Yo Museum and California State University-Chico. Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park and Gateway Science Museum are also within 15 minutes. Chico Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart V.

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

Chico

Great property, great location, will definitely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto G.

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

Grandkids surprise stay over

We wanted a clean safe place to stay in Chico and found it. The grandkids had an amazing surprise stay over.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beckie D.

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

Downtown Chico

The home layout can easily handle six comfortably, the jack and Jill bathrooms work great. The large kitchen is great with plenty of utensils for cooking. The dining table is small but since it was just two of us no issue. Nice back deck and front porch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hillary B.

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

Great stay in Chico!

Definitely met our needs for a quick weekend getaway. Perfect location, clean property, and I really appreciated all the quick responses from Annie. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vingenzo C.

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

Excellent

The home is clean, spacious and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

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

Great time in Chico.

We always love staying here. House is great. Owners are great. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margo K.

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

Perfect house in Chico

It was ideal for our stay. House had all we needed then some. The location was perfect for us. Beautiful walks daily!! Thank you Annie
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia R.

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

Lovely house and a great location.

My family and I had a wonderful weekend in this lovely home. It’s walking distance from Bidwell Park and all the shops and restaurants in downtown Chico. It was clean, nicely decorated and had everything we needed for a wonderful get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

aracely c.

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

Chico Adventure

Excellent location for birding, shopping, and dining. The home is clean and spacious. The host is also excellent to work with! We enjoyed our stay, and will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

Great spot in Chico, near DT and campus

We were in Chico for a wedding and were lucky to find this gem. Darling house walkable to downtown - interior was well appointed, beds comfy and nice big kitchen. Was a much better alternative than a hotel as we had space to hang out, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik D.

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

Great experience

Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

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

Fabulous Jewel in Chico

This house is exaclty as advertised in a really nice part of Chico, a block from Bidwell park and centrally located. The house was super clean and has a cute back patio not pictured in the listing. Definitely going to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

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

Bidwell Bijou

First time in Chico and definitely want to come back. This home is super close to great restaurants best breakfast at Mama’s and cute shops. Beautiful paths to Bidwell park close by and lots of room for a family. Great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen O.

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

Winter Interlude

We enjoyed a delightful stay in the Bidwell Bijou in January. It was a welcome “winter interlude” for us with sunshine and temps in the 60s. We enjoyed wonderful walks in lower and upper Bidwell Park, the farmer’s market, the Museum of Northern CA artists — all within walking distance of this beautifully appointed and comfortable property. We’ll be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

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

Awesome house with great location.

Perfect all the way around. Will definitely stay again. Visiting our boys who are both at CSUC. Walked to everything. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert b.

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

All good !

Our host Annie was very helpful and responsive both before and during our stay. The house was just as billed and very comfortable. Overall our stay was all good !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Weekend wedding

Location of the house is great for walking to the old Chico downtown area or the beautiful Bidwell park. Owners responded immediately to a request we had. Very large kitchen and comfortable living room. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vasudha D.

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

Excellent choice for a Chico get-away

We stayed at the Bidwell Bijou for a girls’ weekend. It’s a lovely, spacious home with all the amenities one would hope for. The location makes it so easy to walk or run through Bidwell Park and access many of the shops and restaurants in the downtown area. Plus: Easy and friendly communication with owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Exceptional Property

Premier Chico location - short walk to downtown and Bidwell Park. Meticulously maintained, cleaned and provisioned. Highly responsive host. Great outdoor patio space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

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

Immaculate Cozy Cottage

This charming house is conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood. From the house, we enjoyed walking downtown and through the park. Annie was welcoming and responsive in our communications.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Debora P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Craftsman bungalow with good bones

Bidwell Bijou is a beautiful craftsman house remodeled for the modern day. Furnishings are good if a bit spare. Location is fantastic. Those who wish to cook in the “gourmet” kitchen will find it under supplied, but if all you need is a microwave and a coffeemaker, this is a great place. Everything was exceptionally clean, and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna B., Torrance, Los Angeles

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

Top location charmer!

Best location in Chico! A block from Bidewell Park, and an easy walk to downtown, Saturday’s Farmers Market and Chico State. The home is stunning!! Very clean with charm galore and extremely comfy for our family of 5. Easy, quick communication with the host. We hope to have the chance to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

Sister week

This property was perfect for what we were looking for. Charming house in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance to town. The kitchen is updated and spacious. We even had room to do yoga. Property owner is friendly and easy to get a hold of.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Wedding Weekend

I submitted a lengthy review the day we left ???
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil D.

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

Charming cottage in lovely neighborhood.

The Bidwell Bijou served as the perfect home base for myself and a cadre of co-workers who were teaching at CSU-Chico. It was an easy 15 minute walk to campus through a lovely neighborhood of old homes and tall trees. Our house was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. It was the perfect place to unwind after work and to plan for the next day. The owner was very responsive. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Annie Yoder

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Annie and Darrin, your hosts, love sharing this unique property with guests who have discriminating taste and a desire to be close to the park and downtown, our two favorite places in Chico. Our perfect day is a walk to the Farmer's Market to get flowers and produce and a walk or picnic in the park.
Annie has been an ESL teacher for many years and an entrepreneur. Darrin is a CPA. When we have free time we love traveling in our RV, visiting our short term rentals, and walking our Black Lab.

Why they chose this property

This house is very unique because it is over 100 years old but has been lovingly remodeled with lovely fixtures. It is just gorgeous. We fell in love with Bidwell Bijou when we first saw her and imagined many guests appreciating a visit to this house when they come to Chico. We dreamed of living in this house in the future when we retire.

What makes this property unique

What other short term rental in Chico can boast this desired location with amenities like the garage, the e car charging station, a bidet, and a chef's kitchen?

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