The Gated Country Estate | High Elevation| Views| Weddings (Fee Applies) - Contra Costa County

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10390 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Livermore, CA

Tesla Vintners22 min drive
San Francisco Premium Outlets22 min drive
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory26 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

The Gated Country Estate | High Elevation| Views| Weddings (Fee Applies)

This Gated Country Estate, surrounded by a natural stone wall, offers expansive views of the Bay Area from the snow-capped Sierras to the San Mateo peninsula and is adjacent to the Mt. Diablo/East Bay Regional Park with over 1000 miles of hiking, biking, and riding trails. Horses graze peacefully on the grassy foothills, and the estate abounds with wildlife, which you can view from the picture windows in every room. This is a beautiful venue for an event, like a wedding, but it is important to understand that events are charged separately from overnight rental.

This magnificent, serene setting has been described by visitors as comparable to being on a perennial vacation. Very private, yet just minutes from the 580 and 680 freeways, this 16-acre gated retreat has be to experienced to be believed.

Located close to the expansive Delta system connecting the Bay Area with Sacramento. Fishing, boating, swimming, and all water sports are readily available.

The location offers close proximity to airports, both private and international, Bay Area Rapid Transit, and numerous golf courses. The thriving Tri-Valley area abounds with restaurants and shopping. Numerous tourist spots are nearby: San Francisco, AT&T Ballpark, the wineries of Napa/Sonoma/Livermore, Great America, Marine World/Africa USA, and Water World. Yosemite National Park, Monterey, Carmel, Santa Cruz, and ocean beaches are close by.

This nearly 5,000 square-foot mountain home is a stunning retreat that has a gourmet kitchen; expansive family room, many antique furnishings and bathrooms with tumbled marble. The house features extensive use of redwood, hardwood flooring, marble, stone, and brick, with all the upgrades.

Keywords: Private Estate in Country, Weddings, Events

Property manager

Cheryl Green

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Enjoy a beautiful sunset view from the front porch taken by a local photographer

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Families welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

No parties authorized as part of this rental.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Requires extra overnight fee per dog.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO SMOKING ALLOWED ANYWHERE ON PREMISES.

A completed rental agreement is required. It includes several clauses you must adhere to, or our security deposit will be forfeited.

This is a non-smoking property due to high fire danger. Violation of this rule will result in the forfeiture of your security deposit.

Excessive cleaning or trash disposal will be deducted from your security deposit. Trash must be sealed and placed in proper receptacles on site.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 80

Note from host: No parties authorized as part of this rental.

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Livermore

Located in Livermore, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Los Vaqueros Reservoir and Watershed and Brushy Peak Resource Protection Area, while Bankhead Theater and Blackhawk Automotive Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Boomers and Boomers Livermore. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Livermore, CA

What's nearby

Tesla Vintners - 22 min drive
San Francisco Premium Outlets - 22 min drive
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory - 26 min drive
Wente Vineyards - 26 min drive
Las Positas Golf Course - 27 min drive

Getting around

Vasco Station - 22 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

The Bier Haus - 27 min drive
Albertos Cantina Blackhawk - 25 min drive
The Thunder Dome - 25 min drive
J B Cafe - 27 min drive
Web Site Design Online Ordering For Restaurants 1-866-308-9546 - 25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gated Country Estate | High Elevation| Views| Weddings (Fee Applies) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at The Gated Country Estate | High Elevation| Views| Weddings (Fee Applies)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gated Country Estate | High Elevation| Views| Weddings (Fee Applies)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gated Country Estate | High Elevation| Views| Weddings (Fee Applies) located?

This family-friendly Livermore holiday home is located in the mountains, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Los Vaqueros Reservoir and Watershed, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Boomers and Boomers Livermore. Mount Diablo State Park and Las Positas Golf Course are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Christine F.

1 Apr 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location

Wonderful property. A few pros and cons: 1) Pro: Location/view are absolutely stunning 2) Con: A bit of a mouse problem, we were cleaning up quite a bit of feces and they even ate our food. Owner is trying to remediate, hope it goes better for the next guests 3) Pro: New hot tub! The view from it can not be beat 4) FYI: Long single lane road to property. Was a bit scary around the blind corners. Still worth it.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

25 Feb 2024

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

Top of the World

The views from this house are magnificent. It felt like an aleph point that was somehow in Northern California, England, Ireland, and Italy. I loved looking at a book about castles of the world while on the couch overlooking the land, sunrise and sunset. My kids loved the hottub. You can tell this home was a happy place with good vibes built into it. Hosts were communicative and helpful. We would stay again. Thanks

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua F.

19 Feb 2024

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

Secluded Getaway

The property was well maintained with a great view in a secluded area. The home has rustic charm on a horse ranch. Plenty of wildlife we seen daily. The entrance road is a little tough for someone not used to narrow pass ways but also well maintained.

Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

20 July 2023

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

Beautiful Location

We stayed here for the weekend for a book club getaway and had a great time. The host Cheryl was awesome, very accommodating and communicative when needed. There were a few hiccups outside of her control but she did her best to help. There was a major power outage for a good portion of our stay but she was great about letting us know what was going on, keeping us up to date and helping where she could. You can't beat the view and even during a power outage in a heat wave, it's location allowed for a slight breeze that kept it bearable.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie V.

24 May 2023

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

Amazing country mountain home!

Cheryl’s estate is nothing short of amazing! We absolutely loved our time spent. The home is so warm and inviting, and the scene around the property is spectacular with rolling hills and mountain views, whether you love the sunrise or sunset, you have it all! The kitchen as well appointed, and the home is so comfortable and cozy! We loved watching her horses, Roam in front of us and even got to see some wild turkeys, running around and some deer. Our family truly appreciated every ounce of our stay and working with Cheryl was a real pleasure. Thank you again and we will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Green

Why they chose this property

The Gated Country Estate is a very unique opportunity for your lodging and event needs that cannot be matched in the San Francisco Bay area. We have the ability to host an event (weddings, corporate gatherings, family reunions), for an additional fee, while providing overnight lodging for up to 14 people when taking advantage of sofas. The expansive acreage, with its remarkable views, allows you to experience large estate living, as we are surrounded by more than 4700 acres of conservancy land. Our higher elevation, sometimes above the clouds, looks down across the East Bay area and it is breathtaking. Both daytime and night-time views take your breath away.

What makes this property unique

Private Gated Estate
High Elevation For Spectacular Views
Events | Weddings | Corporate Gatherings for an Additional Fee
Expansive Acreage
Wildlife Conservancy
Hiking Near (4700 acres)