You can't beat the view out of this little place on Westcliff, but don't expect to stay in great luxury. A lot of the decor - particularly the living room - desperately needs an update. Things feel pretty run down, but despite it's warts this spot is pretty comfortable. The kitchen is well-equipped, and the bedrooms are cozy. But for $600/night, I'd expect something that feels a little more well-maintained. There's a lot of options of places to stay in Santa Cruz, and while they very rarely have a view like this one, the state of the house makes the price feel a lot less competitive.
The owner's communication style was fairly curt, more so than any other host I've had in many years of using Airbnb. I believe they may have had some bad guests in the past that have left them extra cautious. Between the lengthy secondary rental agreement and some aggressive questioning about our plans for the weekend, our interactions left me feeling like less of a guest and more of a suspect.