My wife and I lived in Santa Cruz a few years back, and wanted to make a trip for old times' sake. Rentals and stays there are usually very expensive for subpar accommodations.

But did we ever luck out in finding this place! It's a beautiful house just a few blocks from the ocean, and the better part too. Here's a tip: most people who come to Santa Cruz will go to the boardwalk and the beach by it. But this house is close to Sunny Cove beach (and the longer one next to it whose name I forget) which are actually clean beaches not overrun by a million tourists. I highly recommend the location.

The accommodations were perfect. The house is tucked back into a quiet block, and you'll miss it if you aren't looking hard. It has a very peaceful and relaxing feel, which is often in short supply in Santa Cruz.

Altogether it was a wonderful trip, and for the price it was a total steal! We will be back.