Dianne's place is fabulous. I felt like I stepped into a Parisian apartment, except with much more room! The apartment is spacious, beautifully curated and decorated with lovely pieces of furniture and art, spotlessly clean, cozy, inviting, and in a great location - walkable to downtown Santa Cruz, shops, restaurants, bars, spas, you name it. It's central to everything. There's a really cute courtyard in the back, which you can enjoy in warm weather. The bed is very comfortable, I slept well every night, and there's lots of drawer and closet space for clothing. Dianne has thought of pretty much everything you will need and she went out of her way to accommodate a couple needs/requests I had, which I really appreciated. She's also a timely and thorough communicator. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking, including organic olive oil, spices, and other goodies in the fridge. I was there on business and the dining table doubled as an efficient work space. I really enjoyed my stay and felt at home - and will certainly be back as soon as I'm able. Thanks so much, Dianne, for everything! You're a rockin' host.