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The Back 40

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3 bedrooms, bed sheets
Combined shower/tub, towels, toilet paper
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Reviews
4.0

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  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

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CA, Scotts Valley
  • Popular LocationMystery Spot17 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk18 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoaring Camp Railroads18 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)69 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Scotts Valley

Located in Scotts Valley, this farm stay is near theme parks and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and popular attractions include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 14 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 17 min drive
  • Mystery Spot - 17 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 18 min drive
  • Roaring Camp Railroads - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose College Park Station - 31 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell - 11 min drive
  • Otoro Sushi - 11 min drive
  • Burger King - 11 min drive
  • Zayante Creek Market & Deli - 22 min drive
  • Starbucks - 11 min drive

About this property

The Back 40

Farm stay in the mountains
The Back 40 provides everything you need.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free premises
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and toilet paper
  • Outdoor lighting, kitchens, and refrigerators

Property manager

Mark & Lisa Whitcomb

Languages

English

Property amenities

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Dryer
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Frequently asked questions

Is The Back 40 pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at The Back 40?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Back 40?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Back 40 located?

Situated in the mountains, this farm stay is within 6 mi (10 km) of Santa Cruz Mountains, Treks and Tracks Rock Climbing Trips, and Villa del Monte Winery. Regale Winery and Vineyards and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

The Back 40 Reviews

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Reviews

4/10 Poor

Susie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice setting, but missed the mark for us. Incredibly overpriced.
We loved the setting of the house, and the house itself was nice, but we did not feel like this was a good value. We had several issues with our experience: 1) Property manager emailed us outside of VRBO and made us sign something that was not consistent with existing agreement with VRBO. I spent 1+ hour reaching out to property manager and rewriting the contract to reflect the conditions we agreed to. The rules/payment in the original version of the non-VRBO contract were different than what we'd agreed to. 2) Directions to the house were confusing and led us to the wrong house on the property. They were not customized to the house we were renting. 3) A loaded BB-gun was left on a table in the garage within arms reach of my toddler. They knew we had a young child coming and still left a loaded gun accessible. 4) There was garbage already in the trashcans in the house when we arrived and a full dishwasher. 5) There was no hand soap in the bathroom. 6) We paid a cleaning fee nearly equivalent to an entire nights stay AND we were required to strip the beds, start the laundry, start the dishwasher (which we didn't use because it was full and we didn't know where things were supposed to go), and empty all garbage cans. I'd gladly pay the high fee or do the tasks, but why both? 7) We called the property manager to confirm about the cleaning requirements/cleaning fee (since so many of the written expectations were not correct for this rental property) the second day of our stay and did not hear back from the property manager before we left. It wasn't an emergency, but it could have been and I felt like there was no reliable way to get in touch with the property manager. 8) The shower head was broken. Water went every direction but down towards the bathtub, making it very difficult to use and not flood the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022