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Santa Cruz Bayview Retreat

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· Day Valley, Santa Cruz, California
20 acres hosted by N S.
4 Vehicle/Tent sites
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Amazing views
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Experience everything the Bay Area has to offer from this mountain top site. Roughly 50 minutes to any city in the Bay Area, this site is ideal for any person looking for an adventurous getaway retreat.   The Serenity and privacy make this an uncommon, yet ideal romantic place to stay. This site is sheltered by the manzanitas and pines of this chaparral community. Adventure seekers will find paradise here!  Mount Madonna Park with miles of trails is 20 minutes down the road. You can dump your septic there as well!  Horseback riding rentals are located near the park as well as an archery range.  Demonstration forest is 15 minutes down the road, with miles of mountain biking. Spend a day at one of the beaches in Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Rio Del Mar, Davenport, Half Moon Bay, Monterey, or Carmel and return to your private oasis. Or Explore Silicon Valley from this centrally located parcel. Kim Son Meditation Center and Mount Madonna Center are approximately 15 minutes away. There are also wonderful wineries throughout the mountains here. The trip to the site will begin with a three mile drive on a private dirt road.  Being on the very top of a mountain brings more seasonality than the surrounding cities.   Please be prepared for any kind of extreme weather. Summer: Shade is highly recommended it can get into triple digits. *Spring/fall: Temperatures are generally mild but high winds are possible. *Winter: Typically cold and windy. *During rainy/muddy conditions 4x4/AWD is highly recommended.  It is possible for it to get windy, foggy, rainy, hot and sunny, and even sometimes snowy. Please note: the nearest grocer is 30 minutes from this site. Emergency supplies are available for delivery to your campsite. Cell phone reception is good on most carriers.  Pets are allowed.  Enjoy your time howling at the moon, star gazing, bird watching/wildlife viewing, or relaxing with your favorite libation. Don't forget your camera! Since this is our first year renting our land we have found that August is a high wasp season time in the mountains. We are doing everything humanly possible to hunt down each and every Wasp for your enjoyment. With this in mind we ask you use the provided bug repellent, keep the lid to the trash closed, and do not pour grease anywhere you do not want wasps.
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Biking
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Desert
Forest
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Canyon
94%
293 Ratings · 230 reviews
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Sarah L.recommends
November 2, 2024
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Beautiful view
The view is beautiful. We had a clear sky with a big full moon, and we even saw a comet. The site is very private. The night we were there it was windy.
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Heath C.recommends
August 11, 2024
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Stunning
Absolutely stunning view. Wish we could’ve stayed longer.
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Kelsea K.recommends
August 8, 2024
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
We loved camp #3. Road is a bit rough getting there but was worth it once we arrived. During the morning and day it gets very hot so we headed down the mountain to the ocean and was only about an hour drive.
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Jessica C.recommends
July 27, 2024
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Bestie get-a-way!
The spot was tent and pop up canopy ready! Very secluded and private surrounded by mountain range, rocks and trees but the actual site was flat and easy to set up camp & park. Lots of space for camping activities but small enough to have that intimate Camping feeling. The owner was super helpful and accommodating. Views and weather were Incredible. Sunny but still cool, however no trees on actual camp site, so bring an umbrella and pop up! No wild animals close to campsite so felt safe to walk around at night. The coordinates the owner provides on how to find the Location were spot on via google maps. Be prepared to drive on an unpaved road for a few miles. It can be a little bumpy, however the scenery and ambiance of the drive makes up for it 10 fold! And what’s camping without a little off roading! ;) 10/10 definitely coming out here again!!
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Angeline H.recommends
July 7, 2024
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
We booked Island in the sky for a weekend trip . As described , it is a remote , secluded site , private with a great view of Santa Cruz and San Jose , Morgan Hill area. It is about 40 minutes off Highway 17 . Propane fire place was provided for extra fee as well as propane burners. We had a little difficulties finding the spot as GPS pointed us to a house, direction from owner is valuable
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Catalina W.recommends
July 3, 2024
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Amazing
Super beautiful and private. In summer does get very hot so don’t recommend being at the site between 10am-6pm. The views are incredible! The road is bumpy but with a Subaru forester we were fine.
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Day Valley, Santa Cruz, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Tamien Nation, Popeloutchom (Amah Mutsun), Ohlone, Awaswas, and Muwekma First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by N S.

Joined in March 2021
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