Comfortable, clean, nothing lavish unit. Good value for a single or couple, especially with a dog. Excellent location, walking distance to a lovely beach and an outstanding "promenade." An off-leash area on the beach is about fifteen minutes south. Noise was not a problem for us. The neighborhood is quiet and safe. Aptos is delightful with great coffee shops, upscale but laid-back restaurants. Do not miss Miguel's Mexican Food! Monterey and Carmel are just a short drive away to the south; Santa Cruz even closer to the north.
We enjoyed our stay. Our only complaint was with Liz's email-only option. We failed to get a response to a pressing question we had shortly after we arrived about locking the door. Liz' instructions were clear and seemingly complete. Maybe I missed it, but I could not find an answer to our question. It would have been nice to have a phone number to text or call to clear up minor questions like this one quickly and easily. Otherwise all was good.