Portola Valley is one of the Bay Area’s best kept secrets. If you want an escape from the hustle and bustle without leaving the Bay Area, James’s cottage is the ideal location to unwind and recharge in seclusion with just you, the trees, the hills, and all the peace and quiet you can handle. You can’t get much better than this place. We celebrated our 10 year anniversary here and had a wonderful stay from beginning to end.