A beautiful oasis; it's hard to believe you're in town until you walk out the gate and around the corner to a great selection of restaurants within walking distance. There is a front patio, a garden on the side of the cabin, and a back deck, all private and secluded from the main house and surrounding properties. I particularly enjoyed sitting in the garden and watching the birds in the morning sun. The cabin is comfy and has everything you need including a grill on the the patio. We had some friends over for a BBQ and had everything we needed to prepare and serve a nice steak dinner. The bed was soft and more comfortable than most places. We especially appreciated how dog friendly the hosts were--our lab loved the place and the birds kept him well entertained. We will definitely be back when visiting Santa Cruz!