[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private Retreat in Santa Cruz Mountains w Hot Tub Family-friendly vacation home in Los Gatos with a hot tub ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107970000/107967900/107967879/cae49c91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107970000/107967900/107967879/de90ef93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107970000/107967900/107967879/0c414239.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107970000/107967900/107967879/41c5d55c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107970000/107967900/107967879/07e862f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in Los Gatos, this enchanting house offers a warm welcome with cozy bedrooms and convenient amenities like iron and WiFi. Guests will feel right at home with the comfort of heating, a crib for little ones, and hair dryers in both bathrooms. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Private Retreat in Santa Cruz Mountains w Hot Tub Welcome to this enchanting house in Los Gatos. This beautiful property features 2 cozy bedrooms with a king bed, queen bed, and even a crib for little ones. The 2 bathrooms are equipped with a bathtub and hair dryer for your convenience. With amenities like iron, heating, and WiFi, guests will feel right at home. The Santa Cruz Mountains are an incredibly special place and you will get a first row seat to the all the magic it has to offer at Fern Ridge Retreat. Nestled in the redwood forest, our home is the perfect place for families to connect, artists to gain inspiration and outdoor enthusiasts to explore. Featuring: hot tub outdoor shower 3 decks gas firepit 15 minutes from downtown Felton. World renowned hiking, biking, beaches all within your reach. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ### General - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Electric car charging station - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104040000/104036500/104036467/559408f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Redwood Home - view of the river! 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Soak in the hot tub or lie on loft bed; listen to the surf. 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In 2020 our community suffered a big wildfire and it’s really important we keep everyone safe. No parties. The mountains are made for peace and quiet. Our neighbors are extremely important to us and we have promised to keep noise low. Shower with soap before getting in the hot tub. Body oils/ lotions are hot tub killers and keep things clean. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.11872,-122.004524&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:asqaFf_tgV%3FS%3FQ%3FS%3FS%40Q%40S%40S%40S%40S%40QBS%40SBQBSBQBSBQBSDQDSBQDQDQDQFQDQDOFQFQDOHQFQFMFQHOFOHOHOHMFOJOHMHMHMJOJMHKJKJMJKJMJKJKLKJILKJKLIJILILGLILILGLILGLENGLGLELGNENELCNELENCLCNCNCNCLANANANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBNBLBNBNBLDNDNBLDLDNFLDLFLFNDLFLHLFLHLHLFLHJHLHJJLJJHJJLJJJJLJJJLJJHJJNHLJLHLHLHNHNHLHNFNHNHNFPFLFPFPFNFPDPFNDPFPDPDPDPBPDRDPBRBPBRBPBRBP%40R%40RBP%40R%40R%40R%40R%40P%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAPARARARARCPARARCPCRCPCRCPCPEREPCREPEPEPGNERGNEPGPGNGPGNGNGNIPILGPINILINILILINKLILKLIJKLKLKJKJKJMLKJKHMJKHMJKFMJMFMHMFMHMHMDOFMFMFMDOFMDMDOBODMBODOBMBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEMCOEMCOEOEMGMEMGOGMGMEMIMIMGMIMGMKKGMKKIMKKIMKKMKKKKKKKMKMIKKMKMIMIOIMKMGOIMIOIQGMIQGOGOGOIQEOGQGQEOESGOEQEQEQCSEQESCQCQCSCQCSCQASCSAQASASASASAQ%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uXT8Xxmll7Ki1TzjKMEQrAMHy_E=) Los Gatos, CA #### What's nearby - Roaring Camp Railroads - 19 min drive - 14.1 km - Zip Line - 21 min drive - 16.5 km - Mystery Spot - 26 min drive - 21.5 km - Santa Cruz Wharf - 27 min drive - 28.0 km - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 27 min drive - 28.0 km #### Getting around - San Jose Diridon Station - 29 min drive - Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Trout Farm Inn - ‬12 min drive - ‪Bruno's Bar and Grill - ‬20 min drive - ‪Henflings Tavern - ‬18 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min drive - ‪Pizza Series - ‬20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private Retreat in Santa Cruz Mountains w Hot Tub pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Private Retreat in Santa Cruz Mountains w Hot Tub ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Private Retreat in Santa Cruz Mountains w Hot Tub ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Private Retreat in Santa Cruz Mountains w Hot Tub located? > Located in Los Gatos, this family-friendly vacation home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Santa Cruz Mountains, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Roaring Camp Railroads and Felton Covered Bridge Park. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Villa del Monte Winery are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private Retreat in Santa Cruz Mountains w Hot Tub Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zesha S. Jun 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love love love Absolutely loved it there! Perfect for our family and so peaceful. ##### Zesha S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Garrett R. Feb 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet weekend Loved the home and quiet access to the mountains. Great stay! ##### Garrett R. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie Oct 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication A beautiful very windy 5-mile drive down a mostly one-lane road from the freeway to the home, which is very clean and cozy. We had a great stay. ##### Stephanie Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tatiana S. Jan 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely amazing!!! We'll definitely be back for sure! Thank Catherine!!! ##### Tatiana S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melinda Jun 5, 2025 ##### Melinda Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristy R. May 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Kristy R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025