We have had a wonderful time staying here. We found the house clean and in order and had everything we needed. The backyard was a gem as well, with swimming pool and hot tub and fire pit, which we used all - quite relaxing and peaceful. We found the area convenient for our needs with various shops and restaurants close by. The house is located midway between south bay and San Francisco, so easy to go anywhere. The owner, Rahel, was very friendly, easy to communicate and responsive. Overall, highly recommended place to stay. We will come back soon.
We had a wonderful stay. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The kids used the pool and we all enjoyed the hot tub and common spaces. We especially loved that one bedroom was on the first floor so folks who have trouble with stairs could have access to everything. The hosts were communicative and kind. While I wasn't there for the walkthrough, we appreciated knowing the details for the property. We had a great week, and loved staying here.
Rahel was a fabulous host and after the madness of New York relaxing by the pool in a quiet residential area only 30 minutes from the City was just what we needed, lots of shops and restaurant only a couple of minutes away and everyone was so friendly and helpful, if we ever venture back to San Francisco I would 100% stay at this propert again
The place was perfect for our stay. It was conveniently located with great neighborhood shops and restaurants nearby. The owner was very responsive to our questions.
House is great, very clean, nice place to relax I was here on business trip so it was so much better to be able to cook meals vrs a motel,beds super comfy I would definitely stay here again thanks so much to the owners to give us this great place to stay
We stayed for a week with our 5 children. Property manager was super nice and quick to respond. The house photographs well, but in person it was dated, although we still really enjoyed our stay. There was breakable decor everywhere on the main level, so I had to rearrange quite a bit to be comfortable that there were no accidents. There were many features are not available to use, like the 3 fireplaces, or all of the plates/cups in the hutch, or half of the front door. My recommendation is to not display items that cannot be used. The neighborhood was nice and quiet! Overall the house was fine, once I got over the initial disappointment of the photos vs. reality. Would stay there again if the price were to go down, I donât think itâs worth its value.
My family and friends stayed here for a week and we absolutely loved the house. The host came out to meet us and show us around and he was very friendly. The house is very clean, plenty of space for all of us (8 in total) and the pool and jacuzzi were great for kids. Location was convenient for shops restaurants and highways. Would definitely stay here again!
Thank you hosts!!
Rahet and her family have made this home so welcoming. And when you speak with them, it's like speaking with an old friend. They are so thoughtful, kind and truly think of every detail to make you comfortable. They're always accessible and promptly reply to any questions we had. They're the best hosts we've had and one of the best VRBO properties we stayed at.
We had a wonderful time staying at the property. The home is well equipped and perfect size for two families. It is conveniently located near stores and restaurants. Hot tub was awesome for the chilly afternoons. The host is very kind and met us in-person to give a tour of the property, and left a welcome basket for us with snacks, wine and cookies. Thank You! Rahel
Decent neighborhood, close and accessible to just about everything. Pool and hot tub was a plus and the host a gem. Thanks Rahel. It was a real pleasure meeting you.
There were good and bad things about this property. The location is great for doing stuff in San Francisco and to the south. There is a center with stores and places to eat right down the road which was very convenient. The owners answered all our questions whenever we asked. The house was big and there was plenty of room for our party of 8 people. The whole reason we rented the house was for the pool. We were there the end of July and we had planned to hang at the house and swim in between our outings to see sights. But we didn't swim in the pool once because it was unheated and too cold. So that was a huge letdown. Also the showers are very bad. They have an electric water heater so it takes awhile for the water to heat up before you can use. The tiny water saving shower heads left a little more than a trickle to wash your hair. The house felt relatively clean. But lots of white carpet and rugs hiding previous stains. A little updating would go a long way in this house and a pool heater and better showers. We will probably find a different place to stay when we make it back to California next year.
My wife & I stayed here for a week. Rahel (who we thought we would be meeting but unfortunately never did) was very nice to get us some roses & a gift basket before our arrival. We never got to thank her in person but her husband was there to receive it. Not a big deal or a problem, but it would have been nice to know that they are both hosting as I was surprised to hear a male answer the phone & door. He was courteous, just took us by surprise a bit. The kitchen has way more cookware than most rentals weâve stayed in. Very comfy master bed. Some water in the fridge was nice. No salt though, but there was pepper. Hosts were very accommodating to requests & went out of their way to be helpful/thoughtful. We werenât expecting a tour when we arrived but we got one. Guy was very nice but it was more thorough than we preferred because part of the fun for us when staying at rentals is looking through it & finding things ourselves but the host seemed to have good intentions. We were a bit disappointed that we couldnât use the fireplaces as there was no tools/wood. There were only 3 face towels (relatively minor inconvenience , more of a note to the hosts) so we definitely needed to wash. Neighborhood is safe, peaceful & beautiful. A great location away from big cities/attractions, but not too far.
We were a family meeting up from a few cities and needed a big place to stay. This house was perfect. We had a lot of space for everyone. It was cold for the pool but be enjoyed the hot tub. Rahel was the perfect host with very fast responses. We absolutely had a wonderful stay. The neighborhood itself is very quiet but minutes from some beautiful national parks. Thanks!!
Our family of 7 stayed in this house during a wedding event. The home was beautiful, well-maintained and cozy. We were so busy with wedding events that we didnât cook or spend much time here, but it would have been great for a quiet retreat.
The hot tub was wonderful and Rahel was a great host. Would definitely stay again.
This is an deal house for a family vacation. Union City is conveniently located near Palo Alto, ad not far south Oakland. The BART station is 4 miles from the house and we rode the train into San Francisco for a beautiful lunch on Fisherman's Wharf. The owners are very nice and helpful.
John W.
8/10
Loved out stay in Union City. House was clean, hot tub was a nice add for winding down after long days. Close proximity to everything you need, and a great starting hub to explore San Francisco and the San Jose area.
Thanks again for making our holiday!
We were very comfortable during our stay. The owners/mansgers of the property made us feel like welcome and were very kind and responsive. We would stay again if we come back to the area.
We were met by the owner and enthusiastically showed around her wonderful home. Everything one could hope to be supplied was readily available and graciously offered. We could not have hoped for a better experience, or for an opportunity to meet a more welcoming homeowner anxious to share her lovely home.
Having just returned from our weeks stay in this property, my family and I were very disappointed in its appearance. What we found was quite different from the photographs on Homeaway, which were obviously taken some time ago. In short this house is in need of painting and a good clean. There were cobwebs, grubby curtains and stained pelmets in the master bedroom/bathroom, blinds which did not close correctly and the blind in the family room has slats missing. There was no gas in the fire pit for first night. Although this was quickly rectified following a text message the following day, itâs the kind of detail you expect not be overlooked when booking an âExecutive Villaâ. The pool and hot tub were lovely however it did not appear that the twice a week pool maintenance was carried out as stated by the owners. Having stayed in a number of Executive Villas over the years, when we have vacationed in the USA, this home is way below that standard in our opinion.
Grubby white carpets, trip hazards of multiple rugs everywhere, master bathroom lock sellotaped together, broken bathroom floor tiles taped together, undressed double beds in two of the rooms we used are a few examples that have influenced this opinion. We met the owners upon arrival and they are a lovely couple. The welcome pack they provided was much appreciated after our long drive from LA.