My boyfriend and I had a very wonderful experience at Stephanie's home in Santa Cruz. It was our first time using Airbnb and we were glad to have had our first booking here. She was extremely welcoming and friendly, greeting us with some great suggestions for exploring the area and allowing us to drop off our bags before the official check-in time. Although we didn't see each other very often, we enjoyed chatting with Stephanie whenever we crossed paths. We were out of the home for about half of the time and spent the other half relaxing in our room or playing with her cat, Spooky, who was definitely one of the highlights of our trip.

The home looks exactly as it does in the photos. Everything was perfect; the color schemes in each room, the proximity to downtown and the beach, the comfort of the bed, etc. Since we did not have a car, we were thankful that everything was very accessible and within walking-distance. Downtown was approximately five-minutes away and the beach was about twenty-five. Stephanie also provided an extensive and detailed list of recommended restaurants/bars, which we found to be very helpful in planning our adventures.

Our trip was very short and we wished we could have stayed longer. I would absolutely recommend this listing to others, especially those without cars and those who loves cats.