San Francisco Vacation Rentals, Vacation Rental Homes, Vacation House, Luxury Villas
West Coast Villa Guest Response
If you have stayed at West Coast Villa, in one of our Vacation Rental Homes we'd love to get your feedback. It will also help others who are thinking about staying with us to hear honest opinions from our past guests.
Guest Response For West Coast Villa
April 2010 Sydney, Australia Vacation Don & Krista, Thanks for thinking of everything! We had such a lovely stay. It was worth the drive home from San Franciso to relax in your lovely home....& the beds were fab! We will recommend you to our other friends from Sydney Australia. Thanks again. McInerneys
December 2009 Washington State Nike Dear Don & Krista, Thanks so much for the great house. We really enjoyed our home away from home. Thanks!
December 2009 - February 2010 A special family in need due to a cross country relocation Florida Dear Don & Krista, Thank you for everything! You have an immaculate, special home-away-from home vacation villa! Our family was able to truly rest during this time of cross country relocation. Thanks again for your kindness & hospitality. We will always remember your special family and your very cozy villa. Be blessed. The Daniels
October 2009 Collegeville, Minnesota College Team Thank you so much! The house was beautiful, the weather was perfect, and the food is amazing! We enjoyedour stay and seeing San Franciso, many of us for the first time has been so much fun. It's time for us to go back home now, to freezing minnesota. We will miss the sun and the sea, and hopefully it will bring us back here some day. With much love and fond memories. All the Team
August 2009 Paris, France Don & Krista, Thank you for everything, we couldn't have a better house, and a better place to visit San Francisco. We enjoyed your house, it was so wonderful. And if, one day, you decided to go to Paris you will be welcome. Famille Brunet, Paris, France
July 2009 Netherlands Family Vacation Loved to stay at your beautiful home. We visited San Francisco and the beaches at Half Moon Bay. It was great to return to this house and stay here as a family in one place. It had everything, we didn't miss a thing. You were very kind to us. Thanks. Wish you and your family all the best. Spierings Family.
July 2009 State of California You guys Rock!!! The Robs
May 1 - June 15, 2009 State: California We never expected to experience a "flood" in our house. But when a pipe burst we had to move out. Thankfully our insurance company put us up at your Villa 2 and what a great place this has been for our family as we waited for the construction crews to finish the work at our house You guys are great - you treated us like family and made our kids feel at home. We're finally going home but we leave with fond memories.Thanks so much. A&R
April 2009 Wedding celebration, reception, family reunion State California Don & Krista, "Thank you" cannot even begin to express how truly grateful we are to have had the opportunity to enjoy your beautiful villa! Our friends and family truly enjoyed our time here. Andy and I are forever grateful for your hospitality!
February, March & April 2009 China House Hunting In The San Francisco Bay Area Dear Don & Krista, After arriving to the USA from China we stayed at a hotel in San Franciso that was costing us double what you charged us. We had a one room suite (at the hotel), here we had a 3 bedroom house. Thank you for your hospitality because you were more to us than a landlord...you were our friends. As we searched for a house to buy we really appreciated your expertise Don in construction and you steered us clear of some bad houses. Thank you for all you did for us and how pleasant you made our stay. Sei
March 2009 RMU women's Lacrosse Team (30 guests) State PA Don & Krista thanks so much for opening your house to our team and showing us your hospitality. The house was gorgeous and was more than we could have ever expected. We made a lot of lasting memories this trip and couldn't have done that without your house. Thanks again.
January 16-21, 2009 The Caldas & Martins Family Brasil We loved your house and your hospitality. The kindness and care you guys show in every detail is just wonderful. Look us up (or your family / friends) if you go to Brasil. Our compliments on a wonderful property and on a wonderful set of hosts!
December 2008 - January 2009 Christmas / New Years Family Reunion From East Coast, West Coast, Guam Don & Krista, Your house worked wonders for our reunion - the main house (Villa I) as a center of activity and the smaller house (Villa II) as a safe haven for after dinner silence. Your landscaping was the first thing I noticed and made all the difference in the world. The roses, the hibiscus, and the healthy fruit-bearing trees made the entire week feel abundant....I especially enjoyed your attention to detail (ex. the shampoo matching the bathrooms, the faux flowers and large painting). This is one family that will never stay in a hotel again after such a wonderful experience. I hope that the laughs and memories that my family leaves in this place fill you with a sense of secondary warmth. Thank you so much!
December 2008 Cheyene, Wyoming Don & Krista - Your home is beautiful and so very relaxing. We had a wonderful stay and saw the man sites of San Francisco. Coming "home" after a long day sightseeing was wonderful. Narvas from Wyoming.
November 2008 Thanksgiving San Francisco family reunion State California We had a wonderful family reunion this Thanksgiving, thanks to your beautiful, spacious, well equipped home and the generosity, thoughtfulness and hospitality of you both. We will see you next year and start a new family tradition! All the best to you and your family.
October 2008 Jakarta, Indonesia Don & Krista! Thank you for the beautiful house. It is my first visit to Castro Valley even though I had been several times to San Francisco. We felt at home here and my group loved it very much. Thanks again. Adams & Family
October 2008 Alberta, Canada Your home has all of the conveniences a person could want or wish for, not a thing missing. Thank you for making our stay in San Francisco memorable.. D Anderson
October 2008 - January 2009 The Discovery Channel Film Crews All over the USA Just wanted you to know that "T" came back to us with such positive feedback! He absolutely loved the place and his words exactly "It's more than we even need." Thank you for all your help - it was a pleasure being your guest(s).
September 2008 U.S. Open Lawn Bowling Championships From California, Arizona, PA All 15 of us arrived to find this great house. We all played for 6 days in Golden Gate Park, Oakland Park and Rossmoor. Some of us won! But we all had a great time. Dinners were prepared, stories exchanged and new friends bonded...Thank you!
September 2008 60th Birthdays...The Canadian gals! From Canada West Coast Villa 1 is a remarkably comfortable home away from home; a wonderful home to celebrate our birthdays. Thank you so much. It was great that we could all be together in such a welcoming home...we had a great time. It was so much better than staying in a hotel. Love the hot tub and the warm evenings. Looking forward to coming again.
August 2008 The Kokomo Traveling 12 From Kokomo, IN We have truly enjoyed our stay at your beautiful Villa. We could not have had a more lovely place to enjoy our friendships and good times! We have taken with us some very special memories. Than you and the best to all your family.
July 2008 The Mistry Family (ages 6-69) Brampton & Oakville Canada and Bracknell & Leicaster, England. Many, many thanks for your hospitality and warm welcome. You made us feel at ease in your wonderful home from the moment we arrived. Every member of our family group (14 in all) will take away special moments of Castro Valley and San Francisco. Most of us hope to return here. Best wishes.
July 2008 Cassinelli & Stoker San Francisco Family Vacation From Nevada We would like to thank you very much for sharing your beautiful house with us. We could not have asked for a better place to stay for our wonderful family vacation. We had such a great time in your area....It was like being at home. Hopefully in the future we can return. Thank you for your hospitality. Best regards to both of you and your family.
June 2008 Family Reunion of the Johnstons, Hoods and Adams families From all over TN and Ohio The house was perfect, just what we were looking for this week. We had a wonderful time, enjoyed the sightseeing, but mostly the time with each other.
March 2008 The family reunion of the Sears family From California, Indiana, Mass., Connecticut We had a wonderful visit with our family. The time spent together at your well appointed, comfortable home will be remembered for a long time. The kids loved the hot tub!
January 2008 The Milians & Gonzalez Group Thanks so much for opening your home to our family. We had a wonderful "New Year 2008". Your home is very well appointed and made us feel like it was our very own. Kind regards and hoping to visit again!
November 2007 The Day, Kilpatrick, Baker family reunion From all over the USA Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home. We had a great time and the accommodations more than exceeded our expectations.
September 2007 All the extended family Melnicks, Raines, Mahoney, Roche We are The TN / Boston connection Thanks for your hospitality and sharing your lovely home with us.
August 2007 The Family reunion of the Hamptons, Shanks, Brownlees, Zimmermans From Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Arizona, California We all had a great time staying in your home. It was a great ending to our family reunion. You helped us relax and enjoy time together with our family...Thanks for sharing your beautiful home.
July 2007 The family reunion of the Helms, Rogstads, Frederics and Myers From Texas, Louisiana and New York You have a beautiful home and it was perfect for our large family vacation. We had a great time. Thanks!
August 22, 2007 Jo & Angela Badra From Michigan It is a first for us to rent a home; we always stayed in hotels. Never anymore! We have enjoyed your lovely home. You are very nice hosts! We will see you again! Thanks & regards.
April 2007 Earl & Betty City Pittman North Carolina This is the best home we've stayed at.
August 22, 2007 Linda Kligman From Jenkintown, Pennsylvania Our whole family enjoyed not just your house but also the thoughtful hospitality from the little table and chairs you set up for our youngest to the paper you had delivered daily for those of us who could read. The house allowed us all to spread out comfortably and seek our own peace or come back together to cook a meal or relax on the porch. We appreciated your prompt attention when we called with questions regarding the hot tub or TV as well as all of the great local tips to getting around. Thank you!
August 16, 2007 Kelli Johnson City Winter Springs FL Country USA We had a wonderful stay at the Villa II with my family. The kids (21, 22, 24, 26yo) had their own bedrooms, the washer & dryer was such a blessings. The provided amenities were so helpful and much appreciated. The gardens were lovely and the kitchen was fabulous. We were right at home and fully intend on using your facility again, once we plan another trip to California. Thank you so much for the terrific job, directions to area malls and the BART and taking family photos for us! We loved becoming a part of the West Coast Villa family! Peace & Beauty, Kelli Johnson of Johnson's Manor - Winter Springs, Florida
April 16, 2007 Carissa A. Blevins Warrenton, Virginia This was the nicest rental property that we have ever stayed at. After sleeping in the beds you have I have to admit it was hard coming back to my own. Thank you so much for all the added amenities you included and your thoughtfulness towards your guests.
Date January 25, 2007 Name David Engle Paris Crossing IN If you want to be part of a home away from home this is the place. The place is beautiful; anything you need is at you fingertip. Great location to any place you want to go. The Robertsons are great Christian People. Trip was 5 Star + David Engle
Date July 26, 2006 Name The Bernhardts Pilot Butte Saskatchewan, Canada Your hospitality surpassed all of our expectations - thanks so much for the ride to the BART station. The house was even more impressive than your website showed. Your vacation home is exceedingly wonderful - thanks...if we're ever back in the area, we will certainly hope to stay at Villa II again!
Date July 2006 Name The Story Family State Minnesota Thank you so much for making this such a great place to be. It was so nice to have a place large enough and so comfortable for our family to all be together here for our daughter's wedding. If we come back to the area we will definitely check again for availability. The location so near to the freeway, yet so quiet makes it ideal. Other family members and friends who stopped by were very impressed also. Five Stars!
Date July 2006 Name The Naiks City Ann Arbor State Michigan Country USA We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your gorgeous home! Everything was absolutely perfect from the moment we arrived to our departure. You have thought of everything to make our stay comfortable. It was truly "home" away from home. Thank you so much!
Date July 26, 2006 Name Trudy Gwyn Rockwell, TX It was certainly our pleasure being your guests. This is definitely a 5-star in every way. It is the cleanest, best equipped, best organized and most comfortable place we've every stayed in. When we are back in this area, we'll try to make our reservations early so we can stay here. We'll also tell our friends. Thanks for all your help and directions.
Date July 26, 2006 Name The Bounds Fayetteville, NC Very, very comfortable home - everything you would need! We especially thank you for all of your wonderful help. It was a pleasure meeting you and your family.
Date July 20, 2006 Name The Wright's Norman, OK Don & Krista, Thank you so much for the use of your home while we visited the San Francisco area. The house was beautiful and we really enjoyed our relaxing stay. The Wright's
Date May 30, 2006 Name Alyx Lance State California Thank you so, so much for the use of your home. It is so comfortable, cozy and more than we expected. My family had a wonderful vacation and this house made it! We would definitely return whenever we're visiting. Thanks again!
Date May 2006 Name Mel & Mary Norby & family City Morro Bay State California This is a great location for visiting Berkeley. I-580 is a great freeway. Everything in the house seems new and fresh. It is very comfortable.
Date May 2006 Name Sandy & Jerry Peters City Palo Alto State California Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your home is beautiful, your hospitality so warm and inviting. We enjoyed our visit. This was definitely 5 star! Sandy & Jerry - Palo Alto, California Martha & Don - DeQueen, Alaska Monty Jo & Vicki - Kenton, Oklahoma
Date May 2006 Name Stefan D. Santa Fe, New Mexico Our stay was quite wonderful. Your home could not have been more comfortable or convenient.
Date May 2006 Name Mary Ann & Peter City Santa Cruz State California Thank you. You have a beautiful, comfortable home. We enjoyed our stay!
Date May 2006 Name Liisa K. City London Country UK A lovely 'home' to come back to and a very comfortable and spacious place to stay! Many thanks!
Date May 2006 Name Marc & Sophie City London Country UK Thanks for your hospitality. You provide very useful local knowledge and directions.
Date March 2006 Name Wil & Ruth Seattle, Washington You should be charging twice as much! Fabulous, luxurious! West Coast Villa II is masterfully designed and so comfortable.
Date March 2006 Name Emily & Jim City Orlando, Florida Don and Krista, Many thanks for the use of your villa. We had simple goals when looking for lodging in the Bay area: clean, safe, and comfortable. Your villa exceeded our expectations. Not only was it beautiful and luxurious, but we also enjoyed the warm family atmosphere. My husband especially enjoyed chatting with Don and meeting the entire family. The best of luck in your future endeavors. We shall return in the near future to do it again.
Date February 2006 Name Michael & Donna Sprague New Orleans, LA Thank you for the use of your home. It is lovely and is so inviting. Your hospitality was so much appreciated.
Date January 19, 2006 Name A & J Date of Stay Thanksgiving '05 Vancouver, BC, Canada We had the privilege of staying in the West Coast Villa II during the Thanksgiving week. We were very impressed with the wonderful accommodation provided and the hospitality that we received from Don and Krista. They made us feel very welcome and were readily available to help us find everything we needed in the Bay Area. The Villa is beautifully furnished with everything we needed to make us feel right at home. There is a washer, dryer, dishwasher and all the amenities that one would have at home plus the beds were so comfortable. Having three bathrooms was a bonus. We're so thankful that the Villa was available to us upon our visit to the Bay area and we will certainly stay there again. Truly a lovely vacation home and we would highly recommend it.
...Breaking News...
Home Away From Home
Castro Valley family finds market for vacation rental homes;
people booking from far and wide.
by Jim Knowles
San Leandro Times (c) March 16, 2006
Reprinted in the Castro Valley Forum March 22, 2006
The Robertsons have some visitors coming over next week...and the week after that...and the week after that... They'll be booked up through the summer. But the people coming to the Robertsons' house aren't freeloaders. They're paying customers.
The Robertsons found that the East Bay has a shortage of vacation rentals. Since Don and Krista Robertson have a 3-bedroom guest house on their property, they've gone into business. People from all over the world want to visit Northern California and they need a place to stay.
"There are lots of vacation rentals in San Francisco, Tiburon, places like that," said Don Robertson, "But there aren't many in the East Bay, and it's a lot less expensive here." "The East Bay is an even better location than San Francisco for tourists", he said.
"It's centrally located, not far from the Napa Valley, or Great America, and all the places people want to go," Robertson said. The Robertsons redecorated their guest house and included all the amenities: a phone and TV in every bedroom, DSL internet connections and WiFi, a complete home entertainment center, and a laundry. "Our thought was, 'What would make it a place where we would want to go?'" Robertson said.
The living room of the guest house looks out over the Castro Valley hills, and on a clear day you can see the bay in the distance. The house is new and completely furnished.
"Half of the bookings come from local people who have families coming out here for things like weddings," he said. "A whole family might need to book three hotel rooms, and that can get expensive." The Robertsons know, since their own family is big. "We have a family of nine," he said. "With three hotel rooms and eating out at restaurants, it's enough to bankrupt you." The Robertsons are looking forward to meeting people from all over.
"We have people coming from Washington this week," said Krista Robertson. "We have people coming from England, Oklahoma, British Columbia and Minnesota." The guest house sleeps six people, with room for eight with temporary beds. If the family visiting is bigger, the Robertsons will also rent out a section of their own house, adding two more bedrooms. And if the group needs more room, they can also rent the entire main five-bedroom house, with a huge living room, kitchen and entertainment room with a giant TV screen. "We'll just go on vacation for a week or two," Robertson said. With summer coming, the couple is looking forward to meeting their guests. "It's great to meet people from other parts of the country, people from different backgrounds," Robertson said. "This is bigger than we ever expected."
