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Nestled in the Santa Cruz mountains, this cottage offers a serene escape. With a beautiful deck overlooking the creek and easy access to open space hiking trails, you can unwind in nature.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 247 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Cottage In The Woods

Our cottage is a stand alone space on our property. We are in the Santa Cruz mountains 25 miles south of San Francisco, 10 miles from the beach and 1 hour from Santa Cruz. Our cottage looks down upon a lovely creek from a beautiful deck. Our area offers many open space hiking and biking trails.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 1936318

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
In The Woods Bouvet Island
Cottage In The Woods Bouvet Island
Cottage In The Woods Private vacation home
Cottage In The Woods Private vacation home Bouvet Island

About the neighborhood

Located in La Honda, this apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. Rodin Sculpture Garden and Cantor Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hoover Tower and Stanford Theatre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stanford Stadium or Stanford Maples Pavillion. Visit our La Honda travel guide
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Woodside, CA

What's nearby

  • Portola Redwoods State Park
    Portola Redwoods State Park
    18 min drive - 17.9 km
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    Stanford University
    25 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Troutmere Fishing
    8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Thomas Fogarty Winery
    18 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Horse Park at Woodside
    19 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Atherton Station
    29 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Alice's Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • Alpine Inn
    24 min drive
  • Apple Jack's
    3 min drive
  • Konditorei Cafe
    22 min drive
  • Amigos Grill
    22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage In The Woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage In The Woods?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage In The Woods?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage In The Woods located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is within 9 mi (15 km) of Santa Cruz Mountains, Troutmere Fishing, and Portola Redwoods State Park. Memorial Park and Thomas Fogarty Winery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Cottage In The Woods Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

A great spot in the woods

I'm a hiker and I've twice stayed here to access the great trails and beaches of San Mateo County. You can't go wrong staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

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

Perfect Spot

Lovely refuge in the woods - perfectly clean, quiet and charming. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lauren o k.

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

A beautiful retreat

Very welcoming, cozy, immaculately clean and well-appointed cottage. The beautiful natural setting is just as described. Lea made communications and staying there so uncomplicated. Truly was a getaway in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti & Craig B.

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

Sublime rest, comfort & beauty

Our second time in this spacious, well-equipped, delightfully peaceful, quiet & lovely cabin by a rushing creek under the redwoods & stars. We’ll go again! Lea & Terry are wonderfully friendly, responsive & helpful hosts. Many thanks for our getaway night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

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

Lovely Stay

I stayed overnight for some peaceful alone time at this property. House was clean, nicely decorated and spacious. The little stream and forest outside added to the cozy cabin feel. Despite a local power outage, the owners provided generator power and were very accommodating. I will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen m.

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

Perfect in every way!

We loved this cottage! It was super clean, spacious, comfortable and had everything we needed for a perfect stay. The highlight was the very private deck overlooking the burbling creek and gorgeous trees. We’re already figuring out when we can come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Marvelously Peaceful

We needed a peaceful retreat prior to a Monday morning appointment at the Stanford Spine Center. This cottage in the redwoods was just perfect. Lea greeted us when arrived. And we enjoyed a peaceful, private stay. Listening to the gentle flowing creek was wonderously soothing. We'll be back a couple more times for surgery and follow-up.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Unexpected beauty!

The pictures and description don’t do this rental justice! It’s in the middle of a redwood forest and the creek is wonderful! Lea has set the place up perfectly and has thought of so many special touches. We would come back in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

An exceptional getaway

The property is gorgeous. Loved listening to the stream outside. The cottage was beautifully appointed. Lovely linens and kitchen ware. Delicious snacks and beverages. But the best part of my stay was my interaction with Lea and her husband. They were welcoming, respected my privacy and went out of their way to accommodate my needs. So grateful for their warm kindness and generosity.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K.

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

PERFECT

Perfect little cottage and location, The owner Lea was the perfect hostess I told her based on the entire cabin and experience, "If She (Lea) didn't have it, you don't need it". This lady cabin should be in Hone and Garden magazine. Thank you Lea for making my wife and I so comfortable and welcome. Ken &b Carol AZ
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess

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

Peaceful Nature Cabin

This was a fantastic stay. The property was clean and enjoyable, nestled in a beautiful, private wooded area. Just a short drive to the beach. The nearby town had necessities, tasty food and gas available. The cabin was well stocked with everything a traveler could need. I could’ve just shown up with my clothes and nothing else. Communication with the owner was quick and helpful. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregorio M.

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

Redwoods Hiking Trip

A satisfying exhale was this road-weary Angeleno's response to entering this private and beautiful cottage in the woods. The personal touches abound and everything you need to feel at home is already provided. Comfort, relaxation, and hiking adventure is at your immediate discretion in either the comfy bed, outdoor deck overlooking a babbling stream, or the redwood forests in which this cottage is located. Every appliance was in perfect working order, the kitchen fully-equipped, and the bathroom fully-stocked with everything but the most personal preference in linens and toiletries. Simply a great place to relax, decompress, and recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

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

The Cabin Anyone Would Love to Stay At!

The location of the property is well suited to exploring California’s coastal areas and foothills. The cabin exterior doesn’t do justice to the hospitality within. We found the cabin cozy and friendly, with an interior that is lively, open, uncluttered, with natural lighting, and unobtrusive reminders to relax and enjoy the setting. There are all the amenities of a best-in-class VRBO. The deck off the back sits next to small brook that makes the perfect spot to have a glass of wine and enjoy the natural setting and seclusion. We usually try to meet the host to thank them for the stay, but a change to our itinerary didn’t make that possible. None the less, she made efforts to make sure we were comfortable and taken care of.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

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

high up there

The cottage was located on a California Mountain which was just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean on the West, and Palo Alto on the east. The drive was on a very steep and winding road that took some getting used to. Also, do not make our mistake and try to use Waze to find the place. Google Maps works. The weather was beautiful- AMs in the high 50s, afternoons sunny around 80. Immediately adjacent is a trickling brook, the only noise save for the occasional vehicle on the road. Very clean and dry air. The hosts were available and very friendly, and kept it very clean. It was just right for us to commute some days to Palo Alto but unwind in total peace in the afternoons and evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

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

La Honda Happiness

We normally celebrate out anniversaries on the North Coast but for our 40th, we opted for a redwoods retreat closer to home. Wow, did we score. The Cottage in the Woods is a perfect getaway for two. The Cottage looks like new, is very well appointed and stocked with items you seldom see in a vacation rental. The location, right beside La Honda Creek is lovely. The creek provides all of the white noise you need and the breeze through the redwoods and pine is soothing. In all, a great place to relax, and Lea is the perfect host with weath of knowledge about the area. If going on a nice sunny weekend, you may be well advised to plan on hanging out at the cottage as the roads are very twisty and full of people with more unmuffled horsepower than sense. Weekdays are a joy, less noise and roads are fine to drive to the beach or up Skyline Drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia J.

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

Fantastic! Five Stars!

I can’t say enough about this property and our host, Lea. We needed a place to stay in the area during the Christmas holiday that was near my parents’ house in Portola Valley. The cottage exceeded our expectations. It was super clean and beautiful inside. The hosts went above and beyond by providing a lot of extras. There were eggs, butter, milk, coffee, snacks, and much more. The kitchen was spacious and very well stocked and had everything we needed to make a meal. We enjoyed sitting on the deck by the creek - so peaceful! Communication with Lea was great! We enjoyed chatting with her on our last day. She is a wealth of knowledge about the home and the area. Make sure to go to Alice’s! We love that place. We also went to San Gregorio Beach for a short hike on Christmas morning. Only about 20 minutes away. Great stay! We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, cozy, perfect as always
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location for hiking in Redwood forests.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay was spectacular! The host was great and the place was relaxing and comfy. It had everything I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great host beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herschel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was perfect. Hostess Lea was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect little cottage with a serene and soothing setting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An outstanding stay, the property is exactly as described and has all modern conveniences. The cabin and its surroundings are so peaceful. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place. Everything provided that one could ever need. Especially enjoyed sitting on the deck listening to the creek. Lea, our host was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect

Great relaxing place!! Cabin is well equipped with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025