The first 2 weeks we were there Santa Cruz was hit with one storm after another and the cottage was flooded several times due to a small stream next door. Beth placed sandbags and other equipment around the cottage, but it flooded anyway. Beth put us up at a hotel for a few days until the rains stopped. Beth and others completely cleaned and aired the cottage back to its original charm. We did not have to do any of the clean up. After that the weather was beautiful and the rest of our month there was sunny and warm. We especially loved the landscaping and all the song birds in the area. Beth's family were very considerate and quiet, as well as friendly and respectful. The internet went out a couple of times but for short periods. This was a little hard on my husband as he has Parkinson's disease and needs the distraction of sports. However, we did get outside for walks daily and especially enjoyed the beautiful Redwood forests and the coast. We definitely would love to go back again.