Ricardo's suite is a great find. He is a great communicator and made sure I was onboarded with the 'August' app to get in and out of the place. It worked fine throughout my stay.
The space is stylish - a minimalist aesthetic that I think is great for these times when cleanliness is in high demand. Depending on the time of year, it can get a little chilly in the space. Just crank up the in-wall heater in the bathroom. There is a little patio to sit and enjoy the sun outside, with a raised-bed gardens and succulents.
Of course, why spend time indoors when the beach is an 8 minute walk away! One doesn't really need to leave this sleepy little corner of Aptos, with great Pizza, two awesome Mexican joints, a decent burger place, ice cream and a friendly convenience store. I had my first ever Birria tacos at Rosa's and let me tell you, they are worth the hype on the socials. There is even a clean, quiet laundromat just steps from the place.
Less than 10 minutes from downtown Santa Cruz, other beaches, other towns, easy access to Hwy 1.