We had a WONDERFUL weekend beach getaway in this charming house! For context, I was traveling with my husband and 2 young kids (ages 2 and 6). It was almost perfect for our family of 4. I wish I could give it 4.5 stars. There are just a few small things that keep me from giving it a 5.
My very small complaints are:
-This is a beach house with nothing for the beach! No beach towels, no sand toys, no boogie boards. Luckily we brought our own but I would have brought even more had I known!
-This house is perfect for traveling with kids EXCEPT for the lack of kid-friendly dishware! All the dishes are glass or ceramic. Very stressful when you are feeding a toddler.
As you can see, very small cons. Here are the pros:
-Location is absolutely A+. It's a very short and easy walk to a gorgeous beach. Walking distance to charming restaurants and ice cream. Easy drive to hiking, wineries, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, and more
-The beach itself is about as good as it gets for NorCal. Water was cold but not freezing, and there's a charming, gentle little river that feeds to the ocean right, which provides endless entertainment for kids and really adds a lot to a family beach trip. We went to the beach every single day of our stay and my kids were never bored.
-Bedroom setup is great for a family: one master bedroom and then a 2nd bedroom with 2 twin beds.
-Extremely clean when we arrived
-Clear instructions for checking in and out. Hosts were clear without being spammy or disruptive
-Wifi was easy and functional
Overall, we felt like we got a great value for the price. I would absolutely recommend this property to another family looking for a beach getaway!