Welcome to the Carriage House at Chez Serendip, a private 1928 retreat nestled in the redwoods. Restored with vintage charm and timeless character, it offers cozy rooms, forest views, and curated touches that spark creativity, rest, and connection to nature. This spacious two bedroom home, approximately 1300 sq ft, sits on a peaceful six acre sanctuary. Whether you come to unwind, write, celebrate, or simply breathe, the Carriage House is a quiet place to land and a sanctuary for your spirit.
The space
✨ 1928 historic carriage house with original woodwork
✨ Two bedrooms with king and queen beds
✨ Private sun deck and covered porch
✨ Full kitchen and cozy living area
✨ Forest views and semi private gardens
✨ Minutes from downtown Scotts Valley and 15 minutes from Santa Cruz beaches
This home was thoughtfully restored to preserve its original character while offering comfort and ease. As you step into the upstairs space, you enter a place where history, nature, and creativity meet.
Inside you will find:
🌿 Original woodwork and curated antiques
🌿 Books by local authors, art supplies, and board games
🌿 A historic salon and formal dining room for lingering meals or slow evenings
🌿 A cozy living room that opens into the full kitchen
The king bedroom includes a writing desk and private access to the sun deck. The queen bedroom offers garden views through original glass pane windows.
Outdoor spaces include a large sun deck with seating for up to ten, a covered porch with rocking chairs, and semi private gardens with forest paths to wander.
Chez Serendip is a cultural and creative sanctuary held with quiet intention. While your stay in the Carriage House is entirely your own, the land has a gentle rhythm. You may notice an artist on a walk, soft music in the distance, or a small wellness session elsewhere on the property. These moments are quiet, optional, and designed to preserve guest tranquility.
If you feel curious, you are warmly invited to connect with founders Alisa and Shawn for a brief tour or conversation about the creative work unfolding here. Many guests enjoy learning the history and vision of the estate. You are equally welcome to enjoy complete privacy if that is what you prefer.
Guests may join public offerings during their stay or book the Dome or Carriage Room privately. Serendip Farms also offers guided horse rides, equine talk sessions, and creative photoshoots by reservation.
Guest access
You will have private access to the entire upstairs Carriage House including the living room, salon, formal dining room, full kitchen, bathroom, both bedrooms, the covered porch, and the large sun deck.
🌿 Laundry room available for guests
🌿 Downstairs suite is a private residence for the groundskeeper
🌿 Gardens and grounds are open unless reserved for a private event
🌿 Some areas of the property are reserved for staff or animal care, including the barns, sheds, pool area, campground, and equestrian grounds
Hosts are always available if you need anything during your stay and are happy to support however feels best for you.
Other things to note
Chez Serendip is home to resident artists, gardens, animals, and wellness spaces arranged thoughtfully across the land. While your stay is private, the broader property may have occasional gentle activity. Workshops or sound journeys are always low volume, optional, and designed to maintain the peaceful environment. Guests receive complimentary or discounted entry to public events during their stay.
The Dome and the Carriage Room are beautiful communal spaces available for private booking. The Carriage Room includes a historic 1902 Steinway piano and may also be part of a quiet weekday tour for visitors interested in the estate’s history.
Horses, goats, dogs, cats, and wildlife live on the property. They remain in their own areas and are typically enjoyed from a distance as part of the natural landscape.
A detailed House Manual will be sent before your stay with fireplace notes, kitchen guidance, creative opportunities on the land, and tips for navigating this historic redwood property.
We look forward to welcoming you to this sanctuary of story, nature, and creativity.
