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Santa Cruz Mountain Cabin. Utmost Tranquility Amongst the Redwoods!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 460.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Santa Cruz Mountain Cabin. Utmost Tranquility Amongst the Redwoods!
This cabin, built in 1906, the second built in the Mount Hermon Christian Conference community, is nestled amongst majestic giant Redwoods, with lovely Zayante Creek running just below the cabin. Often, kids are down playing in the creek before the car is even unloaded! Path to the Sequoia Hiking Trail. Five minute walk to the Mount Hermon Auditorium.
Enjoy the crisp, clean air and blue sky. Guests often come to this getaway to write, catch up on some reading, or just experience a time of reflection. Great nature trails through the Redwoods located in the Mount Hermon Conference Center grounds are literally outside your front door. This place is a photographer’s dream location.
Those wanting a little more excitement might want to try the Mount Hermon Canopy Tour, a two hour tour of the Redwoods which includes six zip lines and two sky bridges!
Other visitors are drawn to the many opportunities available nearby: World Class golf courses such as Pasatiempo (10 minutes away) designed by Alister Mackenzie who designed Augusta National, site of the Masters or Pebble Beach and Spyglass less than an hour away in Carmel; the Monterey Bay Aquarium; fabulous beaches in Capitola and Santa Cruz (15 minutes); Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, an oceanfront amusement park; best shopping in the Bay area at Stanford Mall plus Stevens Creek and Santana Row in San Jose (45 minutes); many antique stores in Capitola, Aptos, Felton, and Los Gatos; wonderful restaurants throughout the area. Plus guests can enjoy all of the excitement of San Francisco, just 90 minutes away!
An absolutely 'don't miss' experience is walking the 3 mile oceanside along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz.
You will find this rustic cabin to be in excellent condition and beautifully furnished. The cabin has a small kitchen with a table and chairs overlooking the wooded forest, an inviting living room with two couches and other seating, one bedroom with a brass queen bed with French doors opening to the living room, another bedroom with queen bed (comfy 12' mattress). A huge outside deck with a redwood picnic table and a second picnic table.
The cabin is full of antique furniture and plenty of books and games.
Decks completely surround the cabin as with spectacular views.
Dining on the deck is an option with a large propane grill.
We welcome you to a wonderful experience in this very special place.
This is a residential neighborhood located adjacent to the Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center grounds, and 'partying' is absolutely unwelcome here.
Also, for those who need to stay 'connected', WI FI is in the cabin. There is no cable or smart TV.
Absolutely no pets or smoking indoors or outdoors or anywhere on the property is allowed including the parking area. Thanks for your consideration.
We regret that the fireplace is not available for use for renters in the fall of 2025 due to fire season. Please note that there is no washer and dryer and no dishwasher. There is a drying rack available.
For those visiting the cabin without a vehicle, within a mile from the cabin, you will find a Mexican restaurant, a few coffee places, an organic market with a nice deli, a supermarket, drug store.
Best,
Stacy (co-owner with brother, Scott)
SPECIAL NOTE: From time to time Mount Hermon has weekend getaway camps for children at Redwood Camp. While this camp is across the canyon, you can expect to hear singing and announcements over the loudspeaker for periods of time (an hour usually).
Enjoy the crisp, clean air and blue sky. Guests often come to this getaway to write, catch up on some reading, or just experience a time of reflection. Great nature trails through the Redwoods located in the Mount Hermon Conference Center grounds are literally outside your front door. This place is a photographer’s dream location.
Those wanting a little more excitement might want to try the Mount Hermon Canopy Tour, a two hour tour of the Redwoods which includes six zip lines and two sky bridges!
Other visitors are drawn to the many opportunities available nearby: World Class golf courses such as Pasatiempo (10 minutes away) designed by Alister Mackenzie who designed Augusta National, site of the Masters or Pebble Beach and Spyglass less than an hour away in Carmel; the Monterey Bay Aquarium; fabulous beaches in Capitola and Santa Cruz (15 minutes); Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, an oceanfront amusement park; best shopping in the Bay area at Stanford Mall plus Stevens Creek and Santana Row in San Jose (45 minutes); many antique stores in Capitola, Aptos, Felton, and Los Gatos; wonderful restaurants throughout the area. Plus guests can enjoy all of the excitement of San Francisco, just 90 minutes away!
An absolutely 'don't miss' experience is walking the 3 mile oceanside along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz.
You will find this rustic cabin to be in excellent condition and beautifully furnished. The cabin has a small kitchen with a table and chairs overlooking the wooded forest, an inviting living room with two couches and other seating, one bedroom with a brass queen bed with French doors opening to the living room, another bedroom with queen bed (comfy 12' mattress). A huge outside deck with a redwood picnic table and a second picnic table.
The cabin is full of antique furniture and plenty of books and games.
Decks completely surround the cabin as with spectacular views.
Dining on the deck is an option with a large propane grill.
We welcome you to a wonderful experience in this very special place.
This is a residential neighborhood located adjacent to the Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center grounds, and 'partying' is absolutely unwelcome here.
Also, for those who need to stay 'connected', WI FI is in the cabin. There is no cable or smart TV.
Absolutely no pets or smoking indoors or outdoors or anywhere on the property is allowed including the parking area. Thanks for your consideration.
We regret that the fireplace is not available for use for renters in the fall of 2025 due to fire season. Please note that there is no washer and dryer and no dishwasher. There is a drying rack available.
For those visiting the cabin without a vehicle, within a mile from the cabin, you will find a Mexican restaurant, a few coffee places, an organic market with a nice deli, a supermarket, drug store.
Best,
Stacy (co-owner with brother, Scott)
SPECIAL NOTE: From time to time Mount Hermon has weekend getaway camps for children at Redwood Camp. While this camp is across the canyon, you can expect to hear singing and announcements over the loudspeaker for periods of time (an hour usually).
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Turn off the lights and lock the doors
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Heater: Please be sure that the heater is turned off. Thanks!
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Important information
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About the area
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Felton is home to this cabin. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Roaring Camp Railroads and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

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What's nearby
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Felton Covered Bridge Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Roaring Camp Railroads - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Ox Trailhead - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
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- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Trout Farm Inn - 4 min drive
- Pizza Series - 7 min drive
- Laughing Monk Brewing - 6 min drive
- Otoro Sushi - 6 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
22 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Archival
8/10 Good
peter b.
22 May 2017
Superb location!
peter b.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
John M.
26 Apr 2016
Amazing and Beautiful Location!!! The property was amazing.
John M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Marina S.
31 Oct 2016
A BEAUTIFUL HOUSE AMONG THE REDWOODS
Marina S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alejandra L.
9 May 2019
Love the cabin!
Alejandra L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
linda b.
9 Apr 2018
Lovely
linda b.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent
John M.
1 Apr 2019
Little Bit of Heaven!
John M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
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8/10 Good
Judith N.
21 June 2019
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Quiet Cabin in the Redwoods
Judith N.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Gershon D.
29 Feb 2016
What an amazing spot
Gershon D.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Dawn Q.
5 Sept 2016
They have thought of Everything
Dawn Q.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016
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10/10 Excellent
Nancy K.
31 Dec 2016
The cabin, setting in the redwoods and location were outstanding!
Nancy K.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016
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8/10 Good
Vidya I.
27 Sept 2016
Cute, rustic place - good access to hikes
Vidya I.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristi K.
3 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabin
Kristi K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Cathy F.
19 Nov 2015
The Perfect Lodging for Our Hiking Group
Cathy F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2015
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8/10 Good
Joni P.
28 June 2017
A cozy cabin in the redwoods.
Joni P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
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8/10 Good
Andy K.
14 Mar 2019
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Linda O.
13 Sept 2022
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Cindy H.
4 June 2022
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Lizeth h.
26 May 2022
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Lizeth h.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Mary H.
26 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True cabin in the woods!
Mary H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Carl L.
12 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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Jessica T.
8 Apr 2022
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Andrea L.
6 Apr 2022
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Wendy R.
24 Nov 2021
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Wendy R.
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Kyle D.
10 Nov 2021
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Fun cabin in the woods
Kyle D.
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About the host
Hosted by Stacy Schmidt Wenzel
We live in San Carlos, and we love having a get away near Santa Cruz. Our property manager, Shelly, lives right in Mt. Hermon. I enjoy supporting the rental of our vacation home so that others can enjoy the beautiful of Mt. Hermon.
Why they chose this property
I love the view of the redwoods!
What makes this property unique
I think this property is unique because of the view of the river and redwoods from the deck.
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