Sunnyvale 3 Bdrm/2bath Home Loaded with Extras/Dog Ok

• Two retired Canadians

  Two retired Canadians

  • Guest Lizzie
  • Date of stay 04/06/13
  • Review Submitted 04/16/13
  The house was perfect for four adults and two young children. Front enclosed patio with half sun and shade was perfect for a one and three year old. The location was close to shopping and a wonderful park. The house was in a quiet location with friendly and helpful neighbours.

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

  Owner response: Yes, it's an exceptionally nice neighborhood, in a very convenient location.

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• A Wonderful Stay

  A Wonderful Stay

  • Guest Elaine
  • Date of stay 06/20/12
  • Review Submitted 08/16/12
  Communication was good and dirctions for entry to the house were easy to understand. The house was clean; towel and sheets were fresh,. The neigbors were all friendly and helpful; the neighborhood park was beautiful; and, our stay was wonderful!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 5/5

• A month in Sunnyvale

  A month in Sunnyvale

  • Guest Sarah
  • Date of stay 06/16/12
  • Review Submitted 07/14/12
  We were very lucky to find such an ideally located house to rent for our month long stay. The house has a good layout with the kitchen on one end and the bedrooms on the other. There is a wonderful enclosed courtyard and quaint backyard for our 3 year old to run around safely. The house had nice updates to the kitchen and bathrooms. The master bedroom is large with high ceilings. I would have preferred darker window treatments to keep the light out in the morning though. It is a very quiet location only to be woken up by the singing of birds. Lorraine was very responsive to all of our questions and timely with the return of the deposit. The best kids park is just two blocks away which we enjoyed every day. We are picky renters and were overall very satisfied with our experience. We would definitely rent this house again.

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

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• Out of town wedding home base

  Out of town wedding home base

  • Guest Traveler
  • Date of stay 05/02/12
  • Review Submitted 05/09/12
  This home gave us a quiet spot during busy preparations for a wedding. Nice park near by for early morning walks. Quite centrally located for our purposes with easy access to freeways and shopping. The owner is very helpful when any questions come up. Would definitely recommend this property to others.

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

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• The comforts of home

  The comforts of home

  • Guest P. L.
  • Date of stay 03/22/12
  • Review Submitted 04/26/12
  This is a very comfortable home in a quiet neighborhood. There house is fully stocked and furnished. There is a Trader Joe and other shops nearby as well as a great park. The owner was very helpful and quick to respond to any questions we had. Overall we had a very pleasant stay and hope to come back again!

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

  Owner response: We appreciate being able to walk to the park or to the store for odds and ends. It helps to make life in Silicon Valley feel very comfortable. We miss our home when we are away; but, we feel fortunate to be able to let others enjoy it.

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• We Felt At Home

  We Felt At Home

  • Guest Yun Li and Ji-Hou
  • Date of stay 02/19/12
  • Review Submitted 03/20/12
  We had a good month long vacation at this beautiful house. We were very impressed : The owners treated us like family friends, not “renters”. We appreciated their efforts to make us feel like we were at home.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Our goal is to provide a clean, comfortable place to call home for guests who have a temporary need. It's a pleasure for us to business.

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• Happy with this rental

  Happy with this rental

  • Guest ralph o.
  • Date of stay 12/02/11
  • Review Submitted 01/07/12
  This house is in a great (clean, safe) neighborhood with a nice park and dog park around the corner. Convenient to shopping, services. The floorplan is good with big dining area and table, small office area and one living area. The kitchen was well stocked and had good quality appliances, cookware, etc. (like a main home rather than a rental). Furnishings, beds and linens were all good. It was nice to have a king bed in the master. Bathrooms, hot water and water pressure were all good. Storage space was very adequate. Listing photos were very accurate. The house is not well insulated and furnace is probably older as it runs constantly to keep up even a moderate temp on chilly nights. Suspect same (reverse) issue with a/c on hotter summer days. Flannel sheets found in the closet came in handy. The living area TV was good but HD service and a DVR would have made it better. Since we were there for a month the owner was ok with us adding that by going to Comcast ourselves, then switching it back before departure. There's no separate sound system in the home. The front courtyard is cute. The back yard is small (typical for the area) with a great gas grill but no seating back there. The garage is not available but there's plenty of room for 2 cars on the driveway. The owners communicated well, responded promptly to a couple of maintenance items and returned our deposit promptly. Thanks for that and for being pet-friendly.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

  Owner response: The problem with the furnace has been corrected; the air conditioner is fine. High definition TV and DVR have been added. Thank you, Ralph, for your suggestions.

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• Ideal home for families and those who love to cook

  Ideal home for families and those who love to cook

  • Guest Nic
  • Date of stay 08/29/11
  • Review Submitted 10/10/11
  We stayed over a month and enjoyed every minute of it. The pluses include: centrally located in Silicon Valley yet in a very quite neighborhood; one block from a beautiful park where our whole family enjoyed (soccer, playground, jogging); the layout of the house works really well for noise reduction between the living area and sleeping area; the house is so well stocked with everything you need; and most importantly, the kitchen is equipped with the highest quality equipment from appliances to cookware and kitchenware, etc. Our family makes every meal from scratch so this kitchen was a delight. Most importantly, the owners are extremely responsive and friendly people. When the Internet was down (not their fault but the carrier's), they made immediate calls to Comcast. Same was true when we experienced another minor problem with the water heater and they sent a plumber immediately. Great house, great people, we recommend it.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Great guests! The business is appreciated.

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• Our First Choice!

  Our First Choice!

  • Guest Cynthia
  • Date of stay 08/22/11
  • Review Submitted 10/04/11
  The description of this home and its location is very accurately presented. I was very hesitant in trusting the internet with what could be considered the home base of our entire stay in California. Each time I had a question about one thing or another and emailed the owner, she responded quickly and explained everything in depth. I felt I could find an answer for anything that would come up. When we reached the house after our airplane ride, it was like a breath of fresh air - everything was clean and inviting. Anything we needed, plus more, was right at our fingertips. I really liked the way the house was arranged. We had a very mixed group (children, in law’s parents, and sister). The master bedroom it was like having a home within a home - when someone felt they needed time by themselves they could find solace in that room. Also with the way the hallway ran, we had a lot of privacy getting to the other bedrooms which I didn't think we would have. I was also impressed with the strategic location - being within driving distance of all sightseeing locations. I would not hesitate to recommend the property to anyone who would be looking for a home away from home with great emphasis on "home". We definitely had a most pleasant stay; and, we thank the owner for giving us this opportunity. This beautiful house is our first choice if we were ever get the chance to return to California.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

  Owner response: The size, physical arrangement, quality of contruction and location of the house are genuine assets. We appreciate the house and our guests. It makes doing business fun!

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• Perfect home in a perfect location for a California getaway.

  Perfect home in a perfect location for a California getaway.

  • Guest Coach
  • Date of stay 08/06/11
  • Review Submitted 08/15/11
  This was the first time I had rented a home for a trip. I was to be in Palo Alto for business for 7 days and wanted to get in a little vacation time as well. I contacted the owner and was pleasantly suprised at how easy it was to rent and how professional the rental agreement was handled. My initial contact was approximately four months in advance and up until the time of arrival, I contacted the owner by e-mail and phone a couple of times with questions. Again, the owner was very professional and friendly along with being quick to respond. At one point, I inquired about a barbeque grill for outside cooking as one was not listed in the agreement. The next thing I know, the owner had purchased a grill for our, and others, use. Yes, this owner cared about making our trip enjoyable. Upon arriving, I found the home to be in a great location for business in Palo Alto, for sightseeing in San Francisco and for taking a drive along beautiful highway 1. It was perfect for traveling any direction. I also found it to be in a great location in Sunnyvale. It is located in a peaceful neighborhood, is located near a park with many activities and is within a nice walking distance to the grocery, restaurants and shopping. We comfortably slept 6 people and it allowed for enough personal space to relax as opposed to a hotel room. The kitchen allowed for home cooked meals with all appliances and gadgets necessary for creating a great meal. The courtyard was well kept with many beautiful flowers and was perfect for reading a book or taking a nap as it was private and secluded. By the way, make sure you stop to smell the roses! If you like sunshine, then the windows were perfect but also allowed for privacy when the shades were pulled closed. Each bedroom was equipped with its own flat screen TV as well. Most importantly, this house is clean and well kept. I feel as if this house will meet the expectations for many purposes and highly recommend it. Yes, if I travel back to the area again then I would certainly check to see if it is available. Especially considering how accommodating the owner was in assuring that we had a great getaway. It would be my first choice!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing.

  Owner response: We understand how important it is to have a home base, even when you are traveling. We enjoy providing for those needs, and we appreciate the business.

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Additional information about rental rates

A $300 Security Deposit is required to reserve the house. In cases of an emergency, the Traveler may request a transfer of the Deposit to a new time period. If cancelation occurs more than thirty days prior to Check-In Date, 100% of the rent, taxes, house-keeping fee shall be refunded to the Traveler.

Fees:

• Refundable Damage Deposit: $300
• House Keeping, one time: $125 + tax
• Pet Fee: $50 + tax
• Tax Rate 9.5%

Cancellation policy:

The Primary Occupants must be at least twenty one years of age. Gatherings shall not exceed twelve, including occupants. No loud noises after 10 PM or before 8 AM. This is a quiet residential area. Smoking is not allowed in the house.

If you have any questions please contact the owner.