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Casita Dunsmuir

The Backyard

The oasis our guests keep writing about

Fully fenced, wrapped in tall hedges, and strung with lights. A third of our reviews mention the backyard by name. Evenings end out here, and mornings usually start here too, coffee in hand under the orange tree.

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The fire pit burning at night, ringed by outdoor sofas under string lit trees
The gas fire pit lit at night beside the outdoor sofa

Fire pit evenings

The gas fire pit lights with a switch, no wood smoke, no cleanup. Sofas circle it, string lights glow overhead, and evenings have a way of stretching out longer than planned. One guest wrote that they spent the whole night unwinding by the fire under the lights. That is the idea.

A ripe orange hanging in the backyard tree

Fruit trees you are welcome to pick

Orange, pomegranate, apple, and fig, depending on the season. Whatever is ripe is yours. Guests tell us the oranges are the best they have had, and we are not going to argue.

Outdoor dining table with wicker chairs under the string lights

Dinner outside, most of the year

A dining table for six under the lights, and a Weber grill just off the back door. This is LA — outdoor dinner season runs roughly January through December. The kitchen stocks dinnerware made for eating outside, so carry the whole meal out.

The tall green hedge that wraps the backyard

Private means private

The yard is fully fenced and wrapped in tall, lush hedges. No neighbors looking in, plenty of room for kids to run, and a quiet that surprises people this close to the middle of the city.

A hummingbird nest with two eggs in the backyard

The regulars

Hummingbirds work the garden most mornings — one even built a nest here, two tiny eggs and all. The succulents along the path and the monstera in the corner round out the cast. Slow mornings out here are the point.

Around the yard

Flames over lava rock with string lights glowing in the tree above
The patio and dining area seen from above through the trees
Sunlight through a fruit tree heavy with ripe fruit
The outdoor lounge sofas around the fire pit in daylight
Succulents lining the backyard path
The Weber grill tucked beside the greenery
Fruit tree blossoms in spring
A monstera leaf in the garden

In their words

The patio is truly a private oasis. Hummingbirds, fruit trees, string lights, firepit.

Ezekial · June 2025

HUGE space outback. Very private, full of lush greenery, and we had the best fruit pickings off the fruit trees!

Liz · April 2026

The absolute highlight was the backyard. Amazing fruit trees (we had the best oranges!), a large dining table, space for kids to play, and a great BBQ setup.

Andy · February 2026

Your evening by the fire is open

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