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Cottage In The Woods

Apartment in La Honda with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
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

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$552
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

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 area

Map
Woodside, CA

What's nearby

  • Troutmere Fishing - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Horse Park at Woodside - 12 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Portola Redwoods State Park - 15 min drive - 15.8 km
  • San Gregorio State Beach - 15 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Stanford University - 20 min drive - 20.8 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 does it cost to stay at Cottage In The Woods?

As of 17 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage In The Woods on 18 Nov 2025 start from NZ$551.73, 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.

How much is parking at Cottage In The Woods?

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage In The Woods located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Santa Cruz Mountains, Troutmere Fishing and Portola Redwoods State Park. Memorial Park and El Corte De Madera are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Cottage In The Woods Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

John K., Denver, USA

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

Amazing Cabin

Wow what a great cabin! The place was very spacious and comfortable and had everything you might need in the kitchen. The location is in a great spot that is out of the city and was so peaceful and relaxing. Perfect spot to telex on the deck and listen to nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Cottage in the Woods

For years, VRBO has been my go-to. With a few exceptions, my experiences have been positive. However, none has topped the wonderful get-away we had in Lea's cottage. The scent of redwoods and flowers greeted us, accompanied by the sounds of the flowing creek. The cottage itself was welcoming: meticulously clean, equipped with everything we might have needed and much more. My only caveat: make sure Google takes you to the correct address.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B., Martinez CA

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mabel C.

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

Great cottage

Immaculate, cute, and well appointed. Loved listening to the creek and being able to make use of the kitchen and gas grill. Convenient for hiking-appreciated the washer and dryer! If you are coming from San Francisco, Roberts market is a great stop on the way over. La Honda market also has some staples. Highly recommend this cottage, wonderful relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

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

Fun Time

everthing was great. Lea is a wonderful host and her cabin is nice and cozy. love the babbling brook behind the cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

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

Amazing Gem

We had an amazing and relaxing stay at this beautiful private cabin in the woods. The stream waa amazing and the owners thought of everything. Will stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne Marie G.

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

Lovely!

What a sweet space! Lea was a wonderful host. A friend came over for dinner and commented "I could live here". The sound of the creek is lovely, kitchen is amazingly well stocked and plenty of privacy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Amazing getaway

This is the absolute perfect place for a getaway. Can’t recommend it any higher.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

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