Quiet retreat, close to neighborhood hiking trails that boast beautiful redwood forest scenery. My husband, son, and I stayed here to visit the University of California Santa Cruz campus. The place is very clean and beautifully decorated. While it's close to downtown Santa Cruz, the beach, and UCSC, it's far enough away from the noise and the crowds. Michael is a great host. He lives on the property and his responses were immediate and helpful. We will definitely stay here again.