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California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4950 sq ft
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Ben Lomond, CA
- Place, Felton Covered Bridge Park5 min drive
- Place, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park6 min drive
- Place, Roaring Camp Railroads9 min drive
- Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)57 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Additional Sleeping (Living Room)
1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails
This Ben Lomond cottage is ideal for travelers seeking a peaceful vacation rental nestled amongst the trees. Visit wineries, wander Santa Cruz beaches, and explore the beauty of the Redwoods Forest, all from this 1-bedroom, 1-bath abode. Lounge by the fire pit and admire lush forest views, or kick back in the living room with loved ones. Less than a mile away is the quaint little town of Ben Lomond, where you can grab a bite, visit the park with your pup, or enjoy views of the San Lorenzo River.
-- THE PROPERTY --
221387 | Pet Friendly w/ Fee |
Bedroom: Queen Bed | Living Room: Full Sleeper Sofa
OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished front porch, charcoal grill, reclining tanning chairs
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, electric fireplace, bar-height dining table
KITCHEN: Breakfast bar, refrigerator, microwave, gas range/oven, dishwasher, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, coffee maker, trash bags/paper towels, Instant Pot, blender, toaster
GENERAL: Central heating, linens/towels, washer/dryer, ceiling fans, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, iron/board, keyless entry
FAQ: Single story, stairs required for access, pet fee (paid pre-trip, max 1 dog), homeowner on-site, quiet hours (10:00 PM-8:00 AM), no A/C
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), RV/trailer parking
-- THE LOCATION --
BEN LOMOND (0.4 miles): Local grocer, hardware store, gift shop, coffee shop, Italian bakery & pizzeria, breakfast & lunch restaurant, 2 dinner restaurants, Ben Lomond County Park, Highlands Park (access to the San Lorenzo River)
SIGHTSEEING: Bigfoot Discovery Museum (4 miles), Roaring Camp (4 miles), Redwood Canopy Tour (4 miles), Old Train Trestle Bridge (5 miles), Downtown Santa Cruz (10 miles), UC Santa Cruz (11 miles), Santa Cruz Beach & Boardwalk (11 miles), The Mystery Spot (11 miles)
ACTIVITIES IN NATURE: Felton Covered Bridge County Park (3 miles), Quail Hollow Ranch County Park (3 miles), Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (3 miles), Fall Creek Trail (4 miles), Loch Lomond Recreation Area (7 miles), West Glenwood Preserve (9 miles), Bonny Doon Ecological Preserve (9 miles), Big Basin State Park (12 miles)
VINEYARD TOURS & WINE TASTINGS: Hallcrest Vineyards (3 miles), McHenry Vineyards (9 miles), Big Basin Vineyards (10 miles), Beauregard Vineyards (10 miles), MJA Vineyards (11 miles), Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard (11 miles), Byington Vineyard & Winery (12 miles), David Bruce Winery (12 miles)
AIRPORT: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (34 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 1 dog)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- No fireworks
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate unit, and may be present during your stay
- NOTE: This single-story property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
- NOTE: If you are bringing pets, please ensure that they are properly house trained and deflead
-- THE PROPERTY --
221387 | Pet Friendly w/ Fee |
Bedroom: Queen Bed | Living Room: Full Sleeper Sofa
OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished front porch, charcoal grill, reclining tanning chairs
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, electric fireplace, bar-height dining table
KITCHEN: Breakfast bar, refrigerator, microwave, gas range/oven, dishwasher, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, coffee maker, trash bags/paper towels, Instant Pot, blender, toaster
GENERAL: Central heating, linens/towels, washer/dryer, ceiling fans, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, iron/board, keyless entry
FAQ: Single story, stairs required for access, pet fee (paid pre-trip, max 1 dog), homeowner on-site, quiet hours (10:00 PM-8:00 AM), no A/C
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), RV/trailer parking
-- THE LOCATION --
BEN LOMOND (0.4 miles): Local grocer, hardware store, gift shop, coffee shop, Italian bakery & pizzeria, breakfast & lunch restaurant, 2 dinner restaurants, Ben Lomond County Park, Highlands Park (access to the San Lorenzo River)
SIGHTSEEING: Bigfoot Discovery Museum (4 miles), Roaring Camp (4 miles), Redwood Canopy Tour (4 miles), Old Train Trestle Bridge (5 miles), Downtown Santa Cruz (10 miles), UC Santa Cruz (11 miles), Santa Cruz Beach & Boardwalk (11 miles), The Mystery Spot (11 miles)
ACTIVITIES IN NATURE: Felton Covered Bridge County Park (3 miles), Quail Hollow Ranch County Park (3 miles), Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (3 miles), Fall Creek Trail (4 miles), Loch Lomond Recreation Area (7 miles), West Glenwood Preserve (9 miles), Bonny Doon Ecological Preserve (9 miles), Big Basin State Park (12 miles)
VINEYARD TOURS & WINE TASTINGS: Hallcrest Vineyards (3 miles), McHenry Vineyards (9 miles), Big Basin Vineyards (10 miles), Beauregard Vineyards (10 miles), MJA Vineyards (11 miles), Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard (11 miles), Byington Vineyard & Winery (12 miles), David Bruce Winery (12 miles)
AIRPORT: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (34 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 1 dog)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- No fireworks
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate unit, and may be present during your stay
- NOTE: This single-story property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
- NOTE: If you are bringing pets, please ensure that they are properly house trained and deflead
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
A maximum of 1 pet is allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Ben Lomond
Ben Lomond is home to this cottage. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Roaring Camp Railroads and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting.

Ben Lomond, CA
What's nearby
- Felton Covered Bridge Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
- Luminescence Healing Haven - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
- Roaring Camp Railroads - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
- University of California, Santa Cruz - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- Trout Farm Inn - 8 min drive
- Fosters Freeze - 7 min drive
- Laughing Monk Brewing - 10 min drive
- Taqueria Vallarta - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
From a partner site
13 Dec, 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie
7 Jul, 2025
Wonderful!
Stephanie
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michele S.
19 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michele S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christine R.
11 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay!
Christine R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Megan A.
23 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay at the cozy cottage
Megan A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Claire J.
19 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Claire J.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sabrina G.
8 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Sabrina G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Denise D.
25 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage
Denise D.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steve W.
1 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest house
Steve W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Megan
3 Jul, 2023
Relaxing stay at a cozy cottage!
Megan
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cindi S.
12 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Little House
Cindi S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cindi S.
27 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tucked away in the redwoods
Cindi S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jo G.
5 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Giant Redwoods



Jo G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Shannon
27 Apr, 2024
Amazing getaway
Shannon
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Krista M.
27 Sept, 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Krista M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Joshua
6 Jul, 2023
Beautiful Cottage in the Redwoods
Joshua
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie G.
16 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal cottage in redwoods!
Julie G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stacey
16 Aug, 2024
Delightful Stay!
Stacey
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tess
26 Aug, 2025
Very nice!
Tess
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joseph K.
17 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Redwoods
Joseph K.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
leonard g.
1 Mar, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Escape in the Redwoods
leonard g.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Mark R.
9 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfort
Mark R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
emily
29 Aug, 2024
Cozy stay with redwood view
emily
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael E.
27 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Redwood Retreat
Michael E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Liza H.
26 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




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Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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