The studio is a half block stroll to the beach! After coming to town after a long day of travel, we were welcomed with the sound of crashing waves and walked to the end of the street to say hello to the Pacific. We loved the private patio for coffee in the morning and entertained a few friends at dusk. The cozy apartment is perfect for 2 people. The bed was comfortable and, while we spent our weekend visiting nearby restaurants, the kitchen is set up for cooking in the studio. While the studio is connected to an adjoining property rental, we were not disturbed in the least by the family staying next to us.

The neighborhood is quiet. There are decent restaurants nearby. We walked to a good brunch place called SeaBreeze. It fills up quickly by mid morning, probably because the service is great and food is delicious. A few blocks from the studio is one of the best coffee shops I’ve been to. It’s called Verve coffee. Johnny’s Harborside had cheap but effective happy hour margaritas and the Crows Nest had good calamari, delicious ahi and a great view of the bay.

Courtney is a gem of a host. He checked in with us before we left for our trip, offering clear instructions and directions, and was easily accessible by phone, text or email. He has deep knowledge of Santa Cruz County and the Bay Area, which he is happy to share. He was in town and gave us a tour of the larger adjoining rental property. We would certainly return, whether the two of us in the studio, or to spread out with family and friends next door!