Exzellent holidays

Guest: None (Germany)
Date of Stay: 08/07/11 Review Submitted: 01/08/12

Very nice stay. We spend some days in the cosy guesthouse and enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere. The owners are extraordinary friendly und helpful.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Family Vacation

Guest: Char (Calgary, Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/13/10 Review Submitted: 01/06/12

We had a great time staying at the guest house last summer. We were visiting with family in the area, but didn't want to overwhelm our relatives with our large family. The guest house was clean, and had everything we needed. Our kids loved playing with the dogs and feeding carrots to the horses. We spent hours in the beautiful heated pool. Thanks Kim for a lovely relaxing spot to vacation.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

A wonderful place to stay with all amenities

Guest: Sharon171 (England)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11 Review Submitted: 01/06/12

We stayed here in summer 2011 for a week and had a wonderful experience. Kim and Ed are very welcoming, friendly and helpful, and our children loved Cody the dog who played ball, but was also happy to lay down or wander off when they had had enough. For us the pool was fantastic, we used it every day, extremely warm water (it has an electric cover that you use to cover when not in use - just turn the key - the kids liked doing this!) There are plenty of pool toys for your use, water guns etc, and we had sole use of it. There are sun loungers by the pool and tables and chairs which you can move around, and we used the outdoor grill one evening. The compact house is top notch, very clean and stylishly decorated. The small kitchen has everything you need to self cater. There is no washing machine in the guest house, but Kim said we could use the house machine, however with my sister in law nearby we didn't need to ask in the end. The bathroom looked brand new, fluffy new towels, large shower, and very light and airy due to a skylight. The house is situtaed in the very peaceful Los Gatos Foothills at what I would call the San Jose end of Los Gatos - you'll need car to get around. I would most definately recommend this property. We are a family of four with children aged 14 and 11, and it accomodated us perfectly.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children.

Quick drive to Saratoga

Guest: HTB (Portland, Or)
Date of Stay: 06/08/11 Review Submitted: 08/18/11

This was a great location for us to visit our relatives in Saratoga. The wireless internet connection wasn't always reliable. It worked in the evening, but not always in the day. We had good 3G signal on our smart phones though, so it wasn't a big deal for us. The rooms were nicely furnished and there was an eclectic DVD/VHS selection with cable. The shower was a bit cramped, like one you might find in an RV, and the shower head hadn’t been updated in some time. Everything was super clean and well maintained otherwise. The ceiling fans and A/C were VERY welcomed when returning from a hot day outside.

Owner response:Thank you for your input. Unfortunately, since we are in the hills our internet can sometimes be temperamental. Thanks for the comment about the shower head - we put on a new one this weekend. As far as shower size, it is a standard shower size and we have not had issues in the 8 years of renting - we do also have 2 showers in the downstairs bathrooms that may be a little larger.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers.

Guest house in Los Gatos

Guest: Arizona (Arizona)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 06/29/11

What a great time we had coming back every evening to what we called our "home" for a week. It was so nice and comfortable with plenty of space. There was a full size fridge and oven so we took advantage of that and cooked most mornings. I would stay here again in the future! I wish we could have stayed even longer. It was a perfect location with easy access to the freeway and only 15 minutes from down town shopping!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.

2 Month stay

Guest: Toby (San Jose)
Date of Stay: 04/09/11 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

My wife and I stayed at this home for two months after moving to the US from the UK and looking for a place to buy. It is situated in a great location - a few minutes drive from Downtown Los Gatos. It is very private and has a great pool / hot tub area where you can enjoy the California sun. Inside the home is very comfortable and well equipped - although a bigger couch would be welcome for those that like to snuggle in front of the TV. The owners have dogs - but they are very friendly and fun. But most of all - Ed and Kim were really welcoming and accomodating. We have made new friends. Definately recommended.

Owner response:Thanks Toby! I sure wish we could fit a full size couch in the living area ;-) Good luck with your home search!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Fantastic Rental Property

Guest: Gary (San Jose)
Date of Stay: 10/24/10 Review Submitted: 01/03/11

My wife, two young children and I stayed at the guesthouse while our home was being remodeled. The property is situated in a beautiful, relatively secluded part of Los Gatos yet barely ten minutes from downtown. The peaceful countryside location, proximity to Los Gatos and San Jose and the modern, comfortable, clean and well appointed guesthouse was the perfect, stress-free home-away-from-home during our remodel. Furthermore our hosts, who live in the adjoining property (via a covered walkway) maintained the perfect balance of respectful distance and willing availability. We barely knew we had them as neighbors but they were always ready with a warm hello or available to answer any questions. I heartily recommend staying at the guesthouse - it was perfect for our family of four during our remodel but, knowing the area well, I can also recommend it as a fantastic vacation rental for a couple or small family looking for a base from which to explore the South Bay.

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

Los Gatos Getaway

Guest: Steve & Jane L (England)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 10/07/10

For 10 super days in August 2010, my wife and I stayed at Kim's Los Gatos holiday rental. Although from the UK, we have used VRBO extensively for vacation accomodation in the USA over the past 8 years. We have always been delighted with accomodation booked through VRBO, but Kim's place was up there among the absolute best. The listing is very accurately described and was presented to an extremely high standard of decor, comfort and cleanliness. Ahead of our stay, Kim was extremely helpful and we were made to feel extremely welcome. The location is quiet and peaceful, and the property amenities are first class. Kim and her family will make you feel completely at home and my wife and I would definitely return; we had a most marvellous, restful holiday and I gladly give the strongest possible recommendation for this property.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Wonderful Stay at Los Gatos Guest House

Guest: Rich (Houston)
Date of Stay: 08/11/10 Review Submitted: 10/07/10

We had a wonderful stay for the month of August at the Los Gatos Guest house. Kim and Ed were very accomodating and respected our privacy. The property has a lot to offer with pool, hot tube, outdoor BBQ (all of which we had virtually to ourselves). The property has easy access to great walking trails and the areas of Los Gatos and Saratoga have a tremendous amount of outdoor activities and easy access to SF and San Jose. As Kim will tell you, the family includes a few animals...dogs a cat and a couple of horses...they are very friendly. We enjoyed getting to know them!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Comfortable and quiet

Guest: AAL (Fairbanks, Alaska)
Date of Stay: 03/02/10 Review Submitted: 09/19/10

My two teenage daughters and I stayed here in March 2010 while visiting family in the area. The guest house is very comfortable -- so much nicer than a hotel room! The furnishings are very nice, the kitchen is beautiful, and the wifi was very convenient. The location is very peaceful, but just minutes away from Los Gatos. Kim was very accommodating of both our last minute booking and our request to extend our stay. I've recommended the guest house to others and look forward to returning!

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