Really great place!
The beach is about two blocks away. It’s a fairly steep hill but worth it! It is not a crowded beach at all. If you go for a walk early in the morning, you can find lots of sand dollars and interesting shells. There are several beach chairs, a collapsible beach wagon, a beach umbrella, and some boogie boards at the house for guest use, and there’s a little patio shower for rinsing feet when you get back from the beach.
The patio is very large and has a gas grill and gas heater. There are lots of comfy chairs, a nice view of the ocean, and a good setup for outdoor family meals. Lots of other guests reported seeing whales from the patio, although we were not so lucky!
Easy driving distance from Santa Cruz, Monterrey, and San Jose, making it a really ideal location if you plan on seeing the sights. And every time you come home and drive over the hill and catch that view of the ocean again, it will take your breath away. Although really, you could easily hunker down at the house and the beach for days without going anywhere!
Bob was an excellent host, was easy to get ahold of, and made sure we had everything we needed. Really fabulous experience overall, and will definitely consider this spot again in the future!