The tetradecagon treehouse was a perfect place for a friendship celebration. Shelley was a superb hostess with the knack for providing comfortable lovely appointed living space. The deck was a great place to hang out and who can beat homemade breakfast and fresh coffee surrounded by towering redwoods and fresh air. Natural and manmade entertainment were a pleasant drive away if you want to hike a redwood grove at Henry Cowell State Park or Big Basin. Santa Cruz is less than 30 minutes for beaches, shopping the Boardwalk, and countless other choices. But if you want to hang out in the comfortable living space with a book, music or DVD, that's an option too. I have no complaints except that we couldn't stay longer!