The lavender house was the perfect little staycation! Being a California native, it's always nice that you can leave the hustle and bustle of the city and find a nice, nature filled area that is no more than 15/20 minutes from whatever your heart desires. Santa Cruz with its lively town, many restaurants, an amusement park and multiple options of beaches along HWY1 to visit we were never bored! We spent a lot of time walking the trails along the property and I'd definitely recommend trying the little Nonnos restaurant that's a nice trail away. Toni was a gracious host and let us know she was available if we needed anything but also left us on our own to enjoy the property and surrounding area. She was completely kind and accepting of our excited dog even though he gets very nervous on car rides and we had a very awkward introduction! There's a nice side gated area with some astro turf for the dog to hang while you relax and plenty of trails to let them run. We got to pet and say hello to the horses, donkeys, chickens and goats! It was very tranquil, nice and quiet. Definitely saving this destination as a favorite and would recommend it to fellow travelers :)