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VillaNola! Your Santa Cruz Mnts Abode Under Redwoods, No Crowds & All Adventure!

Cottage in Los Gatos with kitchen and patio

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Private parking directly in front of your front door!
Living area
Comfee/cozy Queen Bed, custom made by owners furniture, charger & reading lamps!
Enjoy your meal with Ridgetop Mnt views!
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Silicon Valley
  • Place, Mystery Spot
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Livingroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

VillaNola! Your Santa Cruz Mnts Abode Under Redwoods, No Crowds & All Adventure!

*** Instant Booking pending owner review/approval. PLEASE SUBMIT DETAILS ABOUT YOUR YOURSELFs & PET WITHIN 24hrs OF BOOKING (select "pets" in booking). BOOKING WILL BE CANCELED OTHERWISE ***

This cottage is meticulously maintained, tastefully furnished with rustic industrial minimalist furnishings that best suites couples, but is pet & kid friendly (advance approval required) with 1bedroom/1bathroom accommodations that boast all the comforts of home.

VillaNola-LG is thoughtfully stocked with the utilities you would need, sits on a picturesque 1.5-acre lot that backs up to 113 acres of redwood forest. Just grab your bag, check in and enjoy your work or play stay!

You can't beat the location and charming setting, with a local host for any real-time questions, needs and to give you all the local tips and tricks for a fabulous stay!

Stay with us to work or play... The cottage is ready for it all! Great mobile cellular coverage, Fiber optic high-speed internet, smart TVs and automatic whole house generator ensures you stay connected when needed and the very sunny location, yet lush natural setting allows to disconnect with a flip of a switch of your devices to unplug and relax.

Hike from right outside the cottage to nearby abandoned Wrights Station tunnel along Laurel creek, visit multiple wineries within a couple miles drive, yet only 15mins to picturesque Downtown Los Gatos for all the best fine dining & Soquel or Santa Cruz for coastal dining! So many craft brewers and wonderful outdoor activities to fit any level of outdoor enthusiasts’ fitness levels on either side of the hill!

The cottage is easily accessible from main driveway, nestled in a highly sought out & peaceful neighborhood in the Los Gatos Mnts. Its proximity allows easy access to everything that one could possibly want and more. It’s location and less than 5 mins to the famous Summit Store for its Bay Area famous Deli/Meat Counter/Sushi bar or any worldly ingredients you need to prepare your own fabulous meal cooked in the cottage's cute chef's kitchen!

This is a have your cake and eat it too kind of a vacation spot where you can seamlessly toggle between work and play… the same day! We directly straddle the main Summit Rd. in Los Gatos Mnts, only 15mins to downtown Los Gatos, 25min drive to the heart of Silicon Valley for business or 20mins to Santa Cruz, the other side of the Hill where you can take in coastal activities like Kayaking, SUPing, Whale watching/Deep Sea fishing, easy walk/hike on the cliffs of Wilder Ranch exploring the protected wetlands at Moss Landing and SO MUCH MORE! Santa Cruz/Aptos/Capitola beaches on the other end in addition to Monterey, Moss Landing or San Francisco less than an hour away gives you endless exploring options!

There is so much to do locally with a quick drive, you’ll almost surely need to come back and visit again, and again, and again to see it all...

It even has a fully enclosed charmingly set up in the backyard, perfect for morning coffee, meditation, or evening adult beverages with soaring redwoods above head that can accommodate our furry travelers (pre-approval required, no more than 2 small to medium size) in a safe enclosed space.

PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY:
- ABSOLUTELY NO DRUGS or SMOKING of any kind allowed in/outside or on the property grounds and grounds for immediate eviction.

- Space best suited for 2 adults, a couple is ideal. Dedicated parking for 1 large, or two small cars in cottage driveway only. Max occupancy is 3, young families with children under 10yrs w/o added fees. Adult/young adult occupancy need be approved in advance and incur added fees upon accepting. Please include ages in booking request.

- Cottage is in very peaceful and quiet area. no parties or gatherings. If you are looking for a party pad, please do not inquire.

- Santa Cruz County quiet hours are 10pm through 8am. They will be enforced and must be observed. Outside those hours, noise levels should remain respectful of neighbors as well.

- Respectful guests only as cottage sits above main house and is in close proximity (20-30yards) on same parcel with a dog (may bark upon arrival, nothing a nice welcoming petting won't stop), not so cuddly cat, and a family with teens and a grade school child.

- Property has security cameras in driveway for safety, wildlife, and noise compliance. There are Mnt Lions, Bobcats, Skunks and Raccoons present, although you would be lucky to spot them, we must respect their habitat as we occupy it.

- Rebooking outside 30 day cancelation window can only be pushed out 13 days max.

- Ceiling and box fans for cooling, No AC. Under forest canopy, stays relatively cool unless triple digit heat waves hit.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please message with family ages
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Must preapprove size/breed/qty, include in request
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- Final Instant booking pending owner approval. Traveler MUST contact owner within 24hrs with party/pet description or booking will be voided.
- NO DRUGS or SMOKING of any kind allowed in/outside the cottage. - Quite hours 10pm-8am AND Plz NO PETS on furniture, MUST be well behaved pet.
- Rebooking outside 30 day cancelation window can only be pushed out 2 weeks max.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy
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 and a first aid kit
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

Los Gatos

Located in Los Gatos, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Villa del Monte Winery and Regale Winery and Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Old Town Los Gatos and Kings Court Shopping Center. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Los Gatos, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Mountains - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Regale Winery and Vineyards - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mystery Spot - 21 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 23 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 24 min drive - 25.5 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Diridon Station - 24 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Far East Kitchen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Common Grounds - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Testarossa Winery - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is VillaNola! Your Santa Cruz Mnts Abode Under Redwoods, No Crowds & All Adventure! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at VillaNola! Your Santa Cruz Mnts Abode Under Redwoods, No Crowds & All Adventure!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at VillaNola! Your Santa Cruz Mnts Abode Under Redwoods, No Crowds & All Adventure!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is VillaNola! Your Santa Cruz Mnts Abode Under Redwoods, No Crowds & All Adventure! located?

Located in the heart of Los Gatos, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Cruz Mountains and Villa del Monte Winery. Regale Winery and Vineyards and Burrell School Vineyards and Winery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very clean and newly rennovated comfy property. The kitchen was well stocked and the location is great!Oz is very communicative and accomodating as a host. A great long weekend for my wife and myself!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well appointed with well stocked kitchen. Though relatively small living space, more than enough for a couple. Outside area is not quite as private as photos suggest. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet private and cozy little retreat in the Santa Cruz mountains, very nicely decorated with lots of amenities and fully fenced and private yard. nice escape from the heat and smoke of the valley. Close to Santa Cruz and the beaches and lots of state parks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance L.

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

Great Find in the Santa Cruz Mountains

We stayed for two quiet nights with our two dogs. Cozy cottage with perfect amenities. We are local from San Jose and we will consider this place again for a short getaway to the Santa Cruz mountains!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon W.

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

CA getaway

Great little house with everything we needed. Beautiful location with lots of redwoods. We had to reschedule our stay last minute and the host was very accomodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent T.

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

VillaNola!

We had a great time at the cabin. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

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

Nice mountain getaway

This was a beautiful quiet little spot in the mountains. We really enjoyed doing day trips to the surrounding areas including Big Sur, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Francisco.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi F.

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

Cute cottage under the trees

Adorable cottage, perfect for 2 (plus our old doggie). Very comfortable, beautiful surroundings. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regina S.

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

Very quiet!

Love the trees and the quiet , thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas Q.

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

Small clean house in the trees

It was a very pleasant stay and the house was exactly as shown. Got a little warm at night, so I recommend bringing a fan if its a Summer stay. Host’s dogs are super sweet and would greet us in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Perfect couple’s retreat

My husband and I enjoyed our stay immensely. The bed and pillows were super comfortable. Probably the best we have had at a VRBO so far. The welcome letter and bottle of wine were a great surprise as we had been traveling all day. Perfect location between Los Gatos and Santa Cruz. Short drive to hike amongst the redwoods or drive up the coast and enjoy the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brinton R.

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

Great, cozy cabin in the woods

I loved my stay here. In addition to the bed, there is a fold out couch and space in the loft to sleep. Communication with the owner was great. We saw the same group of deer 4-5 times during our stay. You can walk a loop on road that is hilly (a lot of elevation change) and about 1.3 miles, which we loved. There's a TV right in front of the couch so it's a great place to spend a quiet evening watching tv or reading on the outside patio.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

My husband and I loved staying at this little house in the redwoods. So quiet, clean and new. Everything we needed was available to us. The two of us were very comfortable in the space. Our adult daughter spent one night with us and she slept on the couch which she said was comfy. The space was a little tighter with the three of us adults. Communication with the owners was easy. They really care that you enjoy your stay. And the space is truly dog friendly including a small fenced in backyard!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

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

Perfect Getaway

I was hoping for a quiet place in nature to relax, rejuvenate, and spend some alone time. VillaNola did not disappoint! The place was beautifully decorated, very clean, and well appointed. I really appreciate the complimentary bottle of wine and snacks too! The cottage is located in a secluded setting with a back porch area surrounded by trees. This is where I spent most of my time, enjoying the silence and sounds of nature. I also felt very safe with Oz and his family close by. I highly recommend VillaNola and look forward to my next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Perfect Mountain Getaway

Oz was an amazing host with plenty of suggestions on sites to see, and always so pleasant to communicate with! The cottage is nestled in the woods very close to Santa Cruz for daytime fun, and downtown Los Gatos for evening dining. The "wood" heating stove was nice to get cozy with and the loft was a lot of fun to lay down with a book, as was swinging on the tire swing (for my daughter!). We live only an hour and a half away, and this was exactly what my 12-year-old and I needed. We got a bunch of ideas from the book on the coffee table, and played each day by ear. The highlight of all the things we did was the egg vending machine at Glaum. A quirky, must-see! Thank you, Oz! We enjoyed our stay very much, and hope to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Everything you could need

We needed a chance to get away from everything over inauguration weekend, and looked for a place where we could be close to nature. We had a wonderful stay at VillaNova and just what we needed. We were able to drive 15 miles to Los Gatos for dinner (Polenteria -- all gluten free kitchen!) and the next day drove 20 minutes to Capitola beach and a little farther to Nisene Marks state park to walk in the redwoods. The weather was perfect for outdoor things, but tbh even if it hadn't been, we would have loved just cozying up at VillaNola. This little place is perfect - all the furnishings are just what you need and fit perfectly into the space. It was accurately described on the website; we met Azadeh on arrival and she would have been available if we needed, but otherwise, we were on our own to enjoy! After being in some vacation homes where we had to bring our own salt and pepper, VillaNola was a dream! Every kitchen utensil you could ever need for cooking and baking, and staples like olive oil, coffee, and tea. We would definitely return and thank the owners for all the thoughtfulness and planning that went into creating VillaNola!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot - nice quiet cottage in a mountainous neighborhood off of Summit Road. Clean. Comfortable. Convenient location for both the remote mountain experience and easy access to highways to get around and experience the area. Highly recommended for a quiet retreat. Would definitely book again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was as described; beautiful and quiet; great for walking (lots of hills!); a very pleasant get-away!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner, Oz, was quick to respond to messages. The house is very clean and organized. quiet property in the trees.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
pet area was clean, and the kitchen area had everything you needed,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and comfortable, nice and clean. It worked well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent, clean, well-stocked, organized, friendly, beautiful. I felt an amazing vibe lying out back in the tiny yard. Overall a very healing experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the host was excellent! Lovely area in the hills.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, beautiful surroundings and great accommodations. Very prompt response from hosts if needed. Kitchen fully equipped which we utilized. It’s listed for 2 people ideally, but we had four and had to use the pull out couch which could maybe use a new mattress or at least a good vacuuming) but was fine for our two night stay. The immediate surroundings are beautiful and the berries on site are edible and delicious. The outdoor space serene. We loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayra M.

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

Peaceful stay

Overall, it was a peaceful experience. Close to SC, perfectly away from any city lights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Oz Nolz

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We have lived in the Los Gatos/Santa Cruz Mnts for about a about 14 years and have loved every second of it (Except when evacuating for wildfire threats)! We are a young active family of 4: 3 kids, a dog and a cat.

Why they chose this property

Villa Nola's tranquility, safety, peace, majestic redwoods and rolling fog are just a few things we adore about the setting. This new built cottage was designed, built and decorated by the owners in a way that they would want to live in themselves.

The cottage is located on the same property as the main home, just 50ft-ish apart, but sitting above the main house gives the cottage great privacy.

The Location is bar none, straddled 15-20mins between Silicon Valley and the world renowned Monterey Bay each direction and only an Hour to San Francisco and Monterey/Carmel gives you endless opportunities to explore!

What makes this property unique

Right outside the cottage door you are a short hike from one of the outlets to the historic Wrights Tunnels along the Laurel Creek that served as a "modern way" for transporting logged timber and transporting folks from the valley to the ocean in the late 1800's.
We are within less than a 5 mile radius of 6 craft wineries, and 20mins to where there are several craft beer brewers. 10mins to Demo Forest for world class Mnt biking trails and so much more!

The location and the cottage are a true best kept secret!

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