Perfect family vacation
We recently spent our family vacation glamping in the Santa Cruz mountains above the clouds on a vineyard in a Yurt including an out-door bathroom. This vacation turned into one of the best family experiences our family will be talking about for years to come.
Even before we arrived, our hosts, Robin and Mark sent a number of recommendations and information on family adventures, places to eat
and visit. It's always helpful to have a local provide you tips for your visit and without a doubt made our trip more than memorable.
The yurt itself sits on the edge of the vineyard overlooking Monterey
Bay. With a queen bed and a full futon fold out, our family had plenty
of room. Somehow a table and chairs, mini refrigerator, and microwave
also fit into the yurt for all the creature comforts of glamping. Most notable is a full bathroom with a toilet, sink, and huge shower located steps away from the yurt. Now that's glamping at it's finest!
We spent a day exploring the Henry Cowell Redwood State Park (only 45
mins away), another day in Santa Cruz (also about 45 mins away),
another day in Capitola & Aptos beaches then ending our vacation at
the Elkhorn Slough for 3hours of kayaking (something about seeing
otters snuggling makes all the kayaking worth it) and Moss Landing for
lunch at Phil's famous for his Cioppino.
The number one reason this experience will be one of the most
memorable family vacations is Robin and Mark! Their hospitality felt
more like a welcoming relative. Everyday they provided fresh muffins
(our boys looked forward to it). They also gave us a tour of the
vineyard in their Kubota (the highlight of our boys stay) with an
education on the area and the story. I will miss the great
conversation and story sharing at dusk with Mayweather rustling around
the site and finally settling in on Marks lap.
Thank you Robin and Mark.