Caroline is a complete gem. Her home is a perfect reflection of her personality - it's full of fascinating little treasures and is a perfect base camp to explore Santa Cruz from. My boyfriend and I choose to explore SC mostly on foot, and her house is centrally located from almost everywhere we went. Downtown is a quick little jaunt and if you're feeling more ambitious it's entirely possible to walk down to the beach. Caroline had some great suggestions for excursions (head to Kelly's Bakery and then Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing for a uniquely SC experience!) and we had the best sleep of our lives in our comfy private quarters.

Definitely check out the ancient cold storage room and spend some time lounging in her garden. I think it's one of the most special spots I have ever had the privilege of visiting! Pictures don't do it justice.