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Charming Mid-Century Modern, 2bed/2bath Cottage w/ Lg Garden

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Peaceful and quiet backyard. Completely fenced.
Bright and light living room with sleeper sofa and arm chairs.
sunny new kitchen
lots of lighting at night
entry hall, desk and eating bar

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Redwood City, CA
  • Place, Nazareth Ice Oasis
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Foundry
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bedwell Bayfront Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

Master King bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

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

Master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Mid-Century Modern, 2bed/2bath Cottage w/ Lg Garden

Owner managed. We strive to serve you and provide an attentive-yet private stay in our house. We are available 24/7. Inquire about splitting reservation cost into 2 or 3 payments. Level 1 EV Charger available, please your own charging cable.

Air conditioned, Mid Century Modern 2 Bedroom with 2 ensuite bathrooms, new HVAC system, large patio, lawn and garden. Discounts: 5%/ weekly; 20% / 30+ days.

The house is a perfect place to call home in the Bay Area. We deep clean and sanitize between guests. Our cottage is completely remodeled in a quiet neighborhood yet very close to S.F., hospitals, Universities and tech industry. Kitchen and bathrooms have heated floors and towel warmers. The primary bedroom has a new king bed and en-suite bathroom with no-threshold shower lit by Brazilian labradorite granite. Additional bedroom has new Queen bed and en-suite bathroom with shower over tub. Lovely private garden is completely fenced. We love animals with responsible humans.

Convenient to CalTrain, all freeways, Stanford, Menlo Park, & Palo Alto. Our home has been extensively renovated with alarm system, heat, aircon, and high-end kitchen appliances. There is a pantry/laundry shed off the kitchen with new W/D with sanitize settings and extra freezer/fridge. This house is perfect for healthcare workers, families with children, faculty, or finance and tech consultants. The two bedrooms are at opposite ends of the house, which works well for sharing the house with family and friends. The living room, dining room and kitchen in the center of the home. Bedrooms have medium firm, top quality, king and queen mattresses and organic linens. Both bathrooms have been remodeled. One with shower over tub, the other bathroom has a walk in, no threshold shower and lighted granite niche. Large, fenced, completely private lawn, garden and patio with South and West exposure. Perfect for watching the sunset. There is an outdoor shower and large soaking tub (AKA horse trough) with water that drains on fruit trees. Kids and pets welcome with their lovely owners. Off street parking for 4 cars right in front of house, and one lockable parking space behind front gate. Bring your charging cable for our lockable EV Level 1 charger. Inquire for code.

New fiber optic Internet connection and air purifier with Heppa filter. Security system.

Pet fee $25 per pet per day payable as an extra charge through VRBO.

Our neighborhood is friendly and mostly single family homes.Groceries and restaurants deliver food. Very convenient to local markets, Costco, Safeway, and many restaurants, wine bars, breweries, and bike trails.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Child is under 14 yrs, crib + sheets available.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$25 pet fee each/per day paid as additional charge
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside house.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
PLEASE: 1. 10PM noise curfew 2. Clean up your pet waste daily. 3. Check out instructions only if you have time on back of front door. Thank You!
WE LOVE YOUR PET BUT: Please USE pet waste bags and dispose in trash daily. Ask your pup NOT to dig in the garden.
2 air purifiers in case of smokey 'spare the air' days available.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 13000378
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Redwood City

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in North Fair Oaks, a neighbourhood in Redwood City. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Shoreline Amphitheatre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Stanford University Arboretum and Cantor Arts Center.
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Redwood City, CA

What's nearby

  • Nazareth Ice Oasis - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Foundry - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bedwell Bayfront Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Stanford University - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 12 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Atherton Station - 4 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos El Grullense E&E - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪State of Mind Public House and Pizzeria - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tacos El Grullense E&E - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Zipotes - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Honda Winery - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Mid-Century Modern, 2bed/2bath Cottage w/ Lg Garden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Mid-Century Modern, 2bed/2bath Cottage w/ Lg Garden?

As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Mid-Century Modern, 2bed/2bath Cottage w/ Lg Garden on 31 Jul, 2026 start from S$469, 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.

How much is parking at Charming Mid-Century Modern, 2bed/2bath Cottage w/ Lg Garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Mid-Century Modern, 2bed/2bath Cottage w/ Lg Garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Mid-Century Modern, 2bed/2bath Cottage w/ Lg Garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Mid-Century Modern, 2bed/2bath Cottage w/ Lg Garden located?

This family-friendly Redwood City holiday home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Silicon Valley and Woodside Central Shopping Center. Menlo College and Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 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. 45 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, convenient location to visit the in-laws. This was our third stay and we hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely and clean. It was in the perfect location for us to get back and forth to the hospital and not far away from the airport. The host went out of her way to make us feel welcome and to offer any assistance we needed during our stay. We will definitely book again if we need to return to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2025
Kelley- thank you for your nice review and I’m hoping our House facilitated your healing. Please come back again. You were very respectful and kind guests. Joanie.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

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

Another great stay!

Great location, super comfortable and well stocked house, and great hosts. Thanks again Joanie for a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris l.

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

Absolutely charming, and comfortable.

Spacious, clean & modern inside.The yard is idyllic, with flowers & fruit trees.100% Recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

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

We Keep Coming Back

This is a great location for our visits to family and friends in the Bay area. The house is clean and comfortable and our dogs love the yard.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasa M.

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

Wonderful stay

Came up to stay while helping family members with a move in the area. The house was a welcome retreat, and had everything I needed. The garden was especially nice, and very peaceful in the mornings and evenings. Will stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2021
Jasa, You and your family were lovely guests. Please come back again. Joanie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen A.

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

Great place - nice yard

We had a great stay! Location was close to Stanford, which was important to us. Well kept, wonderful yard, and communication with Joanie was excellent. I would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2021
Thank you Colleen, please come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect retreat for family gathering

We came into town for a Stanford graduation, and this was a perfect place to gather in between our various graduation events. The home was clean and just like it looks in the pictures. I highly recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I stayed here for 6 weeks while our youngest was undergoing treatment at Stanford. The house was ideal for that as it is under 10 minutes to the Middlefield road clinics. The house has been extensively updated with and eye towards quality. You can tell that Joanie actually updated it to use herself and then just rents it when she is at her other place. The house is located in North Fair Oaks which is bustling, busy, friendly and safe. It was a great stay for us and I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 37 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2025
Steve and his family were wonderful guests. Easy to communicate with and respectful of our home. We knew they appreciated and cared for the amenities in the house and our peaceful garden. We were happy to contribute to their healing journey. They are welcome back anytime with a frequent flyer discount!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen and David S.

Delightful!

The cottage was delightful and the lemons made great lemonade!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Karen and David were wonderful guests. They were so amiable and easy to communicate with. They left the house spotless. Much appreciated. We would welcome them back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

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

Another great stay

I think this is my third or fourth stay in this lovely house. Joanie is great. Super responsive and very helpful. The house is comfortable and with perfect weather we enjoyed the backyard even more. Thank you again for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig A.

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

Graduation

Great stay Beautiful rear outdoor living with fresh fruit trees House had great features and was stocked with everything you could need
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darwin E.

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

1 week vacation

It was as advertised. Enjoyed the stay. Nice private backyard. Great kitchen supplies. Convenient location. Nice neighbors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2021
Thank you Darwin. You and your group were wonderful guests. Please come back again. Cheers, Joanie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

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

Another visit with family

This location has become our 'home base' for visits with my wife's family. It's a great location, in a quiet neighborhood. Our dogs are very happy playing in the yard. We really appreciated the upgraded beds; they are super comfortable. We look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov, 2023
This was Greg and family’s second time staying at our VRBO. He has been a courteous and responsible guest with well behaved dogs. We welcome him back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

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

Visiting the Relatives

We thoroughly enjoyed our two week stay in early August of 2023, and hope to come back again. The location was perfect for our stay, located in the midst of many relatives. The yard is beautiful and our dogs were very comfortable in it. The house is clean, well maintained, and well furnished.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
Thank you Greg, please come back! Joanie
Verified

8/10 Good

nicole m.

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

Excellent spot for our needs

We needed to stay near Stanford for a few days for medical appointments. This house was nicely located and well-stocked with basic cookware, linens, soaps, etc. Clean and very comfortable with a gorgeous private backyard. It is nestled in an active neighborhood and not at all rural, so do be prepared for neighborhood sights and sounds during the day, but restful at night. We would stay here again for sure if the need arose, and our host was promptly communicative and very friendly! Thanks for helping make a stressful trip much less stressful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2025
Nicole, I am so glad your stay was exactly what you wanted. Thank you for such a nice review. Please come back again. Joanie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

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

Super Cute & Great Location

Staying at this house in Redwood City was the best for my husband and I, dogs and in-laws. The house was adorable and cozy. The dogs loved the back yard. The location was perfect for our needs and safe to run around the neighborhood. I loved the fact that there was a lemon tree, plum tree, comfy patio furniture and everything we needed. Communication with the owner was quick and responsive. Their kind neighbor provided excellent dining recommendations. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Great location!

What a wonderful house and fabulous location for us and for our visit with our son, daughter and new grandson (4 blocks away from our son’s house). We felt really well taken care of in that Joanne left us coffee and breakfast items for our arrival seeing we were arriving after a very long day of driving across country to see our grandson. We also really appreciated having toiletries in the shower and the use of the washing machine/dryer. Thank you!
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2020
Julie-Please come back again. You were wonderful guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grazia I.

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

Great place to spend Christmas away from home

This was the perfect place for my husband and me to spend a few days with our daughter and her husband who study at Stanford and are expecting their first child. House is beautiful inside and out, perfect in any respect, most of all the hosts were extremely kind and helpful. The house is very close to Costco and the Stanford shopping center and the Stanford hospital to name a few relevant places. It is pet friendly and our little Yorkie really enjoyed exploring the beautiful fenced backyard and the quiet and friendly neighborhhod. We hope to be able to go back there again. Highly recommend it.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2020
Grazia, We invite you to stay again at our cottage in Redwood City. I expect your grandchild is adorable! First Christmases are magical....for grandparents. :) Our house will have been sanitized and vacant for 2 days before any booking. Hope you are well. Stay safe! Warm regards, Joanie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Ten minutes to Stanford Hospital

We stayed at this cozy home for one month while family member was treated at Stanford. It is an easy 10 minute drive on El Camino Real to the campus. This home is extremely clean, and has a beautiful new kitchen and baths. The owner is extremely kind and committed to making your stay comfortable. Since we stayed for a month we were able to hire her maid to clean and arrived after a long day at Stanford to a spotless home. Thank you Joanie for making our stay memorable for us.
Stayed 25 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Feb, 2024
Nancy, we are so happy you found our house a peaceful and healing place to be during your family member’s recovery. Thank you for being such wonderful guests. Please c9me back! Joanie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

City oasis.

This home fit our needs perfectly. Beautiful home with an oasis of a back yard. We drove down from MT in our 31 ft RV and wanted a break and have a little more room to stretch out. It had perfect spot for our RV to park. Markets and restaurants within walking distance. Lots of good communication with Joanie, she was very helpful. We attended 2 concerts at Shoreline and this home was close and convenient. Our dogs loved the yard as did we. We hope to come stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2022
Chris, We are so glad you had a wonderful time in our house and the pooches were able to relax and enjoy our garden (and chase the squirrels). Please come back again. Joanie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Clean and Cozy Cottage in Redwood City

This charming home is tastefully designed with modern amenities and thoughtfully stocked & equipped inside and outside. Cleanliness and location were our top requirements and this place exceeded our expectations. Beds (including the pull out couch) are very comfortable. The neighborhood is very quiet. The yard is private, peaceful, and is well manicured with mature fruit trees, and has nice patio furniture. The house is close to 101 freeway, grocery stores and many good restaurants. We found great authentic Mexican food within 0.5 mile. The host, Joanie, was very accommodating and responsive to messages. We had a very pleasant stay and definitely will be renting it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2024
Sue, thank you for your feedback. Please come again. Joanie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

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

Pet Friendly and EASY drive to Stanford Hospital

Joanie was fantastic in communications from booking her property to checking out. She went ABOVE and BEYOND of any VRBO host I have dealt with. We travel alot and only use VRBO's. This home is layed out nice for two couples. Bedroom and baths on opposite ends of house. Parking for 3-4 cars if need be. Home is quaint, clean and very comfortable to be in. The backyard was perfect for our mini bernie doodle. Lush, Private and peaceful. Very close to Stanford which was our reason for staying here. I would give more than 5 but 5 is our max on this page.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2023
Wow, thank you Jan for this review. You were wonderful guests. Please come back wishing you the best Joanie.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

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

Even better than photos and description

We had a 'staycation' here over the July 4 holiday, because our neighborhood in a nearby city is like a war zone with fireworks going off right outside in all directions. This property was so lovely and well appointed, the quality of everything exceeded all expectations. We literally went nowhere during our stay and enjoyed most of our time in the yard while my very elderly dog napped on the grass. It was wonderful to simply 'be' and relax and not have to worry about anything. Groceries and takeout and even an emergency vet ( not needed ) are conveniently nearby, our stay couldn't have been simpler. Check in and communication were great, too. I'd definitely recommend this lovely home to friends and family. If need be we'll be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Cute Cozy Cottage

My family (including 2 dogs) needed a place to stay last-minute due to unforeseeable circumstances. Joanie graciously made her cottage available to us the next day well before the regular check-in time. We were pretty stressed out by our situation, but the cottage put us at ease. It was so cute, cozy, inviting, and accommodating. Joanie made sure it had everything we needed and then some. She was the best host and really made us feel like somebody cared. We loved eating, lounging, and playing in the backyard. And enjoyed all of the fantastic upgrades inside. It’s in an older section of Redwood City, and the neighbors were very friendly. I would highly recommend this great little getaway. Thanks again for everything, Joanie!!!
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May, 2023
Dawn, I am so glad this worked out for you and your family. We love it when it I guess enjoys our house and garden as much as we do. You were wonderful guests. Come back anytime. Joanie

About the host

Hosted by Joanie Gillispie

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My husband and I have been remodeling homes for 40 years while we raised a large family. We are excited to share our home with you. When you stay - we get to travel!

Why they chose this property

Our house is a gem, situated in a wonderful neighborhood near many sights and activities. The setting fosters an easy and beautiful ambiance. The backyard is a wonderful place to relax with friends, after work or sightseeing.

What makes this property unique

The North Fair Oaks area of Redwood City is part of the historical orchards San Mateo County and we have an amazing 20 foot lemon tree that bears fruit and flowers all year. We have orange, plum, and fig trees too. Our "green" hot tub is actually a very comfy horse trough that is filled per use and then drained on the fruit trees in the garden.
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