Just celebrated my baby shower here, and we are first time parents as well! It was a great…read moreexperience from the first phone call all the way to the day of the party. Junior really takes the time to make sure everything for the party is accommodated. The bartender was amazing, and the staff during the event were also very helpful and always willing to assist. They made sure we were always comfortable, and the bartender made sure we were never thirsty, including me (the mommy to be) with ice cold waters. The venue itself is also spacious and roomy, with clean bathrooms. They also provided a green room where I could relax if I needed it. Thank you to Junior, Leslie and the rest of the amazing team for a wonderful day and experience! We can't wait for the next party!

I had such an amazing experience!!…read more This is one of the very few venues (if not the only one) that I've come across with very fair and reasonable rates. Jr. was excellent with making sure we were taken care of and made the process extremely easy when booking and talking through all the details. Not only do they offer you somewhere to host your party, they also offer amazing add on services to make this a very one stop shop! They offer numerous desserts, I got the churros and ice cream (no left overs!!!). They seriously take care of everything! It's actually pretty inspiring and makes me want to own my own venue so I can give people this experience! To be completely honest, there were 1 or 2 things that didn't fully meet my expectations but the amazing service from the staff really made up for it and those things were not anything major!! I seriously can't commend the staff enough for everything they've done. They were truly the unsung heroes of the night. I would recommend booking this venue to anyone and I WILL absolutely come back and book my next event here!!

We celebrated our wedding at LIDO in January 2026 and had an absolute blast! The whole crew that…read morehelped us organize the event were amazing, Daniel was totally on top of everything at all times and available whenever we needed help. Carla was also great at organizing and keeping the wedding flowing, she gave us some great decorating ideas, the place looked fabulous. We used the second floor of the venue since we had a small 50-person wedding and everyone agreed that they had the time of their lives. Parking was incredible, the DJ and catering were amazing as well. Ignacio was out DJ/MC and Martin ran the gourmet buffet. We will always remember that day and highly suggest anyone who wants to have a party use this location for their event. Great value and quick response times made things much smoother and less stressful and time consuming. Thanks again Daniel for all your help with creating what will always be the most important day of our lived. Cheers!

1st time to this venue celebrating my nephews 4yr old birthday. Very well put together, nice food…read morestands and good music playing in the back ground.

I'd just like to thank everyone who works at the Secret House of Ivy for making my doctorate…read moregraduation party a night I will never forget. From the moment the doors opened they were all very welcoming and kind. Quick to respond via email or text, and very open to make adjustments on food or drinks as needed. They have such a solid team! All of my guests were blown away by the beauty of the venue as was I! But to be honest the best part of the whole night was an employee named Flor. She truly made me feel like her own daughter! So kind, so graceful, so attentive to detail. She truly wanted to give me the best night and she did! BIG shoutout to her.

Getting married here in September 18, 2026 and it was such a weight lifted off my shoulders. The…read moreemployees really helped take care of everything. The venue is beautiful at night. Perfect place for intimate party.

Our family recently celebrated our son's HS graduation party at XO Lounge. We had a wonderful…read morebeginning-to-end experience that included incredibly responsive, thorough, and professional communication with Jamie--the main contact in charge of booking, planning, and operational oversight. On the day of the event, Hope, Hai, Lola (bartender) and the remaining staff were unbelievably helpful, accommodating--and integral to our efficient set-up and smooth execution of a successful celebration. XO Lounge is a very posh venue with modern décor. The nightclub vibe and setup provided the core foundation--that minimized decorative needs for our graduation-themed event. Our event hosted approximately 150 guests--that we comfortably housed in the smaller nightclub event area. Despite opting out of seated dining, our area easily accommodated our guests with the use of the booths and lounge-style sofa set-up for central-space seating. We still had surplus space leftover--that was allocated for the dance floor and bar area. The nightclub further opens into an enclosed courtyard--allowing for additional cocktail tables, bar stools, and lounge-roaming for our guests. Our party featured a standard photo-booth setup with an 8-ft props table--as well as a 360-spinning video-booth in the front entryway lobby area (just to the left of entrance). Our 360-video-booth included an inflatable enclosure--that successfully fit in the entryway alcove. Our rented XO Lounge space features a stage with a floor-to-ceiling TV-grid. This large multi-screen TV--along with dozens of TVs lining the entire room-walls--cycled a slideshow of our graduate's photos throughout the evening. XO Lounge further features a full PA system, DJ plug-ins for surround sound (you must provide your own DJ/music/equipment), full nightclub equipment (e.g. spinning disco-ball light machines, fog machines, laser strobing, etc.), full bar & bartender staff, etc. I LOOVED that XO included all the needed tables of various lengths and sizes--with fitted fabric *tablecloths* included. Fabric tablecloths may seem like a minimal feature, but fitted cloth coverings elevate a sophisticated aesthetic while alleviating the patron from the added costs for these supplies. Hope oversaw our function and was so attentive--always offering to help with literally *anything*--to reduce stress for the hosts (I really appreciated that!). The venue was surprisingly affordable--with a nominal outside-catering fee; the staff were professional and delightful; and the party space and outdoor-courtyard areas fit our guests, photo/video-booths, food vendors, Welcome table, Sweets table, and largescale Balloon Arch. XO Lounge features one-stop-shop booking and planning services for all party needs, (i.e. catering, decoration, DJ, photo-booth vendors, etc.)--though we did not partake of these additional offerings. Hosting an event on this scale is stressful (IYKYK), but this venue and staff minimized the stress and streamlined our experience for a fantastic celebration. Our family would definitely book with XO lounge again for future event planning needs--and would highly recommend to our friends, family, and others. Our guests had the BEST time; and we had a GREAT PARTY celebrating our newest grad!

We had such a great experience with this venue for our baby shower! Everything honestly went so…read moresmoothly from beginning to end. The venue was the perfect space for our shower. Everyone was so easy to work with, super helpful, and very responsive. Communication was probably one of my favorite parts because I never felt like I was bothering them with questions, and they were always quick to get back to me and help with anything we needed. The day of the shower went perfectly and we got so many compliments from our guests about the venue! We're so happy we chose this place for such a special day and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a venue. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!

*This is a review from someone who just viewed the property*…read more If you're looking for a rustic wedding venue, look no further - this place is great! It fits 150 people and is very DIY which is what I loved the most. We opted not to go with this venue as it's obviously an outdoor venue and our wedding will be in January 2026 so it could rained or we might have to rent heaters which would've put us past our budget. If you're planning on having yours during spring, the warmer months or even fall this is perfect! The owner is really nice and I love what they do - giving back to the community. There's two bathrooms on the property, one's an actual bathroom and the other is an outhouse, very Shrek/rustic vibes. There's also a small room for your bridal party to get ready, ample parking, and a bar area that comes with a bartender. As well as an assistant of sorts but not a planner, they'll just make sure everything is running smoothly, like parking, trash, ect so if you need a planner make sure you hire one! On their website they have a ton of suggested vendors so don't forget to look there. There's also an extremely friendly cat that lives on the property who can roam around during your festivities as well as koi fish and some chickens and a duck.

Came here in the evening with my kids. They had a blast. The staff let my children feed the fish…read moreand pick some fresh produce. We even collected chicken eggs. Such a cute spot!

They truly give you freedom of creativity! For my drinkers, alcohol was allowed with no bartender…read moreneeded which was a huge plus in our family. They allowed a mini jumper and soft play indoors. They provided tables, linen, and a Bluetooth speaker with a microphone! TWO BATHROOMS with one changing table for babies, that was also a plus! AC felt soo nice and was soo cooling! It was such an easy check in and check out! I was so impressed of how easy it was to host. There was a helper outside to attend parking for our guests, which was nice! I had Zero issues and I have Zero complaints! 10000000/10!!

I attended a birthday event here 12/27/24…read more The venue was not well labeled and the building seemed small. From the outside, it looked like a dentist. Very little parking and the back leads into an alley way. There was a lot of guests so we were told to park in the residential area which had sketchy surroundings when walking back towards the event space. When we entered the space, it felt like an open layout house. Fairly modern design. Useful space. Two restrooms for guests. There was a small connecting area with a fridge for storage. The next room over was perfect for a small play bouncer. No kitchen area. The catering company all had to set up outside in the already limited parking lot area. The pavement was in ruin. Needs to be replaced. The AC was very cold on a 67 degree day. Two stars docked for the limited parking. inconvenience and the odd location in a commercial/residential zoned area.

We hosted our day after party of our wedding at Banquet Hall OC and it was just the space we…read moreneeded! We appreciate how flexible and accommodating the staff was to work with, the space truly felt like ours and we were able to set up very early in the day. Our 95 guests had a great time at our event here.

We were looking for a hall to celebrate our daughter's 1st bday and this place did not disappoint…read more From day one Barbara was very responsive, helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed the newly renovated upgrades. Guests kept complimenting what a nice hall we had chosen. Not only was' it very spacious but also accommodated all our needs. From the three bathrooms to the kitchen with fridge which was a huge plus for us and ramp with ease for our vendors to easily bring items upstairs. We will definitely keep this place in mind for future celebrations.

My husband and I got married at city hall and hosted our intimate celebration lunch here with about…read more40 of my close family members. Nellie, the owner, was great to work with. We did a tour and loved the venue. Our event was mostly DIY which required us to maintain communication with Nellie to make sure we had everything we needed for decor and set-up. She also provided us with a great vendor list which we used to book our catering and bartender. The event was perfect, everyone enjoyed themselves and it was exactly how we pictured. Nellie was there on the day-of for guidance and additional assistance. I would definitely choose to plan another event here if the opportunity arises. The venue is clean and beautiful but Nellie's professional and kind service was the cherry on top.

Came back here to host my own event for my friends bridal shower: and this place was perfect!…read moreNellie was so helpful, and responded in a timely manner, all while being very well organized in. having tables and chair setup for my event. A few notes for future clients: -Must have liability insurance for you event -Alcohol can be served here but must be served by a bartender -Any vendors you bring in must also have their own liability insurance -Bathrooms inside are very clean and private (Huge plus) Hope this helps in your planning process when choosing a venue to host your event. Overall, this space can be transformed into anything, and gives such a special feel: perfect for baby showers, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, or even a micro-wedding reception! Highly recommend this place!

Stayed in an air bnb. Was good for a few night. The noise did not affect my sleep with the…read morefireworks. Was great to have 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom with a kitchen.

This property is a hidden gem! I came across it by yelping small venues for a Birthday party in the…read moreOC area and am so glad I found this place! From the moment I reached out to the property I was always in communication with one of their contacts. Even scheduling a viewing or walk-through they were always responsive. This team was such a joy to work. They extremely professional and friendly. Any moment I had questions or needed clarification they were absolutely on it and provided all the resources I needed. The Kraemer building not only has a lower level lobby to host private events or get together's but the upper units in the building are also Airbnb's (which you can directly find on the website when looking to book) The venue (lower lobby) alone is a remarkable gorgeous property. It's two stories and really has everything you need. You feel like you're in a different era while being there. You can tell there's a lot of history and it's an extremely special property. Thank you VNT properties for a memorable experience.

I was looking for a place to hold a show, when a friend had told me about the colony house. I had…read morelooked at the overheads on Google maps, and was blown away by the size. Apparently, it used to be a club, but has now changed into a very high-end and cool venue for weddings or whatever type of event you want to have. One of the first thing you notice when you turn in is the amount of ample parking. There are two secured Gates that open up to a huge parking lot, definitely not cramped for sure. And it has plenty of handicap spaces which is very nice. Walking into the open air pavilion, is a real treat. What a great space! This would be a great place for outside dining, or having a band play out there and dancing, if you didn't want to be cooped up inside. Definitely tons of possibilities at this venue! Inside, there is a bar on one end and a stage on the other with a huge open area. This would be perfect for a wedding or something that's held inside, if you did not want to brave the elements outside. Company on site, and can pretty much do anything you need. And that's not all, there is an upstairs area that is perfect for an overflow room, or a VIP lounge, or just a place for say a wedding party to take a break, or anything you really want to do with it. It even has a nice little outside courtyard that you can sit and get some fresh air. I could almost write a book about how awesome this place is but suffice to say if you live in Orange county and are looking for a premier venue to have your event at, I don't think you could do any better than the colony House. Give them a call today and see what's up!

Our wedding day truly felt like a dream come to life, and this venue played such a huge role in…read moremaking that happen. From the moment we saw it, we knew it was something special--the space is absolutely beautiful and created the perfect backdrop for every part of our day. Shane helped us in the beginning and was so kind, making the early planning process feel exciting and stress free. But an even bigger thank you goes to Cameron. She is incredibly kind, patient, and genuinely cares about what she does. You can tell she loves her job, and it shows in how she supports her couples. She went above and beyond for us every step of the way, making sure everything came together perfectly and that we felt confident and taken care of throughout the entire process. We feel so lucky to have worked with Shane, Cameron and the 24 Carrots team. This venue gave us the chance to create our dream wedding, and we will always be grateful for such an amazing experience.