Very interesting place to stay - don't be scared in the forest, it's really peaceful - we slept like logs. Kitty is a mine of information - she is a really interesting lady, with lots of knowledge about local history, environmental issues and secrets of the redwoods - I can't tell you what - or I will have to kill you!! I think if we had stayed for longer, we would have spent more time talking to Kitty - she was ace! we only stayed 2 nights and tried to fit in Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay in the one full day we had before we continued on our journey. There are lot's of interesting people actually living on the property and surrounding redwood forest - My advice - stay longer, if you can't - spend more time with Kitty asking about the area and actually on the property. Look out for for the goat/sheep dog - he is cute, but had his beady eye on me when I tried to touch the goats, see the hummingbirds (we didn't) see the grass hut (but don't go too near, or touch it) try to see a mountain lion.....