Villa Barcara • A Serene Modern Retreat/Event Venue in Redwoods

Permit 231266 - Nestled in the Santa Cruz mountains is this serene oasis, rustic with modern touches and a stunning pool (the upper pool and main pool are not heated. Embrace yourself with the lush tropical setting and gorgeous redwood groves in this mesmerizing, unique villa. With distance between you and the closest neighbor, it’s perfect for families and nature enthusiasts seeking a rejuvenating retreat. Your redwood getaway awaits!

Surrounded by towering redwoods and lush tropical landscapes, it’s a perfect venue for intimate celebration, birthday celebrations, bridal and baby showers, bachelorette gatherings, babymoons, welcome baby parties, graduation celebrations, business offsites, team outings, yoga and meditation retreats, family photo sessions, and more.

Your Property

This peaceful zen property has 5 beds and comfortably sleeps a family group. Oversized windows and skylights allow natural light to showcase the lush greenery from every room. This rustic villa features vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams, a fully stocked kitchen with modern appliances, a deck overlooking breathtaking redwood forest, BBQ grill and a tropical landscape surrounding the pool. Located in the Santa Cruz mountains, the last quarter mile of the drive contains a one lane, private road that does require a confident driver. This is the ideal property for those looking to immerse themselves in nature and all that California forest has to offer.

Layout & Features

A spacious living area for social gatherings or business use

A fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances perfect for event catering

A large deck overlooking the enchanting redwood forest, ideal for outdoor celebrations, relaxation, or cocktail/happy hour gatherings

A BBQ grill for al fresco dining

A beautifully maintained, tropical landscape surrounding a serene pool (not heated)

Three TVs that support presentations and seamless connectivity for business use

Strong Wi-Fi throughout the property and pool area, supporting both indoor and outdoor gatherings

The pool area provides a picturesque setting for group photos, yoga/meditation sessions, or quiet reflection. The house’s secluded location ensures privacy and tranquility, with ample space for relaxed, intimate gatherings.

Accommodation arrangement (Bonus Room): While our home is officially listed with fewer bedrooms because one room lacks a built-in closet, you actually get an extra private sleeping space! This fully enclosed bonus room features two twin beds and a large 9-drawer dresser for your comfort. With a King bedroom, a Queen bedroom, the private twins room, and a Queen sofa bed in the living room, the villa is perfectly equipped to accommodate your group!

Video Tour

Check this link for Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bjcl_fdVXVDTdiWbQJxSuS1n3dPWyy80/view?usp=sharing

Book with Confidence

While this home is a brand-new listing on this platform, we are experienced Superhosts with a proven track record of maintaining 5-star reviews across other major travel sites. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality hospitality, professional cleanliness, and a seamless "plug-and-live" experience for all our guests.

Guest Access

Guests will have access to the entire house except the garage that is reserved for storage. The Airstream trailer is also not for guest use.

Occupancy

Our property has different capacity limits depending on whether you are hosting an event or a standard stay:

Standard Accommodation: For non-event bookings, our standard limit is a maximum of 6 overnight guests. Please inquire if your group requires more guests accommodation we may have other useful suggestions.

The Intimate Event Upgrade

Please inquire separately for a specific EVENT PRICING based on details of your event.

Increased Capacity: Unlocking the property for up to 30 daytime guests (beyond our standard limit of 6). Regardless of the event, our overnight limit is capped at 6 guests total. Please inquire if your group requires more guests accommodation we may have other useful suggestions.

Peace of Mind: To ensure your event remains seamless and stress-free, our event package includes an on-site venue representative on the day of your event. They proactively manage neighborhood relations, monitor safety, and ensure property guidelines are upheld so you can focus completely on your celebration.

Event Cleaning: Hosting a beautiful celebration requires extra care! Our event packages include a dedicated preparation, allowing us to specially coordinate our professional landscaping and pool service teams to service the property right before your arrival, ensuring the grounds are absolutely pristine for your event.

Optional Upgrade: The Deep Redwood Ceremony Path Clearance: The true hidden gem of our 4-acre property is the magnificent, untouched redwood grove at the back of the house. Because this area is deeply immersed in nature, the forest floor naturally covers with branches and debris over time. If you envision an incredibly immersive, fairytale-like celebration deep under the giant redwoods, we offer an optional landscape clearing service to perfectly prepare this extended path and space for your group for an extra fee. (Note: If you prefer to skip this add-on, the property already features plenty of gorgeous, fully cleared spaces that serve as stunning redwood backdrops for your celebration—all perfectly included in your standard event package!)

Vendors & Coordination
We love welcoming professional vendors to help bring your vision to life! For a smooth experience, we just have a quick administrative approval process: we require a basic business license and proof of insurance for DJs, caterers, rental companies, florists, and lighting teams. We don't need these documents for your officiant, makeup artist, videographer, photographer, or cake delivery, though we do still ask for a quick heads-up on who will be joining us.

Parking: Max 6 cars total on-site. Carpooling / rideshare is strongly encouraged. All vehicles must be parked on-site in the designated parking areas provided on the property. No parking is allowed on Comstock Mill Road or the shared driveway under any circumstances. This private road is narrow, and roadside parking can obstruct residents and emergency vehicles. There is ample space on the property to accommodate all guest vehicles.

The Neighborhood

This home is nestled in a very private, quiet location. Please be mindful of noise, especially while using the pool, as the property is located in a tight-knit community and noise travels. Most of the drive is on the highway, but the last mile or so of the drive is on a private, windy, bumpy, one way road. Please ensure this is something you’re comfortable with.

This hidden jewel is awaiting your visit and calling a peaceful mind.

- Summit Store (local grocery store) (5-10 minute drive)
- Regale Winery & Vineyard (8 minute drive)
- Nestldown (event space) (13 minute drive)
- Downtown Los Gatos (20 minute drive)
- Capitola Village (25 minutes)
- The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park (20-30 minute drive)
- Santa Cruz Beach & Boardwalk (30 minute drive)

Other things to note:

- The pool is not heated and is supplied by the well. We have the pool professionally maintained on a weekly basis. However, since the property is nestled in natural redwoods, occasional leaves and debris may find their way into the pool.
- The last quarter mile of the drive contains a one lane, private road that does require a confident driver.
- While this house is pet-friendly, please be mindful that wild animals are expected in the woods, so any pets should not be left unattended outside during the day OR night.
- There can be minimal cell phone reception on the way to the house. Make sure that you have your map loaded before you make the drive.

We are required to stick to our cancellation policy and we suggest adding trip insurance for any last minute issues that may impact your travel (Weather, Illness, etc). We are not able to cancel, move or refund bookings that do not fall in our cancellation policy for any reason.

Looking for additional discount?

Social Media Rebate: We love showcasing our guests' memorable experiences! If you’d like to share your favorite social media post or photos/videos with us, we’d love to review them for our marketing. If we select your content to feature, we’ll gladly issue a 10% off thank-you rebate on this booking.

Referral Reward: If you refer a friend who books a stay, just have them message us your name and we'll send a 10% referral reward your way!

Routine Home services (Unless coordinated separately under an event package):

Landscape - Serviced weekly
Pool - Serviced Weekly
Pest - Serviced Quarterly

Service companies will let themselves into the backyard to tend to their duties.

Pricing Transparency: We believe in upfront pricing with no hidden surprises. The event rates and standard fees we quote you are comprehensive. However, please note that like all standard hotels and legal vacation rentals, a mandatory Santa Cruz County Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) will be applied to your final booking subtotal.