We loved our little escape to the Santa Cruz mountains. We live in a cozy apartment in San Francisco with our young dog - we have no enclosed outdoor space. This weekend was our third anniversary, so we decided to hit the mountains & seaside for a safe little getaway. My husband found Jon & Melissa's Ryder Cottage and it was perfect! The space is well designed: a lovely kitchen with a gas range, stove - everything you need. The fireplace is stunning - a great way to provide warmth and ambient light in the cool nights. The outdoor space was gorgeous - we were surrounded by tall redwoods (?) - our doggie was very happy to be outside. The cottage is close to all sorts of things you'd need in a pinch, and Santa Cruz/Aptos/the ocean is just down 17. And to top it off, there was a beautiful bathroom: a fancy heated-seat toilet, the best steam shower. This was exactly what we hoped for!!