Hal's place was great. The condo is better in person than in the pictures. The location was perfect. Very short drive to the beach in Santa Cruz. A few cons though. For a long stay it would be nice if there were better pots, pans, and utensils. We didn't really enjoy the water bed in the master. Lastly, the neighbor smokes a lot of marijuana that drifts in through the windows. My kids are now experts in the smell of pot. With that being said, I really enjoyed Hal's place and would definitely stay there again.