This is a unique and outstanding home. It is very large and spacious with six bedrooms, ample outdoor deck space, and a grand kitchen-living room space. The living room is very stylish and comfortable with views of the residential neighborhood during the day... At night, an enormous screen comes down from the ceiling where you can watch movies with surround sound! My favorite part of the view is the oak tree on the property, which is framed perfectly in the dining room window. The kitchen is large with lots of natural light and tons of refrigerator, freezer, and counter space (note: there is no can-opener). We brought our own food and shopped at a nearby Safeway to make all of our meals.
Although it is clear that a family with children live there most of the time, the house is extremely neat and organized. We marveled at the abundance of storage with clean white facades!! The largest main bedroom with en-suite bathroom and deck is very private and like a penthouse hotel suite (although I have never stayed in one, but this felt like it!). My sister and I had enough space to do yoga in there. One child's bedroom is clearly for a young boy, which was perfect for my son and nephew. All of the beds are quite comfortable, and every room has interesting and lovely lighting options.
The trampoline is definitely a fantastic feature. It's extremely sturdy and safe, and was a huge highlight for the kids we had with us. Adults and even our 18 month old baby could use the trampoline safely. The kids spent the rest of their time in the huge pool, of course! The water was a little too cold for adults to go in for more than a few minutes. Also I recommend having deck shoes for around the pool since the gravel can be slightly rough on the feet.
Paul (the owner) responded extremely quickly each time I wrote a message before and during our stay. The home was recently renovated and the owners are still making improvements around the property. We felt comfortable in this family home, and it was clear the family has trust in their guests to respect their wonderful home. If you are not comfortable in someone else's space, this may not be the right place for you. If you come stay here, you will receive a great bargain in amenities, space, elegance, modernity, nature, warm weather, and convenience. We would definitely come stay here again for future vacations. THANK YOU to Paul, Lilie, and your children!!