My wife and I stayed in Carla and Jesse's lovely back cottage for a weekend visit to Santa Cruz. We lived in SC 15 years ago and were excited to have a base close to downtown and the water to explore our old haunts.

The cottage is lovely, tastefully appointed, comfortable, and well located about a 10 minute walk to Pacific Ave or the Wharf. The hot tub is a wonderful way to start and finish the day, enjoying the peace and quiet of this tucked away street with sea lions barking off in the distance.

The bed is most comfortable, and the new space heater worked well to drive away the chill. There is not a full kitchen (just a coffee maker, fridge, and micro) so don't plan on cooking. This gives you more chances to try out some of the great food that Santa Cruz has to offer (I suggest dinner at Gabriella's cafe, and coffee at Verve afterwards).

Carla and Jesse were clear communicators and warm and welcoming us to their home. I'd gladly stay there again.