Exactly as pictured! Stunning views and calm and serene nature sounds - it was like camping without having to do any of the roughing it. You are super close to the highway as well so you can jet up to Ben Lomond Market for supplies or dine at Cassa Nostra (Italian restaurant) for dinner. Close to some great hiking spots and within 20-30 minutes of Santa Cruz. Lots of cool day spas in the area as well. Coming 'home,' we loved opening the windows and listening to the nature sounds at night and enjoying the area's natural AC. The fire place was stocked and ready for us and the hosts literally thought of everything! The one thing that the advert may not mention is how so totally comfortable each of the beds are; I slept like a dream and it was exactly what my girls trip (Age 30+) needed - Peace and quiet.