Such a great location! Practically right next to a (dog friendly - on leash) beach, perfect for allowing kids to chase the waves and hang out for an afternoon. Easy to get to anywhere you'd want to go in the Santa Cruz area. The house itself was squeaky clean and had quirk and charm (the strange stair arrangement might be hard if you have young kids/toddlers though). Great little balconies and fully fenced yard to relax and eat outside. The kitchen was well appointed for cooking. Wifi worked great, and TV with access to Netflix, Prime and Disney+. The only complaint we had was that the beds were not that comfortable... the Queen sized bed downstairs particularly needs replacing ASAP - loud, uncomfortable springs. We had to rearrange our sleeping arrangement after the first night because of such a bad night's sleep. And if you're staying on a Sunday night, be aware the garbage trucks apparently come through at 5:30am Monday morning (*facepalm*). As parents tired after a year of work from home/pandemic homeschooling, we probably put more importance on getting a good night's sleep than other guests might, so take that with a grain of salt. ;) Other than that, this is a great option to stay in SC!