This house is located in an ideal area, close enough to the beach and restaurants to be convenient for travelers but on a small residential street with very little traffic. Beds are comfortable, and there's hardly any street noise (which is pretty wonderful & not always the case for Santa Cruz ). The house has plenty of comfortable seating, lighting, pillows and blankets for hanging around and reading. It feels nice and light inside, especially in the living area adjacent to the kitchen which opens out to a private patio. There is a cool little market within walking distance for coffee, takeout food and essentials. We have stayed in multiple rentals around Santa Cruz and Aptos over many years, and this is one we'd really like to come back to!