Excellent location with the beach very close by with ice cream and other shops 2 blocks away. The kitchen is well equipped which isn't always the case, and it is nice and big to cook in while also being able to chat with those sitting at the 8 seater table. Bedrooms are nice sizes, and the bungalow in the back is a big space to sleep separate from the main house or telecommute with a desk and plenty of light. We loved the world map where previous guests showed where they were from - All over the world! You can hear the ocean when outside or the windows are open, and it is a peaceful neighborhood even though the freeway entrance is just a few blocks away. This makes it just a 5 minute drive to Capitola and 10 minutes to Santa Cruz, so we were able to visit quite a few different spots. Yet plenty to keep you busy right in Aptos with the village across the freeway with many shops and restaurants. We will be back!