Luxury Castle Retreat at UC Davis

Summary:
Discover an 8-acre private estate featuring three luxurious homes: a grand castle, a charming fairytale retreat, and a cozy cottage house. Perfect for family reunions, corporate retreats, or group getaways, the estate offers endless activities and top-tier amenities. Enjoy a private lake, infinity pool, outdoor kitchen, basketball hoop, children’s play structure, and more. Minutes from UC Davis, this property guarantees an extraordinary experience filled with relaxation, adventure, and luxury.

The Space:
Welcome to your ultimate private retreat, a magnificent 8-acre gated estate blending luxury, relaxation, and endless entertainment. This sprawling estate includes three distinct homes—a luxurious castle, an enchanting fairytale retreat, and a cozy cottage house—making it ideal for large family gatherings, corporate retreats, and group vacations. Surrounded by lush greenery, manicured grounds, and water features, this estate promises a memorable experience for guests of all ages.

The main castle boasts 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, spread over 9,000 square feet of elegant living space. It offers a sophisticated blend of modern luxury and classic charm, including a home theater for movie nights, a wine room for enjoying your favorite vintages, and a game room with a pool table, poker table, and foosball for hours of entertainment. Relax in the dedicated office space or take a walk up to the tourette for 360-degree panoramic views of the Davis area and beyond.

The cottage house is a cozy yet elegant escape, featuring 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan living area. Large sliding glass doors open to your private patio, where you can enjoy stunning views of the estate’s oversized pool, tranquil pond, and beautiful gardens.

The fairytale retreat features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, comfortably accommodating up to 5 guests. With a queen-sized bedroom downstairs and a loft with twin beds upstairs, this home is perfect for families. The charming living room features a fireplace for cozy evenings, and guests can explore the rest of the estate's grounds, pool, and lake.

Activities and Amenities
This estate is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and offers a wide array of activities and amenities for guests of all ages:

Infinity Pool: Take a dip in the private infinity pool or relax on the lounge chairs.

Private Lake & Sandy Beach: Explore the estate's pristine lake with provided paddleboards and pedal boats and a sandy beach, ideal for a relaxing day on the water.

Basketball Hoop & Children’s Play Structure: Engage in some family-friendly fun with a basketball hoop and a children’s play structure located near the castle, perfect for outdoor games and activities.

Outdoor Kitchen & BBQ: Enjoy outdoor cooking and dining in the estate’s fully equipped outdoor kitchen and nearby barbecue grill, conveniently located near the main castle for larger gatherings and al fresco dining.

Ping Pong & Sports Equipment: Challenge friends or family to a game of ping pong, foosball, perfect for both competitive fun and casual play.

Manicured Gardens & Walking Trails: The estate's beautifully landscaped gardens and scenic walking trails offer peaceful strolls, jogs, or relaxing moments to take in the beauty of nature.

Home Theater: Indulge in movie nights in the castle’s private home theater, fully equipped for an immersive viewing experience.

Game Room: Enjoy hours of entertainment in the castle’s game room, featuring a pool table, poker table, and foosball.

Tourette with Panoramic Views: Climb the estate’s unique Tourette for spectacular 360-degree views of the surrounding landscape, the perfect spot for a sunset or a peaceful moment of reflection.

Complimentary Amenities
We provide the following complimentary amenities to ensure your stay is comfortable and enjoyable:

Contact-free check-in
High-speed Wi-Fi across all homes
On-site parking, free of charge
Coffee & tea starter packs
Fully equipped kitchens

Sleeping Accommodations

Castle: 4 bedrooms, including a loft, sleeping up to 10 guests
Cottage House: 1 king bed and daybed with trundle, sleeps 4
Fairytale Retreat: 1 queen bed and 3 twin beds in the loft, sleeps 5

Outdoor Area
The estate's outdoor spaces offer a private oasis with a lake, infinity pool, sandy beach, multiple water features, manicured grounds, and walking trails. Take in the views from the private patios or enjoy a meal in the outdoor dining areas. The outdoor kitchen and BBQ area near the main castle provide the perfect setting for gatherings and outdoor cooking.

Guest Access:
Guests have full access to all three homes and the entire estate, including the infinity pool, private lake, paddleboards and pedal boats, outdoor kitchen, BBQ areas, basketball hoop, children’s play structure, and the 8-acre grounds, including walking trails and water features.

The Neighborhood:
• UC Davis Arboretum (2 miles): Explore miles of scenic trails and stunning gardens.
• Davis Farmers Market (2.5 miles): Savor fresh local produce and handcrafted goods.
• Explorit Science Center (3 miles): A family-friendly hands-on science museum.
• Sacramento (15 miles): Just a short drive to California’s capital for museums, shopping, and dining.

Getting Around:
The gated property offers abundant safe parking space.

Other Things to Note:
If you’re hosting an event, please contact us with details. All events need to be approved by the host beforehand. Event pricing differs from regular stays, and gatherings with over 50 people are not permitted. The maximum number of overnight guests is 19 across the three homes.

Interaction with Guests:
The property manger will be available to help with any needs.