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It’s a beautiful older established neighborhood with highly sought-after vintage homes on tree-lined streets. Safe, friendly and within walking distance of Turlock‘s amazing downtown with great shopping, renowned restaurants + wonderful coffee shops + bars. And if you visit May through September there’s also an awesome Saturday morning farmers market that you won’t want to miss
Below is a quick synopsis of the 12 private homes we currently offer on Airbnb. As you may have noticed, all start with the letter C though I’m starting to run out of accurate and creative titles starting with that letter! I have also started renting out just the best rooms with private bath when there is last minute vacancy; that could be a great deal for someone who doesn’t need to plan ahead.
All homes have been recently renovated and I’ve tried to make each a unique stay and a reflection of its name. I’ve included interesting antique items in most but because they were all built in the 1920-30’s they definitely have some quirks... uhh, I mean character …like creaky old wood floors, plumbing noises and doors knobs that don’t always work perfectly. All homes are located near downtown Turlock within three lovely blocks of each other; 4 are on Cahill St, 1 on E Marshall St, 6 on Sycamore St and 1 on Merritt St; all within the 1100-1300 blocks; from each its an easy and delightful walk uptown. Some are private back houses and though they are legal and have their own address, please keep in mind deliveries such as DoorDash aren’t always possible as they’re accessed through mostly unpaved alleys. Also, please know up front... though our neighborhood is very safe, each have exterior security cameras covering parking and entry areas only hopefully keeping the dishonest at a distance.
We live right in the middle of them all; have since 1987. It’s where we’ve added on twice to a small 2 bed/1 bath home as our 8 kids came along. And then starting in 2008 bought, restored then rented out many homes/cottages nearby as they became available. Our oldest son and myself lovinly renovated each one trying to keep original architectural interest and unique built-ins while adding energy efficient and noise reducing windows, central heat+air, stainless appliances, inside laundries (unless otherwise noted), ceiling fans, fast wireless internet, smart TV’s, keyless entry deadbolts, as well as lush yards with lovely landscaping, comfy quiet year-round outside living spaces (only in California:), automatic sprinklers and private yards + fencing though none have any garage space available.
Most are kid friendly (and adult dog too for an additional cleaning fee) but please keep in mind, because I’m a bleach-freak, all homes have very nice white bedding and towels as you can probably tell from the photos which dirty hands and muddy paws can stain. Replacement costs will be passed on to guest.
Over the years as our monthly tenants moved on, we have turned each available house into a very nice fully-furnished Airbnb as it’s not a great time to be a landlord in California. So please don’t ask if we’ll rent to you outside Airbnb’s platform.
Here they are listed by size:
•••CUTE: 150sqft TINY HOUSE STUDIO; a back house with extra long twin bunk bed, super comfy mattress, electric reclining loveseat, tile shower, small private yard off safe dirt alley with a personal off-street parking space if car is on the small side.
PROs: very quiet, extra private, shady in summer, a minimalist’s dream.
CON’s: really tiny, off dusty or muddy alley, bunk bed, no freezer, outside laundry, short alley walk to parking if vehicle is too large.
…COOLEST: 300sqft Large STUDIO with LOFT. Industrial Steampunk style, 3 double beds; 2 are up a steep ladder in loft with very limited headspace. There’s skylights, glass block, inside laundry, shower only. Awesome yard with French doors+covered furnished porch. Parking place for small to medium-sized vehicle nearby.
PRO’s: super unique, extra nice mattresses, very comfy couch. Great yard for dogs.
CON’s: double beds instead of queens, Limited privacy for several people inside as it’s really just a studio, off a dusty sometimes muddy alley, can be tricky to find. No kids because of loft and ladder situation. Parking and front house garbage collection can be complicated.
…CHIC: 500sqft STUDIO back house, upstairs, light and bright with lots of windows and plants, white walls, natural wood amazing craftsmanship by past owner/builder and off-white/cream furnishings, large desk area, shower no tub, small inside washer/dryer, delightful little gravel yard with raised garden beds, fruit trees, strawberry plants and cherry tomatoes in summer, parking in safe well-lit dirt alley,
PRO’s: fun space inside and out, very private, gas bbq available
CON’s: up stairs, off dusty/muddy alley, just gravel/no grass yard. On top of a garage used for Airbnb maintenance so you may hear garage door open during normal daytime hours. No kids or pets here please.
•••COZY: 500sqft 1 BEDROOM back house, very small shower, vintage claw foot tub, all-white brick walls, comfy style, great gravel yard for dogs, covered parking off safe well-lit dirt alley, laundry room in carport.
PRO’s: unique, private yard, covered parking
CON’s: off dusty/muddy alley, outside laundry, parking for just one small to medium sized car; second car would need to park on side street. Across alley from fully-fenced schoolyard so there’s kid/recess noise during some school hours.
•••CASA MAGNOLIA: 500sqft 1 BEDROOM back house, light and bright mid-century/boho style, tub/shower combo, small yard with fountain (no grass), lots of roses, vines and potted plants under massive and much-of-the-time messy magnolia tree, semi-covered parking off paved well-lit alley
PRO’s: extra comfy bed, beautiful yard
CON’s: parking for just one small to medium size car; second car would need to park on side street
•••COWBOY: 1000sqft TWO STORY 2 main BEDROOMS each with en-suite tub/shower combo bathroom, the 3rd bedroom has twin bed but would be best for a child as they need to walk through upstairs bedroom and bath to get there, back house, ranch/western antique decor, small private yard with comfy couch, vines, grapes, cactus and a cherry tree, gravel/concrete/no grass, well-lit private parking for one vehicle off dirt alley
PRO’s: efficient use of small space
CON’s: stairs up to second bedroom and bath (and little third “half” bedroom too)
•••COMFY: 1100sqft 2 BEDROOM 1 bath front house, tub/shower combo in bathroom, concrete side yard has nice outside living spaces, great for dogs, covered front and back porches + off-street/driveway parking. Can be combined with Cute Tiny or Coolest for extra space; there’s a locked gate in between the two that can be opened by maintenance but not used by any guests. Someone will come into back yard and take garbage can to alley for collection on Wednesday afternoon/evenings and return sometime Thursday.
PRO’s: gas fireplace with remote for additional heat+ambiance. Good for dogs and kids.
CON’s: trees with winter berries in neighbors side yard attracts birds and their poop can effect outside furniture, grassy north-facing backyard between homes is blocked off to guests unless they are renting both.
•••CRAFTSMAN: 1350sqft 2.5 BEDROOMS/2 bath front house, extra large shower with two hand helds and a small second full bathroom off kitchen with tiny shower-connects to semi-finished basement down rustic stairs has futon + smart tv for additional living space or third “bedroom”. Antique oak mission-style furnishings + Yosemite’s Ahwahnee Hotel decor, covered front porch with vintage glider and huge covered south-facing back porch with comfy couches and other furniture + small grass area, covered carport + long driveway and on street parking.
PRO’s: wonderful sunny in winter south facing back porch
CON’s: downstairs “man cave” is quite rustic; people either love or hate it down there!
•••CHARMING: 1400sqft small 3 BEDROOM, 1.5 baths front house, third bedroom is upstairs with 2 twin beds. There’s also a den/TV room with couch + laundry closet by the half bath, tub/shower combo in main bathroom, gravel backyard with large covered furnished patio, BBQ, vintage front porch swing, driveway but very limited on street parking.
PRO’s: darling but small rooms, cute backyard.
CON’s: upstairs bedroom is large but hot in summer months so we’ve provided a portable a/c unit with remote that does really well.
•••CITY CENTER: 1700sqft roomy 3 BEDROOMS/2 BATH corner house with lots of on and off street+driveway parking, huge backyard with covered furnished back porch, fountain, lots of grass and a tricycle track, awesome for kids.
PRO’s: King bed with TV in master, 2nd queen bedroom now has tv, lots of living space and large yard with BBQ.
CON’s: old front door does not work and is screwed shut so you enter through side door on driveway.
•••CLASSIC: 1800sqft 3 BEDROOMS /2 BATH house on corner with large front porch, lots of windows+lovely natural light, large shady raised back deck with wood ramps instead of steps and lovely grassy backyard, plenty of street parking, extra large master shower with two hand-helds, vintage clawfoot tub/shower in guest bathroom. not best house for young kids.
PRO’s: king bed and smart TV in master, awesome shower, charming tub
CON’s: third bedroom has trundle under day bed and big old doors that close making it private.
•••CITRUS: 1850sqft 4 BEDROOMS/2.5 BATH, on corner with lots of free parking, awesome front south-facing covered porch with vintage swing and rocking chairs, tons of natural light, large shady in summer secured yards with picket fence in front. Kids can now safely ride scooters or tricycles around whole yard, there’s fresh eggs, grapes, berries and fruit trees in summer, every kind of citrus in winter available to guests. Large shower downstairs, vintage clawfoot tub/shower upstairs. Great big kitchen. Half bath in inside laundry room.
PRO’s: charming family house with lovely gardens + many outside sitting area options, massive outside table under covered grape arbor + grassy area for lawn games. Seasonal “pool” option.
CON’s: both downstairs and upstairs bedrooms share a bathroom; there is no master though one downstairs bedroom now has tv. Upstairs clawfoot tub shower feature can be awkward with curtains. We may need your permission to come water garden in the hottest months.
SUMMARY: All homes have recently been renovated and restored to their 1920-30’s charm and still have original (creaky) wood floors, French doors, built-ins, subway tile, but with modern conveniences such as duel-pane windows, ceiling fans, stainless gas appliances (tiny house is electric) and fast wireless internet with smart TVs and convenient keyless entires. The three largest 3 + 4 bedroom homes (Classic, CityCenter and Citrus) are on comer lots with lots of on-street parking; the first 2 have master bedrooms with king beds, en-suite bathrooms, smart TVs and French doors out to lovely outside furnished living spaces; Citrus and all others but Coolest have queen beds with shared bathrooms. All the others have queen beds; Charming (and Cowboy) also has twin beds upstairs with a kit that can make them into a King bed if desired. Our bedding/towels are quality white cotton blends that we sanitize well with bleach between guests but can also be easily stained by pets and kids so please keep that in mind when booking. They all are very private, have free parking, great neighbors, unique architectural aspects and interesting vintage items like non-operable radios, record players and/or TVs as well as comfortable covered outside living areas of different sizes.

We can lend you bikes if you’d like but walking is generally preferred as it’s a lovely area. And there’s plenty of free on-street parking just out side.