Ellen's place is lovely! My partner and I visited for a night in the mountains. Ellen was quick to respond to our initial booking questions. When we arrived, we realized that we were supposed to have messaged earlier for check-in instructions. However, it was an error on our part, and Ellen very quickly responded to our message and the check-in was otherwise seamless. The property is lovely and looks even better than in the photos. The living room is cozy and the fire place/stove makes it very warm and welcoming. The kitchen is very well stocked, and we enjoyed making dinner and breakfast. There was a BBQ grill outside, and next time we visit we'd love to use the grill outside. The back yard is beautiful, and you feel like you're in the middle of the forest. The house is within 10 minutes of Safeway and several cafes, but feels secluded and private. While the fence left a bit more privacy to be desired near the hot tub, we still felt comfortable making the most of the space. We stayed for just one night but look forward to coming back for a longer weekend. Ellen's property would make for a perfect launch pad into hikes in the Santa Cruz mountains and down to the coast. Definitely a 10/10!