The Abode in Downtown Los Gatos

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 265.0 sq m

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Dryer
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Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Los Gatos, CA

Old Town Los Gatos
‪15 min walk‬
Testarossa Winery
‪17 min walk‬
Vasona Lake County Park
‪5 min drive‬
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom - Queen Murphy bed

1 Double Murphy Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

This Los Gatos Abode in the heart of Silicon Valley is truly a retreat and haven for those looking to relax on vacation or to come home to at night while working.
It is set up with: Comcast Internet & Cable, 55” Smart Samsung TV,
Mitsubishi mini-split AC & Heater, Spacious Kitchen - fully equipped, Murphy Bed-Queen, Free Parking, Tranquil Private Patio with Gas BBQ in a stunningly rustic setting.
The rental is just a few minutes walk to Downtown Los Gatos and around the corner from the Los Gatos Library, Museum and Recreation Center as well as
the Brand New Gym -“The Club at Los Gatos” on Main Street.

https://theclublg.com/reservation/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw9ZGYBhCEARIsAEUXITXa4WGr-DYqe7HDzI2TfQhvvUNzoHM0RixEZXTwW2wP7TCJql4Gp-QaAuB-EALw_wcB

The setting is so charming!! You will feel like you are in the midst of nature while in one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Silicon Valley.
If you are looking for a true Los Gatos get away where you can leave your car and walk to all the the Los Gatos concerts, farmers market, highlights and fun events,
This is the Place!
The rental can accommodate up to 2 people.
I’m so excited for your arrival and look forward to your visit!

As referenced in the reviews, I ALSO have another smaller quaint cottage on the same property that is priced competitively at $100 per night…
a 2 week minimum stay is required.…
Let me know if that might be a better fit for you… The Cottage is 300 sq ft. It can accommodate 2 people max.

Property manager

Teresa Spalding

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

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

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Los Gatos

Located in Los Gatos, this cottage is in the city centre and near theme parks. Santana Row Shopping Center and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit California's Great America. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at SAP Center at San Jose or PayPal Park. Waterskiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Los Gatos, CA

What's nearby

Old Town Los Gatos - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Testarossa Winery - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Art Museum of Los Gatos - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Vasona Lake County Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
Santana Row Shopping Center - 11 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

Winchester Station - 8 min drive
San Jose College Park Station - 13 min drive
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cafe Dio - ‬8 min walk
‪Telefèric Barcelona - ‬14 min walk
‪Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company - ‬13 min walk
‪Great Bear Coffee - ‬16 min walk
‪Willow Street Wood-Fired Pizza - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Abode in Downtown Los Gatos pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Abode in Downtown Los Gatos ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Abode in Downtown Los Gatos ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Abode in Downtown Los Gatos located?

Located in the heart of Los Gatos, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Old Town Los Gatos, Testarossa Winery and Art Museum of Los Gatos. Vasona Lake County Park and Good Samaritan Hospital - Mission Oaks Campus are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rory M.

8 Oct 2024

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

Nice place. Great host.

My mother stayed here for two weeks while having some work done to her own home. The cottage was lovely. Great location, very safe and welcoming. We look forward to staying again when having guests in town in the future.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

22 Sept 2023

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

Even better than it looks online!

Charming, modern and homey at the same time. An easy walk to Old Lose Gatos and the trail that runs through it but feels like you’re off in the foothills when you’re at home. Owner is available as much as you’d like her to be, respectful of your privacy when not needed. A great stay!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

22 Aug 2023

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

What an a amazing Stay

A quiet, quaint, cozy place to stay that is walking distance from downtown Los Gatos. Teresa was such a great host and communicated very well. I would definitely stay here again!!!!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh N.

31 July 2023

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

The Most Memorable Experience

Teresa is a fabulous hostess. Her instructions were very detailed, and her responsiveness was always timely. Her place is beautiful. We booked the place to give us an idea of what it would be like to live in Los Gatos. The experience was not a disappointment; we have so many wonderful memories and the surroundings added to the amazing time we had there. She checked in on us via text to see how we were doing and if we needed anything - so incredibly thoughtful. It was the right balance of privacy, never intrusive. I highly recommend this place, it's a beautiful get-away that is close to downtown Los Gatos.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaan P.

13 Mar 2018

Small, private and cozy

Just what we we're looking for, small, private and cozy. Easy to walk to town and good parking.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie E.

25 Dec 2015

Bungalow in nature!

We are local Los Gatos residents and had to be out of our home for reconstruction. Theresa's place was a wonderful find! It supplied everything, along with a really beautiful setting. It was very peaceful, and we slept well. Walked to dinner most often, and really enjoyed the convenient location. Thanks, Theresa! Jeannie & Les

Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2015

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gil D.

19 Oct 2015

Weekend retreat

We stayed in the little cottage, which was quite well appointed (needs a grill for the toaster oven), quiet and well kept; and almost big enough in which to change your mind. It was perfect for a short stay, spent mostly with our kids and grandkids in the area. When we come back for a longer stay, will look into the larger cottage. Teresa was very kind and helpful. Good location. We recommend Lou's Coffee Shop on Los Gatos Blvd for breakfast; great food, good service and no spandex! required.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sandra l.

13 Oct 2015

Perfect getaway in Los Gatos

My husband and I stayed in the larger cottage. It was perfect for the two of us. It was spacious enough for us and was very open with kitchen area. The area is very quiet with only a short walk to downtown which we did regularly. We loved the outdoor patio for coffee and wine. The unit was very clean and had everything we needed. The host was very friendly and was very responsive to our needs. We were even greeted by a couple of small deer when we arrived late at night.That was very special. I would definitely recommend this location and we loved exploring Los Gstos.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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18 Sept 2015

Great Stay!

Teresa was wonderful to talk to and the cottage is such a great deal for Los Gatos. I enjoyed my quiet stay and loved being within walking distance of everything.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

4 Aug 2015

Good Value!

The Los Gatos cottage was perfect for my needs. It had everything I could have wanted while I worked in the area and Theresa was very responsive to any questions I had which I never really had. I would highly recommend!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

June D.

20 July 2015

Charming!!

Wonderful stay. Peaceful and quiet. Quite small but everything you need and a beautiful outdoor area. Plan on returning in the fall!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Erie, CO

13 Apr 2015

Great place to stay in Los Gatos!

We had a wonderful time in this relaxing piece of Los Gatos heaven! The cottage is not only charming, but very clean, well equipped, and has the most comfortable bed. It is in a great location near shopping and good restaurants. The setting is so beautiful and surrounded by numerous trees…it is definitely set apart from the usual generic vacation rental. The owner is very friendly and easy to work with. We are hoping to stay here when we return next year.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Barbara C.

13 Mar 2015

Los Gatos Cottage

Delightful , picturesque woodsy setting- 5 min.walk to stores and main road to shops, restaurants ,park and library. Cottage small but well equipped, clean. Murphy bed - very comfortable. Outside bistro seating under trees . Owner was very responsive to needs. I am a 79 yr old widow visiting family in the next town.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

27 Feb 2014

Great Location... Easy Walk to Downtown... Helpful Owner

We came to this charming town to visit our son for the holidays. This cottage is in a quiet neighborhood and convenient to everything we needed...restaurants, supermarkets, sightseeing, etc. The cabin is small, and it has a Murphy bed. What it lacks in space, it makes up in charm. It has a cute kitchen area and a very nice bathroom. The outdoor space is lovely and picturesque. The owner was very helpful both prior to our arrival and during our stay when we had a problem with the TV. She fixed it immediately. Would I return? Absolutely!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

27 Aug 2013

Hidden jewel of the Silicon Valley

Visiting friends? Staying over a weekend for business and you'd like to escape the crazy traffic and crowd? This is the place for you. Perfect location, not half a mile away from the main Los Gatos drag, yet hidden under a canopy of trees, with a local deer herd which will come to say hi at dinnertime. What is there not to love? Granted, it's not that spacious, but it totally makes up in charm, with the fully equipped kitchen, the spotless marble-floor bathroom. In the summer months, it's warm enough to eat all your meals outside, on the provided garden furniture. Walking distance to restaurants, and it's a short drive to Whole Foods. Recommended to: single people, couples on a romantic getaway, and definitely cyclists: I belong to the two-eheel tribe, and I very much enjoyed being so close to some of the best rides in the area, Los Gatos Creek Trail, Kennedy to Hicks Road, and the Old Santa Cruz Highway are all accessible riding out of the front gate, and this cottage provides a cool place to come back to, take a relaxing shower, kick back and cook excessive quantities of pasta!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Toni B., Pennsylvania

22 Aug 2013

Mother/daughter vacation

I recently stayed at the cottage for twelve days with my daughter who attends college nearby. It was the perfect place for a relaxing vacation, and it was close to many activities as well. The cottage was clean and very comfortable, especially the bed. The bathroom and kitchen areas were great as well. We especially enjoyed walking to downtown Los Gatos to shop and to eat at various restaurants and cafes, and we particularly enjoyed the Fiesta de Artes which just happened to be taking place while we were there. We also attended an outdoor performance of Hamlet at Shakespeare in the Park which was fantastic! In addition, we went to free, live performances, Jazz on the Plazz and Music in the Park, both of which were wonderful. Nearby the cottage is the Los Gatos Creek Trail which we hiked on a number of times, and we drove to the beach at Santa Cruz for a day which is only a 30 minute drive. While we were definitely active, we also relaxed at the cottage, and that is so easy to do because it is located in a quiet, beautiful, wooded setting. I would highly recommend renting this location; it is much cheaper than a hotel room and you get so much privacy and peace. Terrific vacation!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

7 May 2013

Great Cottage

Stayed 10 nights visiting our son. Great cottage for 2 people. Had son from Palto Alto stay a few nights, tight, but do able for 3. BBQ and off street parking for 2 cars was great. Secluded in foothills, but close enough to walk to Los Gatos. Bathroom was great, and murphy bed was acutally very comfortable. Kitchen had everything we needed but a oven, which we didn't need anyway. Loved the outside patio (bbq) and tables for evening wine or morning coffee. Had deer one morning off the patio and lots of birds. Very reasonable and close enough to hit San Fran, Big Sur, Monterey and Santa Cuze or Napa Valley. They are renovating a garage on the property which will be another and larger option. Nice place. If your looking for something economical but nice with privacy, secure parking and within driving distance to a lot of places in the bay area, this is hard to beat!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

24 Mar 2013

Quiet, peaceful, updated, warm.

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the two months we got to spend in Teresa's cottage. The location is perfect and really makes you feel like your miles away from the busy city but you're actually only a short walk away from all Los Gatos has to offer. The cottage itself was great and stocked with everything you would need for a short or long term stay. Teresa was also a breeze to work with and made everything very simple. I couldn't recommend her or her cottage more, and hope to return if we're ever in the area again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A., Florida

4 July 2012

Peaceful Garden Cottage

What a lovely little garden cottage. This was the perfect size for 2. Inside is light, bright and airy, and the courtyard outside was a perfect setting for our morning coffee. We walked to local restaurants and enjoyed walking around downtown Los Gatos. This cottage is close enough to San Jose, but tucked into the mountainside so it was peaceful and relaxing. Fully stocked kitchen made meal prep a breeze. Can't wait to come back next year!

About the host

Hosted by Teresa Spalding

I am a Sr. Executive professional business woman who has lived in the
Northern California Bay Area for over 30 years from the Southbay in Silicon Valley
to the Wine Country in the North Bay.
I have been hosting guests in my properties for over
30 years and have maintained Superhost status for the last
10 years on various hosting platforms. I love hosting guests and making their stay one that is enjoyable, comfortable and memorable. I look forward to having you come stay and await your visit!

Why they chose this property

This property offers the best of Los Gatos… The charm of the architecture, the privacy of a beautiful rustic setting yet you are walking distance to downtown and all the fantastic restaurants, hiking and biking trails AND all the fun and exciting events that Los Gatos has to offer right within a block or two of the property...You will be able to take it all in being so close to all the action or sit back and relax in the serenity of the beautiful setting the rental is located in….Either way, you will thoroughly enjoy your stay.

A new highlight in the neighborhood is the state of the art gym that just opened…
“ The Club at Los Gatos”. A gym pass is $40/day or $$120/week or $349/month
if interested in working out or lounging at the pool.

https://theclublg.com/reservation/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw9ZGYBhCEARIsAEUXITXa4WGr-DYqe7HDzI2TfQhvvUNzoHM0RixEZXTwW2wP7TCJql4Gp-QaAuB-EALw_wcB

What makes this property unique

Charm, beauty, location, the assurance of working with a Superhost…
You will have piece of mind!

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