Our visit to the Copper Tub Cabin was even better than we expected!

The large property is charming with two cabin-style larger homes in the front and the Copper Tub cabin towards the back. The cabin and courtyard (pictured) feels very private and is easy to find on the property. They have parking set aside for their guests and a welcoming pathway lined with folk art and plants show the way.

Peggy met us outside shortly after we pulled in. She said hello and asked us if we had any questions, which we didn't.

The cabin itself was very clean, and extremely cute and comfortable; in fact it seemed even nicer than what is shown in the pictures in my opinion. The copper tub was very easy to share and the water was yummy hot! We enjoyed the coffee/tea/hot chocolate and other treats left out for us, which was very thoughtful. And we also took advantage of the small fridge and microwave in the corner. You can tell these ladies have an eye toward detail and comfortable hospitality.

We learned that the interior design work was largely done by Sarai, who does interior design and professional organizing; she definitely has an eye for what works.

The next morning we were enjoying our coffee with a walk in the yard to see the chickens, who are sometimes let out to roam free. We had heard the rooster crow a few times in the early morning, which I loved, as it reminded me that I was definitely not in the city.

Peggy, her husband Hollis, and Sarai all came out to chat when they saw us out wandering. We got to meet their friendly older dog and cat and also got to look at Hollis' awesome handmade art rugs in his workshop. By the way, he's got two pieces of his work in the Copper Tub cabin; one is hanging in the bathroom and the other is on the floor as you come in. Very creative guy!

As far as the surrounding area is concerned, downtown Soquel is a three minute drive away, and the beach is about a 12 minute drive. We skipped the beach and instead enjoyed a very pleasant nearby hike at the Nisine-Mark National Park that Sarai and Peggy had listed on their host letter to us before our arrival. The weather was beautiful and so was our hike near the creek.

Our meal experiences were hit and miss; some restaurants were wonderful, some not so wonderful. There are lots of restaurants to choose from in Soquel and surrounding towns, so there is bound to be a variety of experiences in that regard.

All in all, our visit was great and it was largely due to the very enjoyable time we had at the Copper Tub cabin itself.

Thank you Sarai, Peggy, Hollis, and cutie animals for a very wonderful visit! We'll be back!