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A garden with white roses, green shrubs, and a wooden bench.
A spacious room with a large bed, wooden bookshelves, and a view through an open door.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden floor, and a window with a view of trees.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the outdoors through a window, and a chair with a patterned cushion.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

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.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Davis, CA
  • Place, University of California, Davis
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, U.C. Davis Campus Recreation Pool
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Garden Guesthouse near UC Davis

Newly built small, fully furnished cottage (one bedroom plus full kitchen, living room, large bathroom) on a 1.75 acres. Ideal for a couple or a couple with a young child. No extra charge for child. Guests have access to garden with fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables if in season and 25 yd lap pool. Pool is solar heated (warm April through September) and is covered when not in use. No charge for children under 5.

The house is located on the bike path; 5 miles to UC Davis; 15 miles to the Beryessa National Monument.

We are now available for weddings and other events. Pls inquire for prices.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children under 5 are no charge
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
We have 1 dog, 1 cat and chickens on property
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please leave keys on counter
Please empty freezer and refrigerator. Please do not leave food items
Turn off AC
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Shoes off in house, please Please cover pool when not in use (solar heated). Unsupervised children not allowed. No breakable glass in the pool area
Pls do not leave food out because it attracts ants. Pls clean coffee maker when done; keep parts next to maker Pls leave remotes on cabinet above TV
It’s best not to pet cat. He is friendly but if over petted he may bite

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1057319vb
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
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

Davis

Located in Davis, this cottage is in a rural area. Davis Toad Tunnel and Gable Mansion are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit University Mall and Davis Farmers Market. Travelling with kids? Consider U.C. Davis Campus Recreation Pool and United States Bicycling Hall of Fame. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Davis, CA

What's nearby

  • University of California, Davis - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • University Mall - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • U.C. Davis Campus Recreation Pool - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • UC Davis Design Museum - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine - 12 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Davis Station - 12 min drive
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peet’s Coffee & Tea - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Melt - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪ASUCD Coffee House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Garden Guesthouse near UC Davis have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Garden Guesthouse near UC Davis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Garden Guesthouse near UC Davis?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Garden Guesthouse near UC Davis?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Guesthouse near UC Davis?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Garden Guesthouse near UC Davis located?

This family-friendly Davis cottage is located in a rural location, 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from University of California, Davis, and within 6 mi (10 km) of U.C. Davis Campus Recreation Pool and United States Bicycling Hall of Fame. The Artery and U.C. Davis Arboretum are also within 6 miles (10 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. 59 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful garden oasis to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Amazing spot!

we had a great time during our stay. the home is lovely and the property is amazing. We loved the pool, and as a fellow swimmer it was great to get some laps in. would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

margaret p.

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

Great stay

Perfect!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful wedding weekend spent here! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed at the Guesthouse for 4 weeks, because my daughter was about to deliver her baby, and she and her husband have a tiny house with no room for visitors to stay. The rental house is far larger than one might expect for a one bedroom, and has a very elegant vibe. The real jewel is the location, with an expansive garden. I was there in April/May, when almost everything was in bloom. Hummingbirds were busy, as were other bird species. I was close enough to my daughter to make it work out very well, and my new grandson is a delight.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Great stay!

My wife and I and our two month old child really enjoyed our stay. We loved the beautiful garden and swimming laps in the pool. Check-in was easy and communication with the property manager was smooth. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

Great stay

Beautiful home and grounds. Hosts were very responsive and helpful. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

margaret p.

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

Lovely!

It was wonderful.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Garden Getaway

Great place to stay while in the Davis area. House is quiet and private. It’s lovely to look out all windows and have garden views. Will stay here again when in the area. Pam was very accommodating and attentive to our requests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dorsey d.

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

An Oasis

It was off the charts fabulous. The nicest vrbo we have stayed in. Lovely spaces inside to be and to relax--and an outstanding outdoor space with am amazing garden full of a variety of plants, flowers, trees to look at and walk through, and Gracious hosts. Truly a wonderfull stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Discovering this oasis in the desert was like discovering the long lost Garden of Eden except you can actually eat all the fruit! The yard is a lush beautiful expanse immaculately gardened. And the house is luxurious. Pam and Raoul were fabulous hosts and we will be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances M.

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

Beautiful retreat

This was a beautiful retreat for us. An oasis of beauty and health. Thank you. What a great collection of books. What a pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent property

The guest house is outstanding and the landlords were very accommodating. However, we went mainly for the pool but were not able to use it due to the water temperature; either the solar heating was off or it runs very cold even on 90 degree days.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teri H.

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

Totally beautiful!

The unit itself is very well maintained, clean & pretty! Look at the photos! Between the art work, yard sculptures & the amazing scrubs and plants -it was all great & we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark Y.

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

A quality place

A lovely place which lives even a bit nicer than advertised due to the appealing artistic interior design touches. There is amazing formal garden in need of weeding that is surrounded by agricultural land. An oasis of sorts complete with 25 yard lap pool. A very comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay G.

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

A little gem to call home!

This was our second time staying here and we will definitely be back again. The house just oozes charm and character. Sitting in the garden on a morning, watching the hummingbirds feeding was a real treat. Then as we were packing to leave this morning, a grey fox came tripping past the window. My husband and I adore staying here, you can turn the world off, enjoy nature and a good book.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Perfect! Perfect! Perfect!

We had another fabulous stay at the Garden Cottage. Our grandkids came up from the Bay Area two different days to swim in the pool. It was a wonderful time for the whole family. We have gotten to know Pam and her family over the many times we have stayed at the cottage. She and her husband are great hosts who have been very responsive to our needs. We can't imagine finding a better place to stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Absolutely Wonderful!

We've stayed at this property at least a half dozen times. We love being in this peaceful and nurturing setting with one of the best pools we've had the pleasure of using. We are able to swim and deeply relax. What could be better. The owners who live on the property are often away or otherwise non-intrusive, but always available if help is needed. We are already planning another trip in late August.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Second time around!

This is the second time we have stayed at Pamela's garden guest house and we just loved it. The house is gorgeous, the kitchen is fully equipped for cooking, and the gardens are a delight. Pamela invited us to pick fresh fruit from the trees: apricots, figs, and plums. Wow - what a treat. We will be back again. It's only a 7 minute drive from my mother's retirement community so it super convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

What a TREAT! We will be going back.

We stayed 8 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It's an absolutely beautiful home with all the amenities we needed - plus several nice surprises. The gardens in back, while in their winter dormancy, were still lovely and we walked through the property almost daily, picking lemons and persimmons from the winter-bearing fruit trees. The kitchen provided all the tools needed for a nice dinner at home. It is a private getaway, nice and quiet, and we will be going back next summer. THANK YOU !!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

David S.

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

Nice home and quiet neighborhood

We enjoyed the home. The rooms were large and nicely furnished. There were lots of good books and games. It was too cold to enjoy the lovely garden and pool. I have to say, we were disappointed not to find more than one dish towel, no tissues, napkins, or paper towels. Some of kitchen cupboards were disorganized and filled with crumbs. It would have been helpful to have directions on what to do after a power outage. This could easily be a five star with these improvements.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Really Perfect

My only reluctance in giving this property a perfect rating comes from being concerned it will not be available next time I come to Davis! It is a 10-minute drive outside of town, all through the farming community, not on highways. The property is amazing - very high end, stand alone cottage with everything needed including gourmet kitchen and washer/dryer. The bathroom is huge and looks like something out of an architectural magazine, with amazing, artisan tile work. Per night it costs about the same as a local hotel, and the comfort level is so much more. I wish I had more days to just hang around the garden. Best suited for a single or couple. The king sized bed is super comfy. There is also a pull out in the living room, which worked fine for us, but not luxury. Great for a kid.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2022
Thank you Michael! I hope we can host you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were completely blown away by the property, pool and house. Can’t wait for a chance to return. Thank you for sharing this stunning property! Fantastic library too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margy T.

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

Lovely Thanksgiving stay

Beautiful indoor and garden spaces to enjoy at the guesthouse. Pam and Raoul were both very helpful and responsive. This was our third stay and we'll certainly be back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Pamela Ronald

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We are an organic farmer and plant biologist who have lived in davis for more than 30 years.

Why they chose this property

House is on 1.75 acres with a 25 yd lap pool and a large garden. The house is newly built and has air conditioning and wifi access. Fresh seasonal fruit, vegetable and herbs are available to guests. On bike path- easy 15-20 minute ride to UC Davis. 20 minutes from Beryessa-Snow mountain National monument. Playground across the street (when school is not in session). Events available upon arrangement. Up to 100 people can be accommodated. Please contact host for pricing.

What makes this property unique

The garden guesthouse is new with large kitchen, living area with pull out sofa bed, bedroom with King size bed, and kitchen. Large windows and french doors open onto garden and pool area. House has air conditioning and heating. Bathroom is large.
Guest access

Garden
Pool (solar heated april through september)
Seasonal Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs are available

Interaction with guests

We are available to offer help throughout your stay. Please call or text us as needed. (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) (pam) or (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) (Raoul)

Events available upon arrangement. Up to 100 people can be accommodated. Please contact host for pricing.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish
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