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BIDWELL PARK BUNGALOW

Holiday home with kitchen, near California State University-Chico

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, stereo
In the heart of Chico, this charming bungalow offers a relaxing retreat just one block from beautiful Bidwell Park. Enjoy coffee on the front porch or play bocce ball in the backyard under twinkle lights. Take advantage of beach chairs and explore One-Mile swimming park nearby, or ride through tree-lined streets to downtown on a beach cruiser bike.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

BIDWELL PARK BUNGALOW

Located in the heart of Chico, one block from beautiful Bidwell Park and a short walk to downtown, this charming, newly-renovated bungalow offers everything you need for a relaxing and fun-filled getaway. Whether you're sipping coffee on the front porch or trying your hand at bocce ball in the backyard under the twinkle lights, this sweet, completely redone 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home provides a clean and comfortable place for you to enjoy all that Chico has to offer. Be sure to check out the legendary jukebox from Duffy's Bar in downtown Chico, given to us as a wedding present! Grab the beach chairs and head to One-Mile, the local swimming park just a couple of blocks away. Or hop on a beach cruiser bike and take a ride through tree-lined streets, just a few blocks to the heart of downtown Chico. Plenty of street parking directly in front of the house. PLEASE CHECK THE NUMBER OF TRAVELERS BOX WHEN MAKING YOUR BOOKING TO INDICATE IF YOU ARE BRINGING A PET. Additional $25 pet cleaning fee will be applied. With thoughtful amenities and cozy details, you’ll feel right at home here!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Bicycles

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Bidwell Park Bungalow Chico
Bidwell Park Bungalow Private vacation home
Bidwell Park Bungalow Private vacation home Chico

About the area

Map
Chico, CA

What's nearby

  • National Yo-Yo Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • California State University-Chico - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sacramento River - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park - 19 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Chico Station - 17 min walk
  • Chico, CA (CIC-Chico Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gordo Burrito Taco Truck - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪T. Tea Bar & Fusion Cafe - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is BIDWELL PARK BUNGALOW pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at BIDWELL PARK BUNGALOW?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BIDWELL PARK BUNGALOW?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BIDWELL PARK BUNGALOW located?

Situated in 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 1 mile (2 km). Chico Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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BIDWELL PARK BUNGALOW Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelly D.

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

Perfect stay!!

The property was perfect!! Clean, comfortable and quiet. We had a few friends over for dinner and the backyard was the perfect spot. The kids danced to the jukebox!!We will ask to stay any time we are in Chico.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable home. We will choose this place again if it's available. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette W.

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

Clean & Great Location

Stayed here many times &ove it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ERIN

We love to stay here! The home is welcoming, warm and in a perfect location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha M.

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

Cute bungalow in great location

Very dog friendly with fenced backyard. Great walks to Bidwell Park. Decor was just perfect and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

caralyn w.

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

Beautiful!!

The house is adorable! Close proximity to town - walk to restaurants, college & park. Extremely clean, decorated in a gorgeous way! Loved my stay, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

Chico Love

It was a wonderfully warm house in a perfect Chico locale.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

annual summer Chico visit

The street parking is a little less that desired but not a big deal for us and the back bedroom gets pretty warm during the summer months but the fans help a lot. We enjoy the outside seating a ton on the cooler mornings and the jukebox is so FUN! Location is perfect for walks in Bidwell or to downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Galit S., Dallas,OR

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Downtown Chico Getaway

We had a nice visit! It was a perfect location and close to everything. Only downside was parking. We were confused on where to park. Didn't seem like it was okay to park on the street in front of the house. It was a very busy road and a lot of traffic going very fast. More direction on this would have been helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia E.

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

Adorable, comfortable and great location!

We had a wonderful stay in your bungalow - 9 days! It started with a girl's weekend and then they left and my husband arrived. It was the perfect size for both "parties". We loved the Chico decor as we all are from Chico and the awesome art reminded us of our lives when we lived there. As others mentioned, the parking isn't ideal, but we felt and our car were safe. The traffic outside was negligible inside. Suzanne and Matthew were great to work with. They responded quickly to my questions. There was a minor glitch with check in, but was remedied right away. Such an adorable and comfortable place!!! Cynthia Thanks for
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly S.

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

Great location and house!

Perfect location super cute and clean. Appreciated the lack of clutter around the house. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cute property

The house is very cute, decorated with lovely Chico -related decor and relatively accessible to downtown. It was very clean, the backyard is nice. You might want to note that it is on a very busy one-way street so you do hear street noise in the front and parking in front of the house can be a problem, so we parked around the corner. Also, the communication with the owner was poor as I was asked at one point to cancel my reservation because they said they wanted to do some construction work, although I think it was probably due to the high demand for that weekend. I didn’t preemptively cancel, but waited anxiously to see if they would, which they chose not to do I guess. Also, after I checked out we were told the cleaning person said we left the house “filthy” and would we pay a larger cleaning fee? We spent 80% of our time and almost all of our meals outside of the house never even using the stove or any appliances and we would never leave a house dirty, so we absolutely disagreed and the issue was dropped. I have to say that took away from the experience for us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce D.

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

NOT too good to be true!

We spent three nights at this adorable and practical house. Everything we needed was provided, the furnishings were comfortable, and the location was perfect - just a few short blocks to the park and to town. I kinda don't want to let the secret out so that next time I'm looking for accommodations, you won't have snatched it up!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Perfect Chico getaway

Beautiful house in a great location. We loved the backyard and the bocce ball. Plan on going back and staying in same house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine D.

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

Very clean and cozy home

My son and I were in town to check out Cal State Chico and the location of the property was minutes away from the campus. We were able to get a good lay of the land while we mere there while enjoying the comfort and attention to detail in the house! Walking into the house after a 7 1/2 hour drive from Orange County and walking out of the 103 degree heat into the air conditioning and ceiling fans was heaven!! The juke box is so cool and has an excellent assortment of music that we enjoyed! Would definitely stay there again! Had to communicate with the host just about resetting the juke box to work and received a response and solution within minutes!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey D.

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

Downtown Bidwell Bungalow

Everything about my stay was perfect 👌🌀💯🙏✨
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Summer Chico vibes

We love this little bungalow for it's location and Chico charm! The street parking on Pine St. can be a little tight so just be careful when exiting your car. This is our 4th summer staying here and we'll be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa H.

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

Graduation Stay

We enjoyed our four-day visit here with my parents to see my daughter graduate from Chico State. We had fun with the bocce ball, and it was a perfect location for walking downtown and to graduation. Cute house!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie L.

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

Great Chico getaway

Wish we could’ve stayed longer to enjoy the house and location more!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

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

Great place to stay

Nice house and yard. Great supplies and had everything we needed. Close to downtown. Pet friendly. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dan K.

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

Cute house

Nice clean house. Good location. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

SJ A.

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

Almost Perfect Bungalow

Only parking was on busy Street. While not perfect it passed. Well maintained and nice property. Master bedroom super. Twin bed in second bed was not particularly comfortable but made it work. Immaculate place nicely decorated and comfy. Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Darling House

This was our second time staying at the Bidwell Park Bungalow, and loved it just as much as the first time. The house is so cleaned, stocked, and back yard with bocce is so fun. We will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

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

Perfect and every way!

Beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leann B., Lewiston, Idaho

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

Fresh OJ!

This was a nice place to stay, the only drawback was the lack of parking-it’s a tight squeeze to get it out on the drivers side without getting hit by on coming traffic!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023