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Garden Guesthouse near UC Davis

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A spacious room with a large bed, wooden bookshelves, and a view through an open door.
A formal dining table set with black and white plates, silverware, and wine glasses.
A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A garden with white roses, green shrubs, and a wooden bench.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Davis, CA
  • Place, University of California, Davis
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University Mall
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Davis

Located in Davis, this cottage is in a rural area. Davis Toad Tunnel and Gable Mansion are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit University Mall and Davis Farmers Market. Travelling with kids? Consider U.C. Davis Campus Recreation Pool and United States Bicycling Hall of Fame. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.
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Davis, CA

What's nearby

  • University of California, Davis - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • University Mall - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • The Pavilion - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • U.C. Davis Campus Recreation Pool - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine - 12 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Davis Station - 12 min drive
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peet’s Coffee & Tea - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Melt - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mendocino Farms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Old Teahouse - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Garden Guesthouse near UC Davis have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Garden Guesthouse near UC Davis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Garden Guesthouse near UC Davis?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Garden Guesthouse near UC Davis?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Guesthouse near UC Davis?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Garden Guesthouse near UC Davis located?

This family-friendly Davis cottage is located in a rural location, 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from University of California, Davis, and within 6 mi (10 km) of U.C. Davis Campus Recreation Pool and United States Bicycling Hall of Fame. The Artery and U.C. Davis Arboretum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying and it was as perfect as the first. The cottage is the best VRBO place we've enjoyed. We hope to return again. Thank you Pam!The Elliotts
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful garden oasis to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here several times now. We keep coming back because it is so beautiful and peaceful, and something like being on a retreat. My mother lives nearby so this is not only a convenient place to stay, but one we always look forward to visiting. A short drive to many conveniences. We plan to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay

Perfect!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing spot!

we had a great time during our stay. the home is lovely and the property is amazing. We loved the pool, and as a fellow swimmer it was great to get some laps in. would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an A property that will remain one of my all time favorite stays... and I travel a lot! I was in Davis for a few weeks on a house hunting trip and felt grateful to be here every day. The home is spacious, with incredible woodwork, a chef’s kitchen, smart TV, Sonos, and a cool library of books. The grounds are idyllic: herb gardens, fruit trees, birds, and a stunning lap pool. It was so peaceful to work and read outside. The broader setting is agricultural farms, horse pastures and views of the Sierras, but only a few miles to UC Davis, shopping, dining, downtown/farmers market, and highway access. Runners (like me): you can just step out with your sneaks and be inspired, and then cool off with a few laps in the pool. I also saw a lot of road road cyclists, so it’s a great spot for riders too.Pam is a wonderful host and I truly enjoyed meeting her. She's built a magical place and I'd stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 19 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

My wife and I and our two month old child really enjoyed our stay. We loved the beautiful garden and swimming laps in the pool. Check-in was easy and communication with the property manager was smooth. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful wedding weekend spent here! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay

Beautiful home and grounds. Hosts were very responsive and helpful. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely!

It was wonderful.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Garden Getaway

Great place to stay while in the Davis area. House is quiet and private. It’s lovely to look out all windows and have garden views. Will stay here again when in the area. Pam was very accommodating and attentive to our requests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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An Oasis

It was off the charts fabulous. The nicest vrbo we have stayed in. Lovely spaces inside to be and to relax--and an outstanding outdoor space with am amazing garden full of a variety of plants, flowers, trees to look at and walk through, and Gracious hosts. Truly a wonderfull stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful retreat

This was a beautiful retreat for us. An oasis of beauty and health. Thank you. What a great collection of books. What a pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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I stayed at the Guesthouse for 4 weeks, because my daughter was about to deliver her baby, and she and her husband have a tiny house with no room for visitors to stay. The rental house is far larger than one might expect for a one bedroom, and has a very elegant vibe. The real jewel is the location, with an expansive garden. I was there in April/May, when almost everything was in bloom. Hummingbirds were busy, as were other bird species. I was close enough to my daughter to make it work out very well, and my new grandson is a delight.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Discovering this oasis in the desert was like discovering the long lost Garden of Eden except you can actually eat all the fruit! The yard is a lush beautiful expanse immaculately gardened. And the house is luxurious. Pam and Raoul were fabulous hosts and we will be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent property

The guest house is outstanding and the landlords were very accommodating. However, we went mainly for the pool but were not able to use it due to the water temperature; either the solar heating was off or it runs very cold even on 90 degree days.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Totally beautiful!

The unit itself is very well maintained, clean & pretty! Look at the photos! Between the art work, yard sculptures & the amazing scrubs and plants -it was all great & we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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A quality place

A lovely place which lives even a bit nicer than advertised due to the appealing artistic interior design touches. There is amazing formal garden in need of weeding that is surrounded by agricultural land. An oasis of sorts complete with 25 yard lap pool. A very comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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A little gem to call home!

This was our second time staying here and we will definitely be back again. The house just oozes charm and character. Sitting in the garden on a morning, watching the hummingbirds feeding was a real treat. Then as we were packing to leave this morning, a grey fox came tripping past the window. My husband and I adore staying here, you can turn the world off, enjoy nature and a good book.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect! Perfect! Perfect!

We had another fabulous stay at the Garden Cottage. Our grandkids came up from the Bay Area two different days to swim in the pool. It was a wonderful time for the whole family. We have gotten to know Pam and her family over the many times we have stayed at the cottage. She and her husband are great hosts who have been very responsive to our needs. We can't imagine finding a better place to stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely Wonderful!

We've stayed at this property at least a half dozen times. We love being in this peaceful and nurturing setting with one of the best pools we've had the pleasure of using. We are able to swim and deeply relax. What could be better. The owners who live on the property are often away or otherwise non-intrusive, but always available if help is needed. We are already planning another trip in late August.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Second time around!

This is the second time we have stayed at Pamela's garden guest house and we just loved it. The house is gorgeous, the kitchen is fully equipped for cooking, and the gardens are a delight. Pamela invited us to pick fresh fruit from the trees: apricots, figs, and plums. Wow - what a treat. We will be back again. It's only a 7 minute drive from my mother's retirement community so it super convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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What a TREAT! We will be going back.

We stayed 8 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It's an absolutely beautiful home with all the amenities we needed - plus several nice surprises. The gardens in back, while in their winter dormancy, were still lovely and we walked through the property almost daily, picking lemons and persimmons from the winter-bearing fruit trees. The kitchen provided all the tools needed for a nice dinner at home. It is a private getaway, nice and quiet, and we will be going back next summer. THANK YOU !!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Nice home and quiet neighborhood

We enjoyed the home. The rooms were large and nicely furnished. There were lots of good books and games. It was too cold to enjoy the lovely garden and pool. I have to say, we were disappointed not to find more than one dish towel, no tissues, napkins, or paper towels. Some of kitchen cupboards were disorganized and filled with crumbs. It would have been helpful to have directions on what to do after a power outage. This could easily be a five star with these improvements.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023
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