House in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
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About this house rental
VRP#221367
We live here for about eight months-nine and rent it when we are traveling .our home is magical,healthy, secure and private :4 bedroom, 3 bathroom redwood home in the majestic redwoods of Santa Cruz California mountains:
Easy check out:
Simply put the used towels into the bathtubs.
That’s it.
Our Cleaning crew will do everything else. Super fast Starlink internet service Large Hot Tub and spacious decks. Located in SUNNY Corralitos, above the coastal fog. 30 minutes from downtown Santa Cruz. 20 minutes to Rio Del Mar Beach.
Restore yourself in our Sunny , majestic Redwood forest retreat atmosphere, away from the hustle of every day life, enjoy A healthy and peaceful vacation and recreation .
Relax In the hot tub as the sun sets over the Santa Cruz mountains, or enjoy watching the sunrise while sipping coffee in the hot tub or on the Large redwood decks at our home.
Local wildlife including deer, wild turkey, hawks, owls , grey fox and much more.
Enjoy leisurely picnics as well as walks around our property.
Please note that Santa Cruz county vacation rental regulations do not allow more than 8 people
The Eureka Canyon cycling route is right at our entrance of our private drive way. Mountain Biking trails through Nisene Marks and the Soquel Forest. Both offer dozens of trails for varying levels of difficulty.
Explore Santa Cruz from the Board Walk, Museums to Parks and Beaches
Must See in Santa Cruz:
State Parks
Soquel State Park
Roaring Camp
The Mystery Spot
Local Wineries
The Summit Wineries
Corralitos Wine Trail
Byrne-Milliron Forest and Hiking Trails
Monterey Bay
From playing golf on one of several world-class courses in Pebble Beach and Santa Cruz to exploring the literary legacy of John Steinbeck at the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas and on Monterey's Cannery Row, from wine tasting in Corralitos, to hang-gliding at Marina State Beach, the options are endless.
Near by sites:
Cannery Row
Monterey Aquarium
Moss Landing and the Elkhorn Slough (Kayaking)
Mountain Biking
A few miles away is Nisene Marks State Forest and the Soquel Forest, both very popular with mountain bikers for the dozens of miles of trails for varying levels of difficulty
Eureka Canyon Road (our private driveway starts at Eureka Canyon Road) is on many bilking clubs routes as it links Corralitos with the summit of the Santa Cruz mountains. Stunning views and great loops make it ideal for the avid road rider.
Wonderful location and beautiful Redwood home.
1 Ride the Giant Dipper, indulge in sinful snacks, and play carnival games at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
2 Dip your toes in the sand at Natural Bridges, the city’s most picturesque beach.
3 Take a scenic hike through the area’s towering redwoods at Henry Cowell State Park.
4 Eat and drink the day away at Abbott Square Market – a collection of hip bars and restaurants featuring everything from local craft brews to Cajun-Creole cuisine and innovative vegetarian fare.
5 Visit Pacific Avenue, home to the city’s best shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
6 Walk along the Santa Cruz Wharf – the longest on the West Coast – and stop off at the many restaurants and shops along the way.
7 Take a 3-mile stroll along West Cliff Drive where you’ll enjoy sweeping views of Monterey Bay. Make sure to stop off at Lighthouse Point and peruse the Surfing Museum.
8 Watch surfers catch some seriously epic waves at Santa Cruz’s most popular surf spot, Steamer Lane.
9 Defy gravity at the iconic and quirky Mystery Spot.
10 Learn all about Santa Cruz’s incredible marine life at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center.
Aug 18,2024 :review
5 star rating , Elena R.
Michael and Dawna could not be nicer hosts. They had everything we needed for our family of 5, even access to their extensive spice collection, stocked paper towels, toilet paper, detergent, floss, lotion- the works ! They really went above and beyond to ensure we had a comfortable stay. The property itself is very secluded. I liked that all 3 bedrooms are located on the same floor. At night we could hear owls which was really cool and during the day we picked fruit from a variety of hearty fruit trees on the property (lemons the size of baseballs , limes, oranges, grapes, advocados , and figs). There is no traffic where the house is tucked back on a private road and it Is so peaceful and quiet . We did a lot of day trips during our stay- Monterey , 17 mile drive , San Fransico , big basin , Santa Cruz, etc and chose the house for its central location . There is a little market , coffee shop and pizza shop nearby. Of course downtown Santa Cruz is not a far drive and that has a lot to offer. Loved their iron skillets for cooking and reverse osmosis system drinking water from the mountain spring.We are from Maryland and couldn’t believe we could sleep with the half door open and no bugs came in. Perfect weather at night . Oh and the hummingbirds come out to visit around 6 pm along with the deer. Lovely property , great location, private hot tub, majestic redwoods on the property, lovely hosts - thanks again
Description:
Beautiful , sunny 4 bedroom home in the majestic redwoods of coastal California. Secluded , however very close to everything
Tranquil and sunny location in the Santa Cruz mountains near Aptos California.( above the coastal fog)
Located on 5 private acres in the the redwoods.
Private Hot tub , open sky and spacious decks. fruit trees, avocado trees.
Home is Located in the “Banana belt” weather zone ,above the summer coastal fog.
Very private location, however only 20 minutes to the Rio Del Mar beach.
30 minutes to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
We are 10 minutes from the little town of Corralitos,.
We have a 1/2 mile driveway up a one lane mountain road,, however we have very little traffic on it.
Our home is 2 stories. Our home is Not suitable for wheelchairs or people with walking disabilities.
There is so much to do on the central coast of California. - surfing, sailing, stand up paddle, kayaking, biking, running, wine and beer tasting, whale watching, Santa Cruz beach boardwalk, art galleries, wildlife viewing, photography, redwoods zip line tour and so much more.The Corralitos brewery is nearby as is the Corralitos Wine Trail. We have 4 local winery that offer tastings on the weekends. Napa without the high cost.
The Chardonnay sailboat out of the Santa Cruz Harbor offers many types of sails out on the bay.
Also Sanctuary Cruises out of Moss Landing has whale watching tours.
I love this area and would be happy to assist you with recommendations and such.
We are centrally located on the Monterey Bay on the central coast of California. Coming in from San Francisco area it takes about 1 1/2 less depending on traffic.
You will be heading south from San Francisco on highway 101 or 280 headed to Hwy 85 and going through the Santa Cruz mountains- hwy 17 - until you drop down to sea level in Santa Cruz. Then you are on Hwy 1.
You can also take highway 1 south along the coast from the San Francisco area. It's a lovely ride.
For reference purposes we are approximately 5-6 hours north of the greater Los Angeles, CA. This depends on which route you take. The coast route along highway 1 will be more time consuming than highway 101
LOCAL SITES & PLACES OF INTEREST:
You are 45 minutes drive to the 10,000 acre Nisene Marks State Park for miles of hiking or dirt biking in the Redwoods and along the Aptos creek.
It is only 30 minutes to downtown Santa Cruz, shopping along Pacific Ave and the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Old School Wooden Roller Coaster. There is a zip line tour of the redwoods in the Santa Cruz mountains.
Heading up the coast it is about 55 minutes north to Davenport,
There is wonderful biking and hiking in Wilder Ranch,
If you wish to visit Monterey area it is approximately 50 minutes south on Highway 1 to Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach.
Monterey has excellent attractions such as Cannery Row, a wharf and the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium
Easy access to Highway 1 and 17. Also there is a scenic back road to San Jose. Avoid the Highway 1 commute traffic.
Sunshine, Redwoods, hot tub, serenity ..a true refuge . Yes , even with all this serenity, we have great internet service.
A great place to come and a break from the work a day world.
We live here for about eight months-nine and rent it when we are traveling .our home is magical,healthy, secure and private :4 bedroom, 3 bathroom redwood home in the majestic redwoods of Santa Cruz California mountains:
Easy check out:
Simply put the used towels into the bathtubs.
That’s it.
Our Cleaning crew will do everything else. Super fast Starlink internet service Large Hot Tub and spacious decks. Located in SUNNY Corralitos, above the coastal fog. 30 minutes from downtown Santa Cruz. 20 minutes to Rio Del Mar Beach.
Restore yourself in our Sunny , majestic Redwood forest retreat atmosphere, away from the hustle of every day life, enjoy A healthy and peaceful vacation and recreation .
Relax In the hot tub as the sun sets over the Santa Cruz mountains, or enjoy watching the sunrise while sipping coffee in the hot tub or on the Large redwood decks at our home.
Local wildlife including deer, wild turkey, hawks, owls , grey fox and much more.
Enjoy leisurely picnics as well as walks around our property.
Please note that Santa Cruz county vacation rental regulations do not allow more than 8 people
The Eureka Canyon cycling route is right at our entrance of our private drive way. Mountain Biking trails through Nisene Marks and the Soquel Forest. Both offer dozens of trails for varying levels of difficulty.
Explore Santa Cruz from the Board Walk, Museums to Parks and Beaches
Must See in Santa Cruz:
State Parks
Soquel State Park
Roaring Camp
The Mystery Spot
Local Wineries
The Summit Wineries
Corralitos Wine Trail
Byrne-Milliron Forest and Hiking Trails
Monterey Bay
From playing golf on one of several world-class courses in Pebble Beach and Santa Cruz to exploring the literary legacy of John Steinbeck at the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas and on Monterey's Cannery Row, from wine tasting in Corralitos, to hang-gliding at Marina State Beach, the options are endless.
Near by sites:
Cannery Row
Monterey Aquarium
Moss Landing and the Elkhorn Slough (Kayaking)
Mountain Biking
A few miles away is Nisene Marks State Forest and the Soquel Forest, both very popular with mountain bikers for the dozens of miles of trails for varying levels of difficulty
Eureka Canyon Road (our private driveway starts at Eureka Canyon Road) is on many bilking clubs routes as it links Corralitos with the summit of the Santa Cruz mountains. Stunning views and great loops make it ideal for the avid road rider.
Wonderful location and beautiful Redwood home.
1 Ride the Giant Dipper, indulge in sinful snacks, and play carnival games at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
2 Dip your toes in the sand at Natural Bridges, the city’s most picturesque beach.
3 Take a scenic hike through the area’s towering redwoods at Henry Cowell State Park.
4 Eat and drink the day away at Abbott Square Market – a collection of hip bars and restaurants featuring everything from local craft brews to Cajun-Creole cuisine and innovative vegetarian fare.
5 Visit Pacific Avenue, home to the city’s best shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
6 Walk along the Santa Cruz Wharf – the longest on the West Coast – and stop off at the many restaurants and shops along the way.
7 Take a 3-mile stroll along West Cliff Drive where you’ll enjoy sweeping views of Monterey Bay. Make sure to stop off at Lighthouse Point and peruse the Surfing Museum.
8 Watch surfers catch some seriously epic waves at Santa Cruz’s most popular surf spot, Steamer Lane.
9 Defy gravity at the iconic and quirky Mystery Spot.
10 Learn all about Santa Cruz’s incredible marine life at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center.
Aug 18,2024 :review
5 star rating , Elena R.
Michael and Dawna could not be nicer hosts. They had everything we needed for our family of 5, even access to their extensive spice collection, stocked paper towels, toilet paper, detergent, floss, lotion- the works ! They really went above and beyond to ensure we had a comfortable stay. The property itself is very secluded. I liked that all 3 bedrooms are located on the same floor. At night we could hear owls which was really cool and during the day we picked fruit from a variety of hearty fruit trees on the property (lemons the size of baseballs , limes, oranges, grapes, advocados , and figs). There is no traffic where the house is tucked back on a private road and it Is so peaceful and quiet . We did a lot of day trips during our stay- Monterey , 17 mile drive , San Fransico , big basin , Santa Cruz, etc and chose the house for its central location . There is a little market , coffee shop and pizza shop nearby. Of course downtown Santa Cruz is not a far drive and that has a lot to offer. Loved their iron skillets for cooking and reverse osmosis system drinking water from the mountain spring.We are from Maryland and couldn’t believe we could sleep with the half door open and no bugs came in. Perfect weather at night . Oh and the hummingbirds come out to visit around 6 pm along with the deer. Lovely property , great location, private hot tub, majestic redwoods on the property, lovely hosts - thanks again
Description:
Beautiful , sunny 4 bedroom home in the majestic redwoods of coastal California. Secluded , however very close to everything
Tranquil and sunny location in the Santa Cruz mountains near Aptos California.( above the coastal fog)
Located on 5 private acres in the the redwoods.
Private Hot tub , open sky and spacious decks. fruit trees, avocado trees.
Home is Located in the “Banana belt” weather zone ,above the summer coastal fog.
Very private location, however only 20 minutes to the Rio Del Mar beach.
30 minutes to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
We are 10 minutes from the little town of Corralitos,.
We have a 1/2 mile driveway up a one lane mountain road,, however we have very little traffic on it.
Our home is 2 stories. Our home is Not suitable for wheelchairs or people with walking disabilities.
There is so much to do on the central coast of California. - surfing, sailing, stand up paddle, kayaking, biking, running, wine and beer tasting, whale watching, Santa Cruz beach boardwalk, art galleries, wildlife viewing, photography, redwoods zip line tour and so much more.The Corralitos brewery is nearby as is the Corralitos Wine Trail. We have 4 local winery that offer tastings on the weekends. Napa without the high cost.
The Chardonnay sailboat out of the Santa Cruz Harbor offers many types of sails out on the bay.
Also Sanctuary Cruises out of Moss Landing has whale watching tours.
I love this area and would be happy to assist you with recommendations and such.
We are centrally located on the Monterey Bay on the central coast of California. Coming in from San Francisco area it takes about 1 1/2 less depending on traffic.
You will be heading south from San Francisco on highway 101 or 280 headed to Hwy 85 and going through the Santa Cruz mountains- hwy 17 - until you drop down to sea level in Santa Cruz. Then you are on Hwy 1.
You can also take highway 1 south along the coast from the San Francisco area. It's a lovely ride.
For reference purposes we are approximately 5-6 hours north of the greater Los Angeles, CA. This depends on which route you take. The coast route along highway 1 will be more time consuming than highway 101
LOCAL SITES & PLACES OF INTEREST:
You are 45 minutes drive to the 10,000 acre Nisene Marks State Park for miles of hiking or dirt biking in the Redwoods and along the Aptos creek.
It is only 30 minutes to downtown Santa Cruz, shopping along Pacific Ave and the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Old School Wooden Roller Coaster. There is a zip line tour of the redwoods in the Santa Cruz mountains.
Heading up the coast it is about 55 minutes north to Davenport,
There is wonderful biking and hiking in Wilder Ranch,
If you wish to visit Monterey area it is approximately 50 minutes south on Highway 1 to Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach.
Monterey has excellent attractions such as Cannery Row, a wharf and the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium
Easy access to Highway 1 and 17. Also there is a scenic back road to San Jose. Avoid the Highway 1 commute traffic.
Sunshine, Redwoods, hot tub, serenity ..a true refuge . Yes , even with all this serenity, we have great internet service.
A great place to come and a break from the work a day world.
Amenities at Santa Cruz mountain Redwoods: Sunny beautiful home: VRP#221367:
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
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Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
This is a remarkable house, hidden in the redwoods on a small mountain road several miles from Watsonville. It's a uniquely designed home, a great kitchen, and four bedrooms. The road and driveway up to the house are themselves quite an experience, and guests should be aware that there are quite a few stairs up to the large deck.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
This property is beautiful and the house is very unique and well equipped. There are lots of areas outside to gather and play or relax. We were 3 generations of our family from 2-78 and we all enjoyed it. More toys than I’ve ever seen at a rental. Mike was very quick to respond when we had questions. We saw many deer and wild turkeys. There were many things to do within half an hour and nearby grocery stores, but at the house it felt secluded and relaxing. The redwoods are incredible.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
House is very beautiful surrounded by old growth redwoods.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2025
My family and I had the pleasure of staying in Michael and Dawna's beautiful home for a few nights and we couldn't have been more pleased. We were visiting family throughout the Bay Area and despite the home being a bit remote, it was within a good distance of Morgan Hill, San Jose, Half Moon Bay, etc. I am quite opposed to modern architecture so naturally, I was delighted by the home. You can tell how much care went into building it, as Michael would be happy to tell you, there’s a warmth and character you don’t find in most vacation rentals. The stained glass windows and Redwood throughout the home are especially beautiful. You can feel the love that Michael and Dawna put into this place, and it makes staying there feel really special. If you’re looking for somewhere peaceful, unique, and full of charm, this is it.
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"This is a remarkable house, hidden in the redwoods on a small mountain road several miles from Watsonville. It's a uniquely designed home, a great kitchen, and four bedrooms. The road and driveway up ..."
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