Location: Santa Cruz, Central Coast, California, USA (20 min / Santa Cruz, 45 min / San Jose, 1 hour / Sn Francsco) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-10)
Property address: 137 Marshall Creek Court Ben Lomond Ca. 95005
** 3 day minimum stay required **
A family Retreat for a century and more. We have gone to great lengths to present to you a very clean and comfortable stay.
Along with the sleeping of 6 people in comfortable beds, there is a fold out couch which is in the dining room and can sleep two more (with privacy) and then there is plenty of room outside for kids to sleep in back down by the waterfall camping style, Very unique and fun to do.
So, you could actually get 10 or so comfortably and have a lot of fun.Max guests for over night stays is 12. Max people for gatherings is 20 unless prior consent from owner.
The pictures we have assembled thru out the house are all actual photos of our original family on and around the property in Ben Lomond and lots of Santa Cruz pics and post cards postmarked as early as 1904. Back then it was how they communicated with family and friends(no phones).
Many thanks to our ancestors for keeping all of our family keepsakes well in tact for all of us to enjoy. We are proud to display our family's Ben Lomond and Santa Cruz past.
So come back in time with us to a place you won't forget any time soon!!
Thank You ,
Rich, Debbie, Kelli, and Tim
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: indoor laundry room with Ironing board
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: All bath and kitchen linens provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace: Beautiful old wood burning fireplace with all the wood you need in the wood shed behind the house.
- Beds
- King Bed: New solid wood bedroom set with all new linens
- Queen Bed: New solid wood bedroom set with all new linens
- Twin/Single Bed: Day bed with pullout 2nd mattress
- Convertible Bed: A sofa in the dining area which can have privacy
- Crib: We do have a very nice crib we can put in the house on request
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: 3 TV sets,Kareoke, board games, cards
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: A very well stocked kitchen that should meet all your cooking needs and then some...
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Coffee maker, Toaster, Waffle Iron,large serving dishes and bowls
- Refrigerator: Referigerator/ freezer with an ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: continuous Nat.Gas supply so there is no running out of fuel or changing tanks during cook time...
- Deck/Patio: We have 2 patios out back. 1 up by the house and 1 down my the waterfall both well lit at night. Also the front porch has a great seating area and also great for relaxing.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): available at " coffee 9 " just down the street
- Other Amenities
- We have pretty much everything,fully stocked kitchen with service for 12,indoor laundry,Nat.gas BBQ,3 outdoor seating areas, superb for entertaining,Family owned property here for 100 years with lots of area historical photos going back the full 100 years,very impressive to view taking you back to the horse & buggy days here in the mountains. **Smoking is allowed only in the exterior patio areas please** Check-in is at 4 PM Check-out is at 11 am *** 3 day minimum stay required ***
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Sorry we tried and the first two people with pets left signs of thier animals on the new carpet, so we will not allow pets from now on, we do love animals :)
- Kid Friendly: Kids of all ages, from small tykes all the way up to Dad will have a ball! We have a very nice crib on request...
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 25 years old to the responsible party
- Smoking Allowed: only in outside areas, Please...
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- The Santa cruz beach & boardwalk-20 min, Carmel & Monterey just 70 min., San Francisco is 75 min. There are two large state redwood parks each in a 10-15 min drive (Big Basin & Henry Cowell)with camping,also there is Roaring Camp Railroad( an authentic antique steam engine railroad) just 10 min. in Felton with either a short run up the mountain or a trip right to the beach boardwalk for a day trip (highly recommended)and then there is the mystery spot in 15 min. to defy all gravity and your natural senses,a fun trip for both adults and kids We have supplied lots of brochures and menu's from the area for you to enjoy while you stay here in our home. Enjoy!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates per week: Jun 01-Sep30 .. $1700 Oct 01-May 31 $1400
A 3 night weekend stay $1100 $900
Single nights Sun-Thu $250 $200
Security Deposit (refundable) $500 $500
Cleaning fee added to all rentals $150 $150
**Check-in is at 4 PM / Check-out is at 11 AM***3 day minimum stay required***
A $500 dollar deposit required to reserve . We accept VISA, M/C,DISCOVER
Rent/Deposits due/full 2 wks. prior/arrival date. 2 wk cancelation policy
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Santa Cruz
We inherited the house from our grandmother a few years ago and thought the best way to proceed with the property was to make it available to everyone to enjoy as we do as often as we can.
The Unique Benefits at this House
There are so many things to do while in Ben Lomond. Relaxing by the waterfall, going a short drive to Loch Lomond reservour for a picknic, or into Santa Cruz for a beach outing.
Owner's Map of Santa Cruz
Rich and Debbie Reilley are the owners of the home.
Rich is a contractor and debbie a chef
We live in San Leandro, Cal.
Tim and Kelli our Rich's siblings and live next door to the house accross the wooden bridge over the creek. Feel free to roam around a bit
Property Photos
- Marshall Creek falls and lower patio area - Santa Cruz Vacation Rental
- front of house - Santa Cruz Vacation Rental
- Front porch - Santa Cruz Vacation Rental
- Rear Upper Patio
- lots of parking
- kitchen
- Kitchen dining area
- Living room and wood burning fireplace
- Dining Room
- large bedroom w/ King bed & cable T.V Sliding door to rear patio
- small bedroom with a Queen bed /cable HDTV 20"
- Third bedroom, open den style, not full privacy, Day bed w/ pullout below
- another angle in living room
- dining room / wet bar
- redood trees off front porch
- from third bedroom/den into the two baths
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What an awsome place this was for our annual family vacation. Everything we wanted to do was never more than a 45 minute drive away. It was great to come back from our day's adventures to a place we could truly call home for a week. The kid's ( okay the adults too) loved making smores over the fire pit by the creek at night. Thank's again for providing such a wonderful place to stay- the Lawson family, Brentwood, Ca
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Cindy and Hugh , Bishop, Ca
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Robert Sonek and Family , Atascadero,CA
Homeowner Response:
WOW Bob, That's some comment. I so very much apprecaite you feelings toward me and your trip here, I was only doing what I thought was right. Rich
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Brian Huckstorf , pewaukee, wi
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Writen 9-23-07 This house is so adorable and cozy. I loved the creek in the back yard. The games and books made such a nice touch. It was a blast staying here this weekend. Hopefully we will come back soon.
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comment 11-24-07: We spent Thanksgiving here with my son, his girlfriend and her parents. We enjoyed the scenery and peacefulness of the house very much. We loved to watch the fireplace crackle and burn. Thanks for a beautiful weekend.... B.G. Lindley added, Staying with my boyfriend , his parents, as well as my parents was an unforgettable experience. I only get to see my mom every couple of months during breaks in school, so this was a great place for us to bond and reconnect. We did not want to leave. We left a book to add to your library and some travel checkers, Enjoy!!
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Comment 10-6-07: It was very very beautiful. The fireplace is Great. It was very cozy. The beds are sooo comfy. The creek and rope swing are a blast. I can't wait to come back.
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Ron Shalhoup , Mill Valley, CA
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Sharon , Carmichael, CA