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Boasting barbecue facilities and views of quiet street, Kings River Reflections is a recently renovated homestay situated in Sanger, 33 km from Fresno Convention Center. This property offers access to a patio, a pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of the outdoor fireplace or the terrace, or enjoy views of the river and garden. We stayed at Tim and Teresa’s place for one night during a roadtrip, but we really wished our stay was longer. We arrived at the property a bit late, and Teresa and her lovely dog Puck welcomed us with extreme kindness and home backed cookies (thank you Tim!) and fresh strawberries. The house was lovely, with a splendid view of the river and since we were the only guests that night, we were given a bigger room with an en-suite bathroom. The room was big and comfortable, there was WiFi, toiletries and everything necessary. We were also given coffee and cookies for the road in the morning. We really recommend Kings River Reflections and we wish Teresa and Tim all the best! Thanks again!

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10
Exceptional
132 reviews
Price from
US$85
per night

Conveniently set in the South Los Angeles district of Los Angeles, Good Shepard Homestay is located 2.6 km from Crypto.com Arena, 2.8 km from Microsoft Theater and 2.9 km from California Science Center. This homestay provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. La Union Station is 5.4 km from the homestay and Dodger Stadium is 10 km away. The owner was very friendly and nice. He made sure our stay was very comfortable.

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9.3
Superb
375 reviews
Price from
US$90
per night

Offering mountain views, Morning Star Vista near Yosemite - countryside with mountain views is an accommodation located in Mariposa, 47 km from Yosemite South Entrance and 50 km from Yosemite Arch Rock Entrance. The homestay provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. We had a wonderful stay ☺️. The location was great as a base for visiting Yosemite, around 1 hour by car from the entrance of the park. Margaret and Charlie were exceptional hosts who made us feel right at home. Their warm welcome and helpful tips on what to see in Yosemite made our visit even more enjoyable. The room and bathroom were spotless, clean and spacious. The bed especially was super comfortable after a long day of hiking. Having traveled much around the world, this stay offered some of the best value and hospitality we’ve ever experienced. We would absolutely stay here again on our next trip to the Yosemite area!

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9.8
Exceptional
121 reviews
Price from
US$189
per night

At the homestay, all units are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area and a shared bathroom with bathrobes, a bidet and a hair dryer. A dishwasher, an oven and microwave are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the homestay, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. The location is excellent — only a 10-minute walk from metro. Despite being close to city center, the place feels like a peaceful and cozy oasis. The house is very charming, and the host was friendly and welcoming. Everything we needed was available, and our stay was wonderful. Highly recommended!

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9.4
Superb
142 reviews
Price from
US$186
per night

Boasting quiet street views, Grape Escape Inn & Suites is set in Lodi, 23 km from University of the Pacific. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The guest house offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The room was really beautiful. The bedding was brand new and of high quality. The backyard was lovely. The landlord replied in a timely manner, even though my English wasn't that good.

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9.4
Superb
109 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

The homestay has a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the homestay. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Bulldog Stadium is 10 km from the homestay, while Blackbeard's Family Entertainment Center is 12 km from the property. Fresno Yosemite International Airport is 12 km away. Amazing place to stay in a real American house. Room was very comfortable.

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9.4
Superb
134 reviews
Price from
US$49.50
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Hidden Hacienda is located in Temecula, 14 km from Old Town Temecula and 14 km from Old Town Temecula Community Theater. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Beautiful villas, very peaceful. Room was lovely.

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9.7
Exceptional
132 reviews
Price from
US$199
per night

Featuring garden views, The God Spa provides accommodation with a garden, around 6.2 km from Simpson University. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features luggage storage space, private check-in and check-out and organising tours for guests. The garden is super pretty. The room is comfy and bathroom is cute, the even have diffuser and essential oil. The host organize their property pretty well. I definitely will stay there again if i visit Redding.

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9.6
Exceptional
106 reviews
Price from
US$112.50
per night

Cozy Cottage is situated in Miramonte. The property has mountain and quiet street views. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The guest house is equipped with a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette has a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The owners are so kind, every detail was cautiously prepared. It's just a piece of heaven, amazing. Breakfast was delicious, their suggestions for dinner were great. The cottage has a nice firepit we used to make s'mores, just perfect. The sky at night is unbelievable. If you want to relax and get away this is the place to be. We're so grateful!

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9.7
Exceptional
114 reviews
Price from
US$161.70
per night

Rustic Rooms by Kings Canyon & Sequoia National Parks features a garden, barbecue facilities and shared lounge in Squaw Valley. With pool views, this accommodation features a patio and a swimming pool. The homestay offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The setting was amazing and beautiful. Relaxing. The breakfast included was fabulous. Mike and Bonnie were extremely helpful, kind and welcoming. They had a good sense of boundaries. The pool and the grounds were a bonus.

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9.8
Exceptional
441 reviews
Price from
US$135
per night

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