The lake at sunset on the estate

Guest Reviews

What guests say

Ratings and feedback from stays at the castle, the Fairytale Retreat and the Lake Cottage.

Ratings at a Glance

Rated by the guests who stayed

4.97 average rating across 69 Airbnb reviews on all three homes

5.0 7 five-star reviews on Google Read our Google reviews

The Castle

4 bedrooms, sleeps up to 10

5.0out of 5

22 reviews on Airbnb

Guest favorite
  • Cleanliness 4.9
  • Accuracy 4.8
  • Check-in 5.0
  • Communication 5.0
  • Location 4.9
  • Value 4.8

The Fairytale Retreat

1 bedroom + den, sleeps up to 5

4.98out of 5

42 reviews on Airbnb

Guest favorite
  • Cleanliness 5.0
  • Accuracy 5.0
  • Check-in 5.0
  • Communication 5.0
  • Location 5.0
  • Value 5.0

The Lake Cottage

Studio, sleeps up to 4

4.8out of 5

5 reviews on Airbnb

Our newest home. Reviews are just beginning to come in.

Ratings and review counts are as shown on Airbnb and Google in October 2026. Reviews are written by guests who stayed in each home and are published on Airbnb and Google.

In Brief

What comes up again and again

A short summary, in our own words, of what guests most often mention in their reviews.

The Castle

  • Room for the whole group: family reunions, anniversary weekends, friend getaways and corporate stays.
  • Some groups have used the estate for small weddings, anniversary celebrations and catered events.
  • The pool, the pedal boats and the grounds are guest favorites, especially with children.
  • A private, secluded feel, while still close to everything in Davis.
  • Hosts who answer quickly and help with anything that comes up.

The Fairytale Retreat

  • A quiet, peaceful, storybook setting that many guests describe as a place to slow down.
  • Clean, cozy and just as it looks in the photos.
  • Weekend getaways, UC Davis visits, solo retreats and stays of a week or more.
  • Several stays have been with a pet, and guests enjoyed the grounds.
  • Responsive, flexible hosts who sort things out quickly.

The Lake Cottage

Our newest home, a studio beside the pool with its own patio. Reviews are just starting to come in.

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