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Relax surrounded by a garden and pool.

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View of guest house as well as the side, rear garden and pool.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and artwork on the walls.
A patio with a round table, chairs, and a decorative Eiffel Tower model.
Recycle & Trash Receptacles.
Entrance to Guest House.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Peace of mind included
    Guests rate the location highly for safety.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Silicon Valley

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Los Gatos, CA
  • Place, Silicon Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Winchester Mystery House
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Levi's Stadium
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Los Gatos

Los Gatos is home to this cottage. Winchester Mystery House is a notable landmark, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Santana Row Shopping Center and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall. Check out an event or a game at SAP Center at San Jose, and consider making time for California's Great America, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Los Gatos, CA

What's nearby

  • Silicon Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Winchester Mystery House - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • SAP Center at San Jose - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Levi's Stadium - 23 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Stanford University - 33 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

  • Winchester Station - 9 min drive
  • Sunnyvale Lawrence Station - 15 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Los Gatos Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Sandwich Maker - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Relax surrounded by a garden and pool. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Relax surrounded by a garden and pool.?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relax surrounded by a garden and pool. on 13 Dec 2026 start from AU$2,837, 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.

Is Relax surrounded by a garden and pool. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Relax surrounded by a garden and pool.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax surrounded by a garden and pool.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax surrounded by a garden and pool.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax surrounded by a garden and pool. located?

Situated in Los Gatos, this cottage is steps from Silicon Valley and within 3 mi (5 km) of El Camino Hospital Los Gatos and Vasona Lake County Park. Art Museum of Los Gatos and Old Town Los Gatos 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. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect quiet retreat

Have visited the Los Gatos area many times and this was our nicest place to stay. Quiet, comfortable and self-contained but our host Aileen was always available to help. Strongly recommended!
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2022
Dear Mark and Grace, It was a pleasure to meet you both and thank you so much for choosing our Guest House for your visit. Thank you for your review, our aim is for our guests to feel at home when staying with us. Cheers, A
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place

I stayed here for almost 2 weeks. Very quiet and relaxing. The owners are very kind and considerate. This place is a "home away from home". Highly recommend this over a hotel room!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you Mark, it was a pleasure to have you stay with us. Sam and I send our best wishes to you and your family. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Intimate Cottage With Amazing Pool

The hosts were superior in every way. We were amazed at the grounds, the gardens and the location is the best. Thank you for such a gracious welcoming and amazing care during our stay. The Duckhams
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

tranquility

Amazing hosts! So kind and attentive. Beautiful place. Super clean. Safe neighborhood/upscale. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

In one word, Fantastic. This lodging ranks at the top of vacation accomodations... location, hosts, guesthouse, gardens and pool. To sum up our experience, " We wanted to come back before we even left!"
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Keith and Marge, it was lovely to meet you both and we are so glad you enjoyed your vacation and the accommodations. We enjoyed your company very much and we hope to host you again real soon. Thank you for your kind review. Keep well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

The owners of this property are phenomenal. If you want to have all of the amenities you’re accustomed to and feel like you are at home - stay here!! Beautiful grounds & pool. The nicest people you’ll ever meet. The guest house was perfect! Thank you both❣️
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2022
Thank you. We try to equip and provide amenities to make the stay of our guest comfortable. We were very pleased to meet you and to have you stay with us.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful location, cute casita, but not for business

If we were here to disconnect from the world this would have been a perfect location. The hosts were pleasant and the pool was beautiful. However, the internet was mostly unusable and the inside involved a lot of DIY. Overall, this place would be ideal for couples looking to get away.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
Theresa, thank you for taking the time and opportunity to record your review regarding your stay. We welcome reviews as it affords us to better understand expectations and needs. We strive to meet those needs where and when we can. Your review stated that ‘the internet was mostly unusable and the inside involved a lot of DIY’. When your party arrived there was an initial issue connecting to the wifi. We called our IT technician to resolve it. I recall checking with you that day, before he departed if you were able to connect. I was told that issue was resolved. On another occasion during your stay I checked again about the wifi and you remarked that it was fine except when all three of you were trying to access the internet. If I had been made aware contemporaneously that you were unable to access the internet I would have been more than happy to contact our internet provider and/or the IT technician to resolve any issues. I do need clarification regarding your review comment about ‘the inside involved a lot of DIY’. I am not sure what you are referring to. If you can clarify I would be more than happy to respond further. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting for rest and recovery

We came to run the Quicksilver 100 km and Aileen’s property was close to the park. Our stay was fabulous as Aileen’s property is peaceful and very relaxing. Aileen is the perfect host as she offers recommendations and knowledge of the area. Aileen has fruit trees and herbs in her garden which she happily shares with you. We will be putting Aileen’s property in our “repeat” list of places to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Thank you Joanne and Rod. It was our pleasure to meet you and host you and we hope to see you again. Joanne, congratulations on completing the Quicksilver 100K run.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect place to stay in Los Gatos

Barbara and I really enjoyed our stay at Aileen’s Guest Cottage while visiting my sister and family in Los Gatos. The living area and kitchen worked extremely well and was very comfortable and great for entertaining guests. The outside area around the pool was also a wonderful place for entertaining as well as relaxing in a beautiful garden setting. The upstairs bedroom worked well with a very comfortable queen bed. Aileen is an excellent host making sure we had everything we needed. The cottage was also well supplied and met our needs extremely well. We will want to return on our next trip to Los Gatos.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Edward and Barbara, It was really nice to meet you both and to have you stay at our property. We are really glad you enjoyed your accommodations. We try to anticipate what our guests may need and we try to make their stay pleasant and comfortable. Thank you for your patronage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable cottage in lovely, quiet neighborhood.

Aileen is a very accommodating host who provided lots of conveniences to ensure I had a comfortable stay. Check in was easy and I felt very welcome. The cottage is roomy with good seating in the downstairs area and a comfortable chair in the upstairs sleeping area. The queen bed is comfortable. The kitchenette has all the necessary equipment for making a simple meal. Parking in the driveway is very convenient as I did not have to search for a space on the street. The grounds are secure and well lit (and lights can be easily turned off/on from inside the cottage). The location is close to downtown Los Gatos and downtown Saratoga. There is good freeway access to Hwy 17. I would most certainly rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you so much, would love to host you again anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Air Conditioning?

The property was beautiful, very clean, super well located. My only problem was it was advertised as having air conditioning. The AC was a large floor unit for the bedroom upstairs. There was no AC downstairs where I was sleeping. We had 100 degree temperatures the week we were there. I received one text during the week saying we should please close the sliding glass doors on the main floor when the AC was on. I had to open them at night to cool the room off. The pool saved me. I went out very late to take a dip & lower my body temperature most every night. Thank heavens for the beautiful pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place - beautiful back yard.

Really enjoyed this place. Very comfortable. Great outdoor patio for dining, relaxing, sitting in the sun. The hosts are very nice. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Los gatos

Really lovely helpful hosts, a great area to stay in, a well designed cottage and truly restful, amazing, beautiful gardens and yard. We would absolutely come back!
Stayed 27 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
Thank you Lynda. It was a pleasure for us to meet you and to host you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We were sheltering in place, so didn’t do much except ha g out by the pool reading and swimming.

This is a little paradise, a lovely holiday house artistically set in a beautiful garden, with a shady swimming pool. The neighborhood is quiet. Aileen has an old fashioned love of hospitality, a real joy in welcoming her guests. We feel lucky to have found this perfect place to stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Marvelous staycation

We had a wonderfully, relaxing stay at this quite and peaceful property. Aileen is a very gracious and welcoming host. Beautiful gardens, great pool and a cozy and well appointed cottage. Very close to lovely and vibrant Los Gatos and pristine nature.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely respite

It was my good fortune to find Aileen's lovely guest cottage when I had to temporarily move from my home. The cottage was spotless, fully stocked, cozy and comfortable. Aileen was gracious and welcoming and always available when I had a question or needed assistance. Thank you, Aileen, for making a trying time a little less so. I look forward to finding a new reason to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2020
Barbara, it was our pleasure to host you. We would love to host you again, anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aileens Cottage

Such a great place and Aileen could not have been more friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

Aileen is an amazing host. The place was perfect. The pool was so refreshing to swim in every day. Great space for cooking. Quiet at night. So great. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
John, it was our pleasure to meet you and host you. We are very glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A fabulous gem

I needed a place to stay with my partner while recovering from surgery. Aileen's guest house was PERFECT. Quiet and isolated, it's located in a tranquil Los Gatos suburb. There is a kitchen and a fridge as well as access to laundry. Aileen respected our privacy while also generously giving us some of her homegrown figs and tomatoes (so good!) There's also a pool, which I wasn't able to use (not after my surgery) but it was lovely just to sit beside it and read in the California sunshine. It's a short Uber jaunt into downtown Los Gatos and my hostess was even gracious enough to give me a tour of the area. I recovered in record time from my procedures and part of the credit has to go to Aileen and her hospitality.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Really happy to have been able to provide a restful retreat.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Garden Hideaway

This hideaway was as nice as advertised and everything for which we were looking in a weekly rental. The hosts were friendly and generous and the location in the Central Bay area allowed access to attractions in all directions. From here we were able to take day trips to S.F., Monterey/Carmel, and even Yosemite. Or you can enjoy a nice day visiting the shops and restaurants in quaint downtown Los Gatos. After a long day travelling, it was so nice to come back to a picturesque garden patio and pool area in which to have dinner, a drink or just relax. We are runners and were able to snake our way to the Los Gatos Creek Trail which is about 1.5 miles away. From there you can go north towards San Jose or south towards the Reservoir. When our host saw us out running, she even supplied some pepper spray in case we decided to tackle the trails around the Reservoir (there were too many people to run into any mountain lions).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
It was a pleasure to have you and your lovely family stay with us. We are very glad you found everything to your liking and that you had a wonderful vacation in the Bay Area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hervorragend!

Wir waren mehr als zufrieden! Das Objekt übertraf unsere Erwartungen bei weitem! Wir kommen gerne wieder. Es hat alles "gepasst": von superfreundlichen Vermietern, über die Ausstattung der FeWo, bis zur Lage und der tollen Umgebung. Wir sind glücklich, dieses Objekt gefunden zu haben!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Joerg and Suzanne, It was a pleasure to meet you both and to have you stay at our guest house. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, seeing you enjoying the weather, the garden and the pool each day made us happy, as that is what we strive for with each guest. Thank you for your patronage and we hope you will come again. Safe travels to you both. Sincerely, Aileen and Sam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice owners .

Nice property in a good location.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A truly comfortable and quiet place to spend time.

The property is lovely and the owners are gracious, warm and caring. Rooms are comfortable, well maintained and clean. We found the whole experience absolutely wonderful.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you Aaron and Ellen. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Sam and I wish you safe travels for your return home and we hope to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cozy and quiet get away

This property was wonderful! Set in a quiet neighborhood this charming cottage is on two levels. Floor 1 has an entertainment area and a small kitchen. Upstairs has a queen bed and bath. There is a washer and dryer dedicated to the unit. Our hosts Aileen and Sam were wonderful. We grilled dinner together one night. We never had a chance to enjoy the pool but the gardens show the the attention to detail that is a hallmark of the property. When we checked in we found coffee by Keurig and 1/2 & 1/2 in the fridge. If you plan to be in Los Gatos for a week, you’ll be much happier here than at any hotel.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Andy and Christy, Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. It was a pleasure to host you and to meet your family. You were wonderful guests and Sam and I both would love to host you again. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Would stay here again, lovely and quiet!

We loved staying here! It’s very private and everything we needed was there. It was very clean and quiet and the bed was very comfortable. The owner was very friendly and helpful. The neighbourhood is absolutely beautiful, would move there in a heartbeat if feasible! We were close to all amenities and great restaurants. We would definitely stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you so much Jennifer! You were lovely guests and we loved having you stay at the guest house. Hopefully we will see you again. Thank you again for the positive feedback.
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