Vanessa’s place was a true sanctuary. Upon arrival we fell in love with the tranquility that surrounded us. We were looking for a peaceful retreat to get away from it all and this place more than delivered! We are from the SF Bay Area (party of 4) and cannot wait to visit again soon. The pictures do not do this place justice. You have to experience it live to truly appreciate the full scale of its offerings.
We initially had dinner reservations, but unanimously decided to cancel all plans and simply absorb the natural beauty that enveloped us. We had groceries delivered through Instacart with no issues - quick and seamless experience. My BF and I made Neapolitan pizzas from scratch and baked them in the outdoor pizza oven (heat can get up to 750 F, so it was perfect)! The experience reminded us of our time in Italy!
Vanessa was a gracious host - very responsive and thoughtful. There was a huge basket of freshly picked grapefruit and plums from the property awaiting our arrival. We had freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and fresh fruit for breakfast every morning as we gazed at the clouds that were beneath us at times; truly a heavenly experience.
I read all reviews prior to booking this place, and a handful of guests mentioned the drive up being a potential ordeal. I am so glad it did not deter us from reserving the property. Trust me, I am no fan of narrow, mountainous roads with visible drop- off cliffs. Luckily, these roads were NOT anything like that at all! You will see mostly beautiful trees. Just drive slowly as you enjoy the picturesque landscape. The views are incredible and so worth it.