Redwoods near Los Gatos and Santa Cruz beach

This was a great place for me and family to stay for a quick trip to see the redwoods and Santa Cruz. We’d definitely book it again!

This is an older home that has had some refurbishments. It could use a few more, but it has what it needs. To me, I care more about if a rental is clean than if it is new and fancy. It was clean, but it did smell a bit like dog (maybe from previous renters?) in some places. One of the main bedrooms was only separated from the living room by a curtain. That didn't matter to us, because we all went to bed at the same time. But if you have a late-night tv watcher, this might cause a problem for those who want to use that room and go to bed earlier. The home is located in a quiet neighborhood. The location is perfect for exploring Henry Cowell State Park, San Jose, and Santa Cruz. If you have Shipt, this is located within the delivery area. I had no problems with phone connection or wi-fi. In fact, both were quite good. The kitchen had what I needed. If you are looking for a luxury stay, this is not it. If you are looking for something quiet, clean, simple, and close to nature, this is perfect for you.

If you want privacy in the middle of the redwoods I would definitely recommend this place. Internet has not been an issue (though there is little to no cell service). The house itself is old (which is a plus to me) but dishwasher, stove, tv, etc is all up to date. It's full of beautiful views and plenty of space. The driveway up is really steep so for those not comfortable with that (we weren't after the first time) there's a space to park at the base of the house right before you turn off. The only downside is a couple of the windows don't have curtains and the nice computer desk in the main room doesn't have a dedicated computer chair. If you want privacy in the redwoods I do recommend it.

Loved our stay here for a peaceful trip! The beanbag chair in the living room and all the rooms were set nicely. However the walls in the house were thin and easy to hear someone else constantly. Also, we arrived to find an ant problem in the kitchen (throughout the coffee maker, sink, and dishwasher countertop). Would visit again for closeness to Capitola