First, I suggest - pack your swimsuits! We didn’t, and regret not being able to use the hot tub and outdoor pool.
Robin and Dave’s Flipjack Ranch is the perfect weekend getaway for city folks. Close to Santa Cruz but super isolated, within a redwood forest in the hills, and right next to a winery, Flipjack ranch has a ton to offer - cute farm animals roaming free, plants in a garden, a pond full of fish, pools, bonfires, a hot tub, trails around the property , a stunning neighborhood peacock that flies in and struts around, and two adorable house cats Hazelnut and Tosh.
In addition, Robin was super thoughtful - when making a bonfire she also got us marshmallows and blankets. We got cute coffee and biscuit trays every morning with fresh flowers. We got tips on things to do around here for eating and enjoying wine which were on point. And of course that breakfast - oh my gosh that breakfast. Their gourmet breakfast is an amazing, delicious farm to table full meal served family style- you get to know other guests over gourmet dishes such as crepes with creamed eggs and rosemary, and there’s always amazing freshly made dessert such as mushroom ice cream. Did I mention that they also grow their own wine grapes and have a distillery?
The place was beyond amazing. The cabin was super private and cosy- we had a four poster bed with a gorgeous chandelier, but could hear the pattering rain and animal sounds as if we were in a tent. We didn’t have WiFi in our cabin, which I think was a treat. WiFi in the main cabin was excellent. What else - we even got welcome chocolates.
All in all, we are very happy to have found flipjack ranch!