Rustic Mountain Escape in Santa Cruz Mountains

Summary:
This historical redwood home has everything you need for a fantastic family getaway (Permit 221117). With a beautiful backyard surrounded by redwoods, gorgeous mountain views and a close proximity to downtown Ben Lomond, this home is relaxing and perfect for everyone in your family!

The Space:
- Comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests
- 4 bedrooms + private studio guest house
- 4 bathrooms
- 2 reserved parking spots under the awning.The garage is not accessible for parking. - Fully stocked kitchen w/ drip coffee maker
- Living room
- Backyard with a stone fireplace and a kids play area for use

Note:
- No gatherings or parties allowed (strictly enforced)
- The exterior of this home is monitored by 24/7 surveillance recording devices for safety.
- Smart TVs with streaming capabilities (no local channels or cable).
- This home is pet friendly for 1 dog (30 lbs or less) for a $25/night fee. This fee will be added after the booking is confirmed and the initial booking is paid for -- Let us know if you want to bring your Dog! We are not able to host any other types of pets at this home.

Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire home, the private guest cottage, backyard & garden, and a large carport for car storage.

The Neighborhood:
Ben Lomond, CA, in the Santa Cruz Mountains, is a serene haven surrounded by redwood forests. Its small-town charm and outdoor allure make it a sought-after destination. With a tight-knit community, the town provides a peaceful retreat for residents and visitors alike, offering hiking trails, scenic beauty, and a relaxed atmosphere that captures the essence of mountain living.

This is a very quiet, family neighborhood. It is not a good place for gatherings or parties so please keep that in mind when booking this home. We are very respectful of our neighbors and will not tolerate loud noise past curfew and additional guests at the property.

Getting Around:
- Center of downtown - shops, local eateries, and a small market store for groceries (3-5 minute walk)
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk + Main Beach (30 minute drive)
- The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park (30 minute drive)
- Henry Cowell (15 minute drive)
- The Mystery Spot (20 minute drive)
- Capitola Village (30 minute drive)
- Monterey Bay Aquarium (1 hour drive)

Other Things to Note:
- This is an older home with a lot of charm but also some quirks expected with older homes. For instance, the interior door hardware is original, floors creak and there's a staircase that's steeper than normal.
- Additionally, this home is located in the redwoods so power outages are common in the area due to fire risk and other natural causes. Winters can bring a lot of unexpected weather conditions, including heavy rain, fallen trees, road conditions are variable.
- Use of the outdoor fireplace is restricted during wildfire season (roughly July-October subject to changing weather). Please observe signage by the outdoor fireplace for current restriction status. Any use of the outdoor fireplace or use of open flame items outside (e.g., candles) during restricted time frames will result in a $500 fine.
- We have landscapers, pest service, and other property maintenance done on a weekly basis. You may see or hear these service professionals during your stay as they let themselves into the backyard to service as needed. Please be sure to ask about this before booking if you think it might be an issue for you.
- TV is a smart tv with streaming capabilities. There are no cable or local channels.
- The exterior of this home is monitored by 24/7 surveillance recording devices for safety.
- We are required to stick to our cancellation policy and we suggest adding trip insurance for any last minute issues that may impact your travel (Weather, Illness, etc). We are not able to cancel, move or refund bookings that do not fall in our cancellation policy for any reason.

Interaction with Guests:
OVR is available if you have any questions!