Stephanie's place is cozy and personal and our favorite things about staying there were the gas fireplace and the sunny, south facing balcony, perfect for soaking up the Santa Cruz winter sunshine. The room is fairly small and the condo felt like staying at a friend's place, relatively clean but some spots that could have used a professional. Spooky is the perfect balance of aloofness and wanting to cuddle in a friendly cat. The neighborhood is close to downtown and in more of a commercial/industrial area than some of Santa Cruz's cutest neighborhoods.
Stephanie was very quick to communicate and was gracious in accommodating an early check-in time. We had a plumbing leak on the day before Thanksgiving that she neglected to tell us about, which caused some consternation, but ultimately Stephanie was generous at making things right.