Mountain Penthouse is a lovely getaway! A charming cabin retreat nestled in the forest, and Patricia was a very accommodating host.

We had a warm fire in the evenings and morning coffee on the sun-drenched veranda, which offered peek-a-boo views of the canyon and bay. We spent the day in San Jose and returned via the short drive up the corkscrew mountain roads to abundant stargazing and quietude. About 40 minutes to the SJ airport on average, usual traffic patterns.

There were a few minor things that kept this from being absolutely perfect...

If you drive a full-size vehicle, be prepared to park about 200 ft away. Plenty of parking here, but a short stroll down the well-lit treelined driveway. I was able to reverse my Chevy Avalanche down the road to un/load so it wasn't a hassle. Anybody with a car or crossover should be fine.

The entrance stairs are rather steep, but my nine year old Labrador could handle them. There are only a few stairs and worth the climb. So, if you or yours have any mobility issues, ask Patricia about accessibility.

Lastly, we were one of the first few to stay, and Patricia was still working out some of the amenities...

I had issues connecting to the Wifi with my MacBook Pro, though the iPhones were just fine. You're in the mountains so don't expect to stream any movies, but it's plenty to stay in the loop, check email, and play web radio. But... you should be outside looking at the stars anyway! I found the connectivity issue was actually a blessing to help me unplug and read a book!

The jacuzzi wasn't working and the sauna wasn't on but that was all being fixed on the day of our departure.

All-in-all the property is as advertised and we will definitely stay there again on our next trip to the area!