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Historic Schoolhouse Retreat, Walk to Downtown Exeter

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Exeter

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a clock and a lamp, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a built-in oven, and a large window.
A patio with a barbecue grill, a gas tank, and a table with chairs.
A room with a pink bean bag chair, a window, a wall-mounted picture, and a basket of children's toys.
A single-story house with a front porch, a small front yard, and a tree.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Exeter, CA
  • Place, Exeter City Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Exeter City Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Exeter Public Golf Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Exeter

City center stay.At this vacation home, you'll be steps from Exeter City Park and within a 10-minute walk of Exeter City Hall. Also, Exeter Public Golf Course is within 2 miles (3 km) and Kaweah River is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Exeter City Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Exeter City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Exeter Public Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Visalia Convention Center - 16 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance - 54 min drive - 59.8 km

Getting around

  • Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Los Panchos - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Schoolhouse Retreat, Walk to Downtown Exeter

Summary:

Stay at this historic two-bedroom schoolhouse built in 1897 and completely renovated to host guests!



The Space:

Welcome to the Champagne's School House! The whole house was expertly designed with luxury features, new appliances, inspired interior design, and cozy furnishings for all to enjoy! Perfect location! Just down the street from adorable downtown Exeter's restaurants and shops. Steps to the library and park where summer concerts and other events are held! Drive just over 30 minutes to the main entrance of the Sequoia National Park! We're excited to host you!



From the moment you pull up, you'll be in love! The beautiful front porch features checkered tile and space to hang out with your cup of coffee in the morning. Inside, you'll find top to bottom high-end design. The primary bedroom features a gorgeous king size bed, full length mirror, and en suite with luxury finishes. The second bedroom is a cozy space with queen bed. You'll love cooking your meals in the kitchen fit for a cooking show! Open cabinet doors to reveal the cutest coffee bar. A nook just off the living room doubles as a work space or kid's corner, with toys, games, and a desk. The fully fenced backyard is a great space to unwind after a long day in the National Parks, or toast champagne under the stars if you're in town to celebrate! Your little ones will love the outdoor games. Whatever the reason you're visiting, staying at the School House is an experience in itself in the little town of Exeter. We know you'll love it!



Guest Access:

Guests have access to the entire home, free Wifi, washer and dryer, front and back yard, and street parking. Easily access the library, park, playground, and various restaurants and shops. Walk less than 5 minutes to the center of downtown Exeter, a desirable sleepy town with the most adorable coffee shops and antique stores. 20-minute drive to Kaweah Lake. 30 minute drive to the main entrance of Sequoia National Park.



Getting Around:

We suggest using your own vehicles to get around. Lyft and Uber are also available in the area.



Other Things to Note:

This original one room school house has been completely renovated into a two bedroom home specifically for your enjoyment!

There is no garage or driveway, but ample street parking in front of the house.



Interaction with Guests:

We are available from 8 am to 9 pm.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Respect our check in and out times and instructions which will be sent via message through your airbnb app 24 hours prior to arrival and departure....

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Schoolhouse Retreat, Walk to Downtown Exeter to the airport?

This vacation home is 17.3 mi (21-min drive) away from the Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic Schoolhouse Retreat, Walk to Downtown Exeter have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Schoolhouse Retreat, Walk to Downtown Exeter offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Schoolhouse Retreat, Walk to Downtown Exeter?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Historic Schoolhouse Retreat, Walk to Downtown Exeter?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Schoolhouse Retreat, Walk to Downtown Exeter?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Schoolhouse Retreat, Walk to Downtown Exeter have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Historic Schoolhouse Retreat, Walk to Downtown Exeter have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Schoolhouse Retreat, Walk to Downtown Exeter to downtown Exeter?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Exeter.

Historic Schoolhouse Retreat, Walk to Downtown Exeter Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rose E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfy and clean! Had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackson W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic! Super clean, all the amenities you could need, beautiful location close to Sequoia National Park. We had a great time as a couple but I could imagine it would be excellent for a small family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Lovely and calming home with everything close by

This was the perfect base camp for our vacation to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The house had everything we needed, including fun tetherball and cornhole games in the backyard. The neighborhood is quiet and the house is within walking distance to downtown Exeter's shops and restaurants. The hosts were quick to respond to all inquiries. Highly recommend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My two boys (age 7 and 11) and I used The Schoolhouse as our base of operations for day trips up to Sequoia and King’s Canyon National Parks. The Schoolhouse and Exeter were both wonderful as starting points for those day trips with drive times to the park entrances at around 50 minutes and 1:20 respectively. The Schoolhouse itself was impeccable - beautifully decorated, super clean, and with all the little touches to make it feel like our home away from home. Both beds were comfy, and the kitchen is fully stocked if you want to cook while you’re there. Bonus for the enclosed back yard (so the boys could run around), and the cute little porch where I had a glass of wine and listened to a World Cup match. If we’re ever back this way, I’ll definitely stay at the Schoolhouse if it’s available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026