The studio is one of the cleanest airbnb we've stayed so far, very comfortable and in a quiet residential area. Lucy was a great host, she provided so many little extras: like bottles of water, coffee pod for the Keurig machine, milk in the fridge, teas, tons of towels... Santa Cruz was very warm during our stay (a record breaking 110F), but the studio stayed cool somehow even without air conditioning.
We enjoy walking while on vacation, so we choose this studio based on proximity to Santa Cruz attractions. The main restaurant/shop area (Pacific street) is about 20 minutes away, walking at a medium pace. Streets are a little dark at night, but it felt very safe with residents walking their dogs and saying hello. It is also walkable to the Boardwalk and Pier, but it is a good 30-35 minutes away.