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Private Backyard Retreat · 3BR Near Universal

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Living area
Private kitchen
Outdoor dining
Dining
Living area

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Los Angeles, CA
  • Place, Iceland Ice Skating Rink
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Universal Studios Hollywood
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Hollywood Boulevard
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

Van Nuys

At this holiday home you'll be 4.8 km (3 mi) from Kaiser Permanente - Panorama City and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Sherman Oaks Castle Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a sofa bed and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge and a stovetop. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Valley Glen holiday home include Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
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What's nearby

  • Iceland Ice Skating Rink - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Universal Studios Hollywood - 18 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Hollywood Boulevard - 23 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame - 23 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 31 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

  • Van Nuys Station - 5 min drive
  • North Hollywood Station - 15 min drive
  • Van Nuys, CA (VNY) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Garcia Bros Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪El Rancherito - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬8 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.

Private Backyard Retreat · 3BR Near Universal

Private Backyard Retreat · 3BR Near Universal offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Self-service laundry
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and a hairdryer. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1,125 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number HSR25-002498

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Private Backyard Retreat · 3BR Near Universal?

The closest beach to Private Backyard Retreat · 3BR Near Universal is Santa Monica Beach (19.7 km).

Does Private Backyard Retreat · 3BR Near Universal have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Private Backyard Retreat · 3BR Near Universal family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and travel cots, it's no surprise that Private Backyard Retreat · 3BR Near Universal is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Private Backyard Retreat · 3BR Near Universal?

No, Private Backyard Retreat · 3BR Near Universal does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Private Backyard Retreat · 3BR Near Universal?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Private Backyard Retreat · 3BR Near Universal Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great neighborhood and close to Universal Studios

The property held our family great. Enough room for 7
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice stay in Valley Glen

There were some cleaning issues and the dishwasher was broken and no kitchen towels or drying rack was left for doing dishes. There were only 4 spoons for seven people. Otherwise, the place was great. Nice place in a safe feeling neighborhood. Good space with a responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

No jacuzzi

Pictures show jacuzzi for no reason. Host said its not included.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Visit

We were very happy with our stay in this property. The house was very clean and bright and the neighborhood was very quiet and nice. It is very close to our family in Sherman Oaks so it worked out very well. We were traveling with our 2 dogs and they were welcomed. The yard area is wonderful, fully fenced and very nicely maintained. Our kids enjoyed the ping-pong table. The host was very responsive and communicated well with us regarding all of our questions. I would definitely recommend this property and would like to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Really Great Property - Difficult Host and Checkin

This property is very nice and seems to be in a nice neighborhood. The only challenge was checkin. The host required multiple proofs of ID before sending a checkin code after we were already at the property and after already going through additional steps of completing a host-requested additional form to validate the VRBO ID process, which we had done days in advance. We waited for over an hour outside the property for a reply to our code requests and then, once we received a reply, we still had to text a picture ID and other info before we were allowed entry. So beware of a difficult host.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend was ruined

I didn’t stay because the amenities that were listed- hot tub (didn’t work) and fireplace (there wasn’t one)- despite me contacting and confirming with the owner prior to booking. I had booked the house for my boyfriend’s birthday and he had specifically requested a hot tub and fireplace. I was able to get a refund after a week but it was definitely disappointing to have to scramble to find a new place on such short notice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
A couple of days before my stay I was contacted by the host that the casita was not available for anyone to occupy so that decreased the bedrooms by 1 causing someone to sleep on the sofa in the living room. I asked if they could accommodate me by helping me to find another place they said no. When I arrived there was glass all over the front entrance in the yard and the home was dusty and one bedroom window was unlocked and cracked open. There were bugs and the floors needed to be swept. I had to clean the house before we could even settle down for the night. I was not happy with the property. I have never left a bad review for a property before but I think everyone should at least have a choice to make before booking this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Disappointing stay

Our stay was disappointing for the price. When we arrived, a maintenance worker was there and mentioned the previous guests had a huge party that left the property in bad shape, requiring repairs and extra cleaning. Both bathrooms were a mess, and the separate one-bedroom house was unusable—the toilet was dirty, floors filthy, and pillows stained. Our daughter had to sleep in our bed (none of us slept well), and our son on the couch—which isn’t a double sofa bed as listed, just a storage bench.We received no compensation for losing the extra room. A cleaner was sent the next day, but the host initially acted like we were exaggerating and asked for photos. Even after sending them, I had to repeatedly confirm both bathrooms would be cleaned.Communication was frustrating. I called both listed numbers, including the emergency contact, but no one answered. I had to rely on email, and after I sent photos, the host stopped responding until the next day.The hot tub wasn’t working and was filthy due to having no cover. The kitchen had only three spoons, making breakfast for eight difficult. Also, Universal Studios is at least a 20-minute drive away.Overall, we wouldn’t recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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