Open from September through May
A stay at Hidden Villa Hostel offers the quiet charm of country life with easy access to the city lights of Silicon Valley. Founded by Josephine and Frank Duveneck in 1937, our Hostel is the oldest operating hostel in the United States. Uniquely situated on a 1,600-acre organic farm and wilderness preserve in a tranquil valley at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountain foothills, miles of hiking trails are just steps from the Hostel door. The main building, office and bathrooms, rebuilt in 2001, showcase environmentally sustainable technology and design.
Private Use:
Unique to this Hostel, is the ability to host groups with private use of the facilities. The Hostel facilities are good for groups such as yoga and meditation, families, colleges and other organizations. The Hostel can sleep up to 34 guests. Special rates apply.
Reservations:
Reservations are required. Call (650)949-8648 for more information about group rates, private rooms, reservations, cancellations, and refunds; or email hostel@hiddenvilla.org.
Guest Registration Policies:
- Check-in 4:00 p.m.- 8:00pm p.m.
- Check-out 11:00 a.m.
- Accessible during the day, no curfew
- Private weekend group rental $1,800
- Midweek groups $22 per person
- Midweek school groups $19 per person
- Private cabin rates: Two people $55, One person $42
- Family cabins: $22 per adult and $10 per child per night
- Dorm bed rates: $25 per person
Hidden Villa is a non-smoking environment due to fire hazard.
All proceeds benefit The Trust for Hidden Villa.
Contact Info:
Phone: (650) 949-8648
Fax: (650) 949-8608
Email: hostel@hiddenvilla.org
Josephine's Retreat
Available for overnight rentals. Josephine's Retreat is the ideal spot for
a romantic getaway or personal reflection time. It is a cozy, one room cabin which sits on a secluded sunny
hillside above Hidden Villa. You'll enjoy beautiful views and miles of walking trails just outside your door. Frank Duveneck built the cabin in 1940 for his wife Josephine who used the cabin for reflection and inspiration.
Click here for more information on Josephine's Retreat
