I would HIGHLY recommend that travelers book this space if it is available! It is in a great location and central to a lot of what’s available in Santa Cruz. There is free parking on the street in a quiet and safe neighborhood, and we had no worries about leaving our rental parked outside (and no trouble finding parking either). I was traveling with my brother, sister in law, and my two small nieces (3.5 and 11 months old), and there were beach toys to keep them occupied when we went to the boardwalk, plus the Apple TV was a lifesaver when we had to prepare meals or distract them for a bit (I must have watched Trolls 4 times that weekend, lol). At the last minute we requested a pack and play for the littlest one to sleep in because we weren’t going to be traveling with ours, and Chels really came through by having one available in a pinch. The space was pretty well childproofed too, although I’m sure the 11 month old might have managed to get her strong little toddler hands on a few of the brochures (sorry about that!).
The space was clean, open, and absolutely adorable, with any and all amenities we could think of. The soaps, gels, lotion, and shampoo in the bathroom and the locally sourced coffee beans were also a great touch. My advice to travelers: if this spot is available, book it immediately - you won’t be disappointed!