Lovely place to stay! Incredible view and it's location is pretty much perfect. My boyfriend and I stayed for a 3-day weekend and did wine-tasting in the hills one day, kayaked in Monterey Bay the next and hit up the downtown Santa Cruz scene for the final day. It's about a 20-25 minute easy drive into downtown Santa Cruz. Great hiking trails and coastal views are also a brief scenic drive away.
The kitchen was completely stocked with any kind of tools you'd want for cooking. . . If the goal is a weekend in, you can accomplish that easily in this peaceful spot. I loved the porch overlooking the stream- I miss my morning cups of tea there already!