Merrybrook Lodge

 

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Jute P.

Oakland, CA

Love this place, cost a little more than the cheap hotels in the area, but the living room with the wood stove more than made up for it. Freezing the night we stayed, but we were toasty warm on the couch in front of a roaring fire. Close enough to stagger back from downtown, great place to stay and no need for all the hassle of staying in Santa Cruz.

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Spice o.

San Francisco, CA

If you are headed down to Santa Cruz for no particular reason, other than to get outside and enjoy nature, Merrybrook is the spot to stay.  I was looking for something a bit "rustic" (if you want to call it that), and was obviously not concerned about other things that some might be looking for, such as the following: big bathrooms, a whirlpool tub, LOTS of big fluffy towels that are replaced everytime it is not hung up on the rack, room service, a concierge, etc.  
I WAS looking for very basic accomodations in a small town amidst the Santa Cruz Mountains, and Merrybrook exceeded my expectations.  Like Tracey W. said, the cabins are the perfect, cozy size, and many of them back up to the creek (not all). Aside from the logisitcs, there were some added bonuses to staying here.  The owners are super friendly and patient (we lost our key after a night on the "town" and he let us in without any problems and seemed to understand that hey, these things happen).  That brings me to the "town"...  Boulder Creek has 2 big grocery stores, a gas station, about 2 or 3 full service restaurants, about 3 or 4 bars, and a couple cafes.  Then there's Round Table, hmmm.  Anyway, there's more, but I won't go on.  My point is that it's all situated within 2 blocks and you can walk to any of these places in 10 minutes or less.  The locals tens to wonder why you're there because there isn't a whole lot to do, per se.  When I went, that was the point!
If you're interested, Merrybrook is only about 10 miles from Big Basin State Park too, so you can do a hike and then come crash at the Lodge.  Great for those of you who want to try camping but are not quite ready:)

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Krissy S.

San Jose, CA

I never even knew this place existed until some time last month but I'm very glad I got to see it now!  My bf's parents stayed here for their vacation and we went over to visit for a day, it was beautiful!  The weather was severely dreary, I mean pouring down rain, but the scenery was still absolutely beautiful!  Their cabin was facing the creek and when you would look out the window or stand out on the porch you could watch the water flow down the creek.  

I don't remember what the prices were like, they told us but it went in one ear and out the other... I know it was decent enough because I'm going to be staying there sometime soon!  

Great place to go if you just want to get away and you like quiet!

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Tracey W.

Santa Cruz, CA

If you are staying in the Santa Cruz mountains, I highly recommend this place. They have cabins on the creek and are walking distance to what stands for a downtown. They are clean and owned by very nice people. They allow dogs also.

Number of rooms: 6 Cottages 4 Rooms
Number of floors: 1
Check In: 1:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Awards: AAA 2 Diamond Award

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