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Family-friendly 3BR resort experience on quiet vineyard near Stanford/Palo Alto

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Exterieur
Terrein van de accommodatie
3 slaapkamers, lakens van Egyptisch katoen
Woonruimte | Smart-tv, videospelletjes, een dvd-speler en boeken
Een koelkast, een microgolfoven, een oven, een kookplaat
Beoordelingen
9,8

Uitzonderlijk

Gehele woning

3 slaapkamers1 badkamerMax. aantal: 8

Populaire voorzieningen

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  • DroogkastDroogkastDroogkast

Ontdek het gebied

Kaart
Portola Valley, CA
  • Populaire locatieStanford University10 min. rijden
  • Populaire locatieStanford University Medical Center10 min. rijden
  • Populaire locatieStandford Shopping Center11 min. rijden
  • LuchthavenOakland, California (OAK-Oakland Intl.)47 min. rijden

Over deze accommodatie

Een plek voor jezelf

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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.

Accommodatiebeheerder

Bill Youstra

Talen

Engels

Accommodatie-voorzieningen

Strand

  • Strandligstoelen
  • Strandlakens

Zwembad/spa

  • Buitenzwembad
  • Omheind privézwembad
  • Sauna
  • Spabad

Internet

  • Beschikbaar in de woning: gratis wifi

Parking & vervoer

  • Parkeerplaatsen op het terrein
  • Auto vereist

Keuken

  • Koelkast
  • Kookplaat
  • Microgolfoven
  • Oven
  • Vaatwasser
  • Keukenpapier
  • Koffiezetapparaat/waterkoker
  • Kookgerei, borden, bestek
  • Kruiden

Eetopties

  • Eettafel

Slaapkamers

  • 3 slaapkamers
  • Bedden met traagschuimmatras
  • Lakens van Egyptisch katoen
  • Beddengoed voorzien
  • Zetelbed

Badkamer

  • 1 badkamer
  • Bad of douche
  • Haardroger
  • Handdoeken inbegrepen
  • Shampoo
  • Toiletpapier
  • Zeep

Leefruimtes

  • Woonkamer
  • Eetruimte

Entertainment

  • Een smart-tv met kabel/satellietzenders
  • Videospelletjes
  • Dvd-speler
  • Stereo-installatie
  • Spelletjes
  • Filmbibliotheek
  • Boeken
  • Muziekbibliotheek

Buitenruimtes

  • Terras
  • Omheinde tuin
  • Tuinmeubelen

Wasvoorzieningen

  • Een wasmachine en een droogkast
  • Nabij een wasserette

Werkruimtes

  • Een bureau

Comfort

  • Airconditioning
  • Verwarming

Huisdieren

  • Huisdieren niet toegelaten

Toegankelijkheidsvoorzieningen

  • Rookvrije accommodatie
  • Opmerking van de eigenaar: No smoking indoors or outdoors

Diensten en comfort

  • Kluis
  • Schoonmaakservice op verzoek
  • Strijkijzer/strijkplank
  • Telefoon
  • Lokale maaltijdbezorging

Ligging hoogtepunten

  • In een landelijke omgeving
  • Vlak bij een kuuroord/spa
  • Vlak bij een ziekenhuis

Dingen om te doen

  • Golfen ter plaatse
  • Tennis
  • Basketballen in de buurt
  • Fietsmogelijkheid in de buurt
  • Golfbaan in de buurt
  • Mountainbiken in de buurt
  • Paardrijden in de buurt
  • Wandel-/fietsroutes in de buurt

Veiligheidsvoorzieningen

  • Koolmonoxidemelder (de eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie)
  • Rookmelder (de eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie)
  • EHBO-doos
  • Brandblusser
  • Veiligheidsslot

Gelijkaardige accommodaties

Beleid

Inchecken

Inchecken kan vanaf 16.00 uur
In- en uitchecken zonder direct persoonlijk contact
Minimale leeftijd om in te checken: 25

Uitchecken

Uitchecken voor 11.00 uur
Contactloos uitchecken

Speciale incheckinstructies

Volwassenen vanaf 18 jaar dienen alle aansprakelijkheid voor de boeking te accepteren
Je ontvangt een e-mail van de eigenaar met instructies over het in- en uitchecken

Huisdieren

Geen huisdieren toegelaten

Kinderen en extra bedden

Kinderen zijn welkom.

Belangrijke informatie

Algemene info

Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd door een particuliere eigenaar, d.w.z. een persoon die niet handelt vanuit zijn/haar vakgebied, bedrijf of beroep. De consumentenwetgeving van de EU, met inbegrip van het herroepingsrecht, is niet van toepassing op je boeking. Voor je boeking geldt het annuleringsbeleid van de particuliere eigenaar.
Afhankelijk van het accommodatiebeleid kan voor extra personen een toeslag worden aangerekend.
Tijdens het inchecken dien je in het geval van incidentele kosten mogelijk een geldig identiteitsbewijs voor te leggen en een borgsom in contanten, per bankkaart of kredietkaart te betalen.
Speciale verzoeken kunnen, indien mogelijk, bij check-in worden ingewilligd. Hiervoor kunnen extra kosten worden aangerekend. Speciale verzoeken kunnen niet worden gegarandeerd.
Feesten of groepsevenementen ter plaatse zijn ten strengste verboden
De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
De accommodatie beschikt over de volgende veiligheidsvoorzieningen: een brandblusapparaat, een EHBO-koffer en een veiligheidsslot
Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd via onze partner, Vrbo. Je ontvangt een e-mail van Vrbo met een link naar een Vrbo-account, waarmee je je boeking kunt aanpassen of annuleren.

Overige info

Je hebt een auto nodig om van en naar deze accommodatie te reizen.

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Over deze buurt

Portola Valley

Dit vakantiehuis bevindt zich in Central Portola Valley, een wijk in Portola Valley, en ligt in een landelijke omgeving. Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo en San Andreas Fault Trail zijn een bezoekje waard als je graag iets actiefs wilt doen. Ga je liever shoppen? Dat kan bij Standford Shopping Center en San Antonio Shopping Center. Reis je met kinderen? Overweeg dan NASA Ames Visitor Center of ga naar Stanford Maples Pavillion om een wedstrijd of evenement bij te wonen. Ga met je golfclubs de dichtbijgelegen linksbaan op of beleef een avontuur zoals het afleggen van wandel- en fietsroutes, fietsen en mountainbiken.

In de buurt

  • Stanford University Golf Course - 9 min. rijden
  • Stanford University - 10 min. rijden
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 10 min. rijden
  • Standford Shopping Center - 11 min. rijden
  • Stanford Stadium - 14 min. rijden

Lokaal vervoer

  • Station California Ave - 14 min. rijden
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 22 min. rijden

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬19 min. wandelen
  • ‪The Dutch Goose - ‬10 min. rijden
  • ‪Madera - ‬8 min. rijden
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min. rijden
  • ‪The Treehouse - ‬11 min. rijden

Veelgestelde vragen

Beschikt Family-friendly 3BR resort experience on quiet vineyard near Stanford/Palo Alto over een zwembad?

Ja, deze accommodatie heeft een buitenzwembad.

Zijn huisdieren welkom bij Family-friendly 3BR resort experience on quiet vineyard near Stanford/Palo Alto?

Nee, assistentiedieren zijn niet welkom bij deze accommodatie.

Hoe laat kan ik bij Family-friendly 3BR resort experience on quiet vineyard near Stanford/Palo Alto inchecken?

Inchecken is mogelijk vanaf 16.00 uur.

Tot hoe laat kan ik bij Family-friendly 3BR resort experience on quiet vineyard near Stanford/Palo Alto uitchecken?

Je dient om uiterlijk 11.00 uur uit te checken.

Waar staat Family-friendly 3BR resort experience on quiet vineyard near Stanford/Palo Alto?

Dit gezinsvriendelijke vakantiehuis ligt in een landelijke omgeving, op 10 km afstand van Santa Cruz Mountains, Stanford University en Standford Shopping Center. Ook Horse Park at Woodside en Rodin Sculpture Garden liggen op 10 km afstand.

Beoordelingen

9,8

Uitzonderlijk

Gastenscore: 10 - Uitstekend. 39 van 44 beoordelingen" "
Gastenscore: 8 - Goed. 4 van 44 beoordelingen" "
Gastenscore: 6 - Redelijk. 1 van 44 beoordelingen" "
Gastenscore: 4 - Matig. 0 van 44 beoordelingen" "
Gastenscore: 2 - Ontzettend slecht. 0 van 44 beoordelingen" "

10/10

Netheid

Beoordelingen

10/10 – Uitstekend

jeffrey k., madison, wisconsin

Positief: Netheid
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 !
3 nachten verbleven in juli 2023

10/10 – Uitstekend

Yoko N.

Positief: Netheid
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!
6 nachten verbleven in juli 2023

10/10 – Uitstekend

Tim G.

Positief: Netheid
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.
3 nachten verbleven in juni 2023

10/10 – Uitstekend

Jan E., Gothenburg

Positief: Netheid
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
85 nachten verbleven in januari 2022

10/10 – Uitstekend

Chris K.

Positief: Netheid
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
4 nachten verbleven in juli 2022

10/10 – Uitstekend

Amy W.

Positief: Netheid
Wonderful getaway
This property was immaculate, the hosts were so kind and accommodating and the setting is picturesque.
5 nachten verbleven in juli 2022

10/10 – Uitstekend

Amy G.

Positief: Netheid
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.
4 nachten verbleven in juni 2022

10/10 – Uitstekend

john m.

Positief: Netheid
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!
55 nachten verbleven in november 2021

10/10 – Uitstekend

Shelby S., New York, NY

Positief: Netheid
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.
4 nachten verbleven in november 2021

10/10 – Uitstekend

Christin G.

Positief: Netheid
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.
5 nachten verbleven in september 2021