We thoroughly and completely loved staying here! There were 5 of us and it was extremely comfortable with great touches throughout. If you want to stay near the ocean, but get away from traffic and tourists... this is a gem of a place with a location that cannot be oversold! We would walk to the beach every evening (3-5 minutes) and watch the sun set and the stars come out. Even on Labor Day, the area was peaceful with no crowds. Santa Cruz is just down the road if you need ANYTHING, and then you can return to your calm cliffside ocean dream.
Just some notes for others, in case these things bother you: there is a grade school directly in front across the street with lots of kids playing and making noise in the morning and early afternoon. We didn't mind at all... kids playing outside is a good noise to have! The kids have a special garden and outdoor classroom 2 houses down that is a wonderful visit, if you'd like. The school was a total non-issue for us -- and never woke us up or anything. Also, the parking situation has plenty of room, but is a little steep. Again, not a problem for us, but if you have a low-riding sports car, it will bottom out.
We picked some nasturtium in the front yard and calendula from the kids' garden to make a colorful salad. THe few restaurants in town were very friendly and nice to visit. Finally, if you like to explore beaches and cliffs with rarely seeing anyone else, this area is for you!