I grew up in Santa Cruz and planned to meet up with my sister and her 5 year old with my wife and 2 and 4 year old. We knew the location (1/2 block from West Cliff & 5 minute walk from Natural Bridges beach park) was great but there was a newer area with cafes, brewpubs/bars, and restaurants, (try Bantam) that is only about 15 minute walk. The house was equiped with everything we needed esp things for the kids, from beach toys, to books, to a teepee play area to bath toys. The kitchen was all top of the line and well equiped making it a pleasure to cook up all the veggies from their garden and the farmers market (Saturday mornings close by). The house itself is beautiful and spacious. We loved it. Thanks Hang