I visited Julie's home as a brief solo trip to rejuvenate near the Red Woods. My stay at her cottage was absolutely magical, from the moment I arrived. Julie operates her AirBnb, which is her beloved home, as more of an inn of woodsy folks, with several tents strewn on her property and a couple of quaint rooms within the cozy cabin. Her and her staff cooked breakfast for all the guests each morning, a true home-cooked meal. As a coffee lover, I especially appreciated the ready self-serve coffee and tea station in the living room with fresh coffee and fresh ground coffee beans in the room in case you needed an extra French press before a hike.
Julie and her staff, Ray, made themselves exceptionally available to me, even giving me a couple of rides to local hikes and back to the airport - so generous. Upon arrival, Julie gave me a thorough tour of the property including the forested back yard. You could tell how much she loves and cares for the place.
Her pets, two friendly dogs and two cats ready for petting, were great companions to walk the trails or keep me company by the fireplace.
I was able to access a great mix of trails by foot from her property and ate most of my meals at the incredible Alice's Restaurants just across from the house.
Can't recommend enough if you're looking for a homey and woodsy place to recoup and explore.