Diane was an excellent host! She is responsive, thoughtful, and committed to ensuring that she is providing a great value to guests. It is obvious that she has put a lot of thought into the beach house accommodations and amenities; from the cozy bedding to the outside shower the house is well prepared to ensure a perfectly relaxing beach vacation. Diane also went the extra mile to make our stay even more comfortable by supplying a portable twin bed and fixing the gate latch that was discovered loose upon our arrival. The house is lovely and appropriately furnished; from a coffee maker in the kitchen to shampoo and conditioner in the bathroom. There is plenty of storage space for those of us that like to unpack and enough basics in the cupboards that guests do not need to bring everything (including the kitchen sink). There is an assortment of spices and a reasonable collection of dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, pots and pans. The cupboard in the bathroom has extra toilet paper, towels and sheets to accommodate the guests. There are also several dining options in the neighborhood and the patio in the backyard is also a lovely place to enjoy morning coffee or a simple meal. This house is ideal for guests that want to enjoy family friendly beaches that are not tourist hubs. This is a clean house and quiet neighborhood. It is also conveniently located for easy access to downtown Santa Cruz and Capitola.