Title: Serenity, a tranquil 4-bed, 3-bath home minutes away from UC Merced. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=2231&destination=Merced%2C+California%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=104073757&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Serenity, a tranquil 4-bed, 3-bath home minutes away from UC Merced. ## Photo gallery for Serenity, a tranquil 4-bed, 3-bath home minutes away from UC Merced. ![Living area - Serenity, a tranquil 4-bed, 3-bath home minutes away from UC Merced. (Merced)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104080000/104073800/104073757/cd366bf2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Serenity, a tranquil 4-bed, 3-bath home minutes away from UC Merced. (Merced)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104080000/104073800/104073757/41e8de54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Serenity, a tranquil 4-bed, 3-bath home minutes away from UC Merced. (Merced)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104080000/104073800/104073757/3b8594e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Serenity, a tranquil 4-bed, 3-bath home minutes away from UC Merced. (Merced)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104080000/104073800/104073757/64ca331a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Serenity, a tranquil 4-bed, 3-bath home minutes away from UC Merced. (Merced)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104080000/104073800/104073757/e844fa79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Serenity, a tranquil 4-bed, 3-bath home minutes away from UC Merced. provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Serenity, a tranquil 4-bed, 3-bath home minutes away from UC Merced. Welcome to Serenity! A 4-bedroom, 3-bath home in North Merced, thoughtfully designed in soothing earth tones. Perfectly blending comfort and aesthetics, our space offers everything you need for a home away from home experience. Minutes away from UC Merced, Dignity Hospital, Merced College, & Shopping! Whether you are visiting family, friends, or passing through our growing city of Merced - choose to relax in this fully equiped home in a newer neighborhood. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Safety features - 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) ## Similar properties ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55300000/55295100/55295009/129b5c62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### El Capitan Hotel Merced - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the neighborhood Merced is home to this vacation home. Merced County Courthouse Museum and Castle Air Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Regal Hollywood - Merced and Vista Ranch and Cellars. Applegate Park Zoo and McNamara Park are also worth visiting. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Serenity, a tranquil 4-bed, 3-bath home minutes away from UC Merced. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deo V. Apr 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend trip Our time at this vacation home was truly relaxing. The space felt welcoming and well cared for, with thoughtful touches throughout. We especially appreciated the peaceful setting and easy access to nearby attractions. A great spot for unwinding—highly recommend! ##### Deo V. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ed C. Nov 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious home Separate bedrooms for privacy and a great common space for getting together. House is very clean with great amenities; all the needs for a business traveler. ##### Ed C. Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea N. Sep 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very clean. Loved the open family room for gathering. ##### Andrea N. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen M. May 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Grandson Birthday Weekend Everyone loves how spacious the house. The house had everything we needed and the host was so nice and sweet. ##### Helen M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth Y. Apr 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay The home was beautiful, very relaxing, excellent location. Beds very comfortable, plenty of room. Will stay again at this location if available. Amanda was very kind and made sure we had everything we needed. Thank you Amanda ##### Elizabeth Y. 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