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

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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

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Los Gatos, CA
  • Santa Cruz Mountains
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Mystery Spot
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (RHV-Reid Hillview)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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. Max occupancy is 3, for young families with children under 10yrs w/o added fees. Adult/young adult occupancy need be approved in advance and may incur added fees upon accepting. Please include ages in booking request.

- Cottage is in very peaceful and quiet area. 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.

Property manager

Oz Nolz
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Los Gatos

Located in Los Gatos, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Mystery Spot and Villa Montalvo are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. 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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park - 19 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 23 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Mystery Spot - 23 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 23 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lupin Lodge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Nestldown - ‬4 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.

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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 65 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kortnie Y.

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

Great hideaway

Had a wonderful weekend exploring the area. The stay was quaint with all the luxuries needed! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin Knight

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

Enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed staying at VillaNola. The home is compact but designed well and very comfortable for 2 adults and our pups.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma K.

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

Quiet and Clean!

This cabin is a great spot for some quiet time surrounded by trees. We appreciated the total cleanliness of the cabin!We also loved the gas wood stove and the cozy heat that it provided. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Secret Cottage

Lovely area, close by a lot of activities. The cottage had everything we needed…well stocked and very comfortable.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe D.

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

Peace & Quiet

Such a lovely place to find some much needed peace & quiet. Comfy, clean, and well appointed. Easy & helpful communication with friendly host, Oz. Would absolutely recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

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

Relaxing Space

This was a great place to just relax. Easily located to many state parks, ocean, city etc... Home was clean and quiet. I enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayden M.

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

Absolutely lovely stay!

Such a nice environment to be in. The cottage is so nice and has all the needed amenities, enough privacy, and a awesome host! I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail G.

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

Wonderful rental!

Quiet spot in nature but still close to everything we wanted to explore
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Wonderful anniversary weekend!

This cute little cottage was just as advertised. We loved exploring the mountains and the adorable town of Los Gatos!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

We had a lovely stay at Villa Nola. Beautiful setting, well maintained and furnished accommodation, friendly communicative host. Would highly revommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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

Bonnie C.

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

Four thumbs up

We spent the week coming and going from the property to both celebrate our first Anniversary and to be able to see my daughter in a nearby town. Everything about the property was relaxing and beautiful. There were no noisy interruptions and everything was clean and well cared for. Oz was prompt with responses to questions and we had need of nothing. Would definitely look to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Mt. Bile Vacation

The property was cute and clean and perfect for what we needed. We were less than 30 minutes from 3 great trail heads. We rode all day and relaxed at this quiet, peaceful space in the evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely, Comfortable Cottage

We enjoyed our stay in this cottage, and the on-site hosts were nearby and readily available to answer questions and offer suggestions.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

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

Samantha R.

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

Sam

We had a very relaxing weekend. The host was super sweet and made us feel very welcome. The property was stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nannette M.

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

Beautiful location

Enjoyed the quiet location. Very well maintained and decorated. Trees and neighborhood were wonderful to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

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

Jennifer M.

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

Amazing cabin

Thank you so much. Such a darling place and location. Would book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendi S.

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

The Best!

A great spot for the perfect getaway. Comfortable, hidden away yet still close to so many great activities! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

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

Perfect tiny cottage in the forest

Everything we needed for an amazing stay. Yard worked great for our pup, child loved the hammock and tire swing. Kitchen is perfect size and had everything we needed and then some. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful mornings in the mist!

Small cottage with all the amenities. My husband is disabled, do not wanting to travel around we enjoyed sitting out back and reading and enjoying the cool weather. Seeing the coastal mists.come in the mornings. We also took our small Yorkie who enjoyed walks up the driveway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee R.

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

Redwood work trip

Beautiful cottage in the redwoods. Great hill waking workout with my dog, especially when the sun decided to shine
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

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

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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