We used this cabin as a home base for activities all over the bay area. We did SF on our arrival and departure days, then did things in San Jose and Santa Cruz each day of our stay. The hairpin turns going up and down the mountain are an experience, but the views are so worth it, and enjoying the nature on site was a highlight of our vacation. We loved feeding the chickens, ducks, and geese as well as the koi in the pond, taking walks down what we called the "fairy trail" below the pond, and just sitting and taking in the view. It was so great to have the pantry and bar stocked already so we just had to supplement our chosen snacks like cheese and fruit from the store halfway down the mountain. My only negatives are that it was a little cramped for five people, and the kids complained about the spotty Wi-Fi. I just consider that more encouragement to get outdoors, and we were still able to watch movies and TV together as a family. Highly recommend!