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The Emerald Grove

Peaceful hillside escape near Claremont Colleges & nature preserve

Peaceful 5-Acre Stay - The Emerald Grove Retreat

La Verne, CA, United States
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About

Hillside Guesthouse on 5 Acres! One of the last original orange grove homes, our property sits next to a nature preserve for a peaceful escape. Though private and serene, we're minutes from Claremont Colleges, Webb School, and local shopping. Enjoy a quiet retreat after a day of exploring, visiting family, or business. Your guesthouse features a private entrance, ample parking, and thoughtful amenities to make your stay comfortable.

Good to know

A Unique Stay on a Historic Orange Grove Estate Escape to a one-of-a-kind retreat, nestled on five acres of scenic land in La Verne. Unlike any other Airbnb in the area, our home is one of the few remaining historic orange grove properties, offering a rare blend of nature, history, and tranquility. What Makes Our Property Special? Live Orange Grove & Horses – Stroll through our working orange grove, enjoy the fresh scent of citrus in the air, and meet the three beautiful horses boarded at our private stables. Architectural Charm – Designed by renowned architect Sumner Spaulding, who also created the iconic Beverly Hillbillies Mansion and Avalon Casino. Serene Location, Close to Everything – Just a short walk to Marshall Canyon Trail, offering miles of scenic hiking and nature views. Convenient Access to Shopping & Schools 5-minute drive to Amazon Fresh, Stater Bros, Sprouts, Target, and more. 10 minutes to the Claremont Colleges, 5 minutes to Webb School and the University of La Verne. We truly love our home and enjoy sharing this special slice of La Verne with our guests. Whether you're here to explore, relax, or reconnect with nature, we hope you feel right at home!

Other Details to Note

We get a lot of wildlife on our property because we connect to the local nature preserve corridor. The pool and hot tub are not available for guest use.

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What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Family

  • Babysitter recommendations

Outdoors

  • BBQ
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Family

  • Babysitter recommendations

Outdoors

  • BBQ
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Kitchen and dining

  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice maker
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
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  • Shower gel

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan

Parking and facilities

  • EV charger
  • Free parking on premises
  • Private living room
  • Single level home No stairs in home

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

House Rules

Accessibility

Neighborhood

A quiet and secluded spot near hiking trails with quick access to the freeway, local colleges and universities.

Guest Access

Guests have full use of the guest house. There is ample private parking, and beautiful view of nature, the horses, and olive trees, we live in the main home on-site.

Reviews

Makayla
April 2026 · Airbnb
This was a great place for my husband to stay for a short one night getaway during my spring break. I highly recommend feeding the horses and visiting Claremont village and Claremont colleges for a nice walk.
Natalie
March 2026 · Airbnb
This was one of my favorite airbnbs! Liz communicated well & was very responsive! The guesthouse was clean and had everything you needed! She definitely makes you feel at home! I also really loved how she has a book for all her guest to write! Definitely will be back!
Regan
March 2026 · Airbnb
We had a lovely stay at this adorable little guest house. It was a bit tricky to find the first time in the dark, but the detailed info sent beforehand was very helpful. The driveway entry is on a suburban street, but it's nestled quite a ways from the road and feels a lot more isolated. It's very quiet and peaceful and the surroundings are beautiful. It was very conveniently located to Claremont, where we were attending a wedding reception. Everything was spotless and in good condition when we arrived. The kitchen was well-equipped, and there was even a grill outside. The mattress was comfortable to sleep on, and the bedding was very clean. Everything was tastefully decorated, I especially loved the tile in the shower. The house guide was helpful and detailed. The price was very fair and we would absolutely stay here again if we happened to be traveling to the area. I would highly recommend it.
Diana
March 2026 · Airbnb
This is a gem tucked away on a long driveway with wonderful horses and a great privacy from the hustle and bustle of the city. Liz in wonderfully organized with LABELS so you know exactly where everything goes! My type of person since I too label everything .. we are coffee snobs and she has everything from pour overs to drip coffee! We also love to cook and there were PLENTY of spices. The grill is located outside so we could grab some fresh meat from Sprouts ( new grocery store for us) and grill away. Finally, should you need any meds she even provides that too! Oh and then there is Jill and Dusty who care for their amazing horses. VERY friendly as are the horses. Who LOVE treats! We would TOTALLY come here again.
Candee
February 2026 · Airbnb
We loved this place and will definitely be rebooking when I come back for my visits to my family here. The place is immaculate and in the morning do yourself a favor and sit on the porch and listen to the birds. It’s so close to everything but feels like it’s far removed and peaceful.

Find us

Parking is not an issue, we are far off the main street.

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