“1 Fern Ocean:” Best Secluded Retreat in the California Redwoods

The 1 Fern Ocean bedroom studio in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.
The 1 Fern Ocean bedroom studio in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.
“1 Fern Ocean” bedroom studio in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, Photo by Katerina Papathanasiou/The Vale Magazine

1 Fern Ocean” is an incredible stand-alone Airbnb studio cottage in the San Francisco Bay Area, in the heart of the California coastal redwoods. This small piece of paradise, located in one of America’s most beautiful cities, is the ideal travel destination for anyone looking for a peaceful vacation spot to simply curl up, read a good book, and relax.

This unique redwood forest suite is about 20 minutes from the otherworldly California coast, 30 minutes from the global center for high social media and technology Silicon Valley, and an hour away from the hustle and bustle of San Francisco, and the famous boardwalk of Santa Cruz.

When you arrive at the studio, you will be greeted by flower petals, and delicious sweet treats placed carefully on your bed by the host. The wooden deck is the perfect spot for your yoga routine or meditation while being surrounded by massive redwood trees. For a romantic night, you should use the outdoor hot tub right outside your room, and enjoy a glass of wine in total silence. If you feel adventurous, the host has laid out several pieces of art for you to discover throughout the property. The area also offers ample opportunities for hiking and biking along its mountainous paths as well as spotting of local wildlife.

A bonus room and a full bathroom can be found at the main house of 1 Fern Ocean in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.
A bonus room and a full bathroom can be found at the main house of “1 Fern Ocean” in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, Photo by Katerina Papathanasiou/The Vale Magazine

The cottage is very close to San Gregorio State Beach, which lies west of the intersection of State Route 84 and the iconic Route 1, the Ritz-Carlton luxury resort in Half Moon Bay, and the one-mile-long shoreline of Pescadero State Beach. Alice’s Restaurant and The Mountain House Restaurant are great dining options that are only a short drive away from the cottage.

Pescadero State Beach in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.
Pescadero State Beach in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, Photo by Katerina Papathanasiou/The Vale Magazine