We had a lovely weekend stay at the Mushroom Dome Cabin. It's a sweet space, quiet and secluded, with a view of redwood grove off the deck. The cabin is very small but outfitted with everything you'd need - plenty of kitchen supplies, a two-burner stove unit (works fine if you're a little patient), an odor-free composting toilet, TV/DVD player. Easy proximity to Aptos & Santa Cruz, or it's a comfortable place to just be.

Kitty and Michael are quite marvelous hosts, and made us feel very much at home. We loved the farm - full of life and projects-in-process. And on the deck of the main house, it's easy to spend an hour just being mesmerized by the hummingbirds.

We'll be back!