Just outside of San Francisco, there are plenty of beautiful places to visit both north and south of the city. It can be daunting to choose just one place, but as we drove up towards the house we realized what a magical space we were about to visit. Views of redwood forest, beautiful fragrant flowers, and a menagerie of friendly animals greeted us. Kitty graciously invited us into our home away from home and gave us a tour of Hummingbird Haven. What the pictures don't show is the real charm and coziness of the space. Every possible nook and cranny is thoughtfully utilized and maximizes the interior space. The kitchen was filled with everything that we could possibly need. From our window we could watch the hummingbirds waltz as we had our breakfast. Sitting outside in the evening we could hear a symphony of frogs, crickets, and breeze. We felt restored and energized by our stay and Hummingbird Haven. It was a great treat and break from the city. Kitty truly is a passionate and caring host, and took time to truly welcome us into her home. She spoke lovingly about finding herself in Aptos, and how her space has changed since she's lived there. Her recommendations We're eager to share the story of Hummingbird Haven and the Mushroom Dome with our friends, and can't wait to book another stay in the future.