Christine was a lovely host. We were greeted with a handwritten card and offered a complimentary bottle of wine. We stayed in her cottage the night before the Capitola half marathon and it had everything we needed for a low-key evening. The kitchen was well-labeled so it was easy to find pots and dishes and utensils. There were detailed instructions on how to use the TV/cable system. There were plenty of towels. The cottage was in a safe, quiet, residential neighborhood and we were able to get to Whole Foods and Starbucks within 2 minutes. What really stands out to me was Christine's thoughtfulness. We had accidentally left behind an item and she generously shipped it to us. You would never get that at a hotel! Thank you, Christine!