3 acres hosted by Ani P.
2 tent sites
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Forest
Coastal
Farm
Ranch
87% 
39 ratings · 25 reviews
Abby R.recommends
September 24, 2024
The plateau
This was a great spot! The hosts were very low-key. The goats and animals are very interactive and lovely! It was an awesome experience overall.
Sarah L.doesn't recommend
September 19, 2024
The plateau
Not a great experience.
GOOD
– good directions provided.
– Ani responded quickly/kindly through the whole process, including supplying us with a refund.
BAD (problems that are unlikely to change)
– narrow sites (more like long parking spots), no space between sites.
– the animals (goats/dogs/chickens/roosters), are directly across driveway from the campsites or directly alongside the upper campsite (ours)
– chaotic place, piles of lumber and loose windows/doors piled alongside the structures for campers, like the bathroom building, random hardware scattered around, a sink stuffed full of towels with glass bottles in it, used bottles and cigarettes left on lots of surfaces, like that.
UGLY (big misses that can be improved/prevented for the future)
– at 2am a goat began screaming, did not stop for 1-2 hrs. At 4am the roosters started. A guy who worked there came down some time into the goat screaming but wasn’t able to help.
– No one greeted us, someone said he’d show us around but never did. Others had to show us around/give us the wifi, which we had paid for.
– We set up our tents, then dogs who live there came and pissed on our tents and pestered us.
– composting toilet unusable, sickening smell, like it had never been sawdusted/maintained (I’m used to compost toilets).
– DIRTY shared spaces, kitchen/shower/sinks.
I hope that this review is taken in the spirit I’m giving it - so others aren’t seeing only good reviews and booking when a more serene site is needed, like I wish I had.
Annie G.recommends
September 17, 2024
The plateau
Animal Camp !!
Partner and I were traveling through and stayed here for two nights. Absolutely wonderful experience! There were goats, turkeys, roosters (bring earplugs if you mind the roost) bunnies, guinea pigs, dogs, cats and a big old turtle !! And it’s a 10min drive to Capitola/Santa Cruz area which is really nice. Overall 10/10 HipCamp and would absolutely come again. Ani and family were lovely 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Mizter S.doesn't recommend
September 14, 2024
The plateau
Must Love Roosters
Stepped in dog poop right off that bat. Made a horrible first impression. Never really got over it. It was from the owners dog. Seemed negligent. The spot was mostly flat which was nice. The neighboring campsite was way too close. We bothered our neighbor in the morning. You can hear cars driving by on the road below all night. There were some owls that came in the middle of the night, that was the highlight. Then the rooster went full blast at 5am. If you need to wake up at 5 then its perfect. Can’t recommend unfortunately and I really hate to leave a bad review.
Anikó N.recommends
September 5, 2024
The plateau
Nice place
Clean shower (there is hot water) and nice atmosphere. The dogs and goats are friendly, we were a bit surprised that they were roaming freely. Great for one night.
Kaylin P.recommends
September 3, 2024
The plateau
Ani and her family are incredibly kind, vibrant people. My son and hers really bonded and I’m looking forward to a trip back again. The land is very peaceful and we enjoyed meeting all of the animals whom they’ve provided refuge to. Thank you again Ani!
Hosted by Ani P.
Joined in November 2023Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 2 hours
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