This was pretty much the perfect rental house: the size was ideal for our family of four (two adults and two young children) and the house was a great mix of vintage charm with modern updates. Colleen came by shortly after we arrived to make sure we had everything we needed and was very responsive via email and text. We loved the Seabright neighborhood and plan to stay there (and hopefully in this house!) on future visits; it's walking distance to the Boardwalk, several great places for food and coffee, and a wonderful beach, while still maintaining a quiet residential vibe. The yard at the house is lovely and our children asked to eat breakfast outside each morning. If we come again we will plan to use the fire pit too. For others visiting with small children, the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is in walking distance and was great for preschoolers, especially on Wednesdays and Saturdays when they feed the tide pool animals. Ocean View Park, also within walking distance, has a terrific playground and we spent several afternoons there. Overall, a wonderful house and trip.