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Villa Bacara - Redwood Retreat with pool

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Pool
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

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  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Los Gatos, California
  • Popular LocationOcean Street22 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk24 min drive
  • Popular LocationMystery Spot25 min drive
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)39 min drive

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Space details

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 6
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower
    Bathtub
Bathroom 3
    No shower or bathtub

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Bacara - Redwood Retreat with pool

Summary:
Nestled in the Santa Cruz mountains is this serene oasis, rustic with modern touches and a stunning pool (Permit 231266). (The pool is not heated, however). Embrace yourself with the lush tropical setting and gorgeous redwood groves in this mesmerizing, unique 3 bedroom villa. With distance between you and the closest neighbor, it’s perfect for families and nature enthusiasts seeking a rejuvenating retreat. Your redwood getaway awaits!

The Space:
This peaceful zen property has 3 bedrooms and comfortably sleeps up to 6 people. Oversized windows and skylights allow natural light to showcase the lush greenery from every room. This rustic villa features vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams, a fully stocked kitchen with modern appliances, a deck overlooking breathtaking redwood forest, BBQ grill and a tropical landscape surrounding the pool. Located in the Santa Cruz mountains, the last quarter mile of the drive contains a one lane, private road that does require a confident driver. This is the ideal property for those looking to immerse themselves in nature and all that California forest has to offer.

The exterior of this home, including the pool area, is monitored by 24/7 surveillance recording devices for safety.

This home is pet friendly for 1 dog (30 lbs or less) for a $25/night fee. This fee will be added after the booking is confirmed and the initial booking is paid for -- Let us know if you want to bring your Dog! We are not able to host any other types of pets at this home.

Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire house except the garage that is reserved for storage. The Airstream trailer is also not for guest use. Also please note that there is no heater available for the pool and there is no hot tub.

The Neighborhood:
This home is nestled in a very private, quiet location. Please be mindful of noise, especially while using the pool, as the property is located in a tight-knit community and noise travels. Most of the drive is on the highway, but the last mile or so of the drive is on a private, windy, bumpy, one way road. Please ensure this is something you’re comfortable with.

Getting Around:
This home is approximately 25-30 minutes outside of Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and Los Gatos.

- Summit Store (nearest grocery store) (5-10 minute drive)
- Regale Winery & Vineyard (8 minute drive)
- Nestldown (event space) (13 minute drive)
- Downtown Los Gatos (20 minute drive)
- Capitola Village (25 minutes)
- The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park (20-30 minute drive)
- Santa Cruz Beach & Boardwalk (30 minute drive)

Other Things to Note:
- The last quarter mile of the drive contains a one lane, private road that does require a confident driver. We do also require all guests to sign a liability waiver for driving on the private road and for the pool before check in.
- While this house is pet-friendly, please be mindful that wild animals are expected in the woods, so any pets should not be left unattended outside during the day OR night.
- There can be minimal cell phone reception on the way to the house. Make sure that you have your map loaded before you make the drive.
- Please be mindful that there is no gate around the pool and the pool is NOT heated.
- The pool is serviced weekly but due to the environment it can collect debris daily.
- There is NOT a hot tub on this property.

We are required to stick to our cancellation policy and we suggest adding trip insurance for any last minute issues that may impact your travel (Weather, Illness, etc). We are not able to cancel, move or refund bookings that do not fall in our cancellation policy for any reason.

Interaction with Guests:
OVR is local in Santa Cruz and available for questions at any time!

Property manager

OVR

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Los Gatos

Located in Los Gatos, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and popular attractions include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 22 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 24 min drive
  • Mystery Spot - 25 min drive
  • Capitola Beach - 28 min drive
  • Roaring Camp Railroads - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose Diridon Station - 32 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell - 25 min drive
  • Burger King - 25 min drive
  • Zayante Creek Market & Deli - 29 min drive
  • Jack In The Box - 21 min drive
  • Steel Bonnet Brewing Company - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Bacara - Redwood Retreat with pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Bacara - Redwood Retreat with pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Bacara - Redwood Retreat with pool?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Bacara - Redwood Retreat with pool located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Santa Cruz Mountains and within 6 mi (10 km) of Regale Winery and Vineyards and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. Villa del Monte Winery and Loma Prieta Winery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Los Gatos Stay
All in all, the property is great. We loved the place, but there were some issues that would deter us from returning. In no particular order *Drive to the house is even tougher than the description makes it. Its quite a steep, narrow and windy road and the house is very isolated *After letting the Management Team know that we would be arriving by 4pm, we arrived to an uncleaned house, receiving notification about this after we called and left a message. We were given a refund to cover the mistake, but being at the house already, we didnt feel like driving back out into town, so we waited on the deck *Mid way through our stay the water stopped working. This house has well water, and after contacting the management company multiple times, they let us know that there would be a well tech there 7 hrs later but no guarantee that the fix would solve the problem. The Management Company didnt provide many options so we decided to leave the property. We were reimbursed by Management Company but less than impressed with response time and the number of times we had to call to understand what was happening *There are several outdoor cameras (for security, obviously/understandably), but its a bit disconcerting to have them pointing at you all day on the deck/pool *The house itself is rad! Great deck to overlook the valley and the pool, pool area itself is huge and private, house is beautiful and one of the most comfortable beds I have slept in *Laundry room smelled like sulfur
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
I had a wonderful time with my family in this property. The house is so beautiful and plenty of space for my dogs. It’s quiet and tranquil. Everything you need for a vacation. The views are amazing. I would love to go back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Redwood Cabin
This is a wonderful place to stay beautiful inside and out. The dogs got to run and play and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023