I arrived at Alice St about 8 pm, and met my host Marie. She was welcoming and greeted me with a warm smile. I was excited to stay with her & Peter after reading their description of their home, lives and location within Santa Cruz. Unfortunately, my expectations were too high and I ended up being disappointed in the quality of cleanliness in my room and shared bathroom. The furniture clearly needed dusting, fingerprints & dust covered the microwave & fridge, bath counter was not clean, sink faucets seemed to need scrubbing. I began to wonder about rugs, bath, and bathroom floors . . .Admittedly, when I am paying for the privilege of my own room, I am looking for someone to present it well. On the other hand, the front porch was a delightful place to relax & listen to the water feature, the neighborhood was quiet, parking on the street always yielded a space, and their location was good for me. I appreciated the fridge, water & glasses right at hand. I met Peter the following day & several times he was very helpful with directions. I had booked a second series of overnights & kept that reservation.