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Yolo Bungalow – Ideal for 4-5 guests seeking a walkable, central base.

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A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, a TV, and a red door.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a stove, and a coffee maker.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and artwork on the walls.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are curtains on the windows, and a rainbow rug on the floor.
A garden with a wooden bench, a fenced area with plants, and a small shed.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to University of California, Davis
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Davis, CA
  • Place, University of California, Davis
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, U.C. Davis Conference Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Yolo Bungalow – Ideal for 4-5 guests seeking a walkable, central base.

Cozy Craftsman Bungalow in the Heart of Davis!

Steps from cafés, restaurants & the Farmers Market, this 100-year-old charmer blends historic style with modern comfort.
Enjoy:
🐾 Pet-friendly fenced yard
❄️ Central AC & heat
📶 Fast Wi-Fi + workspace
📺 Roku TV
🚗 Off-street parking
🍳 Fully stocked kitchen
🌞 Private patio.

Walk to UC Davis & Amtrak, then relax in your own cozy downtown retreat—perfect for families, academics & pet lovers alike!

✨ Easy, Hassle-Free Check-In & Support! ✨

You’ll enjoy contactless self check-in with a smart lock.

If arriving after 9 pm, a heads-up is appreciated so we can be sure to assist if needed. We’re available during the day for questions and always reachable for true emergencies after hours.



✨ The Perfect Blend of Small-Town Charm & City Convenience! ✨

Tucked into a lively neighborhood, this cozy home offers the best of both worlds—a warm, small-town feel with easy access to urban excitement! Just steps from charming cafés, delicious restaurants, and local entertainment, you’ll be right in the heart of it all.

Plus, with the UC Davis campus and the city’s top attractions just minutes away, it’s an ideal stay for academics, parents visiting students, or anyone looking to explore Davis.

✨ Your Space, Your Comfort! ✨

You’ll have 24/7 access with your personalized entry code—no keys required.

What’s Included:
🏡 Entire home
🌿 Backyard & patio
🚗 Driveway parking
🧺 Laundry

The storage closet, detached garage, and a small storage unit are off-limits.

✨ Your Home Away from Home – Thoughtfully Equipped for Comfort! ✨

Living Room
🎨 Unique local art mural
🛋️ Comfortable seating
📺 Roku TV (bring your own streaming logins)

Kitchen
🍳 Fully stocked with cookware & essentials
🔥 Gas range & oven
☕ Coffee maker + fixings
🍽️ Dishwasher
❄️ Full-sized fridge

Backyard
🌞 Private patio with seating & picnic table
🐾 Fenced yard for pets

Bedrooms
🛏️ Primary Suite: King bed, closet, luggage rack, white noise machine
🛏️ Bedroom 2: Full bed, underbed drawers, closet, white noise machine
💻 Bonus Room/Office: Twin bed, desk, blackout curtains, white noise machine

Laundry
👕 Washer & dryer stocked with detergent & dryer sheets

Pet-Friendly Stay
🐶 Dogs welcome (other pets by request, small fee)
🦴 Food & water bowls
🛋️ Furniture covers
🧼 Towels for muddy paws
🎁 Treats & poop bags



🚶 Walkable & Central: Stroll to downtown Davis, UC Davis campus (<1 mile), cafés, restaurants, and shops.
🚌 Public Transit: Unitrans bus stop & Amtrak station within a couple blocks.

🚗 Parking
✔️ Off-street parking for 2 cars (end-to-end)
⚠️ Street parking downtown has restrictions—guests are responsible for observing local rules.

🔊 Noise Note
The location means easy access to all the action, but also some daytime noise and passing trains. For your comfort, we’ve provided double-pane windows, earplugs, and white noise machines.

✨ Welcome to Our Charming Historic Home! ✨

We’re delighted to share our 100+ year-old home with you. We’ve added modern conveniences while preserving its unique character—we like to call that charm!

A Few Things to Keep in Mind:

📃 Rental Agreement: A rental contract will be signed online after booking. Happy to share a sample in advance if you’d like.

🔊 City Sounds: Our home is on the edge of the downtown business district. It’s convenient and lively, but you may hear daytime activity and trains
about two blocks away. To help, we’ve provided double-pane windows, white noise machines, and earplugs.

🌱 Landscaping: Landscapers stop by every other Friday, usually mid-morning. They’ll be in the yard briefly but won’t need to enter the house.

🗑️ Trash Day: Fridays. Our team manages bins, unless you’d like to handle it yourself.

🪪 Verification & Deposit: Required only for VRBO & direct bookings.

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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check-out time is at 11:00. Please be prepared to leave on time. Our cleaners will need to access the property to sanitize and prepare the home for incoming guests.
Wash any used dishes Leave any dirty towels in the bathtub/shower No need to strip the beds - our cleaners will take care of those for you
Check throughout the house for any personal items. Please return any furniture or belongings back in their original places. Sign our guest book - we'd love to hear about your favorite memories.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Overnight guests that exceed the number stated in the reservation are not allowed.
Quiet hours are from 10pm PT to 8am PT daily.
No commercial photography/videography without written consent. Illegal activity, prostitution, and firearms or fireworks is strictly prohibited.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3875370vb
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 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Davis

Located in Davis, this holiday home is in the city centre. Davis Toad Tunnel and Gable Mansion are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Davis Farmers Market and University Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider The Artery, or check out an event or a game at Marya Welch Tennis Center.
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Davis, CA

What's nearby

  • University of California, Davis - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • U.C. Davis School of Law - King Hall - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • U.C. Davis Conference Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • U.C. Davis Arboretum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Davis Station - 4 min walk
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nick The Greek - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Volt Coffee, Tea & Taps - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Yolo Bungalow – Ideal for 4-5 guests seeking a walkable, central base. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Yolo Bungalow – Ideal for 4-5 guests seeking a walkable, central base.?

As of 28 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yolo Bungalow – Ideal for 4-5 guests seeking a walkable, central base. on 9 Feb 2027 start from AU$1,330, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Yolo Bungalow – Ideal for 4-5 guests seeking a walkable, central base.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Yolo Bungalow – Ideal for 4-5 guests seeking a walkable, central base.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Yolo Bungalow – Ideal for 4-5 guests seeking a walkable, central base.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Yolo Bungalow – Ideal for 4-5 guests seeking a walkable, central base. located?

Located in the centre of Davis, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of The Artery and University of California, Davis. United States Bicycling Hall of Fame and Regal Davis Holiday are also within 10 minutes. Davis Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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Location

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We dropped off our UCD junior and needed to stay somewhere close with room for our poochie ! This bungalow was perfect and conveniently located. It is decorated perfectly with any amenity you might need. Thank you Lila and Larry for letting us stay in your beautiful home. We will book again !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had another wonderful stay in the YOLO Bungalow. Everything was great. Lilly is a great host and has made it so easy for her guests to enjoy a relaxing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2026
Thank you so much! We were so happy to welcome you back to Yolo Bungalow and are glad you had another wonderful stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Davis! The owners have stocked this cute house with EVERYTHING that you might need! Very comfortable stay, great location and loved the front porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2026
Thank you so much! We’re so glad you had a great stay and found everything you needed. And we’re especially happy you enjoyed the front porch. It’s one of our favorite spots too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely the best place we’ve ever stayed! All aspects from welcome to amenities to departure were top-notch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled you had such a great stay and enjoyed everything Yolo Bungalow has to offer. We’d love to welcome you back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with lovely decor. Steps away from downtown and short walk to campus. Gorgeous and serene backyard. Had a wonderful time. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2026
Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the house, backyard, and convenient location. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely home, in a perfect location, and the owners have clearly thought about all of the needs of a person traveling with a pet. Every last need we had was taken care of. We couldn't have been happier. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts have obviously put a lot of thought into every aspect of the house and of the guest experience. You feel welcomed and cared for the minute you walk through the door.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Our stay was wonderful! The bungalow was well appointed and perfect as the home base for our visit. Communication with Lilly was easy and timely. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of the best VRBOs

One of the best VRBO stays ever. The bungalow is in a great location and had everything needed to feel like home. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2024
Thanks for your kind words. We're so glad you enjoyed yourselves. Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday Home

We needed additional space from “Grandma’s” to spend Christmas and this was the perfect spot. The hosts have clearly spent a lot of extra effort to add thoughtful touches throughout that made for a cozier and easier stay. The location was convenient- easy walk into town.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly Located Bungalow

Perfect bungalow located blocks away from Downtown Davis. Cozy space with area to play board games, relax indoors, on front porch or in creatively lit backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

It was the perfect stay with our 4 year old. We plan to come back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2024
We are so glad you had a perfect stay, Dhanya! Thank you for your kind words! We will see you next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding, fully furnished, prime location

Perfectly located, charming bungalow with everything you need for your family (dog included). Could not be more convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Thank you so much, Heidi! We're so glad you and your family (including your dog) had a great time at the bungalow. It's wonderful to hear that the location and amenities were perfect for your stay. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you like very brightly colored interiors with lots of kitsch/character and Davis memorabilia as well as decorative and instructional signs of every kind on every wall this is the place for you! It was very nice to have a fully enclosed back yard for dogs and although it was full heat of summer (plants dry/dead), the spring yard is probably very nice. The best part was its proximity walking to downtown Davis restaurants/cafes but as the listing states you are less than a block from a very busy railroad track and all the attendant noises/thuds/train whistles etc that come with that throughout the day and night. If you have more than one car, make sure to open the side gate and pull them all the way inside or up into driveway because street parking in front of house is by residential permit only and even parking briefly in front will bring a parking ticket. I should know…
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2026
We’re glad you enjoyed Yolo Bungalow’s walkable location and fully fenced backyard. Our home is colorful and full of character, and we include plenty of photos to give guests a good feel for the space before booking. The listing also includes details about the nearby railroad and train noise, street parking restrictions, and off-street parking available at the house. We encourage guests to review the full listing so they can arrive knowing just what to expect and settle right in.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house

This was a charming, clean, welcoming, and perfect house for our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful bungalow

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the YOLO bungalow. It was spotlessly clean, in a great location, and had loads of extra little touches that made it feel like home. The earplugs and white noise machines were wonderful to alleviate the noise from the trains, and the snacks and chilled water were very welcome after a long drive! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay Kelly! Thank you and we will see you next time!
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10/10 Excellent

Ms

Darling place. Love all the little touches It sees as if someone really cares.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Attention to Detail!

We were in Davis as a stopover for work and to see UC student relatives. We cooked a dinner for the group and the kitchen had all we needed and more. The owners' attention to detail is fantastic: many extras for cooking, snacks, pet needs, toiletries, etc. Above and beyond! The house is very organized and clean. There are businesses across the street, but parking wasn't an issue in the evening, and one can park behind the gated part of the driveway that locks. Lovely backyard and pet-friendly. Highly recommend when Davis-bound.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ms

Darling place. Love all the little touches It sees as if someone really cares.

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