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Exterior
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Riverside, CA
  • Riverside Convention Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Fox Performing Arts Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • University of California, Riverside
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ontario, CA (ONT-Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Riverside

Located in Downtown Riverside, this vacation home is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Riverside Convention Center and Riverside Metropolitan Museum. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Riverside Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fox Performing Arts Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Riverside Community Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Mount Rubidoux Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • University of California, Riverside - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Riverside-Downtown Station - 17 min walk
  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Beerfarm - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Heroes Restaurant and Brewery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mission Inn Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Wanderlust - Downtown Riverside

The Wanderlust is a 129-year-old historic craftsman-style home in Downtown Riverside. It sits within the Heritage Square Historical District, the city's oldest residential neighborhood, and was built by David G. Mitchell, one of the county's founders. It's an easy walk from the Convention Center, Food Lab and Game Lab, and just a couple more blocks from the bustling Downtown Pedestrian Walkway. UC Riverside is close (about 3 miles) and the house is close to the major freeways: the 60/91/215
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a fenced private yard.

Property manager

Rhiannon Little

Languages

English, French

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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
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Downtown Riverside within a short 15-minute walk of Fox Performing Arts Center and also 11 minutes on foot from Riverside Metropolitan Museum. You'll also find Fox Entertainment Plaza and California Museum of Photography less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is The Wanderlust - Downtown Riverside a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities at this vacation home that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each accommodation with kitchens in some.

Are there hot tubs at The Wanderlust - Downtown Riverside?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.), which is 13.2 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT), which is located 18.8 mi away (32-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Wanderlust - Downtown Riverside?

Yes, every accommodation at The Wanderlust - Downtown Riverside comes with a deck.

The Wanderlust - Downtown Riverside Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home

Really enjoyed it had no problems would stay again :)
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A visit to see family

Quaint and quirky. The wanderlust property was ideally located to family, The Mission Inn, Mt Rubidoux, and freeways. What may be perceived as dirty in other reviews, I saw more as the age of the house. Mattresses are firm. One helpful thing for the owner is that I would recommend leaving out a new sponge in the kitchen for each guest since you don't have a dishwasher. Although out of the home owner's control, I was irritated that a car was parked directly if front of the VRBO the entire 4 days, not leaving a space for our family to park when they came to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Dean H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Had to change to a hotel

We chose to stay in the downtown area because it's a great location, and this property has a lot of potential. However, it's poorly managed and somewhat run-down. It's clear that it's being managed remotely, with no local support to address issues. After an eight-hour drive, we got off to a bad start when we didn’t receive the entry instructions until I had to call and ask for them. The bathroom had mold, which ultimately became the deal breaker. Some of the lights didn’t work, and despite contacting the host, they were never fixed. The main room was also very dimly lit. Additionally, I couldn’t connect to any of my streaming services during the stay. The host did agree to change my reservation from two nights to one, but I only received $75 back, even after trying to clarify the refund. Essentially, they doubled the nightly rate and only refunded half of the cleaning deposit, despite the fact that we left the place cleaner than we found it. In the end, we stayed in a well-maintained hotel for much less.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karla S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Please do not stay here.

I hate to leave such a negative review but the property was disgusting. It was filthy, the floors were dirty with layers of dust around corners and edges, the sinks were dirty, it looked like someone spit when they brushed their teeth and was never cleaned. Kitchen counters were dirty and the sponge left to use was already used and gross. The shower was disgusting, filthy and unusable. My son and husband showered and the water temperature was practically impossible to get right. You were either being scalded by hot water or it was ice water. There was a load of towels left in the dryer. There was a stiffer left there with a dirty pad, hair on the floors, sink and silverware drawer. My kids have allergies so as soon as we arrived I knew we could not stay another night, wouldn’t have stayed anyways because of the condition. I reached out and was greeted kindly and was told that it was ok to cancel my reservation. I was happy about that. The following day when I reached out to VRBO they said the owner had to cancel and refund. When I reached out again he said he would find out. Then told me it was up to me. I reached out to VRBO and they said that the husband didn’t know how to do it, since they had spoken to him but the wife did. I reached back out and he refused to help. I was extremely disappointed- and frustrated- I thanked him for his “help” and advised I would leave a detailed review- he threatened me by saying he would leave one of me as well. I am still fighting to get a refund- only wish I could leave pictures because I took pictures of everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R., Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy stay close to the convention center and more

Absolutely loved staying here. We were here with some families from school for a convention. We walked everywhere as it wasn’t more than a 7 minute walk. Gas, food, entertainment all near by. Even a farmers market on the weekend. The house is perfect for the 4 of us. We didn’t spend a lot of time inside, but what was inside was very enjoyable and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022