If you are okay with sharing a bathroom, and if you like a serenely quiet place to sleep, and especially if you appreciate making new friends, you'll love a stay at Marina's. Our room was tidy, comfortable, cozy and held everything we needed, and the bathroom was just down the hall. Each night we were there, it was easy to fall asleep because you could hardly even hear the city's traffic even though we weren't that far from it. A single cricket in the backyard was all we heard until the birds began to sing in the morning. Additionally, Marina allowed the yoga practitioner in our party access to her lovely back yard for his morning routine. Then she offered us tea and friendly conversation each morning of our stay as well. Her best tip was for gourmet bakery in nearby Capitola, but our talks were wide-ranging and delightful. At the same time, she was not overbearing -- just ready at all times with kind words and interesting stories. Be aware that the house is a few miles from the center of Santa Cruz. A very pleasant stay for us.