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5-Acre Mountain Retreat In The Serene Santa Cruz Mountains

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Soquel, CA
  • Capitola Wharf
    9 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Harbor
    11 min drive
  • Capitola Beach
    19 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    48 min drive

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2 Room Suite - Indoor Pool and Spa - Walk to the Boardwalk - No Cleaning Fee!

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
3.7 out of 5, Good, (18)
The price is $174
$158 per night
$174 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
2 Room Suite - Indoor Pool and Spa - Walk to the Boardwalk - No Cleaning Fee!

About the neighborhood

Soquel

When you stay at this apartment in Soquel, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot. .This apartment is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Monterey Bay and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Capitola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Mystery Spot - 15 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Capitola Beach - 19 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Blossom Hill Station (Caltrain) - 43 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Garden Liquors & Deli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Moe's Alley - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tortilla Flats Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

5-Acre Mountain Retreat In The Serene Santa Cruz Mountains

Beautiful, two story, custom Mediterranean home. Private downstairs suite (700 sq ft) is available for our guests (2 bedrooms/1.5 baths/living area/kitchen nook). Mountain/Canyon views. Wildlife and tranquility. Lots of nearby restaurants. 5 mins to Capitola / 50 mins to Monterey/Carmel. <<<

Whether you're an over-worked Silicon Valley couple looking for a romantic weekend getaway or an out-of-towner who wishes to explore the marvels of the breathtaking Monterey Bay area, this 5-acre, hillside property is simply charming. If you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of the cities, suburbs or even beach area congestion in your quest to restore your inner tranquility, re-connect with your significant other, “become one” with nature, see twice as many stars out at night, or you're simply looking to avoid highway 17 traffic home after a long day at the beach, we invite you to experience this very special retreat.

Once you are well-rested, there is a variety of interesting things to do in the area. Having your own car is essential to access the residence and to travel beautiful state highway 1 to nearby locations such as the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Capitola beach, Moss Landing, Marina, Monterey (Cannery Row, Monterey Bay Aquarium), Carmel (17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach) and Big Sur. We are also a 40 minute drive to downtown San Jose--the heart of Silicon Valley.

Nestled in a secluded canyon in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the home is only 2.5 miles to downtown Soquel / Capitola and borders Santa Cruz. Offering a quiet, peaceful setting with lots of wildlife (deer, racoon, rabbit, coyote, hawk, owl, etc.), tree diversity (oak, redwood, bay leaf, pine, eucalyptus, palm, etc.), open space and panoramic views, yet within a 5 minute drive to downtown shopping, dining and surfing, the location offers the best of both worlds. The immediate neighborhood has sparse housing (minimum parcel size is 5 acres) and offers an undisturbed and irresistible peace.

You will have access to the 700 square foot, secluded, 100% private downstairs floor with complete disconnection (blocked off) from the (owner occupied) upstairs. Entry is from an exterior doorway. The space includes two large bedrooms (purple and green rooms), a living area (175 sq feet) and 1.5 bathrooms. The purple bedroom has one queen bed. The green bedroom has a large bunk bed (supporting 2 adults or children) and one queen bed. We've added a new kitchen nook containing a two-burner electric stove, microwave oven, sink and mini-refrigerator. Amenities include: freshly clean linens and towels, coffee maker, hot water kettle, free coffee/tea/hot chocolate, toaster, free Wifi, and Smart TV (Netflix, YouTube, Firefox),. WEATHER & CONDITIONS PERMITTING--enjoy an outside patio with chairs, ice cooler and outdoor gas BBQ. Patio overlooks some marvelous mountain and canyon views.

Note: There are lots of nearby dining establishments within 5 minutes drive (dine-in, take-out or home delivery). You can also use the gas BBQ/stove outside (weather & conditions permitting) or utilize the kitchen nook to cook light meals. Dining is certainly permitted inside the premises. The refrigerator will support many of your perishables. We provide various utensils and cooking pots as well.

******************** HOUSE RULES **********************
* Check-in time is 3PM.
* Check out by 11AM
* No smoking
* No pets
* NO OUTSIDE VISITORS except with host pre-approval
* Outdoor patios close at 11:00pm (noise travels in the mountain / canyon)
* Dirty pots, pans, dishes and utensils that you borrow should be cleaned

Additional Permit Rules Established by Santa Cruz County:

* Maximum guest count: five (5)
* Maximum number of guest vehicles on property: two (2)
* Santa Cruz County Noise Ordinance (8.30.010) - reduce noise from 10pm - 8am
* No illegal behavior (fireworks, controlled substances)
* No cooking permitted in bedrooms or bathrooms
* No weddings, outdoor parties or similar activities
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private furnished patio. A Smart television with Netflix is provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Greg Hyver

Languages

Arabic, English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

5-acre Mountain Retreat Serene Santa Cruz Mountains Apartment
5-acre Mountain Retreat Serene Santa Cruz Mountains Soquel
5-acre Mountain Retreat Serene Santa Cruz Mountains
5acre Mountain Retreat Serene

5-Acre Mountain Retreat In The Serene Santa Cruz Mountains Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay for a family wedding!
This rental apartment was perfect for our five-day stay for a family wedding in Santa Cruz. We were looking for a place where we could enjoy the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains and this apartment and surrounding property was perfect. Quiet, peaceful with beautiful views with stunning flowering bushes, trees, and containers. Great outdoor patio for your morning beverage or evening cocktail. Grill and patio furniture is a plus. The apartment inside was clean with enough kitchenware and linens provided. Owners were very nice and checked in with us during our stay. We had a great stay and would highly recommend the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Retreat
Except for an occasional plane overhead, it was exceptionally quiet! A time to reflect. I am glad we drove during daylight hours because the public road to and from is in serious need of repair.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikiah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rejuvenating
To start the landscaping along the path is amazing, flowers and greenery everywhere. Once inside everything is so well placed and organized too. The bedrooms were adorable, the kids loved the bunkbeds, of course. The king bed in the master suite was a wonderful, I thought it was listed as a queen. The patio outside is awesome, it looks over the trees. We got to see owls, deer, squirrels, and driving past the neighbors llamas was always fun. I highly recommend this place. Will come back here if staying in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lars O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Taking my kid to college
The retreat was a great quiet stay while we took our kid to UC Santa Cruz. Close enough to be convenient, but remote enough to be restful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick H., Pacifica, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place for the night
Our family of four was very comfortable for the night here. Great little secluded guest house outside of town in a quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

whitney b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Real estate hunting getaway
We loved our little sanctuary with a lovely view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in the mountains
We had a lovely short overnight stay during a quick weekend trip down to Santa Cruz. This was such a fun spot with beautiful scenic views across the mornings. This home is also just a short drive from restaurants and bars in the Santa Cruz area. The bedrooms were comfy and was nice to have two bathrooms during our short stay. The hosts provided a seamless check in and check out experience. We are very grateful to be hosted in such a cool and beautiful home for the night. Ubers were easily available to pick us up and drop us off as well which was nice and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Santa Cruz mountains
The only negative I can come up with is we were only there for 1 night. Beautiful property a few miles up from town. A nice 2 bedroom studio apartment with all the amenities and patio to take in some gorgeous canyon views and wildlife sounds. Even saw a turkey wander bye. The neighbors llamas were a hit for my wife. Thank you for sharing the property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful place to stay
Check in was easy. The host gave detailed instructions as to how to get to there. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

estelle f.

Liked: Cleanliness
thanksgiving overnight
we slept well. Unit was clean! Will come again....
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical
If I could give this space 10 stars, I would!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, peaceful location
Perfect place for some quiet relaxation. I wish we would have had more time to relax on the beautiful patio. It was about a 15-20 minute drive to Santa Cruz Wharf, and 10-15 to Capitola Wharf. Both fun stops. The living room/dining/kitchen was smallish but just fine for us and had a microwave, full fridge and small stove top, and appeared well equipped although we didn’t cook. There is a grill on the large patio too that would be fun to use. The bedrooms were nice, and two bathrooms - one quite large. The beds were firm but I slept fine. The owners are there, but we barely heard them. The directions were detailed and helpful, communication was very good. It was a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it !!!!
BEAUTIFUL AND RELAXING ! Great accommodations! Host was wonderful !!!!!!! Gracious !! A wonderful experience for all 4 of us !!!!! It was great being in the Santa Cruz mountains ! Stunning views !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda A., Orangevale, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular property
This is one of the most beautiful properties we have stayed in. Away from the the sounds of of the crowds, on the top of a mountain, it’s so quiet and peaceful, yet close enough to get to Capitola in about 10 minutes. The apartment is beautifully furnished with everything you need and the owners communicated with us to make sure we were good and was there anything else we needed. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks Greg and Naima!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet mountain retreat
This is a well appointed two bedroom guest house just a few minutes from downtown Santa Cruz. Following the hosts detailed directions it was easy to find. The guest house has a small kitchenette but a very nice private patio including a barbecue. We saw llamas, deer and would turkeys. Great communication and a beautiful modern home. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

T L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!
Beautiful quiet and tranquil describe best our impressions of this lovely location. Communication was very easy as was check-in and the kindness and hospitality of hosts was such an added bonus to an already perfect stay. Highly recommend. Look forward to another stay in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janna T., Patchogue NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful rental
This rental was so nice. Modern and clean with 2 bathrooms which was great. Very roomy. We had use of the patio and ate out there. The gardens are all succulents and we saw deer and other wildlife. My favorite was watching the hummingbirds on flowers through the living room window. Very relaxing. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity
The family that own the property are wonderful people. It was quiet and peaceful. The property is beautiful. I would love to come visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quiet place
Very beautiful surroundings and close to Santa Cruz and surrounding towns. Place was clean and spacious with everything we would need. No issues at all and the view was to die for. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful in every way
Everything was so clean and inviting! The home is gorgeous with quite a view! The owners are very gracious and kind. We enjoyed our stay very much! The wildlife in the area was a nice surprise. Our stay was very peaceful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvette R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Comfortable escape for the family
Perfect size for a family of 4. Very elegant and thoughtful accommodations provided by the host. Peaceful, serene setting, quiet and spacious. Exactly what we were hoping for. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Owen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
SoCal motorcycle tour.
Fantastic spot. Very beautiful setting and comfortable accommodations. A memorable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Everything about this property was amazing. My wife and I had a wonderful time. if you are considering a stay here, look no further!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

Liked: Cleanliness
California Trip
The apartment was very nice. Our family of four really enjoyed the extra room in the apartment. We were traveling in California for a week and the kids and parents liked having their own rooms and beds. So much better than a hotel. We watched glass onion on the living rooom while we snacked on dinner that we picked up. Fantastic hosts!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022