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The Gated Country Estate | High Elevation| Views| Weddings (Fee Applies)

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10390 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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Livermore, CA
  • Place, Mount Diablo State Park
  • Place, San Francisco Premium Outlets
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Gated Country Estate | High Elevation| Views| Weddings (Fee Applies)

This Gated Country Estate, surrounded by a natural stone wall, offers expansive views of the Bay Area from the snow-capped Sierras to the San Mateo peninsula and is adjacent to the Mt. Diablo/East Bay Regional Park with over 1000 miles of hiking, biking, and riding trails. Horses graze peacefully on the grassy foothills, and the estate abounds with wildlife, which you can view from the picture windows in every room. This is a beautiful venue for an event, like a wedding, but it is important to understand that events are charged separately from overnight rental.

This magnificent, serene setting has been described by visitors as comparable to being on a perennial vacation. Very private, yet just minutes from the 580 and 680 freeways, this 16-acre gated retreat has be to experienced to be believed.

Located close to the expansive Delta system connecting the Bay Area with Sacramento. Fishing, boating, swimming, and all water sports are readily available.

The location offers close proximity to airports, both private and international, Bay Area Rapid Transit, and numerous golf courses. The thriving Tri-Valley area abounds with restaurants and shopping. Numerous tourist spots are nearby: San Francisco, AT&T Ballpark, the wineries of Napa/Sonoma/Livermore, Great America, Marine World/Africa USA, and Water World. Yosemite National Park, Monterey, Carmel, Santa Cruz, and ocean beaches are close by.

This nearly 5,000 square-foot mountain home is a stunning retreat that has a gourmet kitchen; expansive family room, many antique furnishings and bathrooms with tumbled marble. The house features extensive use of redwood, hardwood flooring, marble, stone, and brick, with all the upgrades.







Keywords: Private Estate in Country, Weddings, Events
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Los Vaqueros Reservoir and Watershed. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. A kitchen and 3 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 14.4 miles (23.1 km) from San Francisco Premium Outlets and 0.1 miles (0.1 km) from Los Vaqueros Reservoir and Watershed
As a guest of The Gated Country Estate | High Elevation| Views| Weddings (Fee Applies), you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO SMOKING ALLOWED ANYWHERE ON PREMISES.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

A completed rental agreement is required. It includes several clauses you must adhere to, or our security deposit will be forfeited.
This is a non-smoking property due to high fire danger. Violation of this rule will result in the forfeiture of your security deposit.
Excessive cleaning or trash disposal will be deducted from your security deposit. Trash must be sealed and placed in proper receptacles on site.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Requires extra overnight fee per dog.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Families welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
All events must be approved by host upon booking

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING ALLOWED ANYWHERE ON PREMISES.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 80
Note from host: All events must be approved by host upon booking
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

The Gated Country Estate | High Elevation| Views| Weddings (Fee Applies) Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 100 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

John P.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen C.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness

College friends reunion

Pros: Good location with great view, plenty of space. Warm hostess and responsive. Cons: Furnishings are not updated. Weak WiFi due to remote location. Coffee maker not working.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gisselle P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

We had an amazing weekend. My family really enjoyed this trip. The property was beautiful & the host was very attentive. I definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Elise N.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Location, Quirky Facilities

The views were incredible and while this property was in some ways a lovely home in the Livermore hills, there were many issues that impacted our comfort. Cleanliness could improve: fridge was dirty; dishes and kitchen supplies dusty requiring cleaning before use (with liquid hand soap; there was no liquid dish soap). We found mouse feces in the master bathroom. Blankets were stained or without covers.Other issues were plentiful. There were no curtains on any of the bedroom windows, so unless you bring an eye covering, you wake with the sunrise. The heating system in the bedroom wing was particularly problematic; the unit was extremely loud. The hot water situation was highly inconvenient, as we were intermittently unable to get hot water for showers. The hot tub, which we chose this particular property for, was cold on our first night, and there were no directions for use provided. Basic essentials, such as paper towels, dish towels, coffee grinder, and a kitchen recycling bin missing. No doors on one of the bedrooms, not mentioned in listing. Owners offered a gesture of check-in/check-out flexibility and use of their personal firewood, coffee and tea. After we enjoyed extra time on Sunday, taking in the views & wildlife from the hot-tub, several messages were waiting asking us to leave asap! We felt horrible. We appreciated the kind gestures, however we feel we must say the challenges and inconveniences we faced staying here were quite the adventure.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property

Wonderfully large home with the most amazing view! My friends and I were so comfy and hope to visit again in the near future!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Kay S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Wedding Trip

This is a beautiful location with amazing view amazing views. The road leading up to the property is very narrow but we navigated it slowly and enjoyed the adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

janice m.

Liked: Cleanliness

family visit

Our family, from Virginia, could not get over the beauty of the place. We were 9 people and we were all very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Family Retreat

What a lovely long weekend we had with extended family on top of the world! This spacious house with sweeping views from kitchen, living- and dining rooms, (and Master bedroom) and from patio and deck was the perfect setting for our little family reunion. This property features quiet privacy within the gate of this mountain compound, with daily viewing of deer, and turkeys and horses and soaring birds of prey! With a short drive to the parking lot of the Morgan Territory Regional Preserve, we spent a memorable morning hiking trails during our visit. The WiFi worked well in this location: we were able to "Zoom" meet with other family that could not make the trip. The hot tub was a draw for the younger among us. All in all, we had a great time in a gorgeous spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Livermore stay

Really a great property. Very cool location. Was off the beaten path and a little farther from where we were spending our days. But the one of a kind spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Unbelievable view. Spent most of our time looking out the window or outside on the deck enjoying the view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christine F.

Location, location

Wonderful property. A few pros and cons: 1) Pro: Location/view are absolutely stunning 2) Con: A bit of a mouse problem, we were cleaning up quite a bit of feces and they even ate our food. Owner is trying to remediate, hope it goes better for the next guests 3) Pro: New hot tub! The view from it can not be beat 4) FYI: Long single lane road to property. Was a bit scary around the blind corners. Still worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Top of the World

The views from this house are magnificent. It felt like an aleph point that was somehow in Northern California, England, Ireland, and Italy. I loved looking at a book about castles of the world while on the couch overlooking the land, sunrise and sunset. My kids loved the hottub. You can tell this home was a happy place with good vibes built into it. Hosts were communicative and helpful. We would stay again. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded Getaway

The property was well maintained with a great view in a secluded area. The home has rustic charm on a horse ranch. Plenty of wildlife we seen daily. The entrance road is a little tough for someone not used to narrow pass ways but also well maintained.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Location

We stayed here for the weekend for a book club getaway and had a great time. The host Cheryl was awesome, very accommodating and communicative when needed. There were a few hiccups outside of her control but she did her best to help. There was a major power outage for a good portion of our stay but she was great about letting us know what was going on, keeping us up to date and helping where she could. You can't beat the view and even during a power outage in a heat wave, it's location allowed for a slight breeze that kept it bearable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing country mountain home!

Cheryl’s estate is nothing short of amazing! We absolutely loved our time spent. The home is so warm and inviting, and the scene around the property is spectacular with rolling hills and mountain views, whether you love the sunrise or sunset, you have it all! The kitchen as well appointed, and the home is so comfortable and cozy! We loved watching her horses, Roam in front of us and even got to see some wild turkeys, running around and some deer. Our family truly appreciated every ounce of our stay and working with Cheryl was a real pleasure. Thank you again and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis B., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!!!

This location and property was just what my friends and I needed. The views are stunning and the house soo spacious. It was calming and restful, perfect to rejuvenate. Would definitely recommend for a retreat getaway. Cheryl was amazing and in communication. I am grateful for the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Stay, Beautiful Views, Beautiful Home!

We had a wonderful time celebrating my mom’s 60th birthday with friends and family at this home! Cheryl was a great host and easy to communicate. If you stay here we highly recommend waking up for the sunrises!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Incredible views. Very comfortable property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene Views

House was charmingly decorated and full of character. Property was very fun to stay at with the views stealing the show. we spent most of the time out back just enjoying the scenery. The spa was broken and that was the only negative.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house with spectacular views!

Our group of ten had a great time! The house is large, comfortable, and well-furnished. The spacious kitchen had everything we needed to cook large meals. The highlight, of course, is the view! We spent most of our time on the patio and deck behind the house enjoying the scenery, and also played some yard games on the lawn. Unfortunately, the hot tub was not working, but the owner told us a new one is on the way for future guests. Would highly recommend a trip to Del Valle Lake about 45 minutes away. Would definitely recommend this place! Thank you to our hosts for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul G., WILMINGTON

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Relaxing Property

The views are amazing and it's such a comfortable place to be. We truly got to relax and enjoy the quite and the peaceful sounds of nature. Highly Recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

DANDAN L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay

Great house and amazing view. Highly recommended we stayed for more than a week, and everyday there is a different view down the mountain.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya O., Rancho Cordova, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a home away from home feeling

We stayed 3 days, 2 nights. The host was very receptive to our questions before our trip. The home is lovely. There are beautiful views of the mountainside. Our trip did have a hiccup with a power outage from a downed redwood tree, but the host kept us updated with electricity restoration. The groundskeeper was very friendly and lent us a butane stovetop to use. Nonetheless, we kept warm with the cozy fireplace. There was ample supply of blankets to keep everyone warm through the night. The kiddos loved the giant block set...lots of toys which was a bonus for them. Our family enjoyed the visit and the memories we made.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

suzanne g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent value for big open spaces

We rented this house for room space and a great view for a bridal shower. It was an ever-changing view; and an excellent spot to retreat up into Old California.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021