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Stunning, Large, Beautifully Decorated Home in Downtown Lodi with Spa Amenities

Holiday home in Lodi with kitchen and patio

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Front of the Sideways House
Entry hall
Large, bright living room with plenty of seating
Enjoy a fire on chilly evenings
Formal dining room seats 8

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lodi Chamber of Commerce
  • Place, Lodi Lake Park
  • Place, Mokelumne River
  • Airport, Stockton, CA (SCK-Stockton Municipal)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning, Large, Beautifully Decorated Home in Downtown Lodi with Spa Amenities

Welcome to the Sideways House, named for its gracious entrance located on the side of the home, and a nod to the iconic movie that put wine tasting on the map. This stately home was built in 1926 and is perfectly located on one of "old" Lodi's most desirable tree-lined streets, and arguably the best VRBO for easy walking distance to tasting rooms, restaurants, theaters, parks and downtown.
This gorgeous home has been recently redecorated and lovingly brought back to her original grandeur. There is a large living room with beautiful, original molding, hardwood floors and grand windows. Ample comfortable seating is provided and a flatscreen TV, and fireplace will help you feel right at home. The living room opens up into a fun bar area that also provides access to the outside eating area. The beautiful, large dining room seats 8. The kitchen is well equipped with new appliances. (The home can be stocked with groceries if so desired) A cute, sunny kitchen eating area welcomes you in and offers a wonderful view of the large yard, fish pond and bocce court.

There are four beautifully appointed bedrooms which accommodate up to eight guests. Fine linens, down comforters (Non down bedding may be requested), robes and comfortable beds await you. Each bedroom has a television, IHome alarm clock, luggage rack and at least two windows in each bedroom to let in the cool breeze or warm sunshine.
The blue bedroom - California king bed

The red room - Queen bed.

The coral room - Full bed

The yellow room - Twin with trundle

There are two well appointed bathrooms with plenty of towels and other comforts to make your stay perfect. The upstairs bathroom has a bath and shower, granite counter tops and glass tile accents. The downstairs bathroom has a huge shower with bench, a rain shower faucet and other faucet features,

A washer and dryer are available along with laundry pods.

The backyard is park like and tranquil with an outside eating area with BBQ and bocce court, beautiful landscaping and a fish pond. The backyard also shares access to Perfect Balance Day Spa's Hideaway for all your pampering needs. Discounts for spa treatments booked while staying at the Sideways House are available.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

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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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lodi

Located in Lodi, this holiday home is in the city centre. World of Wonders Science Museum and Hill House Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Reynolds Ranch and The Galt Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Salas Park Sports Complex or Stockton 99 Speedway. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Lodi, CA

What's nearby

  • Lodi Chamber of Commerce - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lodi Lake Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mokelumne River - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Parkwest Casino Lodi - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Woodbridge Winery - 6 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Lodi Transit Center - 8 min walk
  • Stockton, CA (SCK-Stockton Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guantonio’s - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brix and Hops - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lodi Beer - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tequileros Cantina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Papapavio’s Bisto & Bar Lodi - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning, Large, Beautifully Decorated Home in Downtown Lodi with Spa Amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning, Large, Beautifully Decorated Home in Downtown Lodi with Spa Amenities ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning, Large, Beautifully Decorated Home in Downtown Lodi with Spa Amenities ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning, Large, Beautifully Decorated Home in Downtown Lodi with Spa Amenities located?

Located in the heart of Lodi, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of World of Wonders Science Museum and Lodi Chamber of Commerce. Hill House Museum and Lodi Lake Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Lodi Transit Center is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 115 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 115 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa was incredible - my wife and several friends needed a place in Lodi that was spacious enough for the group, and central to desired experiences (i.e. food, wine, pampering). This checked all the boxes. We're so glad we found this place and highly recommend it to all who may be considering a visit to Lodi or the surrounding area. Great communication and overall experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann M.

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

Best Christmas House Ever

Every detail in this house was well thought out. The beautiful Christmas tree and decorations made our stay and celebration with family extra special!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There are so many things that stand out, from the just being super accommodating to how incredibly beautiful the place was! On top of that, I’ve been to places where there’s just 6 place settings, and the least possible of cookware, not here! You could literally have a few guests over or not do the dishes after each meal! And then there’s her scrumptious coffee cake plus half and half she left us. We truly felt we were staying at a friends home instead of a VRBO rental. Wish they were all like this!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene T.

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

Beautiful house

Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
House is spacious, extremely well stocked and very clean. Location is perfect for shopping in Lodi and/or wine tasting. A compliment to the hostess (Lisa), information provided to located house and combinations for gate and house were extremely easy to follow and the welcoming gifts upon arrival were very appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Best time ever!

Lisa has to be te best host of any vrbo we have ever stayed at! She has thoughtfu touches everythwere and the home is so beautiful and comfortable and was not missing a single thing. The kitchen is better stocked than my own! The location could not be better either; walking distance to many excellant restaurants and shops and a short drive to all the wineries! Thank you Lisa and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

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

Sideways House in Lodi

Fabulous home, location, and host. Lisa was amazing and so accommodating with her recommendations, special touches and responses to our questions and requests. We had an amazing time celebrating a birthday in most part to this amazing home and it’s host, We definitely plan to revisit this property. It was my first VRBO experience and Lisa set a high bar for any other host we may encounter in the future through VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi R.

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

Amazing Wedding Weekend!

We were so happy with our stay in Lodi at this beautiful home. The decorations for the holidays welcomed us and the warmth of fresh strawberries, cake, and wine were also incredible! The home was just what we hoped for with my parents (92 years), my children (27 and 23 years), and my husband and I sleeping well and space to complete wedding preparations and pre-gatherings. My parents, son, and I also benefited from the delightful adjoining Spa close by. Thank you so much for providing the perfect gathering spot in Lodi! Best wishes!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara D.

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

Even better in person!

We thoroughly enjoy our stay at Sideways house. The pictures really don't do justice to how lovely the home is restored and decorated. Conveniently situated on a wide shady avenue, the home is beautifully restored and elegantly, yet comfortably decorated and ready for relaxation. Within easy walking distance of downtown Lodi which features wine tasting, window shopping, and restaurants, sideways house has the best of convenience and quiet. The backyard is well manicured and serene with a fountain and koi pond and plenty of seating for morning coffee or dinner alfresco. We hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

The PERFECT place in Lodi

What an incredible place. This home has been one of our favorite VRBOs we’ve ever stayed at. Even though it was blazing hot (above triple digits) throughout the long weekend we were in town for a wedding, the AC performed really well each night fighting the heat. The beds were so cozy and the house was perfectly set up for our family of 5 (with three little ones). The house was also very very clean, well appointed (every little thing had been thought of for our stay), and the kitchen was great for meal prep and cooking. All of the little details for us as a family were so very much appreciated, and communication was a breeze and very thorough. This is THE place to stay in Lodi! It's perfectly situated and close to everything downtown while also being an easy drive to the local wineries. Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Renee G., Cary, North Carolina

Gorgeous House in Lodi!

This lovely home is located on a quiet downtown Lodi street within walking distance to shops, restaurants and tasting rooms as well as just a short drive to all the Lodi wineries. The house is beautifully decorated with amenities rivaling a 5 star resort. One of the most wonderful features of the home is the backyard with fountains, gardens, bocce ball court, outdoor seating and fire pits. We spent every morning having a cup of tea in the garden and then a glass of Lodi wine in the evenings by the bocce court. You won't be disappointed if you choose this home for your next vacation stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul & Scott H.

Most Beautiful Place to stay in Old Town

This is an immaculately maintained property in beautiful Old Town Lodi. My wife and I came to Lodi for a wedding and were looking for a nice place to stay - well, we really found it! The Sideways House is beautifully decorated, and has all sorts for "charm". The hosts left a yummy cake, a bottle of wine and tasty strawberries for us - we ate and drank everything. We own 2 vacation rentals which we maintain to the highest standards - this is the first time that we have stayed at a property that matched our standards, and which had no negatives at all!!! If you want a gorgeous, quiet place to stay, with a lovely bed (s) and tons of room to roam around in, book the Sideways House now!! Paul & Janice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’d there were 6 stars we would put them here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property wonderful host. Had a wonderful stay .
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

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

Wonderful welcoming house

My family stayed for a long weekend. We love the location- being able to walk to the science museum, bookstore, restaurants, park were all amazing! There was a charger a block away where we were able to top off our car before heading home. The house itself is very comfortable and clearly a lot of thought and care have gone into making it welcoming for visitors. Our hostess, Lisa, was friendly & accommodating. We would absolutely stay here again & would recommend the house to anyone looking. To any parents: I forgot to grab a sound machine for my 4yo & while the house does creak there was little to no street noise & she slept through the night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Gal pals celebrating 70th birthdays!

2nd time staying and the house and location are absolutely perfect! The house is decorated beautifully and spotless with every amenity possible. Loved the personal touches from the host...wine, cake (yum!) and fresh strawberries. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sam r.

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

Thanksgiving in Lodi

Amazing house, incredible surrounding area, fantastic host!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

donald c.

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

wonderful home

This is our third stay at this beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

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

Gem of a home - close to all

We loved our stay at this lovely home. It was very clean, beautifully decorated, and extremely well equipped. Very spacious and able to comfortably accommodate our group. We appreciated all the extra touches to welcome us and make us feel at home. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Best VRBO ever!

This is a well appointed beautiful home. My favorite part of each day was sitting in the living room in the morning light in the quiet and calm of this great home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

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

Amazing place and location

Came here for a get away with a group of friends who I've know for over 40 years, we each had our own comfortable room, there was so much great socializing space, the house is beautiful and the location is so great--quiet yet close to lots of restaurants etc. We were greeted with a homemade cake, strawberries and wine, and the kitchen is so well stocked with everything. The check in and out was super easy and smooth. Lodi is a lovely town. My friends and I all loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karissa H.

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

Easy to live in with family of 8 adults. Spacious and well appointed.

Beautiful home and neighborhood. We have an annual adult only family getaway and this home fit us perfectly! We used the large dining table, kitchen, bbq, living room and bar non stop. Having a nook off kitchen gave us extra space for a "snack table". The exclusive bar gave us space for all the drinks. Living room was comfortable and spacious AND had a gas fireplace - lovely. Bedrooms were comfortable and bathrooms had all the amenities needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

judi r.

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

It was perfect! !

Every detail was attended to, we wanted for nothing, I would definitely stay again .
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva C.

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

Girls trip 2023

From the moment we arrived, everything about the house was fabulous. Great location, clean, comfortable, and very charming. Felt right at home. Loved all the personal touches. Owner is very prompt responding to any questions. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley P.

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

Wine trip with treasured friends

Had a fabulous time. The Sideways house is fully appointed to anticipate your every need. Wonderful hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Isola

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We have lived in this wonderful community for the past 23 years and can't wait to share it with you. We would love to make your stay as perfect and memorable as possible. Whether it be arranging a chef to come prepare you a celebratory meal,, organizing a wine tasting excursion, or making recommendations/reservations, we are here to assist you.

What makes this property unique

There are many VRBO's to choose from in the Lodi area. The Sideways House is unique in that it is adjacent to Perfect Balance's Hideaway. This full service facility is right out your back door and spa packages are available. Perfect for a wedding stay, couples' weekend, girls' getaway or for anyone who just needs some pampering and downtime, this home is your ideal spot.

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