8 acres hosted by Gordon R.
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194 ratings · 163 reviews
Aniesha M.
June 4, 2024
Sam n Alex
Overall the hosts were very welcoming and apologetic but we were left disappointed as we booked a month in advance the property was not prepared for guests just yet. We arrived on the day of the booking and noticed the room was not prepared. We gave the host a call who answered right away, but was confused as he was unaware that guests were coming and the space was not cleaned as their family was visiting with the weekend prior. After confirming our booking and calling us back they were very apologetic and asked us to leave for about an hour so they could clean our room. After we returned the room was ready go, we changed and went to head to the pool which was also unfortunately not ready for guests. As previously mentioned they had family over the weekend prior and had forgotten about our booking so the pool area had not been cleaned just yet and there was trash and beer cans throughout. While the hosts were very kind and apologetic my guest and I left feeling like we were intruding in their space as nothing was set up for our time. If you plan on booking I would highly recommend sending the hosts a few messages in advance so they can prepare for your arrival.
Kaiya M.recommends
May 6, 2024
Sam n Alex
My partner and I had such a great time our first stay at Sam N Alex that we decided to come back for working vacation after a particularly stressful week! Would recommend for folks in the Bay Area who want a restful retreat which feels further away than it actually is :)
Kaiya M.recommends
April 1, 2024
Sam n Alex
Nice private room + hot tub
Had a great time staying at Sam n Alex over a rainy weekend. The hot tub is private and very accessible, and the property is surrounded by trees. It is beautiful in the Santa Cruz mountains! There were also some restaurants in walking distance; I particularly liked Treehouse Cafe and Tae’s Edo Sushi. Would recommend and visit again!
Gary A.recommends
August 29, 2023
Sam n Alex
Cozy hideaway near Santa Cruz
Roni & Gordon's place "Sam & Alex" was a great place for us to have a weekend getaway in the Santa Cruz area. The place was really cozy, they thought of everything to make us comfortable. We even used the hot tub, and outdoor fireplace. They are super accommodating, warm, welcoming and were very responsive to anything we may have asked for. Boulder Creek is a really great little town, and we explored Ben Lomond and Felton too, while having close access to the beach in Santa Cruz. I highly recommend staying at "Sam & Alex" and staying with Roni & Gordon!
Ken H.recommends
August 17, 2023
Oliver
This was a great over night spot for me. I was in town for a concert and it was nice to hang out by the pool before hand. The grass for my tent was quite comfortable and the bathroom and shower were just fine despite a couple of the reviews on here. It is camping after all and I got a spot at the last minute too. Try doing that at the state park just down the road!
Olivia S.recommends
July 27, 2023
Sam n Alex
Hi!
We had a very nice time at Gordon’s land. I may have misread and misunderstood it was a detached cabin. It’s actually a lovely, vintage style bedroom w/bathroom & shower, fridge, microwave & private entrance—The essentials for a wknd getaway. The hot tub is perfect for two, however the patio could offer more privacy from the main unit’s patio. Thank you for the thoughtful additions: sleep masks, cold water, craft beer purchase, popcorn, towels, etc. Being such a warm wknd, we would have appreciated an additional fan. Thank you so much!
~Olivia
Hosted by Gordon R.Joined in June 2019
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