I chose this spot for my proposal to my amazing now fiancee! I explained my plan to Dustin from the very beginning and he was more than willing to help me through the entire weekend! He even let me go the day before check-in to put up photos and candles and items to make it a very special occasion! This place is magical! Waking up to the fog and rain in the spirited Santa Cruz Mountains was an experience we will not soon forget. Everything was perfect. The hosts were helpful and provided absolutely everything we needed to make sure we were comfortable. The construction of the pine cone is just as beautiful as it is functional. You can tell there was a massive amount of effort put into designing and building such a wonderful space. The ladder is a bit freaky the first few times but you get used to it very quickly. We stayed the weekend before Christmas so it was chilllyyyyy!! I would recommend bringing warm socks and sleep gear as well has a plethora of handwarmers to place under the covers before bed time to stay nice and snuggly all night! Taking a shower and sitting on the toilet facing the redwoods is almost better than the pinecone itself! Peaceful, magical, and unbeatable. I HIGHLY suggest booking a get away for yourself as soon as you can. You will in no way regret it! Thank you Dustin for helping me with this amazing special weekend. I appreciate you!