What a lovely place to come home to and wake up in during our few days around Santa Cruz. If only we had more days here (or fewer activities planned) to enjoy lazing away on the gorgeous deck, watching movies on the projector screen, and playing board games next to the fireplace.
And if you have kids, there's no need to bring any toys or books. My kids realized they hit the jackpot when they opened the closet door and discovered a treasure trove of legos, cars, planes, dinosaurs, a massive train set... not to mention books, puzzles, and games galore. They keep asking us when we can go back. ;)