Zen Redwood Santa Cruz Retreat

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View of the back of the house from the backyard.

A view of the ocean through the trees in the backyard.

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Location
Host

Very good

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 237.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Parking available
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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Santa Cruz, CA

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Zen Redwood Retreat

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Zen Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Rental license #231281. Beautiful room, ergonomic bed on 10 acre estate. Close to UCSC & located a few miles from hiking, mountain biking trails. Experience Henry Cowell, Wilder Ranch, and Fall Creek State Parks, as well San Vincente natural reserve and neighborhood wineries. Twenty minutes from the beach. Cell Reception and amazing fast internet that works inside and outside the house! Quiet serene environment, lots of natural light and beautiful view of coastal redwoods and Pacific Ocean between the trees. Relax on top-rated Noble Pillows, ergonomic Swedish Hastens bed, coffee and treats in the am! Have the best night's sleep ever in your room away from home. Private Bedroom + Bath in shared house.

Property manager

Jaimi Jansen

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Late checkout is subject to a $40 fee

No Drugs or smoking inside or on the property.

No eating in bedrooms

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is home to this holiday home. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are also worth visiting.

Santa Cruz, CA

Getting around

Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall - ‬15 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
‪College 9/10 Dining Hall - ‬14 min drive
‪Taqueria Vallarta - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Zen Redwood Santa Cruz Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Zen Redwood Santa Cruz Retreat ?

As of 3 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zen Redwood Santa Cruz Retreat on 4 May 2025 start from AU$224.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Zen Redwood Santa Cruz Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Zen Redwood Santa Cruz Retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Zen Redwood Santa Cruz Retreat located?

Situated in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Wilder Ranch State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of University of California, Santa Cruz and Felton Covered Bridge Park. Monterey Bay and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

8.2

Very good

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

angela bejarano

26 Oct 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

steve

21 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Didn’t understand this was a bedroom in a house—room and bed nice, bathroom with old fixtures but hot water is always good! Not terribly friendly with check in but it was late. Not much to do here—-but clean and fair priced

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

11 July 2024

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

beautiful

beautiful and quiet

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akiko

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Lovely mountain home in the redwoods. It was very well kept, clean, quiet and in a beautiful location. The feather bed was very comfortable and soft and I had one of the best nights of sleep I've had in ages. The only drawbacks were things around shared spaces and a lack of clear places to go outside. I was anxious about causing any trouble for the host family, but they were always very kind and courteous when I did see anyone. Overall this was still one of the most lovely places I've been for a peaceful, quiet, comfortable night.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

17 Apr 2023

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

Truly a Zen setting..

No tv in room led to a better night of rest in the most comfortable bed. Kitchenette was well stocked and appreciated. Lovely setting among the redwoods. First time staying at a Vrbo home with the owners but it was pleasant and enjoyable.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

21 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful property, I was surprised at how high the safety deposit was so I messaged the owner Jaimi, she was open about the reasons and communicated well. It was no issue and we ended up having a fantastic stay there. They were great hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janis R., Carmichael, CA

9 Sept 2019

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

Great place for peace and quiet

I didn't have a difficult time finding this location as I thought I would. I would suggest arriving when there's still sunlight though. The room was sparkling clean and larger then I expected. They have a nice common area that fit my needs for a quick breakfast before I started my day. I was impressed with the owner and the other few guest staying at the time. She had a fresh muffin for me every morning and snack bars to put in my backpak since I was going to be on boat most days. There are not many stores or restaurants however a nice drive through the woods gets me to the little town of Felton. I found two great places for dinner where the people were mostly locals and friendly. I highly recommend this location for anyone who may want to just get away form it all or as a stop and sleep when scheduled for a busy full day.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Eric R.

3 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Go somewhere else

The visit seemed fine until I fussed with an appliance on the bedside shelf. The shelf was held to the wall with a few screws in sheetrock. It was ready to fall when I touched it. It fell off the wall. We informed the manager when we left. We were not given any impression that we were responsible. When we arrived home we saw a bill. I telephoned the manager and she hung up on me. Upon complaining on the phone to VRBO, the representative said the charge will be covered by insurance. That is nice, but will this hurt my credit? Also, there are video cameras all over the place.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 June 2019

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

Exactly as advertised.

We stayed 2 nights. Enjoyed very comfy & restful sleep. I really don't like twisty mountain roads with cyclists to dodge, but this place was worth even that!

10/10 Excellent

Crystal J.

16 Apr 2019

Quiet and comfy

We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful quiet, clean and very comfortable home. We didn't spend all that much time in the room as we were there to get in as much visiting with family as we could in a short weekend trip but the time we did spend there was very enjoyable. The bed and pillows were so comfortable, and I love the way the kitchenette is set up. If you are looking for a quiet peaceful stay in a beautiful area then this is the place for you😊

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jaimi Jansen

I am a founder of a local business wellness center Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab. I am committed to helping others create healthy lifestyle changes. The idea behind the ErgoLUXE estate is that it is designed to help people have a wonderful night sleep no matter where they vacation.

I enjoy spending time outdoors and with my husband, little guy, and dog.

Why they chose this property

This neighborhood is quiet and beautiful with an ocean view between the trees.

What makes this property unique

This location has a handmade king-size bed from Sweden, a Hastens bed that is world-renowned for its incredible sleep quality. The place is quiet and among the trees where you can really enjoy nature while not missing out on amenities. Pristine clean and comfort all the way. In addition, the space is quiet and clean and in the trees with no crazy traffic as it is just outside of town.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Zen Redwood Retreat

2 bathrooms

Ensuite Bathroom

Zen Bathroom

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