When our kids’ preschool was shut down for two weeks, we and two other families in the same class decided to make lemonade from lemons. We wanted a place where the kids could run around outside, swim in a pool, with plenty of space for 3 different families.
We showed up not knowing what to expect. Folks, this is a completely enclosed 2-acre property just 45 minutes from SF. It has a pool (perfect temp in Summer), tennis court, small woods and lemon grove. It is a literal mansion. Giant dining room and kitchen with Miele and subzero appliances, bar with pool table, 6 bedrooms (5 en-suite), with the master closet easily big enough for a pack and play (where we put our newborn). The decor is over the top - think high-end mid 90’s - marble grand staircase, chandeliers in every room, ornate plumbing fixtures - and added to the sense of excess. Our first day we almost thought it was too much. By day 2 we thought “we could get used to this.”
The interiors were immaculately clean on arrival, and Natalia was available to help out and even procured a grill on short notice. We had an amazing time and so did the kiddos - swimming in the pool, drinking on the patio, grilling dinner and watching the kids ride around on scooters. We absolutely will find a way to return in the future.