We just returned from our stay at FlipJack Ranch, and we are so glad we choose to stay with Robin! First, the ranch was very easy to get to from CA State Route 1, making it a quick and easy drive down to the beaches or to Santa Cruz. When we pulled in to FlipJack, Robin was there to greet us and show us around. FlipJack is a working farm, so there are gardens and animals to visit. They also have a fire pit with nice seating, a pool, a hot tub, and a shared living space in the house. On the other side of the property are several acres of trails through beautiful redwood forests, which we enjoyed exploring before breakfast our first morning.

Our room (Cowgirl Room) was down some steps with a private entrance in the back of the house, making it very private and tucked away. The king sized bed was SO COMFORTABLE, and we had everything we could have needed. There was a wine list in the room featuring local wineries which we would have loved to sample if I was not pregnant on this trip. Robin provided a wakeup tray with coffee, pastries, and what tasted like fresh squeezed juice each morning. I am used to excellent coffee, and the coffee here was excellent. Smooth, aromatic, and not even a hint of bitterness. After our wakeup tray Robin invited us into the dining room for breakfast, and we were blown away! The first morning we had poached duck and chicken eggs on toast with some of the best thick cut bacon ever and homemade quince preserves from their farm. The second morning we were greeted with delicious, fluffy blueberry pancakes with eggs and sausage. The food at FlipJack was honestly better than the catered food we were served at the fancy mountain wedding we were attending this weekend. My biggest regret of our trip is that we couldn't attend the farm to table dinner on Saturday night, which I'm sure was as amazing as breakfast.

I'm not sure when we will make it back to this part of Northern California, but when we do, we will absolutely stay at FlipJack Ranch again or at least bring the kids by for a farm tour. We highly recommend this bed and breakfast!