Emily's place is a great home base for exploring Big Basin Redwoods State Park and the San Lorenzo Valley, and isn't too far for a trip to Santa Cruz and the rest of the coast and beaches. The place is small but very clean and was obviously renovated recently. There is no stove or oven, but there is a microwave, electric kettle and a toaster oven. There is also a washer and dryer and parking. It was perfect for myself, my wife and our teenage daughter. Although it is technically walking distance to downtown Boulder Creek, it would be a difficult and potentially dangerous walk due to the narrow road without sidewalks, plus there is currently road construction that narrows the road to a single lane between the studio and the town.
When we got there, there was only one bath towel, but Emily responded quickly to my message and brought extra towels over, and asked if there was anything else we needed. She lives in the front house and answered all of my questions quickly.
Overall, I would absolutely recommend Emily's place to any couple or small family looking to spend some quality time in the redwoods.