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Reviews From Guests

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  Adam

  Benjie and Stephanie were great.. Beautiful home, extremely warm & welcoming, and their home is in a great location. They went far above and beyond to make sure i was comfortable.

  January 2012
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  Sylvain

  I had an awesome stay at the Holson's Farm! The hosts were very friendly and welcoming. The bed was incredibly comfortable with tons of warm blankets, I slept very soundly. Having a personal coffee maker was a real treat and the coffee they provided was EXCELLENT. I hope their schedule is open the next time I need to stay in Mountain View, they've really raised the bar for me.

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  Don

  Benjie and his wife were excellent hosts. They were super friendly and made the experience like staying at a friends house. I would definitely recommend staying with them!

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  Bruce

  Benjie and Stephanie are super friendly and accommodating. True to the billing, their place really is an urban farm with chickens and a big garden. They put out breakfast for us, and I enjoyed making scrambled eggs from the yard. We slept very soundly on a comfy bed under a thick warm bedspread. The plush towels, slippers and warm dressing gowns were also greatly appreciated.

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  Jason

  As always, this couple opens their warm and friendly house and takes care of their guests. This is my second stay here and I highly recommend it.

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  Mike

  It was a great pleasure meeting both Stephanie and Benjie, and I would surely return. From the tasty homebrewed beer, to the great conversation and extremely comfortable bed, my experience was top notch. These guys are #1 on AirBNB for a reason. Thanks guys!

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  Kenneth

  Very lovely hosts. They prepared very well to welcome us and make sure we had a pleasant stay there.

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  David

  This was my best airbnb to date, I'll definitely try to come back.

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  Igor

  Benjie, Stephanie and Julep were great hosts! Super friendly and flexible. I strongly recommend their place.

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  Andrew

  Benjie and Stephanie were perfect hosts, like dropping in on old friends :-)

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  Steve

  Benjie and Stephanie were great hosts. It was a welcoming experience and a cozy home. Everything was as described.

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  Morgan

  Benji and Stephanie are a darling couple! The room was extremely comfortable. The round bed was so comfy. We slept great! We really appreciated having the desk and the wireless Internet too. The coffee in the room was really wonderful in the morning and I'm fussy about my coffee! We also had some farm fresh eggs from their chickens for breakfast and they were wonderful. I would highly recommend their home to stay!! Morgan

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  Meik

  I had a great stay. Benjie and Stephanie is a charming, gracious and generous hostess couple. I truly felt welcome and at home during my visit. great fresh food, own brewed spicy beer and nice talks. Yum. I hope to stay there again the next time I visit the area.

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  Shaun

  Benjie and Stephanie were extremely nice and welcoming. I had a great time.

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  Pieter

  We had a wonderfull time at the Holson Farm! The house was very nicely decorated and the room was big and comfortable! We would recommend the Holson Farm to anyone.

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  Katie

  I had a great stay here. The location is convenient, but quiet. The room is very cozy and Benjie was a great host. He was also quick to communicate with me and answer my questions. In addition the house and room were as I expected them. I wish I could've stayed longer and look forward to staying there again on my travels. They set the bar high for future airbnb experiences!

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  Patrick

  Staying with Benjie and Stephanie was wonderful. They're the sort of folks I would call up if I was in the area just to invite out to dinner. We had a fun discussion or two and watched a movie together. Their house could be in glossy architectural magazines for amazing decor (, and everything is both clean and comfortable. The bed, especially, is apparently packed with 100% Pure Distilled Cloud. The location is about a 5 minute walk from great restaurants on Castro St. I recommend... More »

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  Gervase

  Awesome as always :-)

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  Michele

  Benjie and Stephanie are a sweet, creative couple. They're extremely enthusiastic when they talk about their projects; which consist of gardening and cooking to beer-making. That's just to name a few! Their yard is spectacular and we enjoyed lots of fresh veggies as well as some eggs for breakfast. It's a very fun and comfortable stay. Of course, no review is complete without talking about their dog Julep. What a cutie!

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  Joan & larry

  The Holsons are wonderful hosts and their charming urban farm is a great stay in the busy Silicon Valley area! We enjoyed our 8 nights at this unique Mt. View, CA property, very convenient for us as it is so close to our children and grandchildren in the area. The bed was very comfortable, and the shower was excellent. Benie and Stephanie are two of the most welcoming hosts you will find. They are accomplished and multi-faceted entrepreneurs, who enjoy life and share their excitement... More »

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  Hemant

  Benjie's Urban farm was very easy to find, quite clean and the lovely dog Julep was amazing after we made friends (and he frisked me clean, j/k!). Thanks Benjie, Stephanie and Julep!

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  Chris

  Benjie and Stephanie are really great people, they make you feel very invited into their home. We had to leave early and were unable to try some of Stephanie's muffins which I am sure would have been delicious. Their place is also well located to the Shoreline amphitheater.

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  Sari

  We had a great stay at Holson's Urban Farm. Benjie and Stephanie were very friendly and flexible with us. Accomodations were comfortable. There were many cute and interesting things in the room. They were also generous with other parts of the house.Everything you need is very close by and there is quick and easy access to San Jose and other surrounding cities.

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  Gervase

  Staying with the Holsons could not be any more awesome. The only think which might tempt me to give them a less than perfect review is the risk that they'll be booked up when I'm next in the area!

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  Lauren and mitch

  We had a great stay with Benjie and Steph! We were really busy with family obligations during our two-night stay, so we actually only got to meet our hosts for a few minutes, but they were very sweet and welcoming. The place is adorable and comfortable. It was really fun to look out the window and see chickens scratching in the grass, too!

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  Geoff

  Stellar hosts, comfortable bed, and overall awesome stay. Highly recommended!

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  Clay

  Charming room in a cute house with gracious hosts.

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  Winnie

  Benjie and Stephanie had friends over on the night when we stayed with them. They gave us some homemade ice cream and we all chatted in the living room together, which made for an extra unique experience. After a good night sleep, we visited their chickens in the morning. These chickens "talked" non-stop. We couldn't figure out what they wanted. Then we learned that they wanted to be let out so they could roam free in the yard. We opened the gate and the chickens were happy!

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  Kin

  A very special airbnb experience! Benjie and Stephanie and Julep (their dog) are excellent host. The room and the shared bathroom are very clean. We have the chance to try different home-made food made by Benjie and Stephanie and also try their backyard laid eggs. Their farm is very interesting and I'm sure Benjie and Stephanie spend a lot of time and energy maintaining it. Highly recommended! Ben, the new profile pic is cool :p

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  Ryan

  Second time staying with Benjie and Stephanie - great as always!

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  Christina

  The Holson's farm was a blast to spend the day. We photographed for an upcoming fabric crafting book there. We chose their home because it was so well styled and unique and we had a great time. Benje and his wife were so sweet and helpful and let us do our thing. Their home and guest room was clean, tidy and totally cool! Christina C&T Publishing

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  Paul

  My wife and I extended our stay in Mountain View at the last minute and found ourselves at the "Urban Farm" later that evening. Although we didn't get to hang around the house too much (we were busy trying to find a place to live), Benjie was super cool and the house was awesome. Who knew a round bed could be so frikkin' comfortable? I'm pretty sure those two nights were better than the entire week we'd spent at an overpriced hotel.

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  Cliff

  Albeit far too brief, I was able to enjoy a delicious breakfast with Benjie and his charming wife Stephanie. My biggest problem with leaving this glowing review is that it reduces my chance of being able to stay with them again for they will be booked up!

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  Florian

  Perfect. Imagine you are staying for a conference and a lot of networking, you are a littlebit stressed, lots of events, new people... but in the evenig you can come back to the Urban Farm. Thank you you've been the best hosts ever. Very nice and warm hosts, a perfectly decorated home, chickens, ... I hope the guerilla... thing is going well! I will come back.

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  Matt

  Benjie and his home were awesome. Clean and well-stocked with everything we needed. Enjoyed a homemade brew (large selection), saw his well-trained dog do a samba dance (seriously) and hung out with chickens in the yard. Good times and we'll definitely be back.

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  Tudor

  Legitimately no complaints; everything was great.

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  Andrea

  Exactly what we needed after a long night and day of travel. Bedroom and shared bathroom were comfortable and clean. We had a great night's sleep. Everything was thoughtfully placed and charmingly decorated. It was great to sip coffee on the little patio under the shade of the trees, listening to the chickens' contented clucking. Benji provided a homebrew and a bit of chatting, he seems like a great guy.

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  Dan

  Great room in a charming house. Benjie is a great host - friendly, accommodating and full of advice. Excellent location in heart of Mountain View with easy access to major road and a short drive to Palo Alto / Stanford. Highly recommended.

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  Shannon

  Benjie was an excellent host! Every need was anticipated and we felt so welcomed. LOVED our stay.

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  Rory

  Very comfy and hospitable. Benjie was a kind host and even offered us some of his home brew.

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  Chris

  If you want to experience a relaxing stay, this is the perfect place! Benjie and Stephanie are super nice. Though we did not hang out with them much as we were always out to visit friends, we truly enjoyed the time we spent together! Their dog (Julep) is very cute. You'd probably see Julep leaning on Benjie watching TV together when you come back at night. *This is the first time we use Airbnb and our stay with Benjie is totally awesome.

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  Jason

  Benjie and Stephanie were wonderful hosts and made sure that, even though we did not arrive the first night until they were already asleep, that we were taken care of and welcomed. They even left us post-its throughout the house to guide us to all the amenities. A very nice gesture. They were warm and easy to talk to and have conversations with. Also, Benjie showed off the robots that he builds, so that was cool to check out. They are a highly recommended place to stay in Mountain... More »

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  Fernando

  All the little things make a huge difference. Benjie and his wife (sorry I can't remember her name) were very nice hosts. They made sure everything was fine for us. Benjie even made sure my extra bed was set before I had arrived. And the eggs, very nice!

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  John-michael

  Benjie and Stephanie are fantastic hosts. I enjoyed my time staying with them in their comfortable and cozy home, and am looking forward to my next trip to Mountain View. Thanks again!

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  Gervase

  The Holsons are awesome :-) My only reticence in recommending them here is that it increases the chance they'll be booked up when I want to come back... They have been taking a very proactive approach to improving the room and the house still further, and the new round bed is lovely. And there's always something a little bit unusual going on to join in with - this time, they introduced me to the art of Ukrainian egg painting!

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  Tuvia

  Benjie is a great host, very communicative, considerate and flexible. From the initial communication in the site all the way to the farewell. I enjoyed my staying there and will come again.

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  Randall

  Love this place. The hosts were amazing, the space is great (circle beds are surprisingly amazing) and in general, I had a great time.

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  Julia

  Benjie and Stephanie were fantastic hosts. They were accommodating and I felt very comfortable in their lovely home. It is well located in Mountain View, and I got my own key to come and go as convenient. I also had the pleasure of having some home-brewed beer and backyard-laid eggs. I highly recommend the Holson farm!

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  Gena

  A wonderful place to stay!

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  Ryan

  Benjie and Stephanie are fantastic hosts! Their home shows a great sense of style and design, and the room is very comfortable. Even better, I enjoyed the conversations I had with the two and they made me feel very welcome. Will definitely be coming back.

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  Evonne

  Sweet people, beautiful home, some of the nicest folks I've met in a long time with tons of overlapping interests....wish I could've stayed longer to spend time with Benjie and Stephanie!

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  Annette

  Benjie and Stehpanie are great hosts. They have their place fixed up real cute. I loved the fresh eggs in the morning. Annette

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  Judy

  Benjie and Stephanie's place is super comfortable and cozy, filled with artistic touches, in the heart of Silicon Valley and Mountain View. Great hosts! I enjoyed good conversation and slept well. Ate well, too, thanks to their chickens! I would recommend them highly.

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  Diana

  Staying at Benjie and Stephanie's house again was a treat. Highly recommended!

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  Gervase

  I couldn't be more enthusiastic about the experience of staying with Benjie and Stephanie :-) If it were possible to award six stars, they'd get them. They were the perfect hosts (even inviting us to a party they were hosting!) and had thought of all the little details. My wife and I had a wonderful time, and will definitely be coming back if either of us is in the Bay Area again.

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  Aye

  Big & nice room in a charming house at great location (a short walk to Castro St where all the restaurants are). Benjie and Stephanie were as nice as they can be and their dog was a total sweet heart as well.

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  Jack&kristin

  Friendly folks and a great location!

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  David

  Awesome time hanging out with Ben and Steph. Warm feeling house. Thanks guys.

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  David

  Great room. Friendly hosts. Excellent attention to detail. Highly recommended.

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  Diana

  I loved staying with Benjie and Stephanie! They were incredibly thoughtful and welcoming, and their home is so peaceful and cozy. I was amazed by the care put into each detail in the room where I stayed - a wonderful combination of meticulous and whimsical (including Stephanie's delightful handwritten explanations). I was fortunate to sample Benjie's terrific cooking - and to enjoy the view out the window of happy chickens strolling around in the back yard. I also couldn't have asked for a... More »

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  Kirti

  Benji and Stephanie are great hosts! They were friendly, courteous, and flexible! Thanks again!

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  Vladimir

  This was amazing experience, Benjie, Stephanie and Julep(oh, she is such a sweet dog!!!!) are great hosts. Room was just amazing, super clean, with lots of cool surprises! House is located very conveniently of the El Camino, close to everything in MV! Strongly recommended! I wish I could stay with them again!

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  Neil

  Again, a 5 star experience! This time I had the pleasure of meeting Benjie's family and drinking a home-brew "robot" beer. Wonderful and clever folks, the whole lot of them. The new in-room coffee maker rocks, too.

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  Bet

  Benjie and Stephanie are such a lovely and fun couple to know. As a guest, they make you feel as a friend and truly at home, at the same time, respecting your privacy. I was very comfortable in their home. Bet

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  Nic

  Very upbeat fun warm couple... Great energy, nice home, cute and talented pup. Had a Wonderful stay - it was brief; wish we had more time. Very clean overly gracious and accommodating. I'd definitely stay again, would welcome getting to know these two better. Have to also add... Stephanie gave us some home made doggie treats for our pup ... SHE LOVES EM' ... she stands in front of the fridge now instead of her doggie treat cabinet! Ha! Guess I need that recipe! Thank you!

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  Neil

  Benjie and Stephanie are great hosts. Their home is cute and cozy. My room was very clean and comfortable and was exactly what I needed. I stayed for two nights. I was lucky enough to chat with them over breakfast cereal and coffee, and discovered some truly down to earth and lovely individuals. The airbed is large and is at about standard bed height. WiFi worked great. Plenty of desk space for your laptop. Fridge and coffee maker in my room was a cool convenience, especially if I... More »

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  Chingchi

  This is a fun place today for the sake of it's whole design. The young couple are really cute and treat this airbnb as a genuine mini scale bed and breakfast business. Upon hearing my need to ride around, Benjamin patched up his flat tire the night before my arrival (in short notice!). I hope Stephenie can keep her wonderful childlike voice the rest of her life. She has a cheerful spirit. I also love her artistic eyes that she practice at her dwelling. She has dozen of bird... More »