This beautiful guest house is located in Mount Sereno, just outside of Los Gatos. Parking is off-the-street in the circular portion of the driveway that takes you on the right side on the house to the back entrance. Just past the garages is a metal door that enters to the garden behind the main house where the guest house is accessed. Squirrels and rabbits are guests here too. We really appreciated the spot lighting every time we returned in the dark. Walking through the garden and past the pool, you know your stay here will be wonderful. Quiet nights with way more stars visible than in the city and sleepy mornings with a mist in the mountain that blows away, leaving you a wonderful day ahead.

Entering the guest house, you’ll notice the marvelous wood floors, take your shoes off and enjoy. I wish we had these floors in our house. To the left of the entrance are the bathroom and bedroom, to the right the open kitchen living room space. The bedroom has plenty of storage and nice large-top lamp stands on both sides of the queen-sized bed. The bathroom can be entered directly from the bedroom or from the short entrance hallway. The kitchen has a 3/4-sized fridge, dishwasher, and oven arranged in a L-shape, open to the rest of the living room and dining area. Very clean. Giant TV and comfy couch. Great windows on two walls with floor-length vertical blinds make for an open living space. Or unlock the sliding door and head out to the pool.

The pool is covered, with an electronic cover that is quickly retracted, so the water stays clear and cool in the summer. We enjoyed the pool (pool noodles provided) as well as the full length loungers in this quiet, harmonious setting. I could see staying here just to relax at the pool. Or take the 15-20 minute walk down to Los Gatos for shopping. Just keep in mind: it’ll be uphill on the way back, and there’s a sidewalk only on one side of the road.

Communication with Amy or her husband was quick and easy through the Airbnb app or text messages. They were most accommodating. The first evening we drove down from Sacramento and didn’t arrive till after 9PM. We met them and their cute doggie just a few times while entering or leaving the property. Great place to stay and we’d love to come back.