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VillaNola! Your Santa Cruz Mnts Abode Under Redwoods, No Crowds & All Adventure!

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, oven, and a dining table with benches.
A vineyard with rows of grapevines, a clear sky, and distant mountains.
A bed with a grey and white striped bedspread, a pillow with the word 'Relax,' and a wooden headboard.
A store with a green roof and a sign that reads "Sunnyside Store".
A living room with a gray sofa, green and white throw pillows, a coffee table with a glass container of apples, and a small wooden table with a bowl and a remote control.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Santa Cruz Mountains

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Los Gatos, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Mountains
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Regale Winery and Vineyards
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Livingroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Los Gatos

Located in Los Gatos, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and popular attractions include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads. Ready for a night out? Consider Montalvo Arts Center and Little Lou's Bbq. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Los Gatos, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Mountains - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Regale Winery and Vineyards - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 25 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 25 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Mystery Spot - 30 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Diridon Station - 24 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Vittoria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Los Gallos Taqueria - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Steel Bonnet Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is VillaNola! Your Santa Cruz Mnts Abode Under Redwoods, No Crowds & All Adventure! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at VillaNola! Your Santa Cruz Mnts Abode Under Redwoods, No Crowds & All Adventure!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at VillaNola! Your Santa Cruz Mnts Abode Under Redwoods, No Crowds & All Adventure!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at VillaNola! Your Santa Cruz Mnts Abode Under Redwoods, No Crowds & All Adventure!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is VillaNola! Your Santa Cruz Mnts Abode Under Redwoods, No Crowds & All Adventure! located?

Located in the heart of Los Gatos, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Santa Cruz Mountains and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Burrell School Vineyards and Winery. Silver Mountain Vineyards and Loma Prieta Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a getaway, clean with a well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2026
SO glad to hear it! Thank you :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2026
Thank you for the 5 stars! You guys were dream gusts, come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice accommodations. Well appointed with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Quiet location, close to town, store, and wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2026
So pleased to see your details on what you enjoyed and the 5 stars, thanks so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely little get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I really enjoyed this place. It was very neat and clean, with plenty of towels and bathroom supplies. There is a lot of info for the surrounding area. We had room to store our stuff and the kitchen was perfect for making our meals. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2026
Thanks so much for the perfect rating and lovely notes about the info in the cottage. Glad you found local tips useful and enjoyed the kitchen and provided amenities. Happy to have you back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Los Gatos!! Beautiful little backyard for our dogs. Well stocked with supplies and it was awesome to have a tv in the bedroom as well as the living room. The host was receptive and quick to reply when we had a question. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2026
So happy to hear you enjoyed so many different aspects of the cottage, thanks again for staying here!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage nestled in woodland.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, well stocked, beautiful nature in early June. Perfect for a few days out of the city!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2026
Thanks so much for the clear and thoughtful review and time to leave it. You were a pleasure to have.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage at VillaNola was absolutely perfect for our stay! It was exceptionally clean, quiet, comfortable, and beautifully renovated. We especially loved the peaceful setting—it was such a relaxing place to come back to after a day of exploring.The location was ideal for everything we wanted to do. It’s close to the redwood parks and conveniently situated between San Francisco and Monterey/Carmel, making it a wonderful home base for exploring the area.Oz was a terrific host—very responsive, helpful, and easy to communicate with throughout our stay.We couldn’t have been happier with our experience at VillaNola. It truly felt like our little home away from home, and we would absolutely stay here again. Five stars!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2026
I’m at a loss for words, thank you SO much for your thorough details about the cottage, location and thoughtful highlights to staying here. So pleased you had a 5 star ⭐️ experience!!! It was my pleasure to host you 🙏🏼
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice comfortable place to stay. Communication was great. The scenery is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2026
Happy to be available anytime for any questions my guests may have. Appreciate the 10/10 review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, clean, great atmosphere, and had everything we needed. Situated perfectly to beautiful tourism spots. I fully recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2026
Appreciate you Ryan!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2026
Much appreciated and more than welcome!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ideal location for exploring trails in Demonstration Forest
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
There and so much more. Thanks for staying at VillaNola!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet, tranquil setting in the redwoods.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2026
So pleased to hear you enjoyed the majestic redwoods and peace the cottage offers :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was as described; beautiful and quiet; great for walking (lots of hills!); a very pleasant get-away!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2025
Thank you for the great review and so please you enjoyed everything as listed, and more! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the best Vrbo we’ve ever been to. It is absolutely beautiful inside and out. It’s very close to everything you may want to do. The hosts even left treats for us. I can’t recommend it enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2026
“Best VRBO” you have ever been to is quite the complement! THANK YOU SO MUCH & and I’m beyond pleased to hear you all enjoyed the location, treats and cottage itself so much! I always say it’s a very special place, but of course I’m biased, great to see others think the same as well!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
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Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2026
Could you possibly provide any details as to the low rating? We only ever typically have glowing reviews so this is surprise, happy to take in any feedback to get us back up to our usual 5 stars. Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice guest house. Upgraded stove and refrigerator. Super clean. Comfy bed. Nice fen ed in back patio surrounded by large redwoods. Helpful information provided about the house and directions to get there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2026
So very pleased to see this detailed fabulous review. You were and are more than welcome and glad you enjoyed the thoughtful details of the cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Getaway

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
So pleased to hear it:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oz was a great host. The cottage was a great place to stay and had everything you need to cook. The bathroom was stocked with all the toiletries. This was a pet friendly environment. I would definitely recommend this place for a secluded getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
Thanks for the lovely feedback and choosing Villa Nola as your home away from home! Ya'll are welcome back anytime :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot. Centrally located to San Francisco, Carmel, Santa Cruz, and a destination in and of itself.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov 2025
You guys were great to have, so happy to hear you were able to take full advantage of our central location to SF as well as Monterey and Carmel … and yes, the cottage location itself is a Magical spot to connect with nature. So pleased you think so too! You packed in a LOT in just a few short days. Happy holidays to you and yours ahead!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great space for a weekend away

Cozy, clean, intimate property that’s perfect for the type of weekend getaway from San Francisco we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2025
Appreciate the 5 stars and glowing feedback! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was always communicating with helpful information. The place has all the amenities you could need and the location itself is quiet and just marvelous.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2025
Complete you enjoyed the cottage, location and helpful pointers :-) thanks for choosing to make your Thanksgiving memories at VillaNola-LG
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed staying at VillaNola. The home is compact but designed well and very comfortable for 2 adults and our pups.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and we were pleasantly surprised to have a lovely welcome basket with a hand written card. The place was clean and quiet. Just what we were hoping for!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2026
So very pleased to hear you enjoyed the cottage environment and it was as advertised... Oh now the secret is out, lol... yes, the little welcome surprise too :) You were and are more than welcome!
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