A couple of adults

Guest: none (Lake Tahoe NV)
Date of Stay: 10/06/11 Review Submitted: 10/21/11

The Gatehouse was lovely - we have nicknamed it the Little Awahnee. The bedrooms were lovely and we especially enjoyed the steam shower in the master suite. which was really nice as it had its own deck. Unfortunately the hot tub was not in working order. This is really a very charming property and having the large lawn and BBQ area added to its charm. We would definitely recommend this propety to our friends. The manager was one of the best we have ever had the pleasure to work with. A couple of additions would have made it perfect. A toaster for the kitchen and ceiling fans in the conference room. The location is fantastic and private.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, sightseeing.

Good times and eats...

Guest: Cawaterfowl54 (San Jose, Ca.)
Date of Stay: 02/11/11 Review Submitted: 02/16/11

The Gatehouse was beautifully set up with it's different themes, colours, antiques, gardens, etc... very nicely done. Everyone was exceptional and helpful. One of the notable ones... Vickey who met us at the reservation desk and gave us the tour; was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Ohh and the bartender she was awsome and made some killer drinks... the "Chocolate Martini" my wife absolutely loved. We booked on Valentine's weekend knowing the weather could be an issue but as luck would have it, was one of the warmest February's on record. Located just outside of Santa Cruz on the Pasatiempo Golf Course, easy access to the freeway, top rated GC's, Steakhouse (Peachwood) and the Santa Cruz Boardwalk within minutes made this stay... one to remember, couldn't ask for much more. We visited downtown Santa Cruz, the pier, Aldo's for breakfast (the Crab Eggs Benedict on their homemade Fugasa bread... hmmmmm), rode the "The Giant Dipper", back to the house for some pool and foosball, dinner at the Peachwood.... killer Fillet's and dessert's (the clocks are really something, pretty cool) back to downtown for the Walnut Avenue Cafe for a little healthy breakfast... and on to the Sunday morning antique flea market before heading for home. Although the hot tub wasn't working I still rated this place a "5" and would gladly recommend it.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.

Santa Cruz

Guest: Carrie (Hanford)
Date of Stay: 12/31/10 Review Submitted: 01/11/11

My stay in Santa Cruz was more then expected. Our group had a wonderful time. We never left the house, but to go to the grocery store. The nestled feeling of this home, featured a spectacular fireplace, beautiful rooms, great location and the ambiance of the rain falling (that particular weekend), and great friends was a trip to remember for years to come. Truly a restful weekend - Thank you!!

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

All I had hoped for!

Guest: Happy (Ontario)
Date of Stay: 12/22/10 Review Submitted: 01/08/11

We had a fantastic family gathering over Christmas at this property! The house itself is gorgeous! The furnishings and bedding are of a very high quality, and the style choices are tasteful and elegant. There was plenty of room! The six of us cooked meals together, went for walks, watched movies, and hung out in front of the fire...a lot. The place was clean, and helpful staff were just down the lane. We will be back!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing.

Beautiful Home

Guest: Kiki (Livermore, California)
Date of Stay: 11/12/10 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

Love this home! We had a girls weekend and enjoyed the beautiful patio during the day and the cozy and warm family room with a beautiful fire in the evenings. This home is immaculate.The beds are so comfortable and the bathrooms are stocked with everything you need. We took a long walk around the beautiful golf course. We are definitely going back to this relaxing, comfortable, cozy, clean house. I recommend this property for families, a girls weekend, an Anniversary or just a getaway.

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

Relaxed Girls Weekend in the perfect setting

Guest: Christy (Rocklin, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/11/09 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

A sunny day in Santa Cruz is a jewel to behold! We had an entire weekend of sunshine and spent most of it in the cozy cottage catching up with high school friends. The pictures on the website are EXACTLY the way it looks, except it's missing us girls lounging on the comfy couches in front of the fire and enjoying the fall sunshine on the back patio wicker rocking chairs. The rooms were charming and my bed was so comfortable. The kitchen had all the ammenities we needed to enjoy cooking in. I was so impressed when I found a hairdryer diffuser in the bathroom drawer (I had forgotten to pack mine). How many places could you find a diffuser??? A walk around the golf course was the perfect mid-morning exercise and on our last day, we enjoyed brunch at Aldo's on the harbor. A wonderful place to be with very special people. If you like unpredictable weather of Northern California beaches and you appreciate the comforts of home - away from home - then The Gatehouse is the right choice for you. Enjoy your stay - I did.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

Great spacious family or group rental

Guest: nancy may (2821 middle creek ranch rd. Horse Creek, CA. 9605)
Date of Stay: 11/23/10 Review Submitted: 12/01/10

I rented the gate house for a family Thanksgiving this year. The home was beautifully appointed and extremely comfortable for the 7 of us. In particular the kitchen was complete with cooking tools and lovely dishware for the dinner service. The beds were exceptionally cozy with great mattresses. A great deal for the money! I've bookmarked this one for the future.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.

IT IS TIME TO RENOVATE THIS HOUSE!!!!!! AND MANAGEMENT NEEDS TO BE HELPFUL!!!!!!!!

Guest: Adrianne (Scottsdale, Arizona, Brentwood, CA, Meredith,NH)
Date of Stay: 11/14/10 Review Submitted: 11/16/10

We rent houses all over the world and I had HOPED this one would be true to the description on the internet, but it is very, very disappointing. It has old carpets that need to be replaced, or cleaned at the very least, cobwebs over the master bedroom bed, I killed no less than 5 spiders so far( and was told by management that" yes, there is a problem in the area but nothing they can do about the spiders in the house, and we have only been here for 2 nights. The termites have left the window sills and are now flying and landing on the floor in the kitchen,the hair dryer I started to use was so dirty that it almost caught on fire, I did call management and they sent up a new hair dryer. There a terrible smell in one of the kitchen cabinets, so that every time you use a glass, you must wash it first. The rugs in the Master bathroom are dirty, the house in general is tired and needs updating. Even our guest commented on how tired and dirty the house was when they arrived. I washed all the towels in their bathroom, because they found hair on them. I washed the blanket on their bed also, because it was dirty. My hunch is the owners have not been to this house in awhile, nor does the management inspect the house on a regular basis, they just send a cleaning crew from their hotel to do a quick clean before guests arrive, and I paid $125.00 for a cleaning fee. All in all, it is very sad, because the house COULD be very nice, so buyer/or renter beware! And we still have 5 days here in the house.

Owner response:I am the owner of the Gatehouse, responding to our guest above. It is hard to understand so many complaints within the first two days of her stay, except to say that perhaps this wasn’t a good match for her, and she wanted to break her seven-day lease.. It is a lovely, historic French country home surrounded by mature trees and at the edge of the Pasatiempo Golf Course. We have a very meticulous method of inspecting before and after guests. Our prior guests (4 women), who departed on the day this guest arrived, loved the house and went out of their way to be complimentary. Our other guest reviews show 89% give us a five-star rating. We did everything we could to satisfy the guest. The house is beautiful with high quality furnishings, clean and well maintained. We professionally operate this house and others of fine quality.

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Great time for 4 generations

Guest: GrannyMarcia (San Jose, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/10/10 Review Submitted: 10/28/10

My family and I (4 generations) stayed at this beautiful house and all had a great time. We enjoyed the spa, the game room, the large living room/dining room area, eating out on the patio. There was plenty of room to socialize together, but the separate bedrooms provided privacy as well. The house provided a great base for trips to the beach, the redwoods, Roaring Camp, and Natural Bridges.

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

Wedding house

Guest: Tom (Trabuco Canyon CA )
Date of Stay: 09/20/10 Review Submitted: 09/29/10

Our wedding party loved the space for dressing and convenience. It made great memories and we look forward to returning some day.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.