Oleg & Elena’s beautiful retreat in the woods is perfect for the couple looking to get away for the weekend! Easily accessible from San Jose but it feels like a world away. The location is just a short drive up the 17, then off an exit through some beautiful mountain roads. A fun drive for those familiar with mountain cruising!
This listing is more appropriate for people who are looking to drive in and relax for the weekend, without leaving the premises. We packed enough soup/sandwich/snacking stuff for the weekend that we were able to stay on the property for the whole time and unplug. I imagine the experience would have been very different if we had to worry about driving up and down the mountain just to get food.
We arrived right after sunset on Friday evening, and Oleg was waiting for us in the driveway. He showed us to a beautifully renovated one bedroom apartment; the place was spotless and looked just like the photos. Oleg was warm and welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed. Cozy bed, full kitchen, and clean bathroom with fresh towels!
The next morning Oleg took the time to show us around his beautiful property. There were lots of options of places to relax, and Oleg showed us the trail head to hike down to the creek. My boyfriend and I decided to take advantage of the beautiful acreage and hiked in the surrounding forest. We had a small miscommunication with Oleg as we thought he said the trail looped back around to his property- we were spit out 4.5 miles from where we started! It was 100% our own fault, but Oleg’s sweet partner Elena was kind enough to take the time the come and rescue us and drive us back to our haven in the woods. The hike was so beautiful if didn’t feel like it was long at all.
We ended the evening with a shower and a lovely dinner, followed by some of the most beautiful stargazing I have ever done. The stars were UNREAL! Awesome weekend, amazing adventures, kind people, and a safe and cozy abode in the forest. I will definitely be back once Oleg has his Spa/Sauna up and running! Thanks again Oleg and Elena!