Lilian's house is incredibly beautiful and also incredibly functional. My husband and daughter stayed here with our friends and their kids, and it was absolutely perfect for us. The house itself was set up great for the 8 of us - a well equipped for family meals, the backyard was the perfect spot for a soccer game, and the little room off the yard was perfect to have for extra space for the kids. The radiant floor heating is such a lovely added comfort! The location is phenomenal - a super quick walk to the beach (plus the outdoor shower to rinse everyone off before coming into the house!), close to all great amenities of 41st Ave (Coffeetopia, Pleasure Pizza, Whole Foods, and Chill Out for brekkie burritos!), and super close to East Cliff for an easy and gorgeous drive to the West Side. Lilian was quick to respond with any questions and super flexible with check in and check out times. I'm definitely keeping this listing in mind for our next trip to Santa Cruz.