We had a peaceful and luxurious stay at Shannon's. We live 45 minutes away but it felt like we were far away from home nestled there in the serene redwoods. We traveled to Ben Lomand for an outdoor dinner in the redwoods, went to Monterey, and toured gardens in Santa Cruz, part of the Garden Conservancy's open days program. We ate great food and visited four different beaches. Shannon's place was luxurious and quiet. We'd recommend it for anyone looking for a quiet retreat but near everything.