My friends and I had a wonderful time in Mary Ellen’s condo. The location is outstanding; it’s in a lovely historic neighborhood near the beach and it’s just a short walk to downtown, so exploring Santa Cruz was easy. Mary Ellen and her parrot Midnight were really nice to meet and are an elegant pair. She was a hospitable host with thoughtful gifts of cappuccino and cookies to make us feel welcome and comfortable. The room was bright and clean and it’s private entrance was great too. I would highly recommend staying here.