This is a lovely property & house on the outskirts of quaint Ben Lomond in the San Lorenzo Valley area of the Santa Cruz Mountains. We stayed here in Late July 2021 and it was warm outside, but the house stayed comfortable with several fans provided.
The kitchen was clean, newly updated and well stocked with small appliances, cookware, etc
There is a great market, coffee shop, tavern, and antique store within 5-10 minutes drive.
There is a great hiking trail just up the hill that goes around Quail Hollow Ranch. It’s sandy and steep at times and quite warm.
We enjoyed the large outdoor spaces. The large deck on the back of the house was beautiful and shaded from the hot sun by an enormous oak tree. A family of wild turkeys visited daily. We picked ripe berries from the vine, watched bats flying overhead at night, tree squirrels feasting on pine cones, and used the hot tub one night. There are specific instructions to get it heated.
A couple of this to note that weren’t big deals for us- the master bedroom opens to the hall, so its not fully private. It shares a door with another bedroom, so only one at a time can be closed to the hallway. And the hall bathroom has a tub with shower attachment. There is no enclosure to take a stand-up shower.
Overall I would recommend this place if you want a quiet, comfortable retreat in a country setting.