This holiday home places you in the centre of Riverside, within just a 15-minute stroll of Riverside Convention Center and Riverside Metropolitan Museum. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 1.5 bathrooms, a patio and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A fenced private garden, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Downtown Riverside holiday home include University of California, Riverside and National Orange Show Events Center.
Riverside Community Hospital - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
Mount Rubidoux Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
University of California, Riverside - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
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
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
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
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Frequently asked questions
Does The Wanderlust - Downtown Riverside have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Wanderlust - Downtown Riverside?
No, The Wanderlust - Downtown Riverside does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at The Wanderlust - Downtown Riverside?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at The Wanderlust - Downtown Riverside?
No, pets are not allowed.
The Wanderlust - Downtown Riverside Reviews
Reviews
6.8
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jasmine F.
20 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
Really enjoyed it had no problems would stay again :)
Jasmine F.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Lisa H.
7 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Lisa H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
4/10 Poor
Dean H.
28 Sept 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Dean H.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
Karla S.
3 Dec 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Karla S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amanda R., Sacramento
6 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.