I surprised my husband with a 2-night stay at this magical place over Thanksgiving - a much needed getaway from LA. It could not have been a more perfect combo of adventure, seclusion, and relaxation.

Mary Jane was very responsive and in contact via text whenever we had questions. We weren't able to arrive during daylight hours, but thanks to previous reviews we knew there was a trick to the navigation since cell service is dicey once you get further up in the hills and Google Maps gets confused. If you go (and you should), just remember the "slight right" onto Buzzard Lagoon is actually a hard right hairpin turn. After the turn, keep going in spite of Maps telling you to "proceed to highlighted route."

Mary Jane's son greeted us when we drove up and gave us a few simple instructions. We somehow managed a single trip down the trail from the car to the Treehouse even with all our stuff (headlamps were helpful!). Again thanks to all the reviews, we came prepared to hole up for a few days with flashlights, food, wine, bathing suits, comfy PJs and DVDs (though the DVD collection in Treehouse was fab). We left only for Thanksgiving dinner in Capitola at Shadowbrook Restaurant, just under 1/2 hour away. It was so nice to return to the beautifully lit treehouse and soak in the hot tub under the Redwoods and moon-shadows in total peace and quiet! The bed is memory-foam and super comfy, and the furnace keeps the Treehouse plenty warm. We did enjoy having our slippers and sweatshirts on hand, though. The kitchen is well equipped with dishes, pots, pans, utensils, nice selection of tea, and a gas stove/oven. We brought cinnamon rolls to make in the morning :)

After we checked out, we took a round-about way back to San Jose and stopped at Big Basin Redwood National Park (an hour from Treehouse) and took a 5 mile hike with a great view of the distant ocean before sunset. From Big Basin we were back at SJC in an hour in time for our evening flight.

It was a perfect trip, and we will never forget this lovely slice of heaven! This day in age when accommodations are frequently sterile and outfitted for the general public, the Treehouse is a rare treasure from another liftetime. I still can't believe I found it! Thank you for sharing it, Mary Jane and family!!