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2 BR Master wing in a Soquel hideaway

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Bathroom
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Private kitchen
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Soquel, CA
  • Capitola Wharf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Capitola Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Mystery Spot
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

2 BR Master wing in a Soquel hideaway

This is one of 2 master wings in a beautiful hand-built home on a 5-acre apple orchard. We are 4 miles from the ocean, but the last mile is our driveway, so there is a real sense of seclusion. We built the house with another couple, so the house has 2 private master wings. Our partners moved to be closer to their grandchildren, so their wing is now available.

The master bedroom is quite large. It has a king size bed and a couch that becomes a queen size bed. Separating the beds is a gas fireplace. The 2nd bedroom has a double bed and a large built-in desk. In the same space, but separated by a room divider, there is a partial kitchen, including an under-counter refrigerator, microwave, induction burner, toaster, and kitchenware.

The enormous bathroom is shared by the bedrooms. It has a double vanity, a private toilet room, a 6 foot by 6 foot walk-in shower and an over-size bath tub.

The bathroom and the 2nd bedroom open onto a private deck. There is a gravenstein apple tree over-hanging one end of the deck. If you come stay before mid-August, you can pick fresh apples from the deck!

Property manager

Geoff Alexander
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Soquel

Soquel is home to this holiday home. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.
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Soquel, CA

What's nearby

  • Capitola Wharf - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Capitola Beach - 12 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Mystery Spot - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 20 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Morgan Hill Station - 54 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Garden Liquors & Deli - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tortilla Flats Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 BR Master wing in a Soquel hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 BR Master wing in a Soquel hideaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 BR Master wing in a Soquel hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2 BR Master wing in a Soquel hideaway located?

Situated in Soquel, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Capitola Historical Museum, The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Capitola Mercantile. Capitola Beach and Capitola Wharf are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip A.

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

Quick stay while on US road trip

We are a family of 5 from Australia travelling up the coast to Sam Fransisco and stayed two days here. It’s a stunning home in a tranquil valley. I appreciated Geoff’s honesty - he contacted us ahead of our stay to say that big storms over winter had made the dirt driveway in very bumpy and rough - he said we had time to cancel at no cost if we that was an issue. I thought that was a great gesture. In the end the road was fine as it was graded just before we arrived. It’s a beautiful drive in and a unique place to stay. The kitchenette lacks bench space but we made it work. It’s a great house and the descriptions are all accurate.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karina M.

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

First Time Visitors To Santa Cruz

Went to visit UC Santa Cruz with our daughter. What a beautiful home. Very clean with spectacular views. Geoff was so nice and helpful with recommendations. So peaceful and tranquil. Definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A wonderful place to stay

An outstanding home nestled in woods of Soquel yet close to everything in Santa Cruz. Cozy yet spacious with everything we needed. Grateful to our hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful home near Santa Cruz

The property is exquisite. My son said he had the best shower of his life there. The entire home is spacious and very comfortable, with everything you need handy. Our hosts were very communicative and gracious, even giving us a tour when we arrived later than we expected to. We only wish we had time to stay longer, but we would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marti B.

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

A Place to Rest and Unwind

My husband and adult son stayed here for four days and three nights. I chose this place because I knew we had a hectic schedule with moving my son home for the summer from Santa Clara University and celebrating my daughter's graduation from UC Santa Cruz. Geoff's place is conveniently located in Soquel, close to Santa Cruz, but away from the summer crowds. While the one-lane mile drive to the location can be a little precarious, it also lends itself to a pleasant day hike once you are settled in. We were rewarded with multiple sites of a doe and her baby, along with up close views of beautiful redwoods. Geoff is a wonderful host and available to talk about his property and display the woodworking and tapestry artistry created by him and his wife. At the same time, he gave us plenty of space to explore his property that is adjacent to a creek and a summer camp. It is more of a "rest and stay" place than a "come and go", so I recommend to bring/purchase most of your provisions before you arrive. Overall, Geoff's place fit our objectives and we would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Wish I had more time to spend there

We were there on a sibling gathering of 5, 50+ year olds. Just a private night together after the passing of our eldest Sister. Reminiscing, looking at childhood photos. Santa Cruz was a family weekend thing, as we were growing up together in San Jose. Even revealed some family secrets. It was perfect for us! My only regret was that in our busy Memorial Events schedule is that we, as a family, couldn't spend more time there. The surroundings were so peaceful and gorgeous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenee S.

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

Peace and serenity

We absolutely loved our stay with Geoff and Judy. The craftmanship of the home is impeccable and the warmth and beauty of the property was a lovely surprise. We will definitely be back for a peaceful retreat. Thank you so much for your kindness Geoff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany E.

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

Great property!

My father, husband and I stayed at this location. It was great! The couple hosting are very sweet. We will be staying here again when we come back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

We definitely enjoyed the property and Geoff was very kind

The property is beautiful. It’s so quiet. You can see the stars. You hear all the owls and frogs at night. They’re not atrociously loud, it’s very soothing to fall asleep to. The beds are very comfortable. My favorite was the bathtub and the apple trees. This location is remote and although you cannot locate it on GPS, it’s still worth the stay. Geoff is very helpful and I never had any issues getting a hold of him. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edie M., Pleasant Hill, CA

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

Wonderful Hidden Gem

My family and I really enjoyed this gorgeous house tucked away from the area of Santa cruz. Our host Geoff kept amazing communication with us and the check in and the check out process was smooth. We alanning on revisiting for our next Santa Cruz area stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

david T.

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

Ucsc college dropoff

Beautiful house and scenery, quiet remote location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gage H.

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

Amazing stay at a quaint rustic Santa Cruz get away

This property is really spectacular. Amazing scenery and very modern accommodations. The wing is very spacious and Geoff is more than accommodating. Great place to stay if you want to be away from hustle and bustle of Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H., Los Angeles

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

Serene and peaceful

The property is much better than the pictures show. Simple elegance in the beautiful woodwork and design. A unique get away in close proximity to Soquel, Capitola and Santa Cruz. We had a wonderful weekend. Thank you to Geoff for being thoughtful and welcoming, Carol
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald C., Stockton

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

Spectacular Santa Cruz Spot

The place, Is outstanding! Could have imagined more. Bedrooms,batheroom, & common room(unexpected), Are all fantastic. Even the drive to there, Is an adventure. Loved it! Many-Thank-Yous, Geoff(host).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne S., Böblingen

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

100% recommendation

Large appartment and well eqipped appartment in a extra-ordinary nice house which is located in the hills of Soquel. We enjoyed very much having breakfast on the spacious deck of the appartment which is surrounded by apple trees - so peaceful! You have to drive a narrow graveled road to get there - we easily managed to drive there with a very big SUV. Geoff and his wife are really nice and helpful. They also provided us some recommendations for restaurants. Our family of five really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanner M.

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

Even better than expected

Great hosts. The property is even nicer than we saw in the pictures and the location is amazing and beautiful. Would stay here again, for sure
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominique L., SAINT GRATIEN

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

Ideal pour visiter la region de Santa Cruz

Logement atypique dans la tres belle maison de Judith et Geoff. A l'ecart de la ville, tres bel endroit pour se reposer apres les visites de la journee dans la region de Santa Cruz.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Secluded hideaway close to Santa Cruz

Great oasis where you feel like you’re in nature, surrounded by redwood trees, yet only 10 minutes from downtown Capitola. Clean and spacious property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

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

Beautiful place!

We loved our stay—such a beautiful house and property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stella B.

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

Beautiful house & great stay

The property and suite are even more beautiful than they look in the pictures, the beds are comfy, and Geoff is a great host - would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Wendi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice relaxing hideaway

This is a beautiful property with a beautiful house! The craftsmanship is gorgeous and the art is so interesting! The beds are comfortable, and the bathroom is delightful - modern shower and deep jacuzzi bathtub! Geoff was helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy S.

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

Secluded House close to Santa Cruz

This property is tucked away on its own private road which is not paved and a tad tight. We didn’t have any issues locating the property as the instructions the property owner gave us led us right to the correct house. If you’re looking for a nice quiet place to rest after a busy day of tourism, this is the spot without a doubt. There’s plenty of room in the house, even though the pictures make it seem like it’s a little on the smaller side, it’s very roomy. The bathroom is very big as well as the walk in shower is amazing. The host was very nice and very welcoming to his property. I’ll rebook if we ever need to visit Santa Cruz!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constance C., California, USA

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

arts & crafts residence

Our family of 6 adults stayed comfortably in a Master wing of this lovely residence built with inspiring artistic and technical endeavors. This place & time allowed us all to destress and resource as a family with lovely meals on the deck surrounded by nature!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommy N.

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

W Spot, don't be scared

10/10 coming back for my guy Geoff💯
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

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

Beautiful oasis in Soquel

We were astonished at how beautiful this place is in person. The photos on the listing just do not convey the woodwork, the light and the peace and quiet experienced in our stay at this retreat. The road to get in is a little narrow and bumpy (I wish we'd rented a smaller car than a minivan) but the road is what allows for such a quiet oasis with such close proximity to stores and the beach. Geoff and Judy were so kind, welcoming and accommodating, we felt like family! It was a convenient drive to all of the activities we planned on doing in the region. We went to the Mystery Spot (my 7 year old loved this!), the Roaring Camp railroads and saw banana slugs, Henry Cowell redwoods and spent some time at Rio Del Mar beach. We will definitely have to come back in the fall sometime to pick apples. We loved that so many supplies were provided for us and even got a covered parking space (parking is hard to find in the Santa Cruz area! In fact, we had to pay for parking at the hotel we stayed at prior to coming to Geoff's place). P.S. Sorry again for breaking your glass. We should have used the paper pixie cups for the kids!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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Hosted by Geoff Alexander

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