Scott and Kathryn were excellent hosts. They made sure all of our needs were met and went out of their way to make us feel at home (supplying us with everything from toothpaste to restaurant coupons to hiking recommendations). They were readily available (quick to respond to texts), and extremely welcoming yet at the same time very respectful of our privacy. My partner and I came to Northern California for a UCSC conference presentation, and the room was an ideal place for me, both to prepare for the conference and also to relax after its completion: comfortable, cozy, impeccably clean, and quiet. We particularly enjoyed the mini-fridge goodies, extremely comfy bed, outdoor private patio, and (can't say this enough) impeccably clean private bathroom! My only regret is that we didn't get to meet Scott since I was so busy with and tired from the conference. We did meet Kathryn, however, and she is incredibly warm, generous, and helpful.