Honey Run K/Suite: Pool-HotTub-Private Lake Escape

🌿🏡 Welcome to Honey Run Retreat

Some places help you visit nature.

This place lets you live in it.

Tucked away on a private estate just 10 minutes from Chico, Honey Run Retreat offers a rare experience that simply doesn't exist anywhere else in the local vacation rental market. Here, you'll wake up to the sight of a private lake shimmering through the trees, spend your afternoons exploring walking trails and open land, and end your evenings beneath a sky full of stars from the hot tub.

What makes this property special isn't just the home itself.

It's the feeling of having room to breathe.

Children can spend the day exploring outdoors instead of staring at screens. Families can gather around a meal, take a walk around the lake, spot wildlife, cast a fishing line into the water, or simply enjoy the kind of quiet that's becoming harder and harder to find.

The property is home to Chico's only vacation rental with a private lake. Bring a pedal boat and cruise across the water, fish from the shoreline (catch and release only), wander the trails, or simply sit by the water with your morning coffee and watch nature wake up around you.

And while the setting feels worlds away from city life, you're never far from what you need. Restaurants, grocery stores, Meriam Park, Bidwell Park, breweries, family activities, and downtown Chico are all just a short drive away.

Whether you're planning a family reunion, a holiday gathering, a getaway with friends, or simply looking for a place where everyone can slow down and reconnect, Honey Run Retreat offers something increasingly rare:

The feeling that you've escaped somewhere special, without having to go very far at all.

🛏️🏠 Bedrooms & Layout:

⬇️ Ground Floor:
🛏️ Bedroom 1: Queen bed with bathroom just off the room

⬆️ Upper Level:
👑 Bedroom 2 (Master Suite): King bed + private bathroom with giant soaking tub & separate shower
🛏️ Bedroom 3: Two twin beds
👑 Bedroom 4: King bed across from guest bathroom
🛏️ Bedroom 5: Queen bed + adjoining Full bed room (separated by a door; must enter through Queen room)

Enjoy beautiful lake views from several rooms (lake color varies by season).

The reason guests fall in love with Honey Run isn't found inside the house.

It's what happens when you step outside.

Spend your mornings walking private trails with a cup of coffee in hand. Watch deer wander through the property. Listen to birds echo across the lake. Cast a line into the water and enjoy catch-and-release fishing from your own private shoreline.

The property features:

🌊 Private lake
🛶 Space for pedal boating and lakeside relaxation
🎣 Catch-and-release fishing
🚶 Walking trails throughout the property
🦌 Frequent wildlife sightings
🏊 Private swimming pool
🔥 Hot tub under the stars
🌳 Expansive grounds to explore and enjoy

Every season offers something different. Spring brings vibrant greenery and wildlife activity. Summer is perfect for pool days and evenings by the water. Fall paints the property in rich colors, while winter offers peaceful mornings and crisp air throughout the landscape.

🍳🍽️ Gather Together

Some of the best vacation memories happen around the table.

The spacious kitchen is equipped for everything from casual breakfasts to holiday feasts, with dual ovens and plenty of room to prepare meals for the entire group.

After dinner, gather for board games, enjoy conversation on the patio, relax in the hot tub, or simply unwind while taking in the peaceful surroundings.

🚗📍 Close to Everything, Yet a World Away

One of Honey Run's most unique qualities is its balance of seclusion and convenience.

While the property feels like a private nature preserve, you're only about 10 minutes from Chico's restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, breweries, Meriam Park, Bidwell Park, shopping, and family-friendly activities.

You can spend the day exploring town and return to a private lake, quiet trails, and a sky full of stars.

That combination is what makes Honey Run truly special.
🔥 Recommended Hot Tub Steps:
1️⃣ Reset breaker 4–6 hours before use
2️⃣ Set temperature to 104°F
Breaker is located on the house wall closest to the hot tub.
(How-to links provided in your guide!)

We are near Honey Run Covered Bridge and some great Hiking Trails. There is wildlife such as coyotes squirrels, bats, raccoons, opossums, skunks, snakes, deer, coyotes, and even an occasional mountain lion or bear (we have not seen sightings of these in years)

The Great thing about this home is although it gives a secluded nature feel, it is only 10 minutes from the heart of Chico City, restaurants grocery stores Meriam park etc.
- Our wi-fi is strong with 1 gbps
- Lake color can change depending on seasons
- The pool and hot tub are both functional
- We provide fire extinguishers and first aid kits
- We provide you a local contact number if you have any questions or issues

🚪🔑 Guest Access

When you book Honey Run Retreat, the entire property is yours to enjoy.

Guests have access to:

🏡 The entire home
🌊 The private lake
🚶 Walking trails throughout the property
🏊 The pool and hot tub
🎯 The game room featuring darts, a golf putting area, and other family-friendly activities
🚗 The garage
🌳 Expansive outdoor grounds surrounding the estate

One of the most unique parts of staying at Honey Run is the freedom to explore. Wander the trails, stroll along the lake, watch for wildlife, cast a line from the shoreline, or simply find your favorite spot to relax and take in the peaceful surroundings.

🎣 Fishing is welcome on the private lake and is catch-and-release only.

From the moment you arrive, you'll have access to a private nature retreat that feels miles away from everything, while still being just minutes from Chico.

🚪🔑 Interaction with Guests

We want Honey Run Retreat to feel private, peaceful, and fully yours during your stay.

We’ll give you space to relax and enjoy the property without interruption, but we’re always happy to help if you need anything. You can reach us by phone, text, or Airbnb message during your stay.

If you’d like us to stop by and say hello, just let us know and we’ll be happy to arrange it.

🌲🚶‍♀️ Nearby Attractions:

- Honey Run Covered Bridge
- Local hiking trails
- Wildlife sightings possible: squirrels, deer, coyotes, raccoons, opossums, bats, skunks — and rarely mountain lions or bears
- Exciting news! We have partnered with the nearby Skyway Golf Course and you can enjoy exclusive discounted rates when visiting. Be sure to take advantage of this special perk during your stay

Despite the secluded feel, you're just 10 minutes from Chico: restaurants, groceries, and Meriam Park.

📞📠 WE DO NOT ACCEPT BOOKINGS FROM LOCALS. We do not accept Google Voice or Service Phone Numbers and we are authorized to cancel the booking if confirmed.

🏠📢House Rules:

- ✍️🪪 We do not allow bookings made by guests under 25.
- ✍️👨‍👩‍👦ALL guests must sign a rental agreement and provide a copy of government ID prior to check-in.
- 💳💸For non-Airbnb bookings, a credit card hold is required as a deposit. This is automatically released after your stay, provided no damages occur.
- 🤔😁Early check-ins (before 4 PM) require host approval. A confirmed booking does not guarantee early access — please message us to check availability.
- 📞📠We’ll call to verify your reservation before check-in. We do not accept Google Voice or service phone numbers, and reserve the right to cancel if this is the case.
- Trash day is Friday. Bins are rolled out to the street by Thursday for pick up the next day.
- Certain areas of the house have poor cell service. Connect to our wi-fi to make calls smooth.
- We take great care in maintaining our grounds, and we're proud to have a dedicated gardener. Currently, he doesn't follow a fixed schedule but tends to the garden whenever he believes it's time for some care. Thank you for understanding and appreciating our green spaces!
- 🚭🌳No smoking inside. Outdoors, please stay at least 10 feet from the home and fully dispose of cigarette butts — our tree-filled neighborhood is fire-sensitive. Smoking inside results in a fine of $500. We have smoke monitors that notify us when cigar smoke is detected.
- 😃🍵With our cleaning fee, we offer a no-stress check-out. As long as the home isn’t left in poor condition, you can enjoy a warm cup of coffee before heading out! Any mess or trash disposed poorly results in a fine of $100.