Mountain Homestead: Swim, Hike, & Camp On-Site! | Cottage in Los Gatos

Relax and recharge at this secluded cottage in Los Gatos. Whether you’re here to reconnect with nature, hike the trails, camp under the stars, or explore the Bay Area, ‘Harlan House’ has everything for a worry-free stay! With nature trails on-site and the Saratoga Gap down the road, you won’t have to go far from the vacation rental for adventure. For fun in the city, drive into downtown San Jose. Come evening, unwind in the outdoor bathtub, and admire the amazing views from the pond deck.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Scenic Outdoor Bathtub w/ Privacy Cabana | Chickens On-Site w/ Fresh Eggs Provided | Complimentary Full Bar | 19.5-Acre Property | Ocean & Mountain Views
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Living Room: Futon, Crib
INDOOR LIVING: 3 Smart TVs, high chair, reclining massage chair, Xbox, board & card games, ceiling fans
OUTDOOR LIVING: On-site camping & glamping, furnished deck, propane fire pit, gas grill, picnic table, bistro table, swimming pond w/ access ladder (11.5’ deep), pond deck w/ bistro table, pet geese & chickens on-site, family yard games
KITCHEN: Dishwasher, gas oven/stove, refrigerator, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, Keurig, drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, espresso machine, blender, toaster, bread maker, Crockpot, trash bags & paper towels, air fryer, full bar w/ mixers and a cocktail set, bourbon, gin, rum, vermouth, vodka, Irish cream and tequila, 2 bottles of wine, 6-pack of beer
GENERAL: Free WiFi, mini-split A/C, propane heater, washer & dryer, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, luxury bidet toilets w/ heated seats, heated bathroom floors, 12,000-watt backup generator, hair dryer, hangers, iron & board
FAQ: 4 stairs required for entry, all bedrooms on 2nd floor, homeowner on-site (main house), wildlife may be present
PARKING: Driveway (6 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
OPT OUTSIDE: Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve (trail access on-site), Castle Rock State Park (2.4 miles), Long Ridge Open Space Preserve (3.8 miles), Skyline Open Space Preserve (6.0 miles), Big Basin Redwoods State Park (6.7 miles), Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve (7.0 miles), Los Trancos Open Space Preserve (8.3 miles), Monte Bello Preserve (8.4 miles), Windy Hill Open Space Preserve (10.1 miles), Foothills Nature Preserve (12.0 miles), Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve (12.3 miles), Portola Redwoods State Park (12.9 miles), The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park (33.8 miles)
SAN JOSE ATTRACTIONS: Campbell Park (14.1 miles), Winchester Mystery House (14.9 miles), Triton Museum of Art (17.0 miles), Municipal Rose Garden (19.1 miles), Shoreline Amphitheatre (19.8 miles), Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts (20.0 miles), Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (20.0 miles), California's Great America (20.2 miles), Bay 101 (22.3 miles), Alviso Marina County Park (22.6 miles), Emma Prusch Farm Park (23.5 miles), Filoli Historic House & Garden (25.2 miles)
FAMILY FUN: Historic Saratoga Village (7.3 miles), Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (20.9 miles), Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (21.1 miles), Raging Waters San Jose (25.9 miles)
WINE + BREWS: Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards (4.7 miles), ManyFriends Brewing Company (7.6 miles), Mountain Winery (7.6 miles), Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards (8.2 miles), House Family Vineyards (8.4 miles), Picchetti Winery (8.6 miles), Loma Brewing Company (11.8 miles), Hapa's Brewing Company (11.9 miles), Byington Vineyard & Winery (12.1 miles), Ridge Vineyards (12.4 miles)
AIRPORTS: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (20.5 miles), San Francisco International Airport (40.7 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires 4 exterior steps for entry. All of the bedrooms are located on the 2nd floor and require additional stairs to access
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate unit, and may be present during your stay
- NOTE: The property is in a rural/forested location and wildlife may be present during your stay
- NOTE: Due to the rural location of the cottage (noise carries), occasional sounds from HWY 9 and HWY 35 can be heard
- NOTE: Pet geese and chickens are on-site and can be seen wandering the property. The geese are extremely friendly

Mountain Homestead: Swim, Hike, & Camp On-Site! is located in Los Gatos. Mountain Homestead: Swim, Hike, & Camp On-Site! provides accommodation, featuring Child Friendly, among other amenities. This Cottage features Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Mountain Homestead: Swim, Hike, & Camp On-Site! has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Los Gatos has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Los Gatos, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.