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.
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)
The house has a very well stocked kitchen with a huge variety of baking and cooking pots, pans, pie plates, blender, crockpot and even an immersion blender. We didn’t use much of them, but I was impressed that they were offered. Lots of nice towels and linens. The house had a wonderful front porch and nice backyard with a big barbecue and a fire pit.
We were very comfortable there. Check in and out was very easy.
The location was convenient for hiking in the redwoods.
Only a few negatives. The road is very busy which makes walking into town challenging. Also the steps to get into the backyard were tricky if you were unaware of them.
The property was great! The house was fully stocked with everything we could need except of course perishable food. We really tried hard to think of something we would need but couldn’t think of anything. “Hats off” to the owner of this property.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
We adored our stay here in this little gem of a cottage set right in the redwoods. The place was stocked with all we needed and the attention to detail in all areas was very much appreciated. The back courtyard with firepit and bbq were wonderful as well. The quiet mornings on the porch were just what my soul needed. A mama and 2 baby deer joined us one morning and made it even more peaceful and special. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you so much to the owners for making our stay wonderful.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
We adored our stay here in this little gem of a cottage set right in the redwoods. The place was stocked with all we needed and the attention to detail in all areas was very much appreciated. The back courtyard with firepit and bbq were wonderful as well. The quiet mornings on the porch were just what my soul needed. A mama and 2 baby deer joined us one morning and made it even more peaceful and special. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you so much to the owners for making our stay wonderful.
Enjoyed every moment and felt at home.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
Reach out help with general questions about the property.
Best Rate
You’re guaranteed to book the best rates on our vacation homes at evolve.com.
Rest Easy
If plans change or the vacation rental isn’t what we promised, we’re here to help make it right.
Give Back
Bookings on evolve.com support our Building Hospitality program.