California Getaway

Guest: Go Pirates (Greenville)
Date of Stay: 11/01/07 Review Submitted: 12/20/07

We just loved the house. I went there to celebrate my 30th birthday with my husband and 4 other couples. The house was amazing, so beautiful and so much room. The kitchen was amazing, so much fun to cook and eat together. It was close to all of wine country and within 3 miles of a Redwood State Forest. It had a pool and hot tub and in the garage there was a game room. It was perfect for a large group, with 3 total kitchens and enough beds to sleep 28 people. Just know that some of those sleeping spaces include pull out couches and bunk beds/day beds. I would definitely love to stay again!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children.

Excellent location and home

Guest: Ira (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 05/05/11 Review Submitted: 05/09/11

I just returned from a truly wonderful stay at Valley Lane. We had a group of friends together for a weekend of games, cooking, and hiking. The pool and hot tub out back were great, the kitchen was well-stocked, and we had easy access to a nearby regional park with incredible hikes amidst giant redwood trees. If you do the math for the number of bedrooms, you will see that this location can easily sleep more than 14. There is the main house, and a separate side house which is also quite nice. I highly recommend this location, and would definitely stay here again.

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UCSF retreat

Guest: Nikki (San Francisco, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 02/08/11 Review Submitted: 02/24/11

We loved the open space and the amount of light. The beds were super comfortable too. Thanks for renting us a great property

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A Fabulous Family Reunion Getaway

Guest: Marie (Daly city, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/12/10 Review Submitted: 12/09/10

This was a wonderful home and property for our family reunion of 17 people. The house was very clean upon our arrival. There were ample supplies of everything both in the kitchen area and the bathrooms. We found the kitchen easy to work in as all the cabinets were clearly labeled with the contents. We were very pleased with the property, overall. The outside deck and poolside areas were wonderful for "hanging out" to visit, relax, read, etc. The property provides many areas for small or large gatherings of people to visit or find quiet peace. Everyone was comfortable in their cozy beds and found the quiet neighborhood condusive to peaceful sleeping. We had a great time exploring the area as well with a trip to the beach one day, and to hike among the Armstrong redwoods the next day - so beautiful and impressive! We found the owner very pleasant to work with. He was very thorough when giving house instructions and very prompt with communication.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

This is a great home for a family reunion!

Guest: Jeannine & Jack (Brentwood, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/16/10 Review Submitted: 09/27/10

The home was so spacious and comfortable for the large family we had staying there.Every amenity you could want is in this home. When we have our next family wedding up there in the future we will be sure and book this same wonderful home.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Great family reunion getaway.

Guest: R (Bay Area)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10 Review Submitted: 08/26/10

This is a great place for a family reunion, especially with kids. The ping pong table on the deck was a winner with all of us, not just the kids. The kitchen is great. The pool area is like being at a hotel, but with none of the guests. Fantastic. The minimally chlorinated pool is a real plus. we had a great time, The house really suits a large family get together. We made peach cobbler with fruit from the property, had zucchini and tomatoes from the garden too. How nice.Thank you.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Wonderful!

Guest: Katie (Hingham, Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 08/14/10 Review Submitted: 08/25/10

This home was perfect for our family gathering - really well-thought out. The amenities were fabulous -- awesome kitchen for cooks with all the updated gadgets, comfy beds, plenty of room, pool, ping pong and air hockey tables too. I was especially impressed with the gorgeous gardens and landscaping -- my sister-in-law made a delicious peach cobbler with the peaches growing there and I mixed mojitos with the mint! Owner very accommodating and communicative (checked in by phone on our first day to make sure everything was okay). A real pleasure, I would stay here again in a second!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Graduation Reunion!!

Guest: Vijesh (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/20/10 Review Submitted: 07/14/10

The location was splendid. It was a quick walk to the Gurneville town and also easy to get to Heldsburg etc. Being so close to town it was still very private and cozy. The house even though looked small from the front was big enough for 16+ people easily. The kitchen and the game room was the highlight. The deck in the back was also great for BBQ and hanging out by the pool. The ping pong table on the deck was great as we could both cook etc as well as play games in the backyard. The big screen TV was awesome. The pool was big enough for laps and the hot tub was large enough for 2 couples. We absolutely loved our stay and it was perfect for a reunion, in our case a graduation reunion with close friends.

Recommended for:Pet owners, families with young children.

We LOVE this house!

Guest: Roxy (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10 Review Submitted: 06/21/10

We are a group of five families all with 2 kids each, between the ages of 3-8. We all LOVED the house! The house was large, comfortable and clean, and the backyard was amazing. The kids were in the pool almost all day, and the adults enjoyed swimming, lounging in and by the pool, playing ping pong, etc. We also really enjoyed the big grill and took advantage of it each day. The kitchen was well stocked and incredibly organized. We brought loads of food with us and were able to make some great meals each day!! We were so comfortable during our 3 night stay that we didn't even feel the need to leave the house. We were perfectly content just hanging out together in this fabulous house. We have decided that we are definitely coming back and hope to make it an annual tradition!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Guest: Alisa Barnes (California)
Date of Stay: 10/28/09 Review Submitted: 10/28/09

We rented this beautiful home for a 6 family get together with several young kids. I cannot say enough about how lovely this setting is for an extended get together with a large group. Everyone in our group commented about what a perfect setting this is. The photos don't even do it justice. This is an IDEAL getaway with a fabulously stocked kitchen, great gathering spaces for large groups, a really lovely pool - everything was just perfect.

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