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Beautiful Downtown Cottage : Onyx

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Exterior Deck
Kitchen
Kitchen
Living Room
Master Bedroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Reno, NV
  • Place, Truckee River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Idlewild Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverwalk District
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Beautiful Downtown Cottage : Onyx

Treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind overnight experience in our elegant and beautiful cottage. Onyx is a 1 bedroom, nestled among trees and sits on Historic Estate grounds. This luxurious cottage is furnished with luxury linens, stylish furnishings and offers an open floor plan with two lofts, two queen beds, a large closet, and oversized bathroom with an accessible shower. The living area is equipped with a microwave, farmhouse sink, refrigerator, stove, coffee maker, smart TV, and has a large attached deck that overlooks the beautiful maintained Elm Estate property.

** We don’t allow photoshoots inside our cottages or private event/parties. No more than 4 visitors per cottages.*

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2156525vb
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Reno

Located in Reno, Beautiful Downtown Cottage : Onyx is in the city centre and on a river. Bruka Theater and Sierra Arts Foundation are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at National Bowling Stadium and Cinemark Century Park Lane 16. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Greater Nevada Field or Reno Events Center. With water tubing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Reno, NV

What's nearby

  • Truckee River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Idlewild Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Riverwalk District - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Reno Arch - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • National Bowling Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Reno Station - 6 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Grille - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Downtown Cottage : Onyx pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Downtown Cottage : Onyx?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Downtown Cottage : Onyx?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Downtown Cottage : Onyx?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

So peaceful and quiet great place to relax

Property was amazing cottage was super clean and beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Dear John, It was truly a pleasure having you stay with us, and we’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your time here. We’d love to welcome you back anytime — hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, River West Resort
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Excellent stay!

Really nice stay. Interior like brand new. Many nice touches...wish were able to stay longer but we had to be on our way. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2021
Hello Julie, glad to hear you had a great experience while staying at River West Resort x The Elm Estate. Thank you for your feedback. We look forward to hosting you back in Reno next time! Kindly, Hospitality Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

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

Perfect

Enjoyed our stay. Convenient location. Very charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2021
Mike, Thank you for the review :) We appreciate your kind words about our property -Hospitality Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

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

Super cute cottage

We loved this cute cottage on the beautiful Elm estate grounds. My grandkids enjoyed playing in the river too!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2021
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to having you back to our property!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Very clean and welcoming

Perfect short getaway! Stayed for one night, location is close to grocery stores. We picked up food to cook and just enjoyed a simple night in. The property is very nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2021
Hi Lauren, Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to hosting you again! Kindly, Megan Brock
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Graduation road trip weekend

Cottage was in excellent condition and in a peaceful serene setting.Upon arrival i thought there was an issue and the facilities team showed up immediately, turns out it was an error on my part they were really gracious in pointing it out. Will definitely stay again next time I'm in Reno
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Dear John, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the peaceful setting and that the cottage was just what you were hoping for. We’re happy our team was able to respond so quickly. They were more than happy to help and are always committed to making sure our guests feel comfortable. We’d love to welcome you back anytime you're in Reno. It was truly a pleasure having you stay with us! Warm regards, River West Resort
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Super Cute - Will definitely book again!

Loved the property, great communication. Will be booking again for daughters graduation. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Jennifer, Thank you for the review, we're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! We can't wait to have you back! -Hospitality Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley R.

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

Super cute with everything you need.

This tiny house was perfect for our stopover in Reno. The house is clean and well-maintained and the outdoor area is beautiful. The location is near enough to downtown and the casinos, but the setting is green, quiet and lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2021
We are so glad you enjoyed you stay Shelley! Thank you for the review.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kellie J.

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

Summer fun

Relaxing, it seemed like everything was brand new. Lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2022
Thank you for your review! We enjoyed hosting you and hope to see you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine K.

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

Review

Everything was good. The loft sleeping area was not very roomy though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
Thank you for your review Elaine! Our cottages have to meet certain height requirements to be considered tiny homes. We do offer cottages without lofts for your next stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Macy B.

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

Will come again.

We loved,loved our stay at your property. It was very clean and pretty inside. The grounds were very pretty. Our 11yr old loved following the trails and doing cartwheels in the grass. We enjoyed the fire pit area. Especially after you quickly helped us figure out the on button. Only one thing. We noticed the bottom of our socks getting dirty really fast from the floors.??
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2021
Hi Macy, we are thrilled you loved your stay with us at River West Resort x The Elm Estate! We appreciate your feedback, we have a dedicated team who fully sterilize the unit in-between each reservation. Look forward to hosting you again in Reno! - Kindly, Hospitality Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly W.

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

Tiny mighty home

We've always stayed at hotels or condos when visiting Reno. This was our first time back for Hot August Nights in years and our first experience staying in a tiny home. I must say we thoroughly enjoyed it!! Accommodations were wonderful and not far the main strip of Virginia St. They even had their own car show and Food Truck gathering at the Estate grounds of the resort. It was a nice surprise not to have to go so far our first day to just walk over and enjoy the festivities. We would definitely be back to stay. The staff at River West Resort were super friendly and nice! Thank you for making our stay there comfortable and enjoyable. Absolutely loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2021
Kimberly, Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed yourself at our property. We hope to see you again soon :) -Hospitality Team
Verified

4/10 Poor

Leonid L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Misleading listing

This is a small one bedroom mobile home with a loft while listing says two bedroom. Also the loft's height is extremely low making it almost impossible to be used by any adult above 5'5".
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We will look at the description and adjust it accordingly. Unfortunately we do have to meet height requirements to be considered tiny homes, however, we'd love the opportunity to host you in our units without lofts in the future! Have a wonderful day!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Tiny House Big Vacation

We have always been curious about living in a tiny home and this cottage was anything but tiny. It was a perfect size for our family of 4. My wife and I got the 1 bedroom and each of my daughters got a separate loft all to themselves! It was a good home base for our Reno/Tahoe vacation and the neighborhood was super quiet. The check-in process was super easy and the property owners were very clear with their instructions and procedures. Because it's a regular turn key for the entrance, I would recommend putting it on your car keys so you don't lose them as there is a fee for lost keys, and you don't want to be locked out when it's 20 degrees outside. It was a great experience that we loved and would definitely come back again and recommend our friends and family to stay in these cottages as well. It has also convinced us to look into tiny house living in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed our property, thank you for the lovely review! We would love to have you back :) -Hospitality Team
Verified

6/10 Okay

Erick H.

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

Great stay

If i had to pick on something is the landscaper with the blower every morning at 715 blowing path way. Waking up early. Lol
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ricky Y.

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

A quite spot

It was a pretty quite spot. Really nice and clean. There’s only seating for 2 people though where the TV is. There’s no cookware really, two small pots and a frying pan. The coffee stuff was good. The refrigerator is nice. Lots of outlets and sinks. The beds are soft, slept great. We did have to kill a decent amount of ants though. Overall good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Thank you! We will look into getting some more cookware for our cottage guests! We hope to see you stay with us again! RWR Management
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

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

Great clean place

The house we stayed in was clean and modern. First time we stayed in a "tiny house" and it was pretty cool. The place was easy to find and easy to get to from the freeway and close to downtown Reno. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Jason, Thank you for the review! We are glad you enjoyed our property. -Hospitality Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Justine L.

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

Cute place

The place is nice, decorated cute. Is very short on plates, silverware , pots and pans. Was a place to stay but, not a place to cook.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2022
Justine, Thank you for your review! -Hospitality Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fredy L.

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

Perfect

Perfect place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2021
Fredy, Thank you so much for the great review! -Hospitality Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Reno by the River

Very nice unit. Inside is so new and clean and the outside is comfortable for relaxing around the fire. Kitchen is fully stocked with everything you would need to cook. I would most definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Amy, We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! We hope to host you again in the future :) -Hospitality Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Callie F.

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

Cute and Relaxing

This was the perfect place for our visit to Reno. The location was central to everywhere we wanted to go, there is a lot of food places nearby, and the atmosphere both indoors and out were inviting. The hosts leave you with all you need for your stay. It was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2021
We are so glad that you enjoyed yourself Callie. Thank you for the review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina G.

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

Beautiful place to stay !

We enjoyed our short stay ! Beautiful place and very well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2021
Thank you for your kind words!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The Perfect Tiny House

What a charming cottage by the river! This was the perfect spot for a little ladies getaway. While the space is small it is well appointed and beautifully decorated. The full size fridge, double sinks and breakfast items/snacks were much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2021
Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate your kind words!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

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

Wonderful property

This was the perfect place for our family of four to stay - each kid got their own loft which they loved too! The complimentary breakfast was an added bonus and the location was perfect and quiet! We can’t wait to stay at other tiny homes on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2021
Thank you for your Feedback! We hope you stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

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

Beautiful high end home

This rental is an oasis in the city! Close to all of Reno’s attractions but tucked away in a calm and beautiful setting among tress and beautiful landscaping. The home is the perfect size for a family with a large kitchen for cooking you own meals or stocking food and drinks in the fridge. The large shower is wonderful and the beds and linens are extremely comfortable! The loft rooms were fun for the kids too. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck and even caught a band rehearsal at the main house which was lovely to hear. We met the owner and she was incredibly nice and welcoming. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2021
Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to having you back out to our property!

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