We loved the privacy of the tree house, combined with the convenience of a home-cooked breakfast. You really felt like you were in a forest, but it was an easy drive to go out to eat in Santa Cruz, and explore the surrounding sites. Robin and her staff are very friendly. There are chickens and turkeys on the property, but the treehouse has a gate protecting it from the birds, so they will not be on the porch or waiting right outside your door. It's a splurge, but worth it.