Incredible value and perfect hospitality minutes from downtown Santa Cruz. From check in to check out and everything in between, this was a perfect Airbnb experience. You'll want a car, being a few miles outside of downtown, but honestly, if you are coming to Santa Cruz anyway, you'll want a car (or bike), so you don't miss out on all the city and the surrounding area has to offer.
In addition to the obvious value, and the perfectly clean and described rental, you'll find free and easy street parking, a kitchen stocked with coffee and tea, but also two coffee shops within walking distance, a beautiful outdoor garden for your morning reading/whatever else you do to wake up, AND you'll find Marina. Marina was full of hospitality and genuine welcoming, and treated us to fun conversation, and stories of Santa Cruz and travel without being at all intrusive.
This was a perfect experience, start to finish.