RĀSA BY MANO
Spaces · Nature · Gathering

A life,
thoughtfully composed.

A place to settle in. A little room to notice.
Spaces, everyday rituals, and the pleasure of good company.

Find your space
Warm light falling across the timber entrance of the Serene home at dusk
A warm welcome, before a word.Santa Clara, California
The feeling of a place

Light on wood. A seat by the garden.
A conversation that has time to unfold.
RĀSA begins with the things we make room for.

A glimpse inside the homes

Sunlight. Sculptural lines.
A space with a little soul.

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Orange mid-century fireplace beside sculptural chairs and open shelving
Character in the details.
Sunlit living room opening onto the porch
Room for the light.
Garden and outdoor dining at Simple and Serene
And a little life outside.
01 / Come and stay

Spaces shaped over time.
Places people return to.

Two homes in Santa Clara, California, shaped by years of making, hosting, and listening.

A continuing story

Made with care.
Given life by people.

I’ve developed these homes over time, working on the spaces, gardens, materials, and everyday comforts. Each improvement builds on what I learn from the people who stay.

Thousands of visitors have brought life to these places. Some return every year; others several times a year. Welcoming familiar faces back has become one of the pleasures of hosting.

— Mano

Sunlight across the living room, with garden-facing doors
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Sunlight across the living room, with garden-facing doors

01 — SIMPLE & SLEEK

Mid-century character.

An orange fireplace, sculptural chairs, and sunlight across timber floors. Settle in for a film, enjoy the garden outlook, or take the conversation out to the sheltered porch.

75-inch TVMid-century detailsDedicated workspaceOutdoor dining & grillDriveway parking
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A comfortable living room looking out to the garden
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A comfortable living room looking out to the garden

02 — SIMPLE & SERENE

Space to find your rhythm.

Warm timber, a garden-facing room, and a leafy backyard. Make space for a morning’s work, an easy meal, or time outside beneath the trees.

KitchenTwo work desksBackyard & grillDriveway parking
Airbnb Superhost 4.80 / 5 · 49 reviews ↗
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The homes are adjoining units in a duplex and share a wall. Each Airbnb listing includes the full photo collection, current amenities, house rules, and availability. All reservations are made through Airbnb.

From the guest experience

What guests appreciate.

A few recurring themes in Airbnb’s guest-feedback highlights.

Summarized from Airbnb listing highlights. Ratings, review counts, and Superhost status checked October 10, 2026; visit Airbnb for current guest reviews.

02 / Everyday pleasures

Life happens
in the little things.

A morning coffee. A clear place to think. A comfortable corner at the end of the day.

Red coffee maker and warm wood cabinetry in the Serene home's kitchen

A morning of your own.

A morning coffee and a kitchen ready for everyday living.

Wood-backed desk with monitor and ergonomic chair in the Sleek home

A little room to think.

A dedicated desk for the hours that need your attention.

Cream sectional with burgundy covers beside the Serene home's garden-facing window

Time, comfortably spent.

Warm colors, daylight, and somewhere to sit together.

03 / A note from Mano

A growing collection
of things I care about.

RĀSA brings together my interests in spaces, nature, food, photography, and making. These homes are one expression of that curiosity: places to shape, care for, and share.

The work keeps evolving—through a material, a garden, an object, or a more thoughtful way to gather. I’m sharing what I notice and learn along the way.

Make yourself at home.

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