Tom’s house is a wonderful place to stay in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Everything was recently remodeled and is very comfortable, furniture is on the firm side. The deck is a perfect place to relax and look at the redwood trees. This spot is great if you want a bit of a retreat while still being close to town or the beach, and very close to many hiking trails. The neighborhood is densely packed with homes and trees, the streets are narrow and you need to be mindful of cars coming the other way, but the house feels pretty well secluded from inside or on the deck. I was the first guest to stay here and at the time there was no cleaning fee. Tom is generally clean but he had left in a hurry and I needed to make the bed and tidy up a bit when I arrived and I cleaned up after myself. Otherwise I really enjoyed my time here and would be glad to stay again.