Does Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch have toilets?

Yes — toilets are available at Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch. 2 Flush Toilets on Septic (please flush only toilet paper)

Is drinking water available at Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch?

Yes — potable water is available at Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch.

Does Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch have picnic tables?

Yes — picnic tables are available at Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch.

Does Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch have cooking equipment?

Yes — cooking equipment is available at Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch. Please remove all food from the fridge and freezer upon checking out.

How do you get to the site at Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch?

2WD accessible. Hike in to your site. Wheelchair accessible.

Are pets allowed at Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch?

No — pets are not allowed at Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch.

Are campfires allowed at Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch?

No — campfires are not allowed at Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch.

What is the check-in process at Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch?

You'll head straight to your site upon arrival.

What is the cancellation policy at Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch?

Full refund 1 week before check in time starts.

What time is check-in and check-out at Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch?

Check-in at 1pm. Check-out at 12pm.

How far in advance can you book, and how long can you stay at Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch?

Same-day bookings welcome, up to 3 months ahead. Stay up to 4 nights.

Does Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch have showers?

No — no showers at Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch.

Does Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch have a hot tub?

No — no hot tub at Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch.

Does Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch have laundry?

No — no laundry at Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch.

Does Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch have a playground?

No — no playground at Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch.

Does Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch have wifi?

No — no wifi at Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch.

Does Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch have trash disposal?

No — no trash disposal at Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch. There are trash and recycling bins stocked with plastic bags in the cabin but please pack out all waste.

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Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch

Hosted by Peninsula · Loma Mar, California

10 guests max · 2 bedrooms · 8 beds · 2 toilets

99%

113 reviews

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Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) protects open space on the Peninsula and in the South Bay for the benefit of all. Situated on top of a ridge with expansive redwood forest and coastal views, the Audrey Edna Cabin provides a completely private gathering place and destination for visitors with reservations. The cabin has spectacular views of forest, sky, ocean and the Butano ridgeline. It's a short hike to 8000+ acres of county parkland where you can hike, bike and ride horses (though please note, there are no facilities for horse boarding at the cabin.) The cabin is located at Alpine Ranch, a property adjacent to Sam McDonald County Park that was protected by Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST). Whether you are looking for an active experience or just want to relax in a peaceful, remote setting, there's something here for everyone. This is a rustic hike-in cabin designed for a introductory pack-in experience. Bedding is not provided. It is about a 1.7-mile hike on a rolling dirt road from the Sam McDonald County Park parking lot, with about 650 feet of elevation gain. Most hikers can reach the cabin in an hour or less. Guests should plan to arrive at least 2 hours before sunset, and pack water and flashlights or headlamps. Guests with limited mobility, please contact us for information regarding accommodations that will allow you to access this shared resource. *A note about reservation availability: On the weekends, POST offers priority reservations for the cabin to our partners at the San Mateo County Health Department and Park Rx to provide patients with equitable access to the benefits of nature. Occasionally, we have last-minute public weekend reservation availability due to cancellations. The cabin is reservable up to 3 months in advance, on a rolling basis. Love the idea of a hike-in cabin, but unable to visit us Sunday-Thursday? Check out the nearby Sierra Club Hiker's Hut in Sam McDonald County Park. Property History: At one time, the ridge of the Santa Cruz Mountains was a thriving center for trade between tribes of the coast and the bay, which we still find evidence of today in cultural sites and artifacts throughout the region. Native people have cared for this land since time immemorial, including the local Muwekma and Ramaytush Ohlone who are still active in the area today. This property specifically is host to a tributary to one of just a handful of waterways that support salmonids in this region, which are a species of tremendous importance to native people. Over 1000 acres here were eventually purchased by entrepreneur Ridgeway Rowley, who built a home on the ranch in the 1880s as part of an unsuccessful wedding proposal to Fannie Page, daughter of a local mill owner (ever heard of Page Mill Road?) After being rejected by Fannie, Rowley operated the ranch for a decade in conjunction with his work as District Attorney and publisher of the Palo Alto Weekly, before eventually returning to his hometown of Cortland, NY, where he lived as a bachelor until his death. Over the course of the 20th century, the ranch was divided, some parts of which became Pescadero Creek County Park. POST purchased the 350 acre home property, now called Alpine Ranch, in 2012 through our Heart of the Redwoods campaign, an initiative to protect 20,000 acres of Redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Alpine Ranch borders Pescadero Creek County Park and Sam McDonald County Park, adding to the area’s protected open space and containing more than a mile of tributaries to Pescadero Creek, which flows year-round and is a major spawning stream for steelhead trout. The Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch is situated at one of the property's most scenic overlooks. The cabin was built in the early 1900's, and completely reconstructed up to modern building codes by POST in 2018 so that all could enjoy this special place.This is a rustic, private, hike-in cabin designed for an introductory pack-in experience. Bedding is not provided and only one group can reserve the cabin at a time. It is about a 1.7-mile hike on a rolling dirt road from the Sam McDonald County Park parking lot, with about 650 feet of elevation gain. Most hikers can reach the cabin in an hour or less. Guests should plan to arrive at least 2 hours before sunset, and pack water and flashlights or headlamps. Guests with limited mobility, please contact us for information regarding accommodations that will allow you to access this shared resource. Amenities include potable water, an overhead living room heater, two toilets and a full kitchen with stove, fridge/freezer, toaster, coffee maker, and all the equipment you need to cook a nice meal. Please bring all your own food and beverages, including spices, condiments, coffee, basket filters, etc., as well as dish towels. There are no showers, and water must be used sparingly. Linens are not provided. The first bedroom has 1 queen bed and 1 twin bed, the second bedroom has 2 bunk beds (4 single beds), and the living room has 2 fold-out couches and 3 sleeping mats. You must bring your own sleeping bags and pillows. Pets and fires are not permitted. We do not charge cleaning fees. At the end of your stay, we ask that you clean the cabin and leave everything as you found it or better for the next guest. Generally this means doing all dishes, sweeping, emptying the fridge, wiping surfaces, packing out trash, etc. A check-out checklist is provided, and a professional cleaning service does a deep-clean every 2-4 weeks. A self-clean system allows us to keep our prices low. All income from public access to the cabin goes towards the Peninsula Open Space Trust's mission to protect open space for the benefit of all. We look forward to hosting you! *A note about reservations: Although we will do our best to accommodate all visitors, we reserve the right to cancel reservations due to unsafe environmental conditions. This cabin is located in a rural area, and may be affected by severe weather, or lose power due to downed power lines or PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs. Generally, we follow a similar closure protocol to adjacent Sam McDonald County Park. If we need to cancel your reservation for safety reasons, we will provide you with a full refund.

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Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 1:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Access: Hike in

Cancellation policy:

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

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Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch

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Cabin · Sleeps 10 · 2 bedrooms · 8 beds · 2 toilets

This is a rustic, private, hike-in cabin designed for an introductory pack-in experience. Bedding is not provided and only one group can reserve the cabin at a time. It is about a 1.7-mile hike on a rolling dirt road from the Sam McDonald County Park parking lot, with about 650 feet of elevation gain. Most hikers can reach the cabin in an hour or less. Guests should plan to arrive at least 2 hours before sunset, and pack water and flashlights or headlamps. Guests with limited mobility, please contact us for information regarding accommodations that will allow you to access this shared resource. Amenities include potable water, an overhead living room heater, two toilets and a full kitchen with stove, fridge/freezer, toaster, coffee maker, and all the equipment you need to cook a nice meal. Please bring all your own food and beverages, including spices, condiments, coffee, basket filters, etc., as well as dish towels. There are no showers, and water must be used sparingly. Linens are not provided. The first bedroom has 1 queen bed and 1 twin bed, the second bedroom has 2 bunk beds (4 single beds), and the living room has 2 fold-out couches and 3 sleeping mats. You must bring your own sleeping bags and pillows. Pets and fires are not permitted. We do not charge cleaning fees. At the end of your stay, we ask that you clean the cabin and leave everything as you found it or better for the next guest. Generally this means doing all dishes, sweeping, emptying the fridge, wiping surfaces, packing out trash, etc. A check-out checklist is provided, and a professional cleaning service does a deep-clean every 2-4 weeks. A self-clean system allows us to keep our prices low. All income from public access to the cabin goes towards the Peninsula Open Space Trust's mission to protect open space for the benefit of all. We look forward to hosting you! *A note about reservations: Although we will do our best to accommodate all visitors, we reserve the right to cancel reservations due to unsafe environmental conditions. This cabin is located in a rural area, and may be affected by severe weather, or lose power due to downed power lines or PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs. Generally, we follow a similar closure protocol to adjacent Sam McDonald County Park. If we need to cancel your reservation for safety reasons, we will provide you with a full refund.

Hike-in access only

No campfires

Toilet

Potable water

No pets

No showers

Reviews

99%· 189 reviews

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The campsite offers a modern cabin experience in a serene wilderness setting, perfect for both solo retreats and group gatherings. While the kitchen is well-equipped and the views are breathtaking, potential visitors should be prepared for a steep hike to the cabin and the absence of a shower. Reviewers appreciate the clean and spacious accommodations, noting the surprising availability of cell service despite the remote feel. Wildlife sightings are common, adding to the natural charm of the location.
Roome B.
Camped with friends, Sept 2026.
Recommends
Amazing!! Such a sweet spot and a great place to take a first time camping group. View is ridiculous and house is ideal.
Jennifer L.
Camped with friends, Sept 2026.
Recommends
This place is a real gem. It feels like staying in a hip Airbnb, but out in the middle of the wilderness. Some tips after having read through the other (very helpful) reviews. The cell service at the cabin is indeed great (we all had Verizon). The hike-in was steeper than I expected. We brought a wagon, but ended up deciding to carry everything in packs over two trips instead. Respect, though, to the people who were able to get a wagon up those slopes. The kitchen was very well-stocked. There was ample dinnerware for a group of 10. There were, however, only 6 mugs, which only meant we had to take turns having hot cocoa. But that’s really the only constructive feedback I have on this truly amazing property.
Nichole B.
Camped here, Sept 2026.
Recommends
You can't find a better value anywhere! 2bdr/2ba cabin that's well-stocked with modern appliances but still rustic (cold water, no shower, etc). It's a great balance for a getaway. There is a microwave, joy! You'll have to heat your own water. We did have linens in plastic containers under each bed, but I wasn't sure how clean they were as there's no way to wash them. We went when it was 90 deg outside and it stayed cool inside. There's even a nice tower fan! The bed mattress for me was quite comfy. There's a HUGE telescope you can use, but there is a lot of city glow still. There's games, many are missing pieces, so bring your own entertainment. The view is amazing down into the valley and if you're lucky, the ocean -- but Karl likes to hide that. The hike up is steep but it's an open road. I'm very grateful this place exists and will definitely be going back! Would also love to help with some upgrades!

Amenities

Flush toilets
Potable waterPump or well
Picnic tables
Cooking equipmentPrivate, Oven, Stovetop or hot plate, Fridge, Freezer, Cookware, Cooking utensils, Dishware, Cutlery, Basic seasoning and oils, Sink or other dishwashing station
No fire pits
No showers
No wifi
No laundry
No trash disposal
No hot tub
No playground

Things to know

Hike-in access2WD accessible. Hike in to your site. Wheelchair accessible.
No pets allowedPets can't join this trip.
No campfiresCampfires aren't permitted here.
Check-in processYou'll head straight to your site upon arrival.
Cancellation policyFull refund 1 week before check in time starts.
Check-in and check-outCheck-in at 1pm. Check-out at 12pm.
Booking windowSame-day bookings welcome, up to 3 months ahead. Stay up to 4 nights.