Cool spot when busy. They had a great pool tournament but then they stopped it on a dime. Mary…read morethe bartender is fantastic. All smiles.

I wanted to love this place because of the location and history of the lodge…read more luckily weather was nice and we were outside unless sleeping. I suggest another motel nearby, even if it means splurging a little more. We walked around the property with our son to check it out and was disappointed half of the lodge was closed For renovations. Hopefully they really are making updates. when we walked through the bar area it was sticky had had tons of flies inside. Not where I'd want to sit for a glass of wine after 8 hours of driving. The room was nice ish? Until I realized the bedsheets had tears in them and there was Ink or pen stains on the "comforter". The pillows are toddler size so make sure to ask for extra. They had 3 hangers but 1 was broken. There's a notice in the bathroom to put dirty towels on the floor and hang the ones we'd reuse. I'm glad we re used most bc no one came to make the beds or give fresh towels. The shower curtain was broken and someone had tampered with the smoke detectors and no one bothered to fix this. Super super sketchy and NOT SAFE. When I brought this to the front desks attention he said "okay thank you. Please come visit us again". what?? This is a major safety violation but whatever. There is an "ice room" but no place to refill your water bottles. No waters are provided in the room so fill yours up before heading back to the lodge. Everything felt sort of dirty and the walls are paper thin- I could hear other people Going to the restroom. If you do stay there request a second floor bc you will hear every footstep if you stay on the first. Shout out to the sweet girl working in the diner who served me an my very tired son. Food was okay but she was very kind.

I absolutely loved this place. This hidden gem it was amazing and we got a day pass and spent the…read moreday just lounging by the pool going into the hot tub and the dry sauna trying to squeeze every little bit of sunshine. We absolutely could have. I would share pictures but you're not allowed to really use your phones or cameras, especially around the pool area because that would be rude. We did get to stop bye the little eatery we had cheeseburgers that was wonderful. I've always heard about this place. This is my only second time visiting, all the employees are very friendly. I would absolutely love to continue returning. Unfortunately, there seems to be a lot of chatter about the upcoming future. I am hoping a lot of it's not true. This is my very first summer being a naturist, but I'm looking forward to more experiences.

I love Lupin so much. Sun when you want it, shade is available too, and the pools are divine. The…read moregrounds are vast and beautiful. The lodge is welcoming and full of amenities, and if you can swing it, definitely stay in one of their freshly remodeled yurts. Spend time chatting with the other guests and the staff. Everyone is friendly and truly happy to meet you. Just please... leave your camera and keep your pictures inside your head.

I have been a member for many years…read more Great place. Great people. An experience that should not be missed. Come on up!

Absolutely love this place, Wednesday was my first time I was so nervous at first. It was quiet and…read moreperfect to go for my first time and let me tell you, it felt amazing to relax and be free with your body. Around noon to 1pm a few guest started to come to the pool. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. And really look out for each other, which made me felt safe being there. Highly recommended to go. I wish I found this place sooner. I haven't yet experienced the weekend but the quiet relaxing weekday is great especially for nervous new comers like myself. I promise you will not regret it.

We had some minor issues the first night but everything was quickly taken care of. Nice clean…read morecabins. Great location. Hosts were very nice.

Felton is stunning--majestic redwoods, peaceful river vibes... or so we thought. Unfortunately, the…read moreproperty owner had other plans. We arrived Mother's Day weekend hoping for serenity and got a front-row seat to her personal 40th birthday rave. The main river access? Taped off for her party from Friday to Sunday. The peaceful sounds of nature? Drowned out by a DJ and enough bass to rattle the trees from 5-9pm on Saturday. Other guests looked just as confused as we were. Things really peaked when our assigned parking spot was taken by a party guest after we came back from dinner, and the "emergency" contact basically said, "Good luck--there's a party going on." Nobody in the office, of course. The cabins themselves? Think sad summer camp meets thrift store chic--hot, musty, and uncomfortable, with a creaky bed and WiFi that gave up faster than we did. The location has so much potential, but, unfortunately is neglected by an owner who doesn't care about you or your stay. In fact, she passed by my family a few times and did not appear to be friendly. If you're looking for peace and nature, this place might deliver--just not when the owner's throwing herself a bash like it's Coachella.

I tried to make a reservation at this property online through a third-party site and had nothing…read morebut difficulties. I was in the neighborhood so I stopped by and I'm glad I did. The person at the front desk was AJ. He was extremely helpful. assured me he had what I needed and ended up, offering me a lower price. I tried to make a reservation at this property online through a third-party site and had nothing but difficulties. I was in the neighborhood so I stopped by and I'm glad I did. The person at the front desk was AJ. He was extremely helpful. assured me he had what I needed and ended up offering me a lower price. The room was immaculate. The property is really nice. meaning it was affordable, the people around me were nice, it was quiet, it just had a nice welcoming feel to it. you sometimes you can book it a in regards to price you get there and it's full of ugly weird late? This was nothing like that. It was a very pleasant I will definitely return. I was told by a there are two on the property at either end of the two-story building and if you can reserve that in a higher price, you will really enjoy it. That's where I'm going next time. thanks aJ

Honestly exactly what you need for what it is. The front desk assistant was a pro and helped me out…read moremultiple times with some check in issues. The room was comfy and had everything I needed for a quick night on the way through town. Ya it's a little worn, but totally great for a pit stop

We had our wedding here in 2015 and it was magical. The location and the trees were everything I…read morehad dreamed of for our special day. It is not for anyone who cares about upscale furnishings or is fussy. We are pretty easy when it comes to accommodations, we don't mind sleeping on the floor if need be :P for us the most important part was a place that could accommodate 150 for the ceremony and reception and be available for any and all to crash the night. This was it! We had about 90 people crash the night (camping, cabins, and bunkhouses). We had a caterer who brought in their own BBQ rig for the dinner and we danced into the night. We had a campfire and made ample use of the hot tub and sauna. Next morning we used the kitchen and my father-in-law made arepas for all the overnight guests. It was just lovely! They did all clean-up and provided plenty of chairs. It was a little difficult for some the of the older folks to navigate. You cannot accommodate anyone who is not able to climb a minimum of 3 stairs. We've talked about holding another party here in the future because it was so easy to coordinate with Bob and we had such an amazing time. It's about the best deal you can get for such a long period of time to accommodate so many people. We had access to the place for the 30-hr deal and it was cheaper than most of the places I found in SF even though they ranged from 4-8 hours.

Laurel Mill Lodge is totally cool. It was exactly what we wanted for our wedding (summer 2007)…read more We got everything we wanted and more: our choice of caterer, our own wine and beer (they didn't allow booze which was okay, we had plenty of wine!), ability to spend more than 4 hours with friends and family, beautiful setting for the ceremony, dance floor, not making your guests drive home drunk after your party...no other venue offered all this. We rented the place for the Fri - Sunday package. We had our rehearsal dinner Friday night (inside the lodge), the wedding and ceremony Saturday (out in the meadow) and a nice big brunch Sunday (up on the deck) before heading out. I loved that friends and family all got to stay on location so we got the spend the whole weekend with them. So many weddings we've been to you go through all the trouble to get there and then you watch the ceremony, have dinner, maybe dance and are lucky if you get a chance to congratulate your friends. Our caterer stayed the whole weekend and did all the food in the kitchen there without issue (we rented a Uhaul and brought all the food, flowers and stuff with us). We also hired 2 extra staff through the lodge for help during the reception. We hired a great driver (need to find his name) to shuttle people from the 2 big hotels on the summit so that parking didn't get too crazy and so anyone intimidated by the mountain road could park at the Inn at Pasatiempo or the Hilton Scotts Valley. He drove a 20 person shuttle (and we brought a uhaul) so the person complaining about the narrow road must have a really huge car. The cushy cabins are rustic and comfortable. They have king sized beds and running water, bathrooms, heat. Nicely tucked into the redwoods. Very quiet and peaceful. They each have a nice deck so you can enjoy the woods. The other cabins are more camp style - bunkbeds, no bathrooms. Fine for easy going people or those who drank too much! Some friends also brought their own tents and camped in the meadow. We had a big camp fire and enjoyed the jacuzzi and gorgeous night (meteor shower and all!) until wee hours of the morning. It isn't the place for everyone, but it was perfect for us and I'm sure many others. It would be really nice for a family reunion or that type of event too. Yay camp!

Amazing! It was super clean, the food was delicious and all the staff were super friendlyread more

This is definitely one of the nicer conference grounds/camps that I have been to. I would have…read moregiven it 5 stars except for the lodging above the dining area that feels really old and stuffy. Otherwise, it was a pretty nice experience the weekend I went back in April ! Fortunately, I was at Laurel Lodge, where it felt more hotel-style with each person having their own bed (4 beds a room) and one bathroom per room. There was also ample storage space. The room we all met in for sermons was also really nice and it looked like it was updated - with two 'lounge' rooms on each side of the main room. There is also a nice open field, a big dining area with lots of seating, and it is just pretty to walk around the conference grounds. I also really liked this little lounge area where you could get tea and coffee whenever you wanted.The campground staff was also helpful, and there was also a zipline and bouldering course further up the hill of the conference grounds that was fun to do for both students and youth leaders. I also came to this camp site a little over a decade ago and although I don't remember details of that stay, I do remember having a good time. It is really good quality facility.

So a few friends and I rented out this place recently for a little getaway in celebration of his…read morebirthday. The Valley View home is a great place to rent if you want to get away: you feel like your in the forest yet you are so close to Santa Cruz/Capitola/San Jose/San Francisco. It's also a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Need I say more? =)

Great place to live. Great amenities- putting green. Two…read morepools. Beautiful area. Not a flat park with rows of homes, there are hills and have homes are placed at different heights. Lots of trees and flowers.

Oh my goodness I LOVE IT HERE. Multiple family members lived here and grew up going to their houses…read morewhen I was younger. What a BEAUTIFUL community and sucha gem of a sanctuary. I want to live in here so bad. It is extremely peaceful, beautiful, pools, multiple ones, lush gardens, a lodge, and just everything. I have wonderful memories of this place. I love it here so much. I am so sad my older family members have passed on and no longer reside here. I do love to come visit from time to time. I love seeing and feeding the ducks. I am so jealous of everyone living here. I would love to retire here someday.

Underrated hotel here in the Scotts Valley Santa Cruz area. While the property feels slightly older…read moreand dated, the rooms and the facilities are very well maintained, which makes a huge difference. Parking can be limited, particularly during busy times, and still is expensive to park overnight. Rooms are spacious and relatively modern. Bathrooms are clean and tidy. Slept great here, bedding and linens are clean and sharp. Staff at the front desk are a mixed group - some are very motivated and enthusiastic, others are a little bit less interested in your stay. The downstairs bar is lively and well staffed. Limited dining options. Pool hot tub is nice and well maintained. Gym is decent. Would stay here again.

Poor Service, Hidden Fees, and a $300 Smoking Fee Charged to Non-Smokers…read more My stay was extremely disappointing and reflects a breakdown in basic service standards and billing practices. During the stay, there were no towels available at the pool, daily room cleaning was not provided, parking transactions included additional service fees, and coffee from the lobby/breakfast area carried a $5 charge. These issues were inconvenient, but the primary concern arose after checkout. After departure, I was charged a $300 smoking fee based solely on an air quality and humidity detector reading. I do not smoke. During the timeframe in question, I was using a small water-based clothing steamer to remove wrinkles from clothing after travel. The charge was not disclosed at checkout, and no physical evidence of smoking was provided. Hotel staff acknowledged that these types of sensors can be triggered by factors unrelated to smoking. Despite this, no independent review or investigation was conducted, and no additional evidence beyond the detector reading was provided. I was directed to dispute the charge through my credit card issuer. I escalated the matter to Hilton corporate customer service, but the case was redirected back to the same property without independent review. The General Manager did not respond to multiple outreach attempts, including email and a request for a callback. After researching, I found similar complaints from other guests regarding smoking fee disputes at this property, raising concerns about how these charges are determined and reviewed, and the reliability of the technology being used. I support non-smoking policies; however, issuing significant charges based solely on a sensor reading without supporting evidence or meaningful review is not acceptable. This experience has significantly impacted my confidence in both this property and the consistency of issue resolution within the Hilton brand. I would still welcome a fair review of this charge and a good-faith effort to resolve the matter appropriately.