Theresa and Matthew's place is FANTASTIC! Those photos are not glamour shots, the house actually does look and feel that luxuriously comfortable. First of all, the location is perfect. We stayed for a week and everyday we walked to the beach, biked around the block, ran to the coffee and ice cream shops, etc. - so much fun! We also took a few day trips, and found it super easy to get to the highway and out to Monterrey Bay or San Francisco. But the best part is what I had hoped, and that is- we just enjoyed hanging out together at the house because it was such a lovely space. The kitchen was fully equipped if you like to cook, the bedrooms are spacious and the bathrooms nicely stocked with towels and other necessities. And of course the living, family room and game rooms were perfect. Finally, Theresa and Matthew were really attentive hosts and checked in on us and answered questions immediately. Book this beach house in Santa Cruz. You'll be glad you did!