Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Situated in the beautiful north coast mountains of Santa Cruz amongst the redwoods. Our south facing lot invites the Pacific Ocean breeze, and lush vegetation. Experience nature in comfort and style in our beautiful little cabin in the woods. Only 15 minutes to UCSC, 15 minutes to the charming town of Felton, 20 minutes to Santa Cruz, 10 minutes to the north coast beaches. Near world renowned biking trails, hiking trails, nature reserves, etc. The Forest Cabin Retreat is a very spacious tiny house. It features very tall ceilings and plenty of windows that allow lots of light to come through. The main bedroom offers a double bed with down feather pillows and down feather comforter. Above the bedroom there is an open loft with a very comfy Tempur-Pedic queen mattress ( this is the second bedroom). The loft is very cozy and unique but not suitable for children under 12. The stairs up to the loft require some caution. There is no baby/toddler/kid proofing in the cabin so please proceed with caution. If you are traveling with an infant please reach out so we can try to accommodate your needs better. The cabin is also equipped with a washer and dryer. The bathroom offers a soaking tub, hairdryer, makeup removal wipes, cotton towels shampoo, conditioner and soap. The kitchen is equipped with an induction stove, fridge, freezer with ice maker, large microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker (Keurig), water kettle, herbal tea, coffee pods, olive oil, salt and pepper, fresh herbs, and all the kitchen essentials you might need during your stay. There is a breakfast nook eating area that can sit four. Storage is available under the seating and you can find board games and puzzles stored there for your use. There is also a workspace area in the main bedroom with high speed internet, perfect for remote work or streaming. The cabin does not offer a tv at the moment, we thought it would be nice to keep devices out of the retreat, but you are of course welcome to bring your own device and stream movies, etc…This little cabin has everything you might need to experience nature in comfort. There is a deck that halfway wraps around the cabin with seating for eating Al fresco under the redwoods. There are trails in the backyard that lead to a small creek, part of the Laguna creek watershed. The creek meanders down the mountain and daylights at Laguna Creek Beach. The creek hosts salamanders, banana slugs and is also a gathering place for other forest animals like deer, Bob cats, mountain lions, coyotes, foxes, squirrels and lots of birds, keep an eye out for the giant pileated wood pecker native to these mountains. The night sky is bright with stars on a clear night and star gazing is one of our favorite things to do here. Enjoy a nap or marvel at the majestic tree giants in the hammock in the back yard. We are excited to share this little slice of heaven with you! Guests will have access to the entire cabin. The cabin is 420 sq ft and located on the owners two and a half acre property yet independent of the main house, which is also rented, and with a private gravel driveway and yard. Guests have access to the lower part of the property, a forested area with trails down to a creek. Parking is available (2 cars) in front of the cabin. The neighborhood is quiet and very safe. Please feel free to reach out if you need anything. Bonny Doon is a special place. It hosts a variety of micro climates and vistas. From the majestic redwood forest to chaparrals, to manzanita and madrone forests it is truly a magical place. We hope our guests take some time to explore the ecological reserve (3 minute drive from our place), the great and famous giant redwood, ‘Big Ben, just up the street from us, the hundreds of world class biking trails that can be accessed along the beautiful Empire Grade Road. The new state park, part of the Coast Diaries and so much more! Our property sits at about 2000 feet elevation, sometimes in the winter months we get a beautiful dusting of snow. It’s south facing and on clear days if you hike up the property there is a little window view of the Pacific Ocean. The fresh pacific morning fog will sometimes come in but mostly in the summer months we are greeted by the warm sun. The Laguna creek passes through our neighborhood and our property creating yet another micro environment of ferns, moss, mushrooms, salamanders, and banana slugs. The property is located on a private road with awesome neighbors. The quiet neighborhood provides a sanctuary for all kinds of wildlife. You really feel like you are away from it all, but only a 20 minute drive to the hustle and bustle of Santa Cruz from the boardwalk, to the beaches, downtown and all it has to offer . Only a 10 minute drive via the beautiful Felton Empire Road that meanders through the famous Fall Creek State Park and its majestic redwoods arriving at the quaint town of Felton and onto Ben Lomond and then Bolder Creek. Enjoy all that the San Lorenzo valley has to offer from roaring camp, to the garden of Eden and the hundreds of hikes, creeks and swimming holes. Or a 10 minute drive down to the north coast via Bonny Doon Road and onto the rugged coastline, make a stop at the charming Davenport town and pick up some fresh pastries or wine taste and continue on a breathtaking drive all the way to San Francisco with so many beautiful stops along the way. We are situated centrally in Bonny Doon, access to hwy 1 north, access to Felton, access to Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, access to UCSC and Santa Cruz. The property is near a bus stop that travels down to Santa Cruz and Davenport. We highly recommend having a vehicle though as the bus only comes a few times a day. Please note our beautiful little cabin is in a rural area. The nearest shop is 15 minutes away so we recommend picking up your shopping before heading up the mountain. Also, no fires or smoking. Zero tolerance. We are in a high risk fire zone. If you would like to have a campfire there are fire pits on the beaches in Santa Cruz. Also, note this area sometimes experiences power outages during storms or fires. A lockbox code and detailed instructions for self check in will be sent upon booking. Bonny Doon is a very special coastal mountain community and we feel very lucky to live here and are excited to share our community with you!