When deciding a place to stay in Southern Bay area we needed something that was a getaway, but not too far off the beaten track. We found this to be the ideal location, relatively close to Los Gatos city, while being nestled in the midst of Redwoods, with great mountain views and easy access to Santa Cruz beaches. During our prolonged summer vacation in Northern California we stayed at several rented homes, but the experience we had at Mark and Hope's place was by far the best. Not only were we struck by the pristine beauty of the place but awed by the love and care with which the couple had modeled their retreat. The warmth shown by Mark and Hope made us feel at home! They welcomed us into their home, to share their kitchen, patio, outdoor bar and everything else that we needed. We barbeque'd together and our daughter even got a chance to bake her own cupcakes, thanks to Hope! They took care of the smallest detail and genuinely like to host guests. We would highly recommend this place to anyone that needs a cozy accommodation in a mountain retreat that is so close to Silicon Valley. Lots of other activities to do nearby, including wineries, hikes, Capitola beach and so on. Mark and Hope are a great couple and we look forward to continuing our friendship.

Anupam and Seema