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Impressive Exec. Luxury Home. Pool & SPA. Beautiful, Clean, Spacious, Convenient

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Gas-Powered Fire Pit inside Gazebo in Backyard
Brand new stucco siding - front view.
Brand new stucco siding - side view.
Stately living room with sofa, fireplace and piano
Curved stairs leading to second floor

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Union City, CA
  • Place, Alameda Creek Regional Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cinemark Century Union Landing 25
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Union Landing
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Queen Sofa Bed in Living Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Impressive Exec. Luxury Home. Pool & SPA. Beautiful, Clean, Spacious, Convenient

There is no hotel that feels like home. Stay in luxury in this beautiful, spacious, very clean, quiet and safe place, centrally located in San Francisco Bay Area/Silicon Valley, ideally suited for families, leisure and business travelers wanting a quiet place to stay but not too far from the action. This luxurious house is close to many shops, restaurants and amenities. It provides easy access to major freeways to nearby cities, businesses and attractions.

About the house:
This impressive single-family home located in Union City, CA, has 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, a huge master suite, and a beautiful backyard. Great layout with a grand entry and curved stairs going to the second story. Large Living room with high cathedral ceilings. Downstairs bedroom with full bath. Remodeled kitchen with beautiful granite counters and recently refinished hardwood floors. Two car attached garage. Large corner lot... ideal for a very pleasing stay for your family and/or your group. The home has an Air Conditioner for summer and Central Heating system for winter.

The house is beautifully furnished with a California King bed in the master bedroom and hot tub. Two Queen Beds in rooms two and three (downstairs). Two twin beds in the fourth bedroom. We also have a Queen size sofa bed, a folding twin size bed, and a twin size folding mattress. 55" TV in the family room with 300+ channels. 600 Mbps High-speed wireless internet throughout the house. Piano in the living room. Fully equipped kitchen. Big formal dining table with six chairs in the living room and round dining table in the kitchen/family room. Washer/Dryer is available on way to the garage.

The house is stocked with things you will need, including multiple towels, extra linens, soaps, shampoos, toilet papers, iron/board, etc. We have also provided a welcome package of things necessary to get you started, like coffee and teas and water in the refrigerator. Please help yourself.

The house has an entertainment delight backyard with a sparkling swimming pool, hot tub, umbrella with patio chair set, and gazebo with gas-powered fire pit! Perfect for spending some quality time with family and friends in the private swimming pool, or relaxing around the fire pit inside the gazebo, or just sitting under the umbrella by the poolside, or maybe doing some BBQ as well with our large grill...

About the area:
Union City is a beautiful, safe and quiet city in the Bay Area, centrally located between San Jose and San Francisco, and minutes from Menlo Park/Palo Alto area across the Dumbarton bridge. We have the best weather in the San Francisco Bay Area, not too hot and not too cold. It provides easy access to freeways to key cities in the area: Just 10 miles to Menlo Park (Meta/Facebook HQ) via Dumbarton bridge, 17 miles to Palo Alto and 17 miles to Mountain View (Google HQ), 22 miles to San Jose via I-880 South, 30 miles to San Francisco via I-880 North (Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf, Lombard Street, and Golden Gate, etc.), 20 miles to Oakland via I-880 North, and 20 miles to San Mateo via HWY 92.

Our house is within walking distance to a local strip mall where you will find Thai, Indian, Vietnamese, and several fast-food restaurants and a sushi bar. There you will also find two fairly large Asian groceries where you can buy fresh fish and have it fried for you. About a mile away is Union Landing 100-acre shopping complex, with various restaurants (from coffee shops to fast foods to sushi bars), movies, groceries, and Wal-Mart. There you will find In-N-Out, Buffalo Wild Wings, Texas Roadhouse, Tony Romas, Tomatina, Chilli's, TGI Friday, Fuddruckers, Chipotle, IHOP, Starbucks, Jamba Juice, etc.. Also in the area is farmer's market and a great community center. You will also find Costco and Trader Joe's within 2-6 miles from our house. The house is one block from a park with access to free tennis and basketball courts. The area has the best schools in Union City, including the award-winning Delaine Eastin Elementary School about 2 miles to the south.

And if you are outdoors person and into biking, hiking, bird watching, or just enjoying nature, Coyote Hills Regional Park is a great place to visit, just 3 miles away from our house, with nearly 1000 acres of preserve land for you to discover. Lake Elizabeth is just 10 miles away if you enjoy walking around this beautiful lake. Also Lake Chabot Golf Course is 20 miles to the north, Bay Area's best golf value in an expansive layout. To the south, you have Great America Amusement park and Levi's Stadium, all within 20 miles. Take 92 West and it will take you straight to Half Moon Bay beaches and restaurants.

Public Transportation:
We are centrally located in the Bay Area. You can use the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train service to go to various places in the Bay Area, including to Oakland, San Francisco, Daly City, Millbrae, Richmond, Concord, Bay Point, etc. The nearest BART station to our house is about 4 miles away. The bus stop is just one block away from our house that will take you there. Please check their site for more details.

The Dumbarton Express - This is a bus service that takes you from the Union City BART station all the away to Stanford University across the bay in Palo Alto. Please check their site for more details and stops.
Distances from our house:
Nearest city bus stop: 1 block
Nearest BART station: 4 miles
Oakland International Airport: 15 miles.
San Francisco International Airport: 22 miles
San Francisco Downtown: 30 miles
Palo Alto (Stanford University): 17 miles
Menlo Park (Meta/Facebook HQ): 10 miles
Mountain View (Google HQ): 17 miles
San Jose: 22 miles
Coyote Hills Regional Park: 3 miles
Lake Elizabeth: 10 miles
Downtown Oakland: 20 miles
Oakland Zoo: 15 miles
Oakland Botanical Gardens: 20 miles
San Mateo: 20 miles
Half Moon Bay Beaches: 30 miles
Santa Cruz Beaches: 50 miles
Napa Wineries: 60 miles
Nearest Hospital: Kaiser Permanente, within 2 miles

To make a reservation, please send us a request along with a brief note about yourself and your group. We really appreciate your business and look forward to hosting you soon. Thank you for your interest!
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties, birthday or wedding events. We accept event stays on case-by-case basis. Overnight stay restricted to guests, no 3rd parties. No drug use.
Backyard facilities are restricted after 11 pm (neighbors need to sleep). Park vehicles on driveway or side street. Garage used for storing supplies.
We receive our guests in person for a walk-through so they can make the best use of all our facilities. If you have special needs, please let us know.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 724567vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Union City

Located in Union City, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Union Landing and Newpark Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Eden Landing Ecological Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Niles Canyon Railway, or check out an event or a game at Stanford Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.
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Union City, CA

What's nearby

  • Alameda Creek Regional Trail - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cinemark Century Union Landing 25 - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Union Landing - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tesla Motors - 17 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Stanford University - 27 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • South Hayward Station - 8 min drive
  • Fremont Station - 15 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Impressive Exec. Luxury Home. Pool & SPA. Beautiful, Clean, Spacious, Convenient have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Impressive Exec. Luxury Home. Pool & SPA. Beautiful, Clean, Spacious, Convenient?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Impressive Exec. Luxury Home. Pool & SPA. Beautiful, Clean, Spacious, Convenient on 18 Jun 2026 start from £367, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Impressive Exec. Luxury Home. Pool & SPA. Beautiful, Clean, Spacious, Convenient pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Impressive Exec. Luxury Home. Pool & SPA. Beautiful, Clean, Spacious, Convenient?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Impressive Exec. Luxury Home. Pool & SPA. Beautiful, Clean, Spacious, Convenient?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Impressive Exec. Luxury Home. Pool & SPA. Beautiful, Clean, Spacious, Convenient?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Impressive Exec. Luxury Home. Pool & SPA. Beautiful, Clean, Spacious, Convenient located?

This family-friendly Union City holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Alameda Creek Regional Trail and Union Landing. Coyote Hills Regional Park is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hemma L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and home for a week in the Bay Area. Many thoughtful touches from the hosts to make us feel welcome. Enjoyed the pool, hot tub and fire table and made good use of the kitchen. Thank you for your kindness.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2025
It was real pleasure hosting you, Hemma. You all have been great. Thank you for the kind words. We are very glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Let us know when you need the house again. You are always welcome. Happy holidays and thank you for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Savana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here. It was super convenient and close to everything and the host was super responsive and nice.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

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

Relaxing getaway

The place was perfect for our stay. It was conveniently located with great neighborhood shops and restaurants nearby. The owner was very responsive to our questions.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salvador B.

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

Great Place to Stay

We have had a wonderful time staying here. We found the house clean and in order and had everything we needed. The backyard was a gem as well, with swimming pool and hot tub and fire pit, which we used all - quite relaxing and peaceful. We found the area convenient for our needs with various shops and restaurants close by. The house is located midway between south bay and San Francisco, so easy to go anywhere. The owner, Rahel, was very friendly, easy to communicate and responsive. Overall, highly recommended place to stay. We will come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2025
Hi Salvador, Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us—it was a pleasure hosting you! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time in our home. Your 5-star review truly means a lot to us. You were wonderful guests, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime. Please let us know if you’re ever in the area again! Thank you once again, and best wishes to you all! — Rahel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naeem H.

Very convenient location to shopping

Great host. Responsive to visitors needs. Would happily recommend and stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2020
Hello Naeem - It was pleasure meeting you and hosting you. Thank you for staying with us. We are glad you had a great time in our beautiful home and recommending it. Let us know when you need the house again. Love to have you back. Thanks. --Rahel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie W.

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

Extended family visit

We had a wonderful stay. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The kids used the pool and we all enjoyed the hot tub and common spaces. We especially loved that one bedroom was on the first floor so folks who have trouble with stairs could have access to everything. The hosts were communicative and kind. While I wasn't there for the walkthrough, we appreciated knowing the details for the property. We had a great week, and loved staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2025
Thank you for the 5 star reviews, Jackie. We are are glad you enjoyed your stay with us, the house, pool, hot tub, and everything else. You all have been wonderful. You left the house clean and in order. Much appreciated. Thank you and best wishes! --Rahel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bret B.

Great property managers/owners

We were very comfortable during our stay. The owners/mansgers of the property made us feel like welcome and were very kind and responsive. We would stay again if we come back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2020
Hello Bret - It was great having you here. I am glad you enjoyed your stay here. Thank you for choosing us and for the nice review. You guys have been awesome. Please let us know when you plan to come to the area again. We love to have you back. Thank you and best wishes. --Rahel
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dagoberto Q.

Great setting for a relaxing family vacation.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Owners are very good at communicating everything you need. Very good location, close to all the right sites. Very nice neighborhood with restaurants and stores right around the corner. Thank You Rahel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2020
Thank you, Beto! It was pleasure having you and your family at our home a couple of weeks ago. Really nice family and very gracious. I am glad that you enjoyed our house, the neighborhood and our services. We will be thrilled to have you stay in our home again should you come back to the area in future. Thank you for taking good care of our house. Best wishes! --Rahel Michael
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Family holiday

Rahel was a fabulous host and after the madness of New York relaxing by the pool in a quiet residential area only 30 minutes from the City was just what we needed, lots of shops and restaurant only a couple of minutes away and everyone was so friendly and helpful, if we ever venture back to San Francisco I would 100% stay at this propert again
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

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

While I stayed

House is great, very clean, nice place to relax I was here on business trip so it was so much better to be able to cook meals vrs a motel,beds super comfy I would definitely stay here again thanks so much to the owners to give us this great place to stay
Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2023
It was pleasure meeting you and hosting you, Josh. Such a wonderful person. Very friendly and everything else great. We are glad you liked our home and you had a good time here. Please let us know when you come to the area again. We love to have you back any time. Best wishes!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Wonderful clean and impressive property in a great neighborhood.

Property owners are great people who accommodated an early arrival, warm greeting and showed us around the beautiful home. I'd highly recommended the property and it's my only choice anywhere in the bay area. Excellent value!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2020
Hello John - Thank you for staying with us. It was our pleasure meeting you and hosting you. We are glad that you and your family enjoyed staying in the house. We always strive to meet and/or exceed our customer's expectations. And we are very glad to hear that. Thank you for taking good care of our property. Let us know when you please to come to the area next time. We love to have you back. Best wishes. --Rahel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

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

Very nice all love it

Vacation great enjoy very much .Did not use pool to cold but hot tub use nice.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2023
Hi Julia, Jesse, and family - Thank you all for staying with us. It was pleasure having you stay in our property. We are glad you had a great time here. Good communication and everything else. You left the house clean and in order. We appreciate it. Please let us know when you come to the area again. We love to have you back. Best wishes and thank you! --Rahel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coral D.

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

Family staycation

After a difficult few months in lockdown, we need a change of scenery and the kids were desperate for a swim. This was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2021
Hi Coral - It was great having you here. It was a pleasure meeting you and hosting you. I am glad you and your family had a good time. Please let us know when you plan to come next time. We will be glad to have you here. Thank you and best wishes. --Rahel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T.

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

Family event

Our family of 7 stayed in this house during a wedding event. The home was beautiful, well-maintained and cozy. We were so busy with wedding events that we didn’t cook or spend much time here, but it would have been great for a quiet retreat. The hot tub was wonderful and Rahel was a great host. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2020
Thank you for staying with us, Laurie, and for the 5-star review! I am glad you had a wonderful stay here and that the wedding went very well. You left the house super clean. Thank you! We will be pleased to welcome you back when you come to the area again. Best wishes and thank you! --Rahel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Wonderful Home

We were met by the owner and enthusiastically showed around her wonderful home. Everything one could hope to be supplied was readily available and graciously offered. We could not have hoped for a better experience, or for an opportunity to meet a more welcoming homeowner anxious to share her lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2020
Hi Susan - Thank you very much for staying with us. It was such a pleasure meeting you and hosting you. I am glad you had a great time staying in our beautiful home. You and your family have been wonderful. Great communication and very considerate. Thank you for the 5-star reviews. And thank you for taking such a great care of our house. I hope we see you again on your next visit to the San Francisco Bay Area. We love to host you again. Please let us know. We wish you all the best. --Rahel
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Babes C.

Thanksgiving in San Francisco

My family’s first Thanksgiving in San Francisco and we had a fantastic time. Thank you Rahel for making it happen. Your home is warm and very inviting and comfortable. We all stayed around the kitchen making Thanksgiving dinner. Our MOST MEMORABLE holiday away from home and we’re all grateful!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2020
Hello Babes - We are glad that you stayed at our beautiful home this past Thanksgiving season. It was great pleasure meeting you and your family. Wonderful people. We are glad you enjoyed your stay here. Thank you for the appreciation. It means a lot to us. And thank you for taking good care of our property. Let us know when you plan to come to the area again. We love to have you back. Best wishes. --Rahel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaura K.

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

Beautiful

Rahet and her family have made this home so welcoming. And when you speak with them, it's like speaking with an old friend. They are so thoughtful, kind and truly think of every detail to make you comfortable. They're always accessible and promptly reply to any questions we had. They're the best hosts we've had and one of the best VRBO properties we stayed at.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2022
Thank you for staying with us, Gaura. It was real pleasure meeting you and hosting your family. We are glad we met and exceeded your expectations. And we appreciate for the kind reviews. Please let us know when you need our house again. We love to have you back. Best wishes! --Rahel
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Frank W.

Very very Nice.

First off all the reviews before this one are true, about the owners Rahel and Mulugeta and the condition of the house. Everything worked out well for my mother and family of eight adults. The house was roomy and very comfortable. Be prepared to take your shoes off inside the house , and relax and enjoy your stay in this affordable gem of a home in the Bay Area.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2020
Hello Frank - It was pleasure having you and your extended family stay in our beautiful home. We are very glad you enjoyed your stay and had a great time here. We found you all really nice too, very gracious and great family. Thank you for leaving the house spotless. It was very considerate of you. We would love to have you back next time you are in the area. Best wishes and God Bless! --Rahel
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Beautiful home, unbeatable price, and excellent owners!

My family and I had a wonderful vacation to California. This house was beautiful, exactly as the pictures showed. We had 6 people traveling so the four bedrooms and 3 full baths were perfect for us. We especially liked having a bedroom and full bath downstairs. Rahel and her husband met us at their home the day we arrived. She even left us a basket of goodies and bottled water in the refrigerator. She also checked on us during our stay to see if we needed anything. She definitely makes her guests feel welcome. The neighborhood was great and was close to several restaurants. We went to Menlo Park and Palo Alro several days and the commute was easy. We will definitely stay at this house again and highly recommend it! Rahel is excellent to work with and she responds very quick to any questions I ever had.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2020
Jennifer - Thank you for staying with us. It was pleasure meeting you and your extended family and hosting you. We found you very thoughtful and very nice person. Thank you for the appreciation card you left us. And thank you for taking care of our house so very well. We will definitely welcome you back to our house when you come to visit your daughter again. Hope all goes well. Best wishes! --Rahel
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sandy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Dated property, not young kid friendly

We stayed for a week with our 5 children. Property manager was super nice and quick to respond. The house photographs well, but in person it was dated, although we still really enjoyed our stay. There was breakable decor everywhere on the main level, so I had to rearrange quite a bit to be comfortable that there were no accidents. There were many features are not available to use, like the 3 fireplaces, or all of the plates/cups in the hutch, or half of the front door. My recommendation is to not display items that cannot be used. The neighborhood was nice and quiet! Overall the house was fine, once I got over the initial disappointment of the photos vs. reality. Would stay there again if the price were to go down, I don’t think it’s worth its value.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2023
Hello Sandy - Thank you for staying with us. It is me, Rahel, the owner who received you. Whereas we value feedbacks greatly, we do not believe what you wrote is accurate or fair. We have served many groups and families with and without kids for almost 8 years now. As stated in our profile, the entire house and backyard as pictured are available for our guests, except the garage, which is used for storing house supplies, cleaning materials, etc. The house has large double doors. We leave one door latched rather than swinging around. But, you could have unlatched that door too if you wished, although that would have been totally unnecessary. We never had any complaint regarding this issue since we started business 8 years ago. As for decorative items in the house, you could have asked us to remove any items you did not want there. We are only minutes away and could have taken them to the garage or closet. The kitchen cabinets have plenty of kitchenware, probably more than any family would need. I am not sure what else you wanted. We always advise our guests to call or text us if they need anything specific, ahead of time if possible. A great majority of our guests do not need anything else. But for those few who do, we are normally there in minutes. Finally, we wish the price was lower too, except that the cost of maintaining such a property in the Bay Area is very high and the third party fees alone are more 25% of total. Sorry for the lengthy response. I just want to make the record straight. Thank you for your business and best wishes. --Rahel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel T.

Beautiful home, highly recommended

We found Rahel’s house very beautiful and clean inside and outside, exactly as pictured and as described by many reviewers. The outside was nice and relaxing. We enjoyed the gazebo by the pool and the fire pit. The inside is spacious and well-furnished. All beds were well made and comfortable. The master bedroom was especially spacious with large walk-in closet and bathroom. One bedroom and bath is downstairs, which is convenient for someone who doesn’t want to go upstairs. Rahel is one of the nicest persons you will meet. She welcomed us upon arrival and showed us the house. She had a gift basket for us with chips, cookies and bottled water, etc. That was nice. The neighborhood is great and convenient for everything you want. It is close to highways and plenty of shops, groceries and restaurants, all within about a mile radius... Stay here and you will not be disappointed. Highly recommended! --Emanuel T.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2020
Hello Emanuel - Thank you very much for staying with us. And thank for the five star review. We are glad that you and your group enjoyed staying in our beautiful home. We strive to make our guests stay as pleasant as possible and it makes us happy to hear this. You guys have been all wonderful. It was nice meeting you and hosting you. You left the house very clean and in order. Thank you! Let us know when you plan to come to the area again. We love to have you back. Best wishes. - Rahel
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

A beautiful home, with everything you need to be comfortable and more.

My first mention must be about Rahel. Rachel is the nicest person I have dealt with in some time. While be a professional, she manages to project warmth and an extremely welcoming demeanor. She is a solid gold person and welcomed us with open arms. She met everyone in our family last week and was a charmer to the kids. I know this has little to do with the home but first impressions are significant. We were welcomed, accommodated, assisted and made to feel like the home was our own. Rahel is the landlord from heaven. The home is pretty much as it appears in the photos. It is beautiful and spacious. Everything was clean and neat. The inside is impeccable and the outside well-maintained. Our family from several states were all so impressed! The house location is pretty convenient as well. There is anything you need within minutes. We traveled all over the region from San Francisco to San Jose to Santa Cruz, Livermore, Dublin and Pleasanton. The house was geographically convenient. The BART station is close and BART takes you to Downtown SF for $12. Our was a perfect stay. Look at the other choices out there and you will see that this home is a great option. I am more than satisfied with our choice and would come back without a second thought. Bb
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2020
Hello Bill - Thank you for staying with us and for the kind words. It means a lot to us. You and your family have been very nice with us, easy to talk to and very gracious. We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and found our house convenient for you. It was real pleasure meeting you and talking with you during your stay here. We will be thrilled to see you again and welcome you. Please let us know when you come to the area again. Best wishes! --Rahel
Verified

8/10 Good

Noah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean & Cozy

My wife & I stayed here for a week. Rahel (who we thought we would be meeting but unfortunately never did) was very nice to get us some roses & a gift basket before our arrival. We never got to thank her in person but her husband was there to receive it. Not a big deal or a problem, but it would have been nice to know that they are both hosting as I was surprised to hear a male answer the phone & door. He was courteous, just took us by surprise a bit. The kitchen has way more cookware than most rentals we’ve stayed in. Very comfy master bed. Some water in the fridge was nice. No salt though, but there was pepper. Hosts were very accommodating to requests & went out of their way to be helpful/thoughtful. We weren’t expecting a tour when we arrived but we got one. Guy was very nice but it was more thorough than we preferred because part of the fun for us when staying at rentals is looking through it & finding things ourselves but the host seemed to have good intentions. We were a bit disappointed that we couldn’t use the fireplaces as there was no tools/wood. There were only 3 face towels (relatively minor inconvenience , more of a note to the hosts) so we definitely needed to wash. Neighborhood is safe, peaceful & beautiful. A great location away from big cities/attractions, but not too far.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2021
Thank you for staying with us, Noah. We are always grateful to our customers. As you know, a house like this needs multiple people to run. From management to cleaning, we have quite a few people who handle different tasks. Therefore, it is not always possible to meet everyone. As for the house tour, we like to show our customers where things are. This is a big house with several facilities. That way, customers do not have to spend time searching for certain items. And this is stated on our profile. In your case, despite our showing, we had multiple calls, one near midnight. The showing is meant to avoid such things. In those rare cases where someone just wants a key in a box, this house is probably not for them. We leave many towels inside rooms and cabinets. It is more than enough even for large groups. I am not sure why it was not enough for just the two of you. But we could have brought more if we knew. In any case, I am glad you had a good time here. As you said, we went beyond usual to accommodate you, including allowing you to check-in early and waiting for several hours. Thanks. --Rahel
Verified

6/10 Okay

Steven W.

Lovely Owners but property below standard.

Having just returned from our weeks stay in this property, my family and I were very disappointed in its appearance. What we found was quite different from the photographs on Homeaway, which were obviously taken some time ago. In short this house is in need of painting and a good clean. There were cobwebs, grubby curtains and stained pelmets in the master bedroom/bathroom, blinds which did not close correctly and the blind in the family room has slats missing. There was no gas in the fire pit for first night. Although this was quickly rectified following a text message the following day, it’s the kind of detail you expect not be overlooked when booking an ‘Executive Villa’. The pool and hot tub were lovely however it did not appear that the twice a week pool maintenance was carried out as stated by the owners. Having stayed in a number of Executive Villas over the years, when we have vacationed in the USA, this home is way below that standard in our opinion. Grubby white carpets, trip hazards of multiple rugs everywhere, master bathroom lock sellotaped together, broken bathroom floor tiles taped together, undressed double beds in two of the rooms we used are a few examples that have influenced this opinion. We met the owners upon arrival and they are a lovely couple. The welcome pack they provided was much appreciated after our long drive from LA.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2020
Hello Steven - First of all thank for staying with us. We appreciate it. Having read your review, we are not sure what to make of it. You seem to have been very happy and appreciative when you left and never said anything to us for help. With a 1.2 million dollar home, we have been serving so many grateful guests from all parts of the world without significant issues for some time now. That's why we are Premier Partner of VRBO and Superhost of another booking site - which only a few rental homes achieve. We always treat and serve all our guests the same way. We receive all in person and show them all bedrooms, bathrooms, the kitchen and even the outside, making sure that things are good and in order. We ask for any special needs from customers. Occasionally we get special request or two, which we provide when possible, even sometimes buying on the spot. We didn't hear anything from you. You held a birthday reception in our house involving locals without telling us and without paying for it - as our guests normally do - and we didn't even raise the issue. The fire pit gas of course runs out when used for extended period of time. Although that doesn't happen that often, we do have extra cylinders in the garage when needed. The pool is cleaned once a week by a professional cleaner (not twice as you said). And the automatic pool cleaner runs daily for 3-4 hours to make sure that the pool stays clean. We upgrade our house periodically. In fact we just had new shower doors and new floors in our bathrooms when you arrived. You might have seen a tape on one tile which the contractor left for drying. We shampoo carpets regularly. I am a clean freak myself, that's why our guests write how clean the house is. All beds were properly made as always, one of which was being used by your daughter immediately. The pictures shown in our profile were taken by a booking site about a year ago. What you see is what you get. Many even comment how familiar the house looks. Finally, in any home, it is always possible to find a thing or two minor issues, but taking it way beyond is, I think, unfair and uncalled for. I hope readers note. Anyway, thank you and best wishes. --Rahel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adina P.

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

Beautiful, spacious house

My family and friends stayed here for a week and we absolutely loved the house. The host came out to meet us and show us around and he was very friendly. The house is very clean, plenty of space for all of us (8 in total) and the pool and jacuzzi were great for kids. Location was convenient for shops restaurants and highways. Would definitely stay here again! Thank you hosts!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2023
Hi Adina - Thank you for staying with us. We are proactive with our guests and always try our best to meet or exceed our guests needs. It was pleasure meeting you and hosting you. Really great people. I am glad you loved our home and the neighborhood and other things. Please let us know when you return to the area. We love to see you again. Thank you and best wishes! --Rahel

About the host

Hosted by Rahel Michael

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Dear Traveler,

Thank you for considering my home for your next travel accommodation. It means a lot to me and I appreciate it. My name is Rahel Michael and I hope to be your next host. My number one priority is to provide you with the best possible service and make you feel at home and hopefully put a smile on your face.

We are a family of five, with three kids, including our twin daughters Melody (11) and Mikal (11), and our little princess named Melia (4). I am stay-home mom married to a wonderful husband who is executive in the tech industry. I am relatively new to these sites but I have been managing our rental properties for a while. We used to live in this house for 15 years until we moved to another home in the area. I love this house and I love the neighborhood. I hope you will too.

If you would like to make reservation, please send me your request with a brief note about your group and the dates you would like to make reservation for, and any questions or comments you may have. I will get back to you very quickly.

Thank you!
Rahel Michael

Why they chose this property

This is a BEAUTIFUL home inside and outside. Clean, spacious, safe, and convenient for a comfortable stay. Relaxing backyard with private pool, spa, and gazebo with fire pit. It has central AC for summer and central heating system for winter. Ideal for spending some quality time relaxing and/or maybe doing some BBQ using our large grill. We are centrally located in the San Francisco Bay Area, with easy access to freeways and public transport to nearby cities, businesses, and attractions. Originally built model home, this house has everything one can ask for in a vacation home. The house has 1 Cal King bed, 3 Queen size beds, 2 twin size beds, 1 Queen size sofa bed, 1 folding twin bed, and 1 folding twin mattress. Sleeps up to 10 people.

What makes this property unique

- Beautiful home
- Very clean
- Great interior layout
- Spacious - 2350 Sq. ft. of living space
- Light and bright
- Tastefully furnished
- Large corner lot
- Swimming pool
- Gazebo with fire pit!
- Well-landscaped
- Safe and quiet area
- A lot of restaurants, groceries and shops near by
- Centrally located in Bay Area with easy access to public transportation and freeways to major attractions and businesses in the area: Menlo Park (Facebook HQ) just 10 miles away, and Palo Alto (Stanford University) 17 miles, Mountain View (Google HQ) 17 miles, and several attractions just 3-20 miles away.

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