I loved staying here. I loved the private room, separate from the house, with the personal touches and attention to detail from tea and coffee to conditioner. Diana must have read my mind: I forgot to bring water and she offered a brita pitcher. The bed was super comfy. I ate up her delicious oatmeal and treats for breakfast :) I walked to the seymour marine lab, along the coast and the little hike to the board walk and santa cruz from the quiet neighborhood the zen garden is in. The beautiful garden with pond was put the cherry on top. What a wonderful 'retreat' at the zen garden. :)