Unique Artistic House Nestled Among Redwoods and Walking Trails
House • Davis CA United States
8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
6 Beds
2 Bathrooms
4 Car spaces
1 Car available
Primary home
Exchange types accepted
Simultaneous
Non-Simultaneous
Non-Reciprocal
Hospitality
Statistics
Listed April 2026
Views 244
General Overview
Our home is a spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath house filled with unique style, artistic charm, blending warm redwood elements with expansive glass for a light, indoor-outdoor feel. It’s a one-of-a-kind space that feels both cozy and inspiring—perfect for families or anyone looking for something special and beyond a "standard" suburban home.
At the heart of the home is a large eat-in kitchen—perfect for gathering, cooking, and lingering over meals together. The space flows beautifully into the rest of the home, making it ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining.
The backyard is truly special and designed with kids (and fun-loving adults) in mind. You’ll find a treehouse, zipline, slide, and sandbox—basically a private little adventure park. There’s also a beautiful outdoor dining terrace for long, relaxed meals, plus a hot tub for unwinding under the stars.
Inside, you’ll also enjoy a huge, comfortable master suite and a cozy media lounge that’s perfect for movie nights after a day of exploring. The overall vibe is relaxed, creative, and very livable—ideal for settling in and feeling at home right away.
We’re nestled among redwoods and surrounded by walking trails, giving the home a peaceful, nature-filled setting while still being close to everything.
Guest Access
2 Floors- Master and Guest Suite on Top Floor, Main Bath and Two Bedrooms on Ground floor
Notes
Not only are we located on the Davis "Greenbelt" an 7+ mile network of walking/biking trails, We are Walkable to 5+ parks with Kids play structures, Picnic areas, the public library, Soccer fields, Baseball fields, two large grocery stores, coffee shops, restaurants and the University!
Features
Fridge
WiFi
Bed sheets
Oven
Towels
Washer
TV
Heating
Hair dryer
Microwave
Iron
Dishwasher
Smoke alarms
Workspace
Clothes dryer
Coffee machine
High Speed Internet
Garden / yard
Bathtub
Air conditioning
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
BBQ
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Balcony
Fireplace
Toys
Covered porch / verandah
Bikes
Pool
Gym
Wheelchair accessible
Home cinema
Hot tub
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Standup paddleboard
Camping gear
Kayak
Sauna
Tennis court
Meat-free kitchen
Kosher home
Piano
House Rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Davis is a vibrant, walkable college town (home to University of California, Davis) known for its friendly atmosphere, incredible bike culture, and beautiful green spaces. You can easily explore town by bike or on foot, with access to miles of scenic trails, parks, and one of the best farmers markets in California.
Our location is truly central to everything you could possibly want to see in California and along the West Coast of the United States. Without the traffic of the Bay Area, getting around is easy and fun!
From here you can easily explore-
About 20 minutes to Sacramento and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) for easy travel
Roughly 1 hour to Napa Valley
Around 1 hour to San Francisco
About 2 hours to Lake Tahoe
Easy drives to the coast including Monterey and Santa Cruz
Just 20 minutes to fantastic hiking and outdoor adventures at Lake Berryessa
About 20 minutes to great outlet shopping at Vacaville Premium Outlets
We’re also happy to offer use of our family vehicle—a comfortable 8-seater 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto—making it easy to explore everything the region has to offer.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing family retreat, an adventure-filled home base, or a place to experience the best of Northern California, our home offers a little bit of everything.
Getting to my home
You can fly into SMF (recommended and 20 min away by car or 1 hour by bus) or SFO/OAK/SJC and Taxi/Uber/Lyft or take BART to the Train, then Taxi/Uber/Lyft the 1.5 Miles to our house
Nearest airport
Honestly, one of the reasons we love our location is a our proximity to the Sacramento International Airport (SMF)- Just 20 minutes away, however there is also with easy access to three additional major airports—Oakland International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, and San Jose International Airport—all within about 1.5–2.5 hours (depending on traffic), giving you incredible flexibility for both domestic and international travel.
SMF: super convenient (you’ll use this most) A breeze to fly in and out
OAK: solid Bay Area backup
SFO: best for international, but traffic-heavy
SJC: least convenient from Davis
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Distance: ~20 miles
Drive time: ~20–25 minutes
Closest and most convenient option
Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Distance: ~75–80 miles
Drive time: ~1 hour 20 minutes – 1 hour 45 minutes
Good alternative; traffic can vary
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Distance: ~85–90 miles
Drive time: ~1 hour 30 minutes – 2+ hours
Best for international flights; heavier traffic
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Distance: ~110–120 miles
Drive time: ~2 – 2.5 hours
Furthest option; typically used for specific routes
Getting Around
Davis is known for being extremely bike-able/Walkable and we are!
We’re happy to offer use of our family vehicle—a comfortable 8-seater 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid equipped with, AWD plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto—making it easy to explore everything the region has to offer.
Its easy to get Lyft/Uber from our home to anywhere in northern California.
The bus system in Davis (UNITRANS) is fantastic and cheap! We are centrally located- one block away from the P/Q, F, J/JX, G lines.
The Davis train Station is on the Capitol Corridor Amtrak line that connects to BART and SF Ferry lines.
Map of Approximate Location
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Feedback
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We’re a family of four from California who love adventure, good food, and experiencing everyday life in new places. As a couple, we’ve always enjoyed travel, and now we’re sharing that love with our two boys (ages 4 and 10), who are curious, active, and great travelers.
Our family life is a mix of outdoor fun and creative pursuits—think beach days, bike rides, sports, cooking together, and the occasional movie night. We’re respectful, organized, and take great pride in caring for our home and any home we stay in, as if it were our own.
We’re open to all kinds of travel experiences and love the idea of immersing ourselves in different cultures, whether that’s a city stay, countryside retreat, or coastal escape.
For summer 2026, we’re especially dreaming of a European villa with a garden and a pool—a place where we can slow down, enjoy the outdoors, and soak up local life as a family. That said, we’re always open to wonderful opportunities and unique exchanges anywhere in the world.
We look forward to connecting and creating a great exchange experience for both sides!
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