House in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
2 guests · 1 bath
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valueWell priced for this area
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About this house rental
This pool side house is on 20 beautiful acres within a gated community. Gorgeous full kitchen includes full size refrigerator, dish washer & granite counters, matching granite table. The full bathroom is also granite with stained glass window. The main room includes granite table, couch & coffee table, desk for computer, and queen size Murphy bed. The house is within a fenced area with pool, decks around pool, garden and orchard are just below. Garden path to house. The pool is not heated. This is sited on a large acreage parcel, completely private & secure. House has access to the 1/2 acre lawn, badminton court, and miles of hiking trails lead from property.
Our home is maintained as a PET-FREE and SMOKE-FREE environment, especially important to guests with sensitivities to pet dander, smoke, or strong fragrances. Perfect for guests seeking a low allergen space. 2 Day minimum rental time.
Our home is maintained as a PET-FREE and SMOKE-FREE environment, especially important to guests with sensitivities to pet dander, smoke, or strong fragrances. Perfect for guests seeking a low allergen space. 2 Day minimum rental time.
Amenities at Private Retreat - House in Aptos Hills within a gated community
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Map of San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
This is a very special, quiet and beautiful place. The host made sure that I had everything I needed. 10/10. I would joyfully stay there again :)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
This must be the ultimate VRBO score in Santa Cruz, and felt like an artist retreat you might find in Big Sur. Setting was spectacular. Host John is a super nice guy who accommodated my very last-minute booking. From pictures I assumed it was a guest house built next to a main house where the owners stayed and I'd have to feel shy outside lounging by the pool. Well it turns out it's all by itself and the owners live in the area but not on the property so you have the house, pool area and entire 20 acres all to yourself! Kudos for the best equipped kitchen ever featuring high end stainless steel cookware and expensive Italian cook top. Normally you get a mish mash of warped burnt wallmart non-stick pans so this was a major plus! If you arrive at night in frazzled state of mind like I did after a 9 hour drive it's actually not confusing to find the house at all, I was only confused because I thought the gate and walkways were for the main house and the rental was somewhere deeply hidden. To be honest I'm not sure there even is a main house on the property. But no, just drive all the way up until you see the fence with two iron gates, the first is chained the second is the entrance. You'll have to lug your stuff up about 75 feet of gradual stairs climbing up a little hill is all so this is definitely not a place for anyone with disabilities. Also it's a studio so no separate bedroom. Radiant heat was sweet I only wished the hot tub was heated not sure why it wasn't.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
I enjoyed the quiet and outdoor space
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
The Pool House Studio was clean, fresh, and well stocked. The private pool was awesome (even though not heated...)! I loved the seclusion, the privacy, the absence of city lights. Could see stars! John was the perfect host. Met me at location, gave brief tour, answered all questions, then and later. Thanks, John!
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(20 Ratings)
"This is a very special, quiet and beautiful place. The host made sure that I had everything I needed. 10/10. I would joyfully stay there again :)"
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