This house was perfect for our needs. We had three couples plus two children, 8 and 5, and the beautifully-designed and furnished house still felt spacious. Every room has great natural light. The kitchen is easy to work in. Two dining room tables allow for easy eating and cards and games. The pool was too cold to use but that didn’t matter, as the hot tub is fabulous and there is a lovely outdoor seating area next to the pool. We cooked a Thanksgiving dinner there and the kitchen and outdoor grill had everything we needed. Easy to do laundry in the washer/dryer in the garage; the recycling/waste bins are nicely labeled; there are plenty of kitchen and bath towels plus bed sheets and extra blankets. Ken had a quick answer via text when we had a question, and we appreciated the list of instructions about the house, the map to the nearest beach, and the recommendations for places to eat in Santa Cruz. Our family couldn’t have been happier.