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Charming Home In The Heart Of Silicon Valley

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Los Altos, CA
  • Place, Cuesta Park Tennis Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Shoreline Amphitheatre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Googleplex
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Charming Home In The Heart Of Silicon Valley

Charming 2,300 sq ft single family home on two levels that sleeps a total of 8, conveniently located in the heart of Silicon Valley and immersed in the greenery of its lush garden with pool. The home has a unique whimsical, welcoming atmosphere. Feel at home while experiencing a resort-like life style!
The four bedrooms and the two bathrooms are located on second floor. Living space (kitchen, dining room, living room, hallway) are located on ground floor.
In master bedroom there is a comfortable king size bed. The fireplace is not wood burning-it works only with candles. The bathroom, remodeled and faux-finished, has a large glass shower stall and lots of cabinets. Walk-in closet is spacious and organized. Two other rooms are equipped with comfortable queen size beds, desks, shelves. Second bathroom, also remodeled and faux-finished, has shower over bathtub and cabinetry. The fourth room has large windows overlooking front yard, L-shaped extra-large desk and can be also used as office or family room. This room has 2 twin beds.
Upon request, a 5th bedroom (also located upstairs) can be made available for an extra fee, in case guests like to spread out beyond the 4 regular bedrooms.
The thoroughly equipped kitchen has granite counter tops, Viking range with gas oven, island, two sinks and a second (electric) oven. Eating area with picnic table in landscaped backyard. There is also a square table under the gazebo and a round table for 4 with sun umbrella on the deck. There are fruit trees, aromatic herbs and at times seasonal vegetables growing in the 3 raised beds.
Dining room accommodates 8. Living Room has a TV and a wood burning fireplace. High-speed wireless internet.
Please note: Property does not have AC. Portable fans are provided.
In winter months a fee is applied for heating.
There are several lounge chairs around the sparkly swimming pool, a hammock, several sitting areas, a lawn, a deck in a secluded corner of the backyard.
Please note: The nightly rate displayed on website is based on a 4-guests or less occupancy. There is a guest fee of $35/night for each guest after 4 (the house can host max 6 adult guests and 2 children). Children are counted as guests. If requested (and available) the 5th bedroom's extra fee is charged separately.
Please note: Events/parties/gatherings are strictly not allowed.
Access to house/backyard/pool/spa is reserved only to registered, paying guests. Unregistered daytime visitors are allowed on the premises only with written host's consent.
This is a residential neighborhood and quiet times start at 10:30pm. In order not to crowd neighbors, extra cars (beyond the 2 in driveway) are to be parked on Portland Ave (not on Sunrise court).
VRBO policy In case of violation of house rules such as unauthorized events/parties and/or unregistered daytime visitors and/or overnight guests, violation of quiet times/smoking/excessive alcohol use: booking will be terminated and penalties applied.
Guests have access to the whole house (as detailed above: 4 bedrooms on second floor, 2 bathrooms also on second floor, backyard, pool area).
Areas not included: 1 locked room (the 5th) on second floor, the garage and fenced off/gated side yard with private unit and independent entrance, which is reserved for host's belongings and use or her guests' (on right side of the house.)
Guests don't have access to amenities not specifically mentioned in description (if in doubt, please ask). There is no bbq on the premises.
Guests are welcome to use the unheated pool and spa. A Release of Liability for pool/spa use must be signed by all guests using the pool/spa.
Pool doesn't have a fence around and children must be supervised in the backyard. Pool/spa is unheated. Pool/spa heating upon request and cost is not included in rent. Gas/electricity cost for pool/spa heating is itemized separately. The total will depend on usage.
Operation of the pool system is manual. A person in charge may assist guests with pool/spa system operation-turning on and off, or host will supply instructions. Guests are not to operate system without permission. Guests accept responsibility if any damage is caused by pool use and/or incorrect pool system operation.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children counted as guests. No fence around pool
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Events

No events allowed
(If allowed) Fees are charged/security deposit
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn off heating and fans
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 905884vb
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
Note from host: (If allowed) Fees are charged/security deposit
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Los Altos

Located in Los Altos, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Computer History Museum and Shoreline Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Santana Row Shopping Center and Stanford Shopping Center. Check out an event or a game at Levi's Stadium, and consider making time for California's Great America, a top attraction not to be missed. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Los Altos, CA

What's nearby

  • Cuesta Park Tennis Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Computer History Museum - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Moffett Federal Airfield - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Shoreline Amphitheatre - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Googleplex - 11 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Middlefield Station - 6 min drive
  • San Antonio Station - 9 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pho & Banh Mi - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chaat Bhavan Mountain View - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Home In The Heart Of Silicon Valley have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Charming Home In The Heart Of Silicon Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Home In The Heart Of Silicon Valley?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Home In The Heart Of Silicon Valley?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Home In The Heart Of Silicon Valley?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Charming Home In The Heart Of Silicon Valley located?

Situated in Los Altos, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Silicon Valley and El Camino Hospital. Shoreline Amphitheatre and Foothill College are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Martina C.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful Garden with pool

The highlight of this property is the out door area. It is a beautiful garden with a good sized pool. There was just a lot of noise around from leave blowers to tree cutters to power washing while we were there (mid week). But assuming this is not always the case, it is a truly relaxing and peaceful place to spend the time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2021
Thanks for taking the time to review my property. Great to hear you enjoyed your stay and the garden in particular, even if I couldn't accommodate as early a check in as you requested. I'm sorry that there happened to be some garden work in the neighborhood (and unfortunately I didn't have any control over the noise).
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Zafar E.

Beautiful space, amazing back yard and great kitchen. Perfect for our group!

Everything was just as we hoped it would be for this space. The location was just right for us as it was nice and quiet while still being close enough to all the activity and food choices in the area. The house itself is super cute and is an amazing space. The kitchen and backyard area was especially great. Our host was amazing too. She set us up and welcomed us warmly. After that she left us on our own, and only showed up at check out when we were ready to leave. We had no problems reaching her when we had a question about the facilities too. All in all, it was a wonderful stay. Thank you so much for letting us into your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sean C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Unpleasant and Creepy

I've been staying at STR properties for over 10 years and am an STR host. I have never stayed at a place that I have reviewed negatively but I feel like this stay requires it. The host slept/ lived in the garage (which isn't listed) and listened to our lives for a couple days to the point that she showed up with a waiver for me to sign while my kids were in the pool. Everything was dirty. The clean dishes had grease on them and when we stripped the pillows (which turned out to be sofa cushions) the pillows were stained with sweat and looked like they had been there since the 70s. I would be embarrassed to let people stay here but the host seems to relish in treating her guests as if they owe her a favor for the pleasure of staying in her hovel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2021
This review came as a total shock for me. I have been a premier host for quite some time and my priority is to make sure that guests feel welcome in a clean, safe and secure environment, which is what earned me that status. The house gets cleaned and sanitized from top to bottom prior to each check in, including pillows and blankets, signing the pool liability waiver is standard policy, the separate entrance unit is reserved for my use and storage of personal items. It is not included in rental which is clearly mentioned in description as are also my policies. Actually I can’t say the guest and his mother treated my house with respect at all: the house was left quite dirty and required extra time to clean, the guest neglected to report that they had damaged a couple of items (an armchair and a sliding door) and also neglected to respect clearly stated house rules regarding having over extra guests. Not sure why this guest relished in telling so many lies (sofa pillows instead of bed pillows?) and painted such a displeasing, insulting picture. I’m always eager to learn from guests’ feedback. In this case I can’t say I received any constructive criticism, especially from a fellow-host. In my several years of being a 5 star host (not only for this platform), I found that often guests who behave poorly are also those that turn out to rate the worst, no matter how much a host tries to accommodate them. Even if it’s quite discouraging to run into these hosting experiences, of course I will continue to do my best in order to offer my guests the best stay at my place.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kenny J.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Not even close

We had no Internet so when I spoke with host she say ther was a few stairs to climb so my mother tired after the step all bathrooms are upstairs so all 18 steps was a bummer for my mom and grandma son a few to me was like , everything was about money the heat ed spa or pool was money, for what I paid for 3 days was not close to reality , so where all these people speak so highly of this place must be friends , I text her a few questions and she returned with read the rules , then they wasn't questions bout rule and I text and took all day and night to get an answer , if you can fine better I'd take it I stay in vrbo homes like 50 times now and never had a problem, but this one ill wash away all memories , I guess cause we have a vrbo home also , took pictures of before and after, but overall as a family we made fun for what we could do, I hate being negative during time like this but wouldn't want to lie or misinform
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2021
Very sorry to learn that guest’s experience wasn’t satisfactory though my policies, house lay-out, amenities, extra costs are all clearly posted in description. Before accepting, I double-checked, among other things, if booking a two-story house was a good choice for his group. I have to say communication was quite challenging. At a certain point I asked Vrbo for assistance and even offered guest option to cancel booking well ahead of his arrival with no penalty. Now, reading the negative review he left I’m sadly discovering that my efforts to satisfy guest’s expectations as best as I could (I set up a smoking area for him, grandma and mom, even if this is a no-smoking place, provided amenities not normally included, offered to heat up spa at no cost) were unsuccessful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelique Z.

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

Great stay

Owner is very nice, and pool is VERY clean. We loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Great value for the money

This is a large property with a private pool located in an extremely expensive neighborhood. The backyard gardens and pool are spectacular. The host Nelly is pleasant and candid. Please note that she lives on site (same building, separate entrance), so more helpful but less private than most other VRBOs. Listing is accurate and very detailed, explains pretty much everything. Furniture, decor, and supplies are dated, but we would have paid twice as much for a nearby pool property with updates. Overall we felt like we got a great value for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Great Place

My wife and I stayed at this house during our stay in the Mountain View area. Our host was friendly and helpful. This is a roomy house with a beautiful yard and pool in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Great Location. Great House & Yard! Excellent Host

We stayed for multiple weeks at this great house in Los Altos. The backyard is incredible and great for just hanging out and relaxing - a nice oasis with an optionally heated hottub or even the whole pool. The location in Los Alto is great - you'll appreciate this location if you've only stayed at hotels in the bay area before - a very nice neighborhood. The kitchen is a wonderful chef's kitchen and the house is quite big - more than enough room for lots of people although in our case it was just the two of us. Looking forward to a return stay.
Stayed 42 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

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

Great house

We had a great couple days at this house.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct, 2020
Great to host Chad and his co-workers. I appreciated his flexibility with time frame. I'm glad we were able to make it happen and hope to host him again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

Amazing Home and Wonderful Stay

We rented Nelly’s home and were absolutely joyous when we walked in. Nelly is a kind and generous host. The property is a one of a kind gem, inside and out. The backyard is like being in a botanical garden. We had our coffee every morning sitting by the pool listening to the songbirds. And spying a hummingbird or two under the trellis. The kitchen, as my 30 year old daughter exclaimed, is a place she could live in. Her home is impeccably taken care of. An absolutely perfect spot. We will absolutely come back. Thank you Nelly. Judy Keyes
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Wonderful host and very clean house

Wonderful kitchen and fully stocked with utensils. Nelly was a gracious and the house was spotless. My only recommendation is to expand the TV channels and purchase a larger TV. Furnishings were a bit worn.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria R.

Beautiful homey house

My friends and I stayed at Nelly’s airbnb for four days, house rules were sensible and easy to follow. Nelly was away but always reachable by phone, her friend, Karina was acting hostess for the weekend and was extremely sweet and helpful as well! Our stay was smooth and we had a great time. Great location and nice neighborhood too!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Joyce L.

Great place to stay!

Beautiful backyard garden and pool. Well equipped large kitchen. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

Perfect for our family!

We really enjoyed the house, yard and pool! Great for our group of 8. Large kitchen and several places to hang out and visit. We enjoyed the pool everyday. Nelly was very gracious and we would definitely stay again! Many thanks.

About the host

Hosted by Nelly Capra

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Hello, my name is Nelly. I was born and lived in Genova until about 20 years ago and then I moved to Los Altos, California in the San Francisco Bay Area. In Genova I owned one of the most traditional and welknown food specialty stores: Torte e Farinata Antica Sciamadda. In the US I have been teaching Italian cooking and culture for two decades and lead culinary tours in various Italian regions. My passion is to cook, preferably with others. So, if interested, I can teach guests a few things during their stay. Another passion is "home". I love to make guests feel at home and create a "home away from home" for them.

What makes this property unique

This area has one the best weather in the world! Los Altos is in the heart of Silicon Valley.The majority of the most important hi-tech companies are located within a few miles from this property. At the same time this is a quiet residential green area rich with parks, hiking and biking trails, close to the baylands and only half hour from the ocean.

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