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The Secret Gardens by the Bay

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· Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California
5 acres hosted by Yeyen G.
7 lodging sites · 8 RV/tent sites · 7 tent sites
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Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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Romantic
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Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
We are having a Valentine Special at the Secret Gardens, we cant tell you what it is but it will be a surprise! . It will involve special romantic setting for the very least. No additional charge but we are making sure that you will have a "WOW" moment here. We are getting booked up so make sure you make the reservation soon. The Secret Gardens is surrounded by lots of natural beauties that will open your heart. The spirit of the ocean, the wave, the mountains, the trees, the people and the foods will take you to another world, It is located about 2 minutes drive from the beach and the Monterey bay, about 12 miles away South of Santa Cruz. The beaches here are more peaceful and spread out as long as your eyes can see. We are 33 miles away from Monterey aquarium but you almost don't have to go anywhere when you are here. There are many things to do such as hiking at Land of Medicine Buddha or Forrest of Nisene Mark, Stroll around at Capitola Village, Have coffee and do awesome thrift shopping in downtown Aptos or in Soquel, Get some free foods from Free Food church on Wednesday evening (Yes, locally grown organic produce!), have a picnic on the cliff to watch the sunset, this town kind of remind you what's like to be in town without big boxes and franchise stores everywhere, life as its finest. This campground is also a great setting for your celebrations with two stages, a celebration area, a stone fired pizza oven and a sound systems (These are extras). If you bring your dog we have a trail for you to stroll around the property in a natural setting. What to expect: - Access to fully stocked kitchen: Propane powered grill and stove (commercial grade), refrigerators, freezer, pots, pans, utensils, kitchenware, dinnerware, basic spices and olive oil. - Hot showers and flushable toilettes - If you reserve a cabin, it comes with beddings (sheets, blankets, pillows) - A heater in your cabin What not to expect: - Towels - Free smores
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Rebecca L.recommends
January 22, 2025
The Romantic Tea House
The Secret Gardens by the Bay are beautiful! Yeyen & Farbod have created a visually stunning retreat - hand-hewn woods; mosaic walls; plant-strewn buildings. One-of-a-kind site convenient to so much in the Santa Cruz area. Highly recommend!
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Sarah E.recommends
January 20, 2025
The Romantic Tea House
Amazing getaway!
This campsite is a whimsical getaway. The hosts were very friendly and attentive to their guests needs. The actual campsite is beautiful and well kept. It is a special experience and we will definitely be going back!
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Elizabeth V.recommends
January 20, 2025
The Spacious Boat House
Secret garden! Simply amazing
Amazing secret paradise. I couldn't get over the effort put into all the detailed wood work, landscaping, and secret little hide aways. They have done such an amazing job with the space and they've created a wonderful communal feel with the fire pits, pizza oven, kitchen area, etc. I stepped into a secret garden indeed! We stayed in the boathouse and one thing to note is there is only one permanent full bed in that unit. There were three of us and we had fold out, foam mattresses for the other two beds, which worked fine for us.
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Jennifer P.recommends
January 14, 2025
Your (Medium size) RVThe Secret
Highly recommend!
Beautiful common grounds, helpful hosts, clean amenities, and really unique woodwork. Would recommend and stay here again. Yeyen accepted my reservation early because my other campgrounds didnt work out because of weather. Yeyen was very helpful and accommodating. Thank you!
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Cristin P.recommends
January 14, 2025
Your (Medium size) RV @ The Secret
Unexpectedly amazing - we were traveling through and at the last minute booked. The pictures don’t really do the property justice, the grounds are beautiful! Since it was a weeknight we had the spot pretty much to ourselves and the hosts went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Highly recommend staying here!
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Janina W.doesn't recommend
January 14, 2025
Glamp @ The Secret Gardens
Beautiful spot. Unclear listing details. No posted end to the check in time. Better read those emails closely. The male owner was very rude. I rented this glamping tent from a picture with a single large bed. I was given two twin size beds. The heater I was given was a Mr Buddy Heater. Carbon Monoxide detector be damned. There weren't enough warm blankets. It was so cold there was frozen condensation on the blankets in the mornings. If we had the one big bed....shared body heat could have helped with that. But pushing two twin size beds together creates a crack and lots of airflow. The tent spot is not flat. Be prepared to try and not roll out of bed. Prop your foot on the center metal pole all night to help with leverage. I won't be back.
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Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Popeloutchom (Amah Mutsun) and Ohlone First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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