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The Wanderlust - Downtown Riverside

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Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Living area

Reviews

6.8 out of 10
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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Riverside, CA

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

The Wanderlust - Downtown Riverside

The Wanderlust is a 129-year-old historic craftsman-style home in Downtown Riverside. It sits within the Heritage Square Historical District, the city's oldest residential neighborhood, and was built by David G. Mitchell, one of the county's founders. It's an easy walk from the Convention Center, Food Lab and Game Lab, and just a couple more blocks from the bustling Downtown Pedestrian Walkway. UC Riverside is close (about 3 miles) and the house is close to the major freeways: the 60/91/215

Property manager

Rhiannon Little

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Riverside

Located in Riverside, this holiday home is in the city centre. Riverside Metropolitan Museum and California Museum of Photography are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Tibbies Center Stage Theater and The Lincoln Memorial Shrine. University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens and The Cove Waterpark are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Riverside, CA

Getting around

  • Riverside-Downtown Station - 17 min walk
  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Beerfarm - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Heroes Restaurant and Brewery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mission Inn Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wanderlust - Downtown Riverside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Wanderlust - Downtown Riverside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wanderlust - Downtown Riverside?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Wanderlust - Downtown Riverside located?

Located in Downtown Riverside, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Riverside Convention Center, Riverside Metropolitan Museum and Fox Entertainment Plaza. California Museum of Photography and Fox Performing Arts Center are also within 15 minutes. Riverside-Downtown Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Reviews

6.8
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6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

6.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine F.

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

Great home

Really enjoyed it had no problems would stay again :)
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

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

A visit to see family

Quaint and quirky. The wanderlust property was ideally located to family, The Mission Inn, Mt Rubidoux, and freeways. What may be perceived as dirty in other reviews, I saw more as the age of the house. Mattresses are firm. One helpful thing for the owner is that I would recommend leaving out a new sponge in the kitchen for each guest since you don't have a dishwasher. Although out of the home owner's control, I was irritated that a car was parked directly if front of the VRBO the entire 4 days, not leaving a space for our family to park when they came to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Dean H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Had to change to a hotel

We chose to stay in the downtown area because it's a great location, and this property has a lot of potential. However, it's poorly managed and somewhat run-down. It's clear that it's being managed remotely, with no local support to address issues. After an eight-hour drive, we got off to a bad start when we didn’t receive the entry instructions until I had to call and ask for them. The bathroom had mold, which ultimately became the deal breaker. Some of the lights didn’t work, and despite contacting the host, they were never fixed. The main room was also very dimly lit. Additionally, I couldn’t connect to any of my streaming services during the stay. The host did agree to change my reservation from two nights to one, but I only received $75 back, even after trying to clarify the refund. Essentially, they doubled the nightly rate and only refunded half of the cleaning deposit, despite the fact that we left the place cleaner than we found it. In the end, we stayed in a well-maintained hotel for much less.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karla S.

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

Please do not stay here.

I hate to leave such a negative review but the property was disgusting. It was filthy, the floors were dirty with layers of dust around corners and edges, the sinks were dirty, it looked like someone spit when they brushed their teeth and was never cleaned. Kitchen counters were dirty and the sponge left to use was already used and gross. The shower was disgusting, filthy and unusable. My son and husband showered and the water temperature was practically impossible to get right. You were either being scalded by hot water or it was ice water. There was a load of towels left in the dryer. There was a stiffer left there with a dirty pad, hair on the floors, sink and silverware drawer. My kids have allergies so as soon as we arrived I knew we could not stay another night, wouldn’t have stayed anyways because of the condition. I reached out and was greeted kindly and was told that it was ok to cancel my reservation. I was happy about that. The following day when I reached out to VRBO they said the owner had to cancel and refund. When I reached out again he said he would find out. Then told me it was up to me. I reached out to VRBO and they said that the husband didn’t know how to do it, since they had spoken to him but the wife did. I reached back out and he refused to help. I was extremely disappointed- and frustrated- I thanked him for his “help” and advised I would leave a detailed review- he threatened me by saying he would leave one of me as well. I am still fighting to get a refund- only wish I could leave pictures because I took pictures of everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Cozy stay close to the convention center and more

Absolutely loved staying here. We were here with some families from school for a convention. We walked everywhere as it wasn’t more than a 7 minute walk. Gas, food, entertainment all near by. Even a farmers market on the weekend. The house is perfect for the 4 of us. We didn’t spend a lot of time inside, but what was inside was very enjoyable and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

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Hosted by Rhiannon Little

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Languages:

English, French
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