If you want to have a great stay in Capitola or the greater Santa Cruz area, you can't go wrong with Gina's place. It's a beautiful home, meticulously kept, and she is a beautiful and gracious host. She was happy to let us hang out with her in the living room and watch TV with her, stay in our room, or sit out in the garden patio. Life is free and easy here. She has thought of everything, too; from lovely details like baskets of linens and snacks, bottled water in a mini fridge, a little Keurig machine in the room with cups and lids you could take with you, and plenty of books to read. The bathroom is just as well-appointed and better stocked than any 5 star hotel! It's nice to get out of a wonderful hot shower and have heated, fluffy towels to dry yourself with. All of the facilities are well-maintained and you can't beat her location, in a highly coveted neighborhood a short (maybe 6 minute) walk to the Esplanade. She is very proud of her home and it shows; we were comfortable and happy! She has a wonderful kitty who is very friendly to strangers and took to us as soon as we walked in. My husband is allergic to cats but she keeps him out of the guest room and also runs an air filter so he had no allergy problems at all. I would highly recommend staying in Gina's Casa Bonita a la Playa any day and hope to return soon!