Ben Lomond, California
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 --
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 --
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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
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- 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
We’ve stayed at a lot of short term rentals but this has to be one of the cutest, well appointed, and best stocked ever. Great house in a great location!!!
Stayed for 5 nights while in town for a wedding. Cottage was clean, comfortable, and stocked with everything you could possibly need. Would 10/10 stay again when I visit the area.
The weather during our stay was in the high 80's low 90's and the home had no AC. It would have been fine if a fan had been available. The bed in the only bedroom was very uncomfortable, the bed pillows were very uncomfortable also. Other than these 2 issues the home was very nice.
What a great property, clean, beautiful and relaxing. We spent our time sleeping in, hitting up the state parks and relaxing in the evenings. The bakery was within walking distance was dangerously good. We went there everyday… would definitely go back
The cottage was cozy and beautifully decorated. It was fully stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay! The view from the front porch was breathtaking! And the host was very warm and welcoming. We look forward to staying there again!
Our stay was wonderful! The cottage is beautifully designed and very cozy. The scenery from the front porch is breathtaking. We look forward to staying there again!
This was a perfectly cozy home in a beautiful location. Extremely quiet, stocked with everything we needed for a great stay!
Just enjoyed a long weekend at this newly remodeled cottage right off Highway 9 (traffic noise from Hwy is soothed by a nice fountain in the backyard). Great location to enjoy Ben Lomond, Felton and the Santa Cruz area. My husband and I along with our teenage daughter and her best friend stayed with us. We had to share the bathroom with our daughter and her friend. This was awkward in the middle of the night as they were on the sofa bed and had to travel through the master to the bedroom. This inconvenience was expected and our daughter's friend is like family so it wasn't a problem. The master bed was very comfy and the whole house and furnishings are brand new so it was all lovely. They have spared no expense in the kitchen. We cooked a couple times and had everything we needed. The cottage is very close to Henry Cowell State park for hiking and biking! We did the Ropes course and Zip lines at Mt. Hermon Adventures (fantastic tour through the redwoods at tree level!) and it was a blast. Communication with the host was good and we enjoyed our stay.
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was clean upon arrival and was stocked with about everything you would likely need. We had a few minor things which were taken care of by the hosts with diligence and care. This is a great little area up in the trees with a fantastic Italian bakery and market right around the corner. The property was very quiet with the acceptable amount of highway noise which is understandable due to its proximity. If you're looking for a great kick off point to visit Santa Cruz, Monterey, Half moon Bay etc, this is a great spot to get to many things within 20 to 90 minutes up and down the coast. We would definitely recommend and stay here again.
The house is so cute and clean. I think everything was well thought out and most supplies we needed were readily available. Very peaceful we enjoyed our stay!
We loved this gorgeous little house in the mountains amongst the redwoods! It is lovely inside and out. The house is beautifully decorated in relaxing grays and blues and the furniture is so comfortable. A large ceiling fan helped keep the house cool when we had some unusually warm temperatures. Everything is new, including the bathroom and the bright kitchen, which has every new appliance you could want. You can watch hummingbirds drink from the feeder next to one of the windows while you wait for your toast to pop up. We loved having morning coffee on the front porch sofa or hanging swing while watching and listening to a huge variety of birds flitting about the redwood covered hillside. In the evening we saw three owls swooping silently through the woods. After dark we drank wine in the zen-calm little backyard to the sounds of the water fountain, under enchanting string lights and an amazing tree that looked like a giant bonsai. There is a fire table we would have loved to use, but it was too warm while we were there. We hope we will get to stay here again someday.
This property was the cleanest vacation rental I have stayed in. The host, Lynn, has fully stocked the kitchen. She even included 2 kinds of coffee. We enjoyed relaxing in the backyard and especially the swing chair out front.
Awesome, just awesome!
What a delightful little cottage in the woods! Ben Lomand maybe isn't a common vacation spot...but I highly recommend staying here if you are taking a trip to the Santa Cruz area. This is one of the best vacation rentals we have stayed in...and we have stayed in quite a few. The home was super clean, there was everything you could need, and the house was beautifully and comfortably decorated. The linens were excellent quality, and they actually provided extra towels! ( My pet peeve are the places that give you one scrawny towel per person...ick!) The furnishings and decor were more like a home than a rental...and I hope that future renters appreciate that and respect the property. We enjoyed an afternoon reading on the porch ...with a gorgeous view of the woods...we enjoyed being there so much we never left but for a run to the local grocery store. Would absolutely stay again!
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