There are so many great things to say about Mary Beth's cottage on Caledonia but I will just stick with my top two.

Number one - location! You can't stay in a better part of Santa Cruz. Her home is so central to everything -- Downtown is only a five minute drive to great restaurants, bars and shopping; The best beach in Santa Cruz is just a few blocks away and such an easy cruise on her amazing beach cruisers,The Duke and The Lowrider; Whole Foods is literally 2 blocks from the cottage; and to top it all off, there are a plethora of great restaurants, bars, breweries, rooftops all within the neighborhood. (Le Poste, Midtown Cafe, The Crows nest, The Lighthouse to name a few). This part of Santa Cruz has a Venice Beach vibe that you can't go wrong with. Neighbors even walk their miniature horse around the neighborhood which is full or amazing gingerbread houses, great architecture and gardens! A really great community feel within her neighborhood.

Number two - Her Home. The cottage is so nice. We spent Thanksgiving weekend here and I had everything I needed in the kitchen to cook multiple dishes with ease. The bed is super comfy, and the house is updated, clean, modern and the space itself is perfect for two - even a friend on the futon :). This home is kind of my dream studio. The outdoor patio doubles your space and so nice to sip some coffee or wine while listening to the foghorns or waves crash in the distance. Private and serene, this cottage is truly a gem.

Stay here. You will not be disappointed you will just never want to leave and extend your trip like we did. Thanks so much for sharing your amazing place!