We had a fantastic time staying in Carla's cottage! It is such a cute and cozy place but spacious for two, perfect for an escape to Santa Cruz. I had read all of the information and reviews ahead of time, so there wasn't anything we were surprised by. Having the Keurig and coffee available in the morning was wonderful, the deck was fantastic although we didn't use it much because the weather was a little chilly, and the bed was very comfortable. The little trinkets from world travels and map highlighting the homes of visitors (at least we figured that's what it was) were really fun to peruse. It was impressively quiet considering how many homes and residents are packed into the area. I would hear an occasional neighbor arriving home late at night, but it wasn't disturbing at all. Both my boyfriend and I loved the place so much that we found it hard to leave to do the activities we had planned for the weekend. We did manage to peel ourselves away to go to the wharf and boardwalk. They are approximately a mile away from the cottage, so it's a mild trek but very enjoyable. We also walked along the waterfront for awhile, up near the surf museum. That was a wonderful stroll along the coast. We really enjoyed the local cuisine and splurged for dinner at Shadowbrook, a really fun and unique restaurant if you're willing to open up your pocketbook a little more. We really wish we could have stayed longer and are hoping to return...possibly for another getaway over the summer if we're lucky!