Ben's home was lovely, exactly as pictured. We were traveling as a family, so the room with 2 beds was perfect for our children. They had their own beds, in a shared room. This meant mom & dad were able to sleep in a bit. Ben has a helpful binder with instructions on how to work things around the house (not complicated) and lots of recommendations. We were able to do a few loads of laundry and dry wet clothes after being caught in the rain. The kitchen is well stocked and we were able to cook a few meals.
Ben was very responsive and flexible. To avoid getting stuck traveling home due to a huge weather system, we decided to stay a few extra days. Ben was welcoming and flexible. He extended our stay, and we were able to enjoy even more of Santa Cruz.
Between Henry Cowell State Park, Natural Bridges Park & the monarch butterflies, the sea lions on the wharf, the boardwalk, the beach, the restaurants, and Ben's place, Santa Cruz was a bright spot in our winter.