Beth and her family are excellent hosts, they allowed us to use the play structure and toys outside. Her children are very sweet and just such cuties, the whole family was very respectful of our space while we stayed with them. Beth sent us a text on the second night to make sure we were doing ok, and sorted out whatever confusion we may have had about operation of items within the cottage.
The cottage itself is more than 20 feet behind the main house, has a small grass lawn behind it with two outdoor chairs and a table so that you can sit and enjoy the beautiful Santa Cruz weather. The property is lined with vegetation and the homeowners of the surrounding properties seem to have the same approach, so it's very quiet.
The kitchen is well-supplied with utensils and cook wear, the bathroom is spacious and clean with nice finishes and a laundry set.
The furniture is nice and very comfortable, as you can see in the photos, but what you cannot feel is the bedding. The bedding is luxurious and even though I have a horrible back and need a tempurpedic at home this bed did very well for me. It was supportive and plush at the same time, it's truly amazing. A lot of thought went into furnishing this place and it really shows!
Some of the smaller touches that I really loved: shampoo and conditioner in the shower, 7th Generation laundry supplies, tissues, organic lotion, Poo-Pourri!!!!, olive oil and spices, tea, a keurig 1-cup with coffee pods, tea kettle, and a clothes hamper. Some of the smaller things that you use daily at home, they make a huge difference. I may just return again for a quiet weekend.