Masood’s Lodge Cottages by the creek On the road to Big Basin
Cabins, rooms and two glamping domes under the redwoods in Boulder Creek, California. Big Basin Redwoods State Park is about nine miles up Big Basin Way, and downtown Boulder Creek is a few minutes the other way.
- Check-in 3–9 pm
- Pets welcome, first one free
- 30 min to Santa Cruz beaches
- 1 hr from San Francisco
Winter rates: up to 30% off, October through February.
This is fireplace season in the cabins: wood-paneled walls, a fireplace and electric heat, and a private deck for the dry spells between rains. Winter days in Boulder Creek mostly sit in the 40s and 50s, the creek runs all year, and Big Basin stays open daily, 8 am to sunset.
The discount comes off automatically when you book online, and Sunday-through-Thursday nights cost less, too.
"The fireplace in the cabin was so nice."
A small village in the redwoods, a few steps from the creek.
That's how one guest put it after a stay. The cabins and a wing of rooms sit apart under the trees, with ferns and wildflowers between them and the creek running below all year.
The cabins have what the lodge calls a log-cabin feel: wood-paneled walls, open-beam ceilings, a fireplace, a kitchen, and a private deck for a barbecue with family and friends. The rooms are simpler and private, with morning coffee, a microwave and a small fridge. At night, sit out and look at the stars.
Six ways to stay, from a creekside cabin to a dome for two.
Pick a postcard to see the photos, the beds and what's inside. Pets are welcome, and the first one stays free.
Big Basin Redwoods State Park is about nine miles up the same road.
1342020580 Big Basin Way: the lodgeBig Basin Way: the park
California's oldest state park, set aside in 1902 for its ancient coast redwoods. Some are 1,000 to 1,800 years old and more than 50 feet around. The 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire burned 97% of the park; most of the old-growth trees survived, and the forest is growing back around them.
- Reserve parking. Day-use spaces are limited, and reservations are highly recommended.
- Start with the Redwood Loop, a flat 0.6-mile walk among the biggest and oldest trees.
- Bringing the dog? At Big Basin, dogs are allowed only around the parking area and on two miles of North Escape Road. Where dogs can go
The first pet stays free.
Each additional pet is $20 a night.
Bring the dog: the first pet stays free.
Masood's Lodge is pet friendly. One pet stays at no extra charge, each additional pet is $20 a night, and the cabins have private decks.
Plan the day's walk before you go, because the state parks nearby have very different rules for dogs:
Park rules from California State Parks, October 2026. Check each park's page before you go.
Guests come for the redwoods. Their reviews are mostly about Masood.
Mr. Masood runs the lodge, and reviewers mention him by name. The same things come up again and again: he's there when you arrive, he makes sure you have what you need, and he's glad to help you find your way around the area.
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2026BusinessRate "Best of 2026" award, Santa Cruz County lodges, based on Google reviews.
Weddings and private events, with your guests sleeping a few steps away.
The lodge has hosted weddings and private events, and Masood is glad to host retreats, family reunions and company gatherings too. The grounds have a gazebo, a campfire pit, an outdoor grill and picnic areas, and the cabins, rooms and domes put everyone to bed without a drive down the mountain.
Masood will help you coordinate it. From October through February, lodging rates are up to 30% lower.