[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family-friendly 3BR resort experience on quiet vineyard near Stanford/Palo Alto Family-friendly vacation home with a sauna and an outdoor pool ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27133500/27133455/32dc7ac3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27133500/27133455/30b4af4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27133500/27133455/1d99fc34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27133500/27133455/85994537.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27133500/27133455/ed596e9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled among oak groves, waterfalls, and a vineyard in the hills above Stanford, this professionally cleaned detached home offers a serene retreat. Perfect for traveling families and groups as well as startups visiting Silicon Valley or conducting off-site meetings. Enjoy private pool time with a dive board and slide or unwind at the spa with sauna facilities. The tennis court is available along with pickleball lines for added fun. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - - Hot tub - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Family-friendly 3BR resort experience on quiet vineyard near Stanford/Palo Alto Professionally cleaned detached home nestled among an oak grove, waterfall & vineyard in the hills above Stanford (10 min), Palo Alto (20 min), Menlo Park (10-20 min), Mountain View (25 min) and San Francisco and San Jose. Perfect for traveling families and groups, as well as startups visiting Silicon Valley or conducting off-site meetings. Amenities include private pool, spa, sauna, tennis, pickleball, basketball, putting green & trails. Please read this entire listing for full details. LATEST UPDATES: Upgraded AC, faster internet and a WiFi6 for lots of devices and bandwidth. We've also added pickleball lines to the tennis court and installed a putting green with five remote tee locations (tees available July, 2022). CONVENIENT RETREAT: Quiet rural escape in a secluded home on a vineyard with lots of screening, full fencing and a security gate across your private driveway. Portola Valley has a great outdoor lifestyle: cycling, equestrian, hiking, yet is only minutes from Stanford and central to all major Bay Area destinations: Googl/Alphabet, Facebk/Meta, Apple, Sand Hill Road, and all major cities including Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, San Francisco, Santa Clara & San Jose. You're 4-5 minutes from I-280 which is the most beautiful freeway in the U.S. and the fastest route up and down the peninsula. RESORT-STYLE AMENITIES: private tennis court, pickleball, basketball, putting green, outdoor dining patio, walking trails, plus summer-time amenities including a spa, sauna and swimming pool (with dive, slide and shallow toddler section) WINE COUNTRY LIVING: You're on a vineyard with a family-operated winery and an award-winning pinot noir that's grown, fermented, crushed, barreled and bottled on-site. Best of all: a complementary bottle is available on request! COMMITMENT TO CLEANLINESS: exceed VRBO & CDC guidelines. See details below. FAMILY FRIENDLY: books, toys, games, Wii, high chair, Pack & Play crib, scooters & outdoor toys at sport court. Pool includes a 1' shallow section for toddlers and is usually fully covered for safety. Ponds have safety grates. BUSINESS-FRIENDLY - high-speed internet plus multiple desks & counter-tops for work areas. Tables in kitchen, on porch and outdoor patio (at tennis court) are suitable for meetings. We recently upgraded our Comcast service to the highest tier and installed a high-performance WiFi 6 base station. EXTENDED STAYS - includes central AC, heating, linens, towels, pillows, and a fully-stocked kitchen with appliances, utensils, pots, pans, etc. A NOTE ON CLEANLINESS: The home is cleaned between guests by a professional crew using a 200-point checklist that goes above & beyond typical house-cleaning. We wash dishes, cups, utensils and appliances between guests. We disinfect all food, cleaning & bathing surfaces as well as faucets, toilet flush levers, doorknobs, drawer-pulls, cabinet handles, appliance handles/panels, light switches, remote controls, etc. And of course all linens and towels are cleaned. Check-in and check-out are contactless - you can arrive anytime after the check-in time (4pm) and let yourself in. \>> LOCATION Despite offering a secluded surrounding, the home is only 5 minutes from I-280, which is the backbone connecting San Jose, San Francisco and all of Silicon Valley. It's near Stanford (10 mins) and Sand Hill Rd (7 mins). It's very close to Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Woodside, Mountain View and Los Altos. Levi's Stadium is 30 mins away; San Francisco is 35 and San Jose is 25. This is a storied property - it once was a hunting lodge visited by Hollywood celebrities like Bing Crosby. In the 60s and 70s it became a hippie commune before becoming a private residence. This house was once a stable and was converted decades ago to a guest house, then remodeled and updated twice in the last 10 years, including new kitchen, bath and beds. In addition to all the amenities inside the home, there's a full tennis court, basketball, pickleball and putting green with five approach tee boxes (starting July, 2022) at various distances and elevations. Pool, hot tub and sauna are available between 9:30-6:30 during the warm season. A private half-mile walking trail encircles the property and a network of public hiking trails are available just outside the fence. Use of outdoor amenities requires a signed liability waiver and adherence to site rules & guidelines. Violating rules will result in loss of access to the amenities. The rules are reasonable but we've had to cut folks off a few times. \>> THE HOUSE The self-contained house includes a kitchen, dining area, living room and 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom features a luxurious queen bed fitted with 400-thread count Egyptian cotton sheets. There's a 42" HDTV as well as a desk, walk-in closet, dresser, full-length mirror and small safe. The second bedroom includes a queen bed, desk, 32" TV and closet. The third bedroom has twin bunk beds, dresser and toys and books for young children. Additional sleeping is available on the convertible sofa in the living room. It converts easily to a queen-size bed with a memory foam mattress. The bathroom features a marble floor and granite slab on the sink and the shower. The shower is granite with a solid cast-iron, porcelain tub. There are extra towels, pillows and blankets as well. The full kitchen includes granite counters, premium cabinets and modern appliances: range, 2 ovens, microwave, dishwasher, disposal and full refrigerator/freezer with ice-maker. Dishes, cups, silverware, pots, pans and utensils are available. There's plenty of counter prep space. In addition to the dining table, there's a bar-top with four stools. The living room features a 60' HDTV with Blu-Ray DVD player, Wii gaming console and surround sound. You'll have one of Comcast's top internet and cable packages with ESPN, HBO, Showtime and many other channels. There's also a selection of books & toys that are appropriate for young children. The home has plenty of natural light and includes its own central heating, air conditioning, full-sized washer and dryer and plenty of closet space. The back porch includes two chairs with the vineyard to your back. There's also a cafe table with two chairs at the covered porch at the end of the house. Just off the tennis court is a separate outdoor patio with table, umbrella and chairs. You'll enjoy full access to the house, with your own security gate, driveway and parking area. The tennis and basketball courts, putting green and walking paths are available anytime, and courtesy access to pool, spa & sauna during the warm season. The pool includes a diving board and water slide. Amenities outside the house are shared with the permanent resident (us), and are rarely-though-occasionally reserved for maintenance or an event. Though we live in the adjacent house, there is never overlap. With a separate driveway and plenty of landscape screening, you'll probably never see us unless we're saying hi. Finally, we ask that any gatherings with guests you invite (who aren't staying as part of the rental) be indoors, i.e. no tennis/golf/swim guests, outdoor events, playdates, parties or other gatherings with guests not staying in the house. There are great outdoor space for family & group gatherings at the nearby Portola Valley Town Center or the Alpine Inn, which is a 10 minute walk or a 2 minute drive. The town center is a 5 minute drive and has a library, playground, walking paths, picnic lawn, BBQs, fields, basketball, tennis and pickleball. If there are any questions, please ask. The surrounding area is popular for walking, running, hiking, cycling (road and mountain), and horse-riding. It's quite beautiful and rustic despite being minutes from I-280, Sand Hill Rd, Stanford and Palo Alto. Shopping and dining are minutes away, either in town, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, or beyond. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Outdoor pool - Private pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Egyptian cotton sheets - Memory foam mattress - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: No smoking indoors or outdoors ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service - Phone - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby ### 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48650000/48647800/48647707/b2a74951.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury in Los Altos Hills/Stanford Los Altos Hills - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available - Laundry 9.8 Exceptional 47 reviews CA $389 CA $606 total includes taxes & fees Oct 23 - Oct 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=48647707&PinnedHotelID=48647707&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108250000/108241500/108241432/c10143de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brand new sleek and modern townhouse, bath and bedroom, huge patio, sleeps 8 Redwood City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews CA $491 CA $807 total includes taxes & fees Oct 27 - Oct 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=108241432&PinnedHotelID=108241432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48330000/48324200/48324132/cca0cd93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### W. 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Violations will result in loss of access to the amenities No outside guests (i.e., not part of the rental) may use outdoor amenities. No tennis/swim guests, outdoor events, playdates, parties, etc. By booking, Guest agrees to hold harmless property owner from all damages and injuries arising from or related to Guest's stay at the property. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No smoking indoors or outdoors ## 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Family-friendly 3BR Home Quiet Vineyard Stanford Palo Alto House Family-friendly 3BR Home Quiet Vineyard Stanford Palo Alto Family-friendly 3BR Home Quiet Vineyard Stanford Palo Alto House Family-friendly 3BR Home Quiet Vineyard Stanford Palo Alto House Family-friendly 3BR Home Quiet Vineyard Stanford Palo Alto ## About the area Located in Central Portola Valley, a neighborhood in Portola Valley, this vacation home is in a rural area. Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Blackberry Farm Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Stanford Shopping Center and San Antonio Shopping Center. Consider Frost Amplitheater for a night out or Stanford University Arboretum if you're traveling with kids. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, horse riding, and cycling. [Visit our Portola Valley travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Portola-Valley.dx3000428517) [View more Vacation homes in Portola Valley](https://www.expedia.ca/Portola-Valley-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000428517-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.38917%2C-122.20281&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=U3nAAjF0XnR7An4Uo-PXiLYmHio=) Portola Valley, CA ### What's nearby - Stanford University - 9 min drive - 5.8 km - Stanford Shopping Center - 10 min drive - 7.9 km - Stanford University Medical Center - 11 min drive - 6.9 km - Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 11 min drive - 7.6 km - Stanford Stadium - 13 min drive - 8.3 km ### Getting around - California Ave Station - 14 min drive - San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 22 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Alpine Inn - ‬19 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive - ‪Madera - ‬8 min drive - ‪Dutch Goose - ‬10 min drive - ‪SLAC Cafeteria - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Family-friendly 3BR resort experience on quiet vineyard near Stanford/Palo Alto have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Family-friendly 3BR resort experience on quiet vineyard near Stanford/Palo Alto pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Family-friendly 3BR resort experience on quiet vineyard near Stanford/Palo Alto? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Family-friendly 3BR resort experience on quiet vineyard near Stanford/Palo Alto? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Family-friendly 3BR resort experience on quiet vineyard near Stanford/Palo Alto located? > Located in a rural location, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Santa Cruz Mountains, Stanford University Arboretum, and Stanford University. Stanford Shopping Center and Horse Park at Woodside are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family-friendly 3BR resort experience on quiet vineyard near Stanford/Palo Alto Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10.2 Location 10 - Excellent 49 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James I. Dec 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant Home in Portola Valley Great home in central PV. Perfect for over-flow housing for a holiday for friends and family. ##### James I. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ana W. Oct 7, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place! The place is great! Highly recommended! ##### Ana W. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim B. Feb 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome property in Portola Valley This was an incredible find. Do not be put off by “guest” house. It is a small, but wonderful house on a stunning property. We have stayed in many VRBO properties and this was easy to access, perfectly maintained and access ti walking paths, tennis court, and putting green. The pool area was beautiful - though we were not there in warm season. And two great dogs visited with us to play every morning!!! Highly tecommend a stay. ##### Jim B. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa C. Jan 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect We had a fantastic stay. The rental, the property, the amenities and the location are all fantastic. This is a perfect space for a family, with everything you need (cooking supplies, etc.) plus lot's of bonuses (beautiful hiking trails steps from the driveway, fun activities on property, and tons of kids' games and books in the unit). This is in a beautiful part of the Bay Area and feels secluded, but is close to everything. Also Bill was lovely and responsive. Thank you for a great week! ##### Vanessa C. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jussi B. Jul 1, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place in the hills of Portola Valley This is an exceptional place with a super friendly and helpful host, great swimming pool, tennis court, vineyard, and lovely pets. We lived here with our kids for 6 months during the COVID19 pandemic and enjoyed our time. ##### Jussi B. Stayed 181 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim G. Jul 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Great experience. They were actually bottling wine one day we were there and invited us over. Spent a day by the pool. Highly recommend. ##### Tim G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yoko N. Jul 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful family stay We had a spectacular week-long stay here. We were 6 adults and 1 child and found the house specious enough for all of us. The grounds and amenities are top notch. We especially enjoyed the pool, basketball court, and pickle ball court. The owner Bill was very kind, accommodating, and quick to answer our emails. As an added bonus, his two friendly, well-behaved dogs came by to say hi every day. We hope return one day! ##### Yoko N. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Tatiana E., London UK Oct 19, 2015 #### Not too inviting The location of this little house is lovely, and the kitchen was sufficiently functional, but there were many little problems that made our stay less than perfect. The mattresses were awful - everyone had back issues after just the first night. The duvets and matching pillow cases were obviously not laundered, which was just gross. There is no proper patio or even just a lounge chair outside, so no way to enjoy the lovely surroundings and weather. Just very upright iron chairs which can be placed either facing your car in the driveway or a nasty pile of junk wood scraps behind the house. The owner came by once to deliver something, and scurried back so quickly, without even a "welcome", that whenever felt comfortable asking about the pool. ##### Tatiana E. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy R. Mar 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tranquil Guesthouse Quiet private guest house on gorgeous property with beautiful views, yet only minutes to Palo Alto. We enjoyed the pickleball court and sauna. Great little market for picking up groceries and prepared foods. Kitchen had everything we needed for making meals when we wanted to stay in. Host was great communicator and check-in check-out was smooth. Definitely recommend for anyone wanting an extended stay in Silicon Valley! ##### Kathy R. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Reza S. Mar 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home! Lovely guesthouse! Courteous host!Sweetest dogs!Highly recommend! ##### Reza S. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher R. Oct 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceeded all expectations! Everything about our stay was great. The property is unique, with ample outdoor space, quiet and private. Bill is a fantastic host and provided everything we needed and more! ##### Christopher R. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia M. Oct 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get together We traveled to the area to visit family and celebrate the birth of a new grandchild. The home is a compact but very well laid out and functional guesthouse on the grounds of an estate and vineyard. The property is magnificent. We wandered the vineyards and picked grapes from the vines, swam in the pool while being supervised by the two friendly dogs, then took our 2 y/o grandchild for a ride on a scooter around the tennis court before checking out the library of children's books and the teddy bear in the room with the bunk beds. The putting green looked great but we never had time to use it. Surrounding walking trails were also wonderful. Very convenient to the 280 freeway. Host is warm, friendly and extremely responsive. We will definitely stay here in the future. Bill gifted us a bottle of the wine they grow on site when we left, which we are looking forward to trying soon. Can't wait to go back! ##### Patricia M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### James F. Jun 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely escape Truly idyllic escape and immersion in semi-rural California life in the golden hills. This neighborhood is exactly why everyone wants to live in California—yet just 20 minutes from Stanford campus. Great house with exceptional facilities and hosts. Made our family gathering quite memorable. ##### James F. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jeffrey k., madison, wisconsin Aug 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lot's of fun This was the cleanest place ever! The location was great, close to everything but uncrowded. We all enjoyed the swimming pool and the chipping and putting area. The check in was hard. We arrived at 10: at night and couldn't see that there were two gates next to one another. The manager finally came out and showed us the other gate to our place. Highly recommend ! ##### jeffrey k. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan E., Gothenburg Sep 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a gem Our family had a great time during our 5 month stay. Everything in the description is as stated and with easy access to all things you might need but still outside all the busy parts of Silicon Valley. Given the rural setting, few objects can compete in the area with tranquility and are still close to most things in the Bay Area. The kids just loved to use the basketball/tennis court and being able to move around. The house is just the right size unless you are a family of more than 4 and all that you might need are there even for a family with smaller kids. The house is on a wonderful property in lovely and peaceful Portola Valley. Our hosts Bill and Jennifer were very accommodating and helpful in every aspect and always responded in a quick and helpful way. We can absolutely recommend this house. / J&A ##### Jan E. Stayed 85 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris K. Jul 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway We really enjoyed staying here. We had a 6, 11, 12, and 17 year old with us and they always had stuff to do. Whether swimming, putting , shooting hoops, playing tennis, exploring, or reading the many kid books that they have in the bunk bed room. Kitchen was full size and we cooked in 2 out if the 4 nights. Overall it was a fantastic experience and will hope to stay there again when we go back next year ##### Chris K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy W. Jul 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful getaway This property was immaculate, the hosts were so kind and accommodating and the setting is picturesque. ##### Amy W. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy G. Jun 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Lodging for Rule Followers This is a great rental property for adults who don't mind following rules. The guest house is very comfortable and the location exceptionally peaceful. The beds have good mattresses, there's a comfortable room for watching television, a big dining room table, and two seating areas outside where it is very pleasant to drink coffee in the morning. I was particularly impressed by the kitchen, not only because it's newly remodeled, but because it contains everything one could possibly need to prepare a meal, including sharp knives, some spices, and baking dishes. The shared spaces at the estate (the pool, tennis court, and putting green) are available to guests from 10-6:30 only, and the pool, in particular, is governed by a long list of rules as to appropriate behavior on the pool deck and in the pool itself. These include: no flips off of the diving board, no using the outdoor entertainment area, no sitting on the couches in the entertainment area, only adults can operate the pool cover, and an adult must be on the pool deck anytime a minor is on the pool deck. If you like to swim, it's worth following all the rules because the pool is gorgeous and long enough to swim laps in, but also note that given the hours the pool is open to guests, you won't be able to swim swim laps before work or after dinner. If you are traveling with young children you will find lots of books and games and bunk beds inside the house, but should be aware that a certain degree of decorum is expected in the public areas. The property itself is spectacular, with nicely landscaped walking trails. I had an older adult with limited mobility staying with me and the owners offered to help her access the pool though their driveway, because she was unable to navigate the steep steps down to the pool from the rental house, which I thought was very nice. There's a charming shopping center a 4 minute drive away with a fancy market, four very good restaurants, and a pleasant cafe. The owner was very responsive to my queries and easy to work with. I was in town for Stanford graduation, and the house is only 15 minutes from campus. ##### Amy G. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### john m. Jan 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Privacy and Serenity We stayed at this guest house tucked away among vineyards for 2 months to visit family in Portola Valley. This is a PERFECT location in hills with access to local towns and Stanford medical facilities. Bill was very helpful and informative throughout our stay. The privacy and serenity of the vineyards was a welcome counterpoint to visiting during the covid pandemic! ##### john m. Stayed 55 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelby S., New York, NY Nov 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gracious Bill and Jennifer were extremely gracious to offer their guest house in the incredible Portola Valley area. As a family of 4, it's often difficult to find a hotel that meets all of our needs. This VRBO did just that. We would stay there over and over again. ##### Shelby S. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christin G. Sep 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful, comfortable base, especially for Stanford parents We used this guesthouse as a base from which to prepare our son for his move in at Stanford. After spending the days in big stores buying college supplies, it was nice to come back to a quiet, peaceful refuge. Having your own driveway, in a safe neighborhood, with its own gate, means items can be left in the car overnight. This house is a short, easy drive from Stanford and there is a great casual restaurant nearby. (Zott's/ Alpine Inn). I would be happy to stay here again. ##### Christin G. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan R. Aug 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### house in the hills This is a lovely property and Bill is very responsive. The house is super clean. It is optimally set up for a young family--the bunk beds are designed for little ones. It was wonderful to have access to the pool and tennis court, but this is not a resort, it is a private property. You will be sharing the grounds with the owners. You will need to respect the family's privacy and the rules they have set up for that purpose. It was fun chatting with Bill about the vineyard and he most generously offered us a bottle of wine, to sample what the family has produced. ##### Susan R. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt E. May 31, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing escape The property is beautiful and the host is fantastic. ##### Matt E. Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie C. May 17, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely little oasis We had a wonderful long weekend visiting family. This property was a great little oasis, surrounded by a vineyard. They grow, ferment, age and bottle on-site. We enjoyed walking our 1 year old around the grape trees when she was antsy to get outside. The property owner even dropped off a bottle of the pinot noir that's made from the grapes surrounding the house. We would definitely recommend this house for a beautiful secluded setting with an easy drive to Stanford and Menlo Park! ##### Stephanie C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah M. May 9, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### wonderful a most wonderful place to stay while our home is under construction! bill was so helpful and kind and the little place is perfect! ##### Sarah M. 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