If you're looking for a beautiful, peaceful and spacious retreat up in the hills above Santa Cruz, this is the spot. Mark and Hope have created an awesome place to call home for as long as you need; we stayed nine nights!

There is plenty to enjoy: wrap around deck with a spectacular sunset view, a thoughtfully landscaped yard, a pond fish full of Koi, full access to a well-appointed kitchen, a very private bedroom with an awesome bathroom, and a dog named Kona who was happy to greet us at our car each evening. Oh, and the pillows on the bed were plentiful and uber comfy.

Mark and Hope were very gracious hosts. They were full of thoughtful suggestions for places to eat, things to do, places to go. They always greeted us with a smile and asked about our day. They seemed equally happy to join us for wine on the patio as they were to leave us to our own devices.

My husband and I could not recommend staying here highly enough! Come on up and enjoy the view!