Tranquility Base
Tucked into the redwoods of Lompico Canyon, Tranquility Base has been a beloved retreat for nearly a decade, and it shows. Two bedrooms and one bath live larger than the footprint suggests, because the real living happens outside. Multiple decks wrap around the home and pull you into the trees — morning coffee in the redwoods, evenings under string lights with the creek nearby. The outdoor spaces are the reason people fall for a place like this, and this one delivers that feeling from the moment you climb the stairs.
Inside, the home is warm and functional — good bones, natural light, and a layout that makes sense whether you're here full-time, escaping for the weekend, or holding it as an investment. Nine years of positive Airbnb rental history with active bookings tells you everything you need to know about how guests feel when they get here.
Just about 10 minutes from Graham Hill Road and downtown Felton, this is the kind of setting you stop looking for once you find it.
Property Details
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Sq. Ft.
576
Lot Size
5,489 sf
Year Built
1925
List Price
$525,000
The Story
The Decks & Outdoor Living
The real heart of this property isn't inside — it's the multiple decks that wrap around the cabin and pull you straight into the redwood canopy. Morning coffee happens with the trees overhead; evenings unfold under string lights with Lompico Creek running nearby. In a canyon setting like this, outdoor square footage counts just as much as indoor, and Tranquility Base has it in spades.
Kitchen & Living Space
Inside, the layout is efficient and warm, with natural light and good bones throughout. It's a home that makes sense for a full-time owner who wants low-maintenance mountain living, a weekend getaway from the Bay Area, or a turnkey investment — the floor plan flexes to fit all three.
Bedrooms & Bath
Two bedrooms and one bath keep things simple and easy to maintain, sized right for a couple, a small family, or guests who are really there for the setting, not the square footage.
Character & Quirks
At 576 square feet with no garage, this is a cabin built for a different era, and that's exactly the appeal — a compact, honest footprint that keeps costs down and lets the surrounding redwoods do the heavy lifting. Parking is on-site rather than in a garage, a common trade-off for canyon cabins of this vintage.
Investment History
Nine years of positive Airbnb rental history with active bookings speaks for itself — guests consistently respond to this setting. Buyers considering short-term rental income should independently verify current short-term rental permitting and any caps with Santa Cruz County, as local STR regulations have evolved in recent years.
Neighborhood
Walkability & Access
Lompico Canyon is a quiet, winding mountain community about 10 minutes from Graham Hill Road and downtown Felton, where you'll find grocery stores, shops, and restaurants. Santa Cruz and the coast are a short drive beyond that.
Outdoor Recreation
Lompico Creek runs right through the canyon, and nearby Loch Lomond Reservoir offers hiking, fishing, rowing, and picnicking. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and its old-growth trails are minutes away, along with Roaring Camp's scenic railroad.
Community & Culture
Lompico has long drawn people looking to trade pace for redwoods — from early San Francisco families seeking mountain retreats to today's mix of full-time residents and Bay Area weekenders. It's a tight-knit, low-key canyon community.
Historic Character
Officially founded in 1927, Lompico's roots run through the region's logging era and a long history as a mountain getaway. That layered past gives the canyon a character you can't build new.
Zoning & Development
Located in unincorporated Santa Cruz County, Lompico is zoned for residential mountain living. Buyers should confirm current zoning, well/septic, and short-term rental requirements directly with the county for this parcel.
Lifestyle
Life here moves at canyon speed — redwoods, creek sounds, and star-filled nights, with San Lorenzo Valley's small-town amenities and Highway 17 commute access to Silicon Valley within reach when you need them.
Location
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12749 Lompico Rd, Felton, CA 95018
