The Tuscan Country Cottage is a magical oasis, tucked away on a nondescript street in Watsonville. We were looking for a drive-able getaway for the weekend to disconnect from the chaos of our workweek and connect with each other. Denise welcomed us with a gorgeous charcuterie plate, candles, and flowers set on a lovely outdoor picnic table. She coordinated with me to make the arrival seamless (it was a surprise), and even baked us made-from-scratch pizza rolls, which hit the spot after our drive down. Delicious! the cottage is truly a labor of love, so many fine details and touches which infuse the cottage with personality and warmth. My favorite space of all was the newly added bathroom, the faux finishing details of plaster and tile, open window to the orchards below, mixed textures of wood and metal, the flood of morning light in the space. It was magical. Waking up to morning light washing the studio in this surreal and magical light, brewing coffee to sip outside in the morning air while listening to the birds alight in song. We spent the day exploring nearby Capitola/Aptos, visited a lovely farmers market at Cabrillo College (Saturdays), delicious Mexican food at El Michoacan. There is lots to do and explore within a short drive of the property. We had a lovely Smores campfire on our second night which Denise set up for us, and she joined us later with a glass of wine for a lovely connecting chat under the stars. There is a new bocci ball court (she taught us how to play), beautiful fruit trees throughout the property. It was peaceful, serene, and very much what we needed. We will be returning later this summer with the rest of our family and look forward to enjoying this amazing haven again. Cannot recommend enough!