Such a wonderful place and host. If you like tranquility, being away from the bustle, yet you want to be close to Santa Cruz, Monterey, and beautiful beaches, this place is ideal and the rates are very reasonable for the quality. Sunset Beach nearby is well worth the very short drive and is recommended for families with little kids for better beach access. The closer beach is a beautiful walk, but 15 mins to and fro can be a little much for little ones (well, it's really the walking back!) It's also not as easy to get down to the beach. Personally I like having both options. Wonderful library for poets and thinkers. Can't wait to return.