The Redlands Guesthouse: Historic District/Pool/Spa

The Redlands Guesthouse—unplug and unwind.
Private solitude or social interaction—your time, your space, your choice.

What I love about this space:
Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, traveling for business, visiting family or friends, celebrating a graduation, or working on a solo creative project, the Redlands Guesthouse, located in the heart of Redlands' Historic District, is for you. This airy studio oasis, set back from the street and nestled up a flight of stairs in a separate building behind our 1925 Italian Revival home, invites you to relax and rejuvenate while enjoying its restful space inside or basking outside in the sun in the secluded pool area and garden. The Redlands Guesthouse glows with dappled light. Refreshing views of nearby San Bernardino mountains and backyard treetops beckon from every window. Singles, Couples, traveling professionals, and artists will find the space inspiring.

Amenities for work or pleasure:
The Redlands Guesthouse welcomes you with a complimentary bottle of champagne or wine and is fully furnished with all you might need during your stay. The fully equipped kitchen includes a gas oven with 4-burner stovetop, microwave, coffeemaker, coffee (regular and decaf), creamers, sweeteners, tea assortment, toaster, cooking, basics—spices, sugar, flour, olive oil, oatmeal, granola, & breakfast bars—Calphalon pots and pans, mixing bowls, measuring tools, cookbooks, cooking utensils, place service for 4, sink, dish soap, drainboard, and mini-fridge with freezer. Eat at the expandable pub table, or use the table as a convenient workstation for your laptop. Curl up on the snug, velvety loveseat or on the luxurious queen-size bed and watch your favorite shows on the Internet-and-cable-connected Smart TV. For work convenience, your e-devices will be equipped with secure high-speed internet and a convenient charging station. Printing, copying, scanning, and fax are available in the main house upon request. The updated and sparkly clean bathroom features Kohler fixtures, hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and extra toiletries in case you forget something. These and an ironing board and iron are the perfect appointments to get you ready for a night on the town, a business meeting, or some other adventure. All fresh linens provided. Washer/Dryer in main house are available upon request. A twin-size Aerobed is available upon request.

Cleaning Practices & Safety:
We use enhanced cleaning and safety measures. Between each guest stay, all surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant, and linens are sanitized. You will be able to check in and check out without any person-to-person contact.

Safety is key here. The guesthouse has a fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, exterior lighting, and first-aid kit—all providing you with protection and peace of mind.

House Rules:
You must be over 25 in order to rent.
Read the house rules and instructions in the Welcome Book as soon as you've settled in.
No Smoking or illegal drugs on Premises. No Pets.
Pool Precautions:
Keep backyard gate shut and latched at all times (pool safety!).
No lifeguard on duty.
No children allowed in backyard unless accompanied by an adult at ALL TIMES.

Quiet Time 10pm-8am. Be respectful of our property and our neighbors. We love them, and we want them happy.
Parking is on the street in front of the house. Arrangements can be made if you need off-street parking.
We live in the main house and you may be sharing the pool and backyard with us and guests.
Cleaning fee is non-refundable. Our amazing housekeeper Lucy is worth every penny! She will delight you with a sparkling, fresh and thoroughly clean experience, top to bottom.

The amenities and supplies are for your use during your stay, but please do not take any items with you (except the Redlands-made soaps and oil—those are our gifts to you). If you would like a particular item, let me know, and we can work something out. Some items are made in Redlands and are available for sale from the artisans. The cost for any missing or seriously damaged items will be deducted from your security deposit. The Golden Rule applies: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Thank you.

Check in: 3:00pm
Check out: 11:00am

Your comfort and enjoyment are paramount to us. Let us know what you need or how we can improve your experience. Please sign our guestbook and leave a review on VRBO. We are glad you chose the Redlands Guesthouse for your trip!

10% discount for one-week stay.

15% discount for an artist—writer, visual artist, musician, or other— working on a project (upon approval of submission of a sample of your work and a brief description of the project you are working on. Email me with your proposal and details).

20% discount for 4 weeks or longer stay (maximum 14 weeks). Discounts cannot be combined.

Ideas for activities:
Dip into the pool for a refreshing swim, soak in the hot tub, read a book (or write one!) in any of the numerous comfy garden seating areas, or take pleasure in an evening BBQ and fire ring. Explore the neighborhood! Delight in strolling through the shaded tree-lined neighborhoods (Redlands is famous for its stately mature trees!). Let history take you down memory lane past 100+-year-old Craftsman, Victorian, Queen Anne, Eastlake, Spanish Colonial, and Arts & Crafts homes and bungalows. The Redlands Guesthouse is 6 blocks from the historic A. K. Smiley Public Library (great resource for research; plus, you can get a same-day free library card!), the Lincoln Shrine (the only museum and archives dedicated to the study of Abraham Lincoln and the American Civil War west of the Mississippi River), and the famous Redlands Bowl—which hosts free world-class concerts and musicals Tuesday and Friday nights throughout the summer. 1 block further is the charming downtown district where you can shop for unique clothing and gifts or dine at any one of Redlands’ delicious restaurants. On Thursday evenings, enjoy downtown’s bustling Market Night, with local produce, hand-crafted wares from local artists, and international cuisine booths.
We are centrally located:
1.5 mi. ESRI, the University of Redlands, and Redlands Community Hospital
4 mi. Loma Linda University Hospital
31 mi. Lake Arrowhead
41 mi. Big Bear and Big Bear Mountain Ski Resort
45 mi. Palm Springs and Mt. Baldy ski resort
63 mi. Newport Beach
69 mi. Joshua Tree National Park