I had an amazing stay! Marise and Jon were lovely hosts and were quick to respond to any issues I had. The place is larger than it seems in the pictures (in my opinion)--a good size for one or two people. The kitchenette area is a bit small, but they provided everything you need for cooking. Aptos itself is a cute little area with several coffee shops, grocery stores, and restaurants within a five minute drive. And Santa Cruz is just a 15/20 minute drive away. The area felt very safe.