Vacation Rentals by Owner

Guam Family Reunion At West Coast Villa

Guest: Guam
Date of Stay: 12/20/09 Review Submitted: 02/18/10

Christmas / New Years Family Reunion From East Coast, West Coast, Guam Don & Krista, Your house worked wonders for our reunion - the main house (Villa I) as a center of activity and the smaller house (Villa II) as a safe haven for after dinner silence. Your landscaping was the first thing I noticed and made all the difference in the world. The roses, the hibiscus, and the healthy fruit-bearing trees made the entire week feel abundant....I especially enjoyed your attention to detail (ex. the shampoo matching the bathrooms, the faux flowers and large painting). This is one family that will never stay in a hotel again after such a wonderful experience. I hope that the laughs and memories that my family leaves in this place fill you with a sense of secondary warmth. Thank you so much!

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Wonderful Wedding Day

Guest: Wendy
Date of Stay: 04/05/09 Review Submitted: 02/18/10

Don & Krista, "Thank you" cannot even begin to express how truly grateful we are to have had the opportunity to enjoy your beautiful villa! Our friends and family truly enjoyed our time here. Andy and I are forever grateful for your hospitality!

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RMU Women's Lacrosse Team Winners

Guest: RMU Lacrosse
Date of Stay: 03/15/09 Review Submitted: 02/18/10

Don & Krista thanks so much for opening your house to our team and showing us your hospitality. The house was gorgeous and was more than we could have ever expected. We made a lot of lasting memories this trip and couldn't have done that without your house. Thanks again. RMU Women's Lacrosse Team Owners Comment: Congratulations on your win! We enjoyed hosting all 30 coaches and team members.

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Lawn Bowlers Stay for U.S. Open

Guest: Setdjak (Dana Point, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/11/08 Review Submitted: 09/22/08

A group of 15 lawn bowlers found the property exactly as described: gorgeous, clean, and accommodating. Seven days of commuting to Oakland, Walnut Creek, and/or Golden Gate Park for lawn bowling competition, the property was ideally located just off I-580. The owners were most hospitable.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

First Class!

Guest: NUIC (So. Cal.)
Date of Stay: 09/11/08 Review Submitted: 09/20/08

All descriptions were accurate. Amenities excellent. Everything was xtremely clean and/or brand new appearing and operating. Owner was very responsive. Highly recommended. Genuinely a first class operation for people who appreciate outstanding accomodations. Their "97 page contract" was a bit frightening early on, but I suppose it goes with the territory these days.

Owner response:It was such a delight to have your group with us and learn about your sport. We laughed at your tongue-in-cheek joke about a "97 page contract". It is always our pleasure to give beyond what is expected and be responsive to the needs of all our guests.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway.

West Coast Villa Were the living is easy!

Guest: BJV (Calgary, Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/05/08 Review Submitted: 09/14/08

Lovely open concept Villa with loads of space for people to relax cook, eat and enjoy themselves. Easy access to BART, Napa Valley, #1 Coastal Highway. Helpful hosts make vacation planning easy.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect Reunion Villa

Guest: Barneycat (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/05/08 Review Submitted: 09/13/08

West Coast Villa 1 more than met the expectations of all 9 of us! We were all celebrating our 60th birthdays and loved the spacious elegance of this home. We drove to the BART for day trips into San Francisco and connected to the #1 highway via the #92 bridge to drive down to Big Sur along the coast. Each day, we came home to lounge in the hot tub, munch on Thai food, pizza, or stay at home barbeque and shared our meals around the huge family table. The beds were extra comfortable and the villa was quiet...except for us! A wonderful place to stay!

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway.

Castro Valley Villa I

Guest: Guppy (Kokomo,Indiana)
Date of Stay: 08/02/08 Review Submitted: 08/10/08

The West Coast Villa was exceptional. Don and Krista were very helpful in giving advice and directions on where to go and how to go. The BART is near the Villa and we utilized it almost everyday as it was easy access and saved our group from having to take a car into the city. Don and Krista were always eager to answer any questions that we had and did everything humanly possible to make our stay a pleasant one. I would highly recommend thier Villa to anyone wanting to stay out of the hustle and bustle of the city and would like quiet evening times together. Great for families or large groups. Our entire experience gets an A+ in my book. Thank you.

Owner response:It was a delight to have you and your group at West Coast Villa. Thanks for staying with us. We hope to see you again.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

excellent

Guest: Debra C. (Paradise Valley, Nevada)
Date of Stay: 06/28/08 Review Submitted: 07/12/08

My family was very pleased with the home! All twelve of us had very comfortable beds and nice large rooms! Everything we needed was provided, except for food, and there was a large freezer to hold seven days worth of food and a nice refrigerator! This is our second vacation in a rental home and I have to say, we have not been disappointed in either one. The Villa was by far the nicer of the two though.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Our Family Renuion

Guest: Portia (Castro Valley, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/15/08

We held our anual family renuion here. As most of our family had to travel a distance, this residence was a perfect solution to where they would all stay. It was spacious enough that everyone had their own privacy, yet we were able to be together whenever we wished. The home and kitchen were spotless and beautiful. Everything that was needed was available for our use and the owners were available if we needed them. I am still hearing comments about the wonderful accomadations and the marvelous time that we all had together. Thank you for making our time there so wonderful. Betty S PS We used both Villas

Owner response:We sure enjoyed meeting your extended family and hope to see you all again. Thanks for staying with us.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A great retreat for a family get-together

Guest: christao (Bangkok, Thailand)
Date of Stay: 10/01/07 Review Submitted: 10/15/07

The Castro Valley villa sounded on the website to be an ideal location for our family members to stay while attending a cousin's wedding. The list of amenities was extensive and the photos showed a beautiful property. Everything was as described on this website and even more! The 5,000 square feet of space was more than enough for us to accomodate everyone and also entertain friends and family members who stopped by. The huge kitchen and pantry were very well-stocked and made it easy for us to prepare many of our meals at home, even using apples and lemons from the backyard trees! We were invited to make use of all the food that was stocked in the pantry, which was easily supplemented by a trip to the supermarket that is only a two-minute drive away. The owners were accessible but unintrusive and made us feel truly welcome. Next time we have a family event in the Bay Area, we will most certainly stay at the villa.

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A Peaceful Retreat

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/21/07

Our whole family enjoyed not just your house but the thoughtful hospitality from the little table and chairs you set up for our youngest to the paper you had delivered daily for those of us who could read. The house allowed us all to spread out comfortably and seek our own peace or come back together to cook a meal or relax on the porch. We appreciated your prompt attention when we called with questions regarding the hot tub or tv as well as all of the great local tips to getting around. Thank you!

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Linda K (Jenkintown, PA)
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/21/07

Our whole family enjoyed not just your house but the thoughtful hospitality from the little table and chairs you set up for our youngest to the paper you had delivered daily for those of us who could read. The house allowed us all to spread out comfortably and seek our own peace or come back together to cook a meal or relax on the porch. We appreciated your prompt attention when we called with questions regarding the hot tub or TV as well as all of the great local tips to getting around. Thank you!

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Small group meeting

Guest: NPG (Sacramento, California)
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/31/08

We are a small not-for-profit group in Nothern California. When we plan a working retreat for a group of 14 people, this villa fits us perfectly. The villa located at a quiet residential area. There are enough bedrooms to accomodate all of us. We use the large living room to be the informal meeting room. The kitchen is spacious and well-equipped. Instead of using the formal dining room, we use the large space adjoining the kitchen for dining. There are nice "nook and crane" for personal relaxation and chit-chat. The large patio and deck outside is nice too. Overall, all members of our group agree that it's a pleasant experience, fostering a group bonding and thus yields a productive meeting result. If we have to do it again, we would definitely choose this villa over a hotel.

Owner response:Our guests point out another great benefit of West Coast Villa. We often host corporate, political, and religious and non-profit groups. There are large, but comfy open spaces as well as plenty of quiet retreat areas. It makes a great place for family reunions, too.

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: A & J_HAC43128 (Vancouver BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/01/06 Review Submitted: 01/17/06

We had the privilege of staying in the West Coast Villa II during the Thanksgiving week. We were very impressed with the wonderful accommodation provided and the hospitality that we received from Don and Krista. They made us feel very welcome and were readily available to help us find everything we needed in the Bay Area . The Villa is beautifully furnished with everything we needed to make us feel right at home. There is a washer, dryer, dishwasher and all the amenities that one would have at home plus the beds were so comfortable. Having three bathrooms was a bonus. We're so thankful that the Villa was available to us upon our visit to the Bay area and we will certainly stay there again. Truly a lovely vacation home and we would highly recommend it.

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