Kerstin's place was wonderful! Easy walk to Twin Lakes beach and Santa Cruz Yacht harbor. Enjoyed waking up and going for a walk to Kind Grind coffee for a morning mocha on the beach. Also, very easy to walk over to Kayak Connection at the Harbor to rent sea kayaks or SUPs. There were Humpback whales right outside of the Harbor feeding! Room is very clean and Kerstin has thought of everything. Felt very welcome and would highly recommend to anyone visiting Santa Cruz or Greater Monterey Bay area. Thank you for the author recommendation too! I am enjoying Liza Marklund's "Red Wolf". Will definitely stay here again.