Our stay at Suzanne’s place was so comfortable. It had everything we could think to need and the location was great for visiting Santa Cruz (a half hour away), Pinnacles National Park (an hour away), and Monterey (an hour away). Of course, Aptos itself was great as well. We didn’t get to use the fireplace, but the hot tub was amazing after a long day of hiking. The walls are pretty thin and we could occasionally hear our hosts walking around upstairs, but it didn’t really bother us. If you’re just looking for a place to rest and relax after a long day of exploring, then this place is perfect. We’d definitely stay here again!