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California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails

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A backyard with a wooden deck, a fire pit, and a small patio area.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a small staircase, and a well-maintained lawn.
A modern living room with a sofa, a patterned armchair, a glass dining table, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a sofa, a patterned armchair, a glass coffee table, a TV, and a plant.
A spacious living room with patterned armchairs, a white sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Washer/dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Ben Lomond, CA
  • Place, Felton Covered Bridge Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Roaring Camp Railroads
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach, while Roaring Camp Railroads and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are popular area attractions. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.
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Map
Ben Lomond, CA

What's nearby

  • Felton Covered Bridge Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Luminescence Healing Haven - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Roaring Camp Railroads - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Wilder Ranch State Park - 13 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Series - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rocky's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Monty's Log Cabin - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bruno's Bar and Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails located?

Situated in Ben Lomond, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Felton Covered Bridge Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Luminescence Healing Haven. Roaring Camp Railroads and Ox Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an AWESOME place to stay. Besides the small town atmosphere and the sight of tall redwoods, this guest house was wonderful. It was clean, well decorated and had a comfy bed. The back yard and porch are very welcoming!We definitely will come back!!!
Our lab Scout exploring the back yard
Scout smiling because of her digging fun at Twin Leaks Beach.
Another view of her in the backyard, but ready to come in.
Scout decides to be my lap dog!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home Away From Home

We are repeaters. We just love this cottage. It is so comfortable and a wonderful home away from home. Lynn's gardens are beautiful, the redwoods are majestic and if that weren't enough....there are hummingbirds!!!!!This is also one of the best stocked kitchens we've stayed in. Lynn is also a wonderful host.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

JL

Beautiful inside and out. Would definitely stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The California Cottage was cozy and clean. It had everything we needed for a fabulous, stress-free getaway. Surrounded by big ancient redwoods, too, we felt tucked in and secluded. Magic!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay at the cozy cottage

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!

This rental was so nice! We had everything we needed and more. Great location! I would definitely stay here again!! Highly recommend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

Enjoyed every moment and felt at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cutest house

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 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing stay at a cozy cottage!

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Loved all the outdoor spaces. The house was quiet, except for an occasional dog barking. Restaurants were in town and Santa Cruz was a 20min drive. The house had everything we needed. LOVED the counter top ice maker!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Little House

We loved this property. We have stayed in hundreds of vrbos and this is one of our favorites. It is beautiful, comfortable and one of the best well stocked places we have stayed. It is peaceful and quiet yet close to so many things to do. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay!

I had a wonderful stay among the redwoods. This home had everything I needed, plus a beautiful backyard perfect for reading and relaxing. Clean and tidy in a convenient location with easy access to hiking trails and nearby groceries. Host was kind and easily reachable. I would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing getaway

We had a wonderful weekend in this woodsy retreat. So relaxing. The house was clean and so accommodating for our dog. Lynn was an excellent host and we look forward to coming back very soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Cottage in the Redwoods

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tucked away in the redwoods

We love this property! We are repeaters because the property is beautiful! The kitchen is one of THE best equipped we have seen. The back garden is adorable and the front porch lets you drink in the beauty and peace of the gorgeous redwoods. It is tucked away yet so close to all the conveniences you'll need. Lynn is a wonderful host, very responsive and has really thought about everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Delightful Stay!

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Giant Redwoods

This gorgeous cottage is ideally located to visit giant redwoods, and visit the ocean in MANY California state parks, Henry Cowell, Big Basin, Wilder Ranch, Natural Bridges, and Nicene Marks are easily accessible. Kitchen is well equipped, property sits behind the main house, surrounded by beautiful trees. Even the day the temperature rose to 89 degrees, it was easy to cool down and sleep at night.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and property, surrounded with redwoods. Lovely front porch with couch and swing, and backyard sitting area, comfortable furniture everywhere, and everything we needed! Birds and fabulous star viewing, even a hummingbird feeder outside the kitchen window. Will definitely visit again when we are in the area. Love the Ben Lomond Market a half mile away, for handmade sandwiches and all groceries we needed. Lynn is a wonderful host as well, responded immediately to our questions and reaching out. Excellent in every way!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal cottage in redwoods!

One of our favorite stays in Santa Cruz area!! Lynn is a fabulous host and has created an idyllic cottage - it was better than the photos… everything is new and lovely. It is very quiet and set back from the road. My adult kids (and their dog) joined us to attend UCSCz graduation ceremonies for our younger son. They slept on the pullout couch and we had the master bed. We liked having time to relax on the porch and the back courtyard. The kitchen had everything we needed too. Would definitely stay again - thanks Lynn!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Redwoods

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
The place was supplied with everything we needed and was clean except for the caulking in the shower, which had a ton of mold. Kitchen was nicely appointed. Rental is located right off the main road so while there was no road noise while in the house, you need to be looking for the turn ahead of time. Not a problem really, more of a ‘good to know.’
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Escape in the Redwoods

Very quiet, immaculate, decorated with care and upscale new appliances. Easy access to outdoors for pets. About 20 minutes to Pleasure Point in Santa Cruz. Well marked on highway Ca 9 but use caution if coming from the south to cross traffic. Best to drive to red light in Ben Lomond turn and head south on Ca 9 you can safely enter on the right side. Great hiking trails throughout the area. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very nice!

It was absolutely perfect! My husband and I stayed for a wedding at the county park. The groom ended up staying on the sofa after rehearsal night since we were located so much closer than everyone else! No touch was skimped on, the cottage was full of quality updates and I think I counted 10 places to sit in the quaint backyard alone. I also sat on the porch and none of the seating was covered in any kind of falling shrubs or bug remains. So clean! Also incredibly well stocked. I would only suggest adding conditioner, but maybe I just couldn't find it because everything else under the sun was available :-) Extremely close to town as well, and a few delivery options.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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