Beth was an excellent host! I loved her guest cottage, with one exception. The water pressure in the shower was nearly non-existent. She should get a plumber to look at that. Also, it took several minutes for the hot water to appear in the shower, possibly because of the low water pressure, which makes me feel guilty wasting the running water (especially during our drought conditions). Otherwise, the cottage was a pleasure. The decor is delightful and the cottage is plenty spacious. The location is excellent: it is in a wonderful residential neighborhood and is a 15-20 minute walk to downtown and maybe 35-40 minutes to walk to the beach. It is a quick drive to UCSC and the west-side beaches.

In terms of the unit, I loved the kitchen area, although this trip, we did not end up cooking anything, but it is useful to have for longer stays. Beth left a box of cookies for us to enjoy and the cottage was perfectly clean. One more minor suggestion. The tv was confusing to my husband and me to figure out, so she might want to include an instruction sheet for those who are technically challenged.

Beth and her entire family were super friendly and she was responsive to every communication. It was a lovely experience staying there and I would love to return in the future! I would highly recommend it for anyone looking for a nice homey place in a great location at a reasonable rate! Five stars.