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Los Altos Hills Villa

Family-friendly villa in Los Altos with a hot tub

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Exterior detail
Private kitchen
Pool
Interior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Los altos hills, CA
  • Place, Foothill College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Googleplex
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Shoreline Amphitheatre
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Los Altos Hills Villa

Looking for a relaxing retreat in Silicon Valley ? Great location for attending Stanford University and Levi’s Stadium sporting events? This home is located on a quiet culdesac 2 miles from the village of Los Altos and easy access to major highways ( 280/ 85 / 237). It is in close proximity to tech companies and Stanford University and Hospitals. The home sits on a mountain view acre with security fenced swimming pool with built- in spa. Our house provides an open concept kitchen and family room. The living and dining rooms are combined. There is a wet bar that opens to the backyard. Hiking trails abut the property. The mature landscaping gives the yard a park like feel. The kitchen features a granite pub table with seating for eight. Large windows through out the home take advantage of the yard's beautiful landscape and views. The home has been totally remodeled to give it charm and functionality. There are 4 bedrooms and 2 and a half bathrooms. The master bedroom has a california king bed and there are two bedrooms with queen beds and another with a sofa bed. The master suite includes an air tub for two, marble shower, double vanities and a separate terrace with fire pit for enjoying the beautiful evenings. The patio areas have comfortable outdoor seating. Ours is a no smoking property. We are not zoned for corporate events or large groups. This is our main residence, our home. We thank you for considering our place for your Bay Area visit. Please let us know if you have any concerns or questions to help make our home a match for your stay.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Please ask permission for all pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
California is experiencing a severe drought. The mandatory restriction is to use 20% less water. Please be mindful of conservation. Thank you.

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
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

About the area

Los Altos

Los Altos Hills, a neighbourhood in Los Altos, is home to this villa. 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. Travelling with kids? Make time for California's Great America, or head to an event or a match at Levi's Stadium.
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Los altos hills, CA

What's nearby

  • Foothill College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stanford University - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Computer History Museum - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Googleplex - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Shoreline Amphitheatre - 16 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • California Ave Station - 12 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 12 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bluestone Lane Los Altos Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Los Altos Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Satura Cakes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Callao Peruvian Cuisine - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Yoshi Sushi - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Los Altos Hills Villa have a pool?

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

Is Los Altos Hills Villa pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Los Altos Hills Villa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Los Altos Hills Villa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Los Altos Hills Villa located?

Located in Los Altos Hills, this family-friendly Los Altos villa is within a 10-minute walk of Silicon Valley and Foothill College. Los Altos History Museum is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joanne s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was the best house we have stayed at! It had all the amenities but also had the feel of a much-loved family home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in Carol’s home. The views are spectacular and the garden/pool is a highlight of the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorinda I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful clean home with all the amenities. The pool and hot tub are heated and perfect for the kids to play in our for just lounging around. Gorgeous yard and wonderful neighborhood. The host was very responsive to all of our questions and made the check in/out easy and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Wonderful

We had such a great stay here. The property was amazing, the pool was so lovely, the house was wonderful and the yard was perfect. I would highly recommend staying here and we hope to be back in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Crystal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our trip to Stanford to celebrate our youngest child graduating from college. Lots of space for a large family trip. There were plenty of places to gather and beds were comfortable. I’d suggest giving a heads up about the statues in the front yard as that caught us off guard a bit. Overall, a great experience. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette G.

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

Spectacular stay!

We cannot rave enough about our stay at this beautiful home! The house has a beautiful interior and spacious kitchen for gathering. But it’s the grounds — from the pool to the gardens to the view — that make this place so special. The owner was responsive throughout the entire process from reservation to check out. Five is not enough stars!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katya P.

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

Wonderful stay

Carol’s house is located in a very nice quiet neighborhood minutes from the cute downtown Los Altos with restaurants and shops. The landscaping is beautiful and the pool is very nice. The house is big, comfortable, clean, and has everything you need and more. Communication with the owner was very easy. We had a wonderful stay! Thank you, Carol, for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Luxury in Los Altos Hills

We had a wonderful time at Carol’s property. We stayed initially for 5 days and then another 4 after our return from Hawaii. We absolutely loved it and Carol was available to us for any query we had. A beautifully presented and pristine property with everything we needed for a very relaxing vacation. The pool is superb and our kids and my wife loved the diving board - not something you see all that often these days. The pool, garden and house are maintained to perfection and we hope to return again very soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

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

Absolutely Perfect

This house was absolutely perfect for us to use a home base for my sons wedding. There is as plenty of space and lots of areas to move around in. The backyard and views were stunning. In fact the view from the master bedroom window looked like a piece of art! Communication with host was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jerusha R., San Francisco

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

Great host, great stay!

The hosts and property were both fantastic. The house is very comfortable, and the property is even more beautiful than the pictures. The pool was perfect. The home was fully equipped with everything we need, and the hosts were readily available. We have two little kids under three, and they had a ball. Great get away for the family.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Manon G.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Such a beautiful property to unwind during a weekend getaway! The yard is so spacious, with plenty of room to relax, go for a swim, dine outside and enjoy a BBQ. The house also has all the amenities you need. Really enjoyed the excellent communication with the owners, who were very generous regarding check in and check out times. I will be recommending to friends, and look forward to coming back !

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Great house and location

The house is very comfortable. The decor and furnishings are well maintained. The backyard and the view of the surrounding hills are very pretty. The location is private and quiet but close to services.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

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

Nice property. Enjoyed the pool due to the oddly warm weather.

Great experience dealing with the owners!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence W.

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

Beautiful Home in Idyllic Location

The house is located is the exclusive suburb of Los Altos Hills with a breathtaking yard that is impeccably maintained. The home was well amenitized and the owner was very pleasant/helpful at all times. Supplies were abundant and the owner was generous in allowing us to use many of the items typically not available to tenants in a rental property. The salt water pool was incredible, heated to 80 degrees at all times-- with a vigilant pool guy who kept it clean weekly. We stayed for a month, and the owner provided weekly cleaning from a housekeeper who has been with the family for over thirty years. If I could have another grandmother, I would pick their housekeeper, Daisy. This home was the cornerstone for one of the best family vacations we have ever had. Many thanks to the Winters family for making it so special!
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurie K., San Jose, California

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

Fabulous home and gardens with pool

My husband, our golden retriever and I stayed at this lovely home for four nights. The owners are gracious, and the home is extremely comfortable. We moved from the Bay Area last year, and took this opportunity to visit with several different friends. We cooked some great meals, and took advantage of the multiple seating areas for al fresco dining and sipping wine. The view of the property and hills beyond from the master suite are breathtaking. We will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

gustavo antonio m., Argentina

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

Great house with wonderful garden

If you have to be in Palo Alto area, this house is the place. It is a wonderful property. I will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

Oasis

Family home nestled in the hills.. Loveky yard and close to many great hikes. Very comfortable and relaxing spot to stay in busy Silicon Valley.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

ravi t., Fremont

Awesome Place to stay !

Carol is a great host - house is beautiful and she is very accommodating . 5 Star experience and would recommend to anyone coming to bay area .
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pat K., Nashua

The home was beautiful and very roomy for our 6 adults and baby.

We loved the views, pool, all the balconies and quiet location. Kitchen was fun to make breakfast and had all the fixings for cooking. Loved the downtown area with great bagel shop and bakery. Close to highway and lots of space for walking and running. Must like hills. LOL
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing! Beautiful house

Lovely house in an amazing setting. A real family house with everything you need.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachael K.

Gorgeous Location and very relaxing

We absolutely loved staying in this home! We were in the Los Altos area for a wedding and this home was a perfect location to attend all the wedding festivities. The home is very close to Stanford University and ample shopping. It is tucked away and feels like you are in your own private world. We thoroughly enjoyed the backyard! We sat out on the patio for breakfast and the kids enjoyed the pool from sun up to sun down! We fit comfortably with 8 people, the house was clean and well maintained. The owners are lovely and provided everything we needed for our stay. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Malia C.

Wonderful long weekend with family

Our family attended a graduation at Stanford. The location is convenient and just a few minutes to Stanford. The house had every thing we needed for a fun and relaxing weekend. The park-like backyard, pool and outdoor dining areas allowed us to get outside to enjoy the sun and perfect weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Judy V.

A great place to stay

Our group thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the villa. It was amazing! Super spacious with lots of room to relax. We got to use the pool and enjoyed the backyard with some of the backyard games. The area is very peaceful and area was close to our wedding venue. The hosts, Carol and Dan, are really responsive and made sure we enjoyed our time at their place. We really appreciate their hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Danelle V., Santa Rosa

Beautiful, spacious home with a large, lovely, peaceful backyard. Loved it here!

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful home the weekend of our daughter's wedding. It was the perfect space for our family, and provided a variety of areas, especially in the large, serene backyard, to relax and recharge. There was ample space, it was clean and comfortable, well stocked, and a beautiful home. We had plenty of room for the bride and bridesmaids to get dressed and have breakfast the morning of the wedding, and the backyard provided a beautiful setting for the photographer to take some lovely pictures of the bridal party. The home provided much needed serenity in between our nearby festivities. And, the quiet, relaxing backyard was a welcome respite for us to enjoy with the groom's family the day after the wedding, who were visiting from Florida while the worry of Hurricane Irma was raging through their community. Thank you to our host family for sharing your beautiful home and property with us! It will be a lifetime memory for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eric L., Riverside, CT

Great property

We were very happy with our stay here. Los Altos Hills is a quiet residential neighborhood with easy access to the I-280 freeway, and is centrally located to all the places we wanted to visit. Stanford is ~10-15 minutes away and San Francisco is about an hour away. Or if you stay close by, the town of Los Altos is actually quiet nice as well. My kids loved the pool, which was heated to a nice temperature during our stay. And the hosts were responsive on email to all of our questions. We would definitely stay here again ourselves, or recommend to other families looking for a good home base in the Silicon Valley area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

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Hosted by Carol Winters

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