Parkside Cottage on Bidwell Park! Enjoy the trails and perfect location to all!

Chico, California
$127 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
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Bath 1

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Sleep 3

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Park living at your doorstep! This updated 500 sq ft Cottage offers the ideal central location on Bidwell Park yet just minutes from Downtown Chico via bike or car. Shopping, restaurants and basically anywhere you are going is 10 minutes or less from the cottages location. This private cottage allows a relaxing space with driveway parking, enclosed back patio, split system heat and AC,. full kitchen with all you should need (ask us if not and we will hook you up), 2 TV's that have MAX, Disney plus, Paramount, and Prime, large walk in closet and more! As for us, we are in the 3 story home next door and will rarely see you due to how we set up the cottage and our other vacation rental on the other side. We respect your privacy yet are here for anything if needed. We have provided our top suggestions in our guidebook from everything including coffee and dining, to sightseeing and shopping. Experience Chico like a local with a pair of beach cruisers, included with your stay that our located behind the Treehouse unit over the garage.
Bidwell Park is Chico’s jewel! With the park as your backyard, you will be immediately transferred to another world as you step into it. With huge sycamore and oak trees surrounding you to the year round creek full of swimming holes, you feel free and away from it all. You will see why The adventures of Robin Hood (1938)used Bidwell Park to film its Sherwood Forest scenes and General John Bidwell decided to make the region home.
We offer an amazing location on Bidwell Park with 2 complimentary beach cruisers that gives you quick access to Downtown Chico (6 minutes), One Mile Pool (3 minutes), the Chico Mall (5 minutes), 5 Mile Pool ( 7 minutes), and Upper Park (15 minutes) . City bus stop only 50 yards from house. Access to dozens of walking paths in lower Bidwell Park.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 3

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Review Review

  • Shanon

    Submitted Jul 5, 2024

    Stayed Jun 2, 2024

    I will definitely be returning! I felt safe, everything is within walking and or driving distance. Area is quiet. Very cute and clean!

  • Erin C.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    Very welcoming and responsive.

  • Katrina O.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    Adorable place next to a gorgeous park! Private space was so cute and well equipped! Would def recommend!!

  • Marilyn S.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Short walk to river and biking trails. Pet friendly. Would have liked old towel for dog after river swim. Everything we needed was provided.

  • Sharon L.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    Property was extremely small. Backyard was dirty and not suitable for outdoor use. The second bed was a loveseat that was not appropriate for an adult. Sleep on. Owner did not provide access code. It was a hassle.

  • Ashley M.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 4, 2025

    Cute little place right off lower Bidwell park. It was right off highway 99 but it was not loud or obnoxious and surprisingly quite 95% of the time. I appreciated the small turffed shaded areas for the dogs, especially since I didn't want to walk them on the 100 degree days on the cement. It has an amazing location and is the perfect place for a single gal with 2 dogs to take refuge from the chaos of graduation weekend. The only negative (which was more a personal preference than a huge downside), was the shower. It was a standing shower but the dual shower head had too much pressure for the small holes the water came out, felt more like little needles than a relaxing shower. Would definitely recommend and stay again as long as they will have us!

  • Lynne M.

    Submitted May 4, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    The little house is in a perfect location. We hit the walking trail first thing in the morning, which was lovely. The house itself has everything you could need. The bed was very comfortable and we had a peaceful night's sleep. We would definitely stay again if ever in the area. The owners are very friendly and accommodating.

  • Debra H.

    Submitted Mar 24, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    Absolutely outstanding! I will be back! Super dog friendly too! And private, quiet! Park is steps away!! I went to Chico 50 yrs ago and Bidwell Park never ages!!!

  • Maryjo H.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2024

    Stayed Nov 9, 2024

    nice little guest house, all the little extras, right on the bike path at Bidwell Park

  • Vicki B.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    This property is a great find!! 2nd time coming back-great location by the creek! We will def be back again-thank you!

  • Julie S.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    I will start by saying the owner was very kind and communicative - which we appreciated. And on the positive side it was very clean. That said, this property is not set up for three guests. The fold out love seat futon is not fit for an adult to sleep on. The shower is very very small. Also, while not controlled by the owner; we were without electricity both nights from 8:30 pm for 60 to 120 minutes making it a challenge to get to bed at a decent temperature and hour. While the owner said it was unusual, the rechargeable camping lantern in the middle of the dining room table should have been a clue. So a real mixed experience when our primary need was a comfy place to sleep and shower.

  • Ian P.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    This is our 3rd year in a row staying at this property and we will stay there again next year. That alone should tell you all you need to know about the property, the owner, the property manager and the quality of this particular VRBO!

  • Richard C.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    Had a nice stay of almost 2 weeks. Bidwell park right behind the property is nice. Clean and quiet. Shower a bit on the small side but does rhe job. Had a great stay

  • Wendy R.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2024

    Stayed Jun 18, 2024

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this small cottage. It was perfect for the two of us. It backs up onto Bidwell Park which is a great place to walk and enjoy some outdoor time. The house is very clean and has everything you could possibly want for your stay, We appreciated the coffee beans and the French press. The only thing we could have asked for was a better shower head for the small shower, but it was still quite ok. We would definitly recommend this place in Chico.

  • Robert L.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    First time visiting Chico, California, the rental was described perfectly in the ad. Everything was there. It was cozy, comfortable clean, and would definitely stay there again.

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