I absolutely LOVED staying here!
As soon as I opened the door, the house felt as if it was welcoming us in. There is a super homey feel to the decor - books, unique pieces of artwork & comfy blankets, there was a bottle of wine & chocolate, tiny chocolates on our pillows & a bouquet of flowers with a nice welcome note encouraging us to help ourselves to the tangerines on the tree outside (we DEFINITELY took advantage of this!).
While there is no oven, we found that using the stovetop sufficed and it gave us an opportunity to explore the restaurant recommendations they provided (Ristorante Avanti for the win!). I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of care Jenna put in to making sure we had everything we needed - keeping in close contact, responding very quickly to any queries we had, giving solid recommendations - and also providing extra tidbits throughout the house (oatmeal packets with fresh granola & berries on the side, quality teas & coffees, popcorn for movie nights, etc). For the ladies, there were also a ton of quality hygiene/care products to utilize in the event you forgot your own, even a straightener & curling iron! I didn't use these but it was nice to see that they were provided.
Really, I only have two small suggestions for improvements; First, some sound proofing or something along those lines so that the heels (above the bedroom) and the garage door/car doors (right next to the bedroom) aren't as loud. Secondly, there is a staircase covered by a large curtain that leads up to a door with access to the rest of the house. Although it wasn't a huge deal, for a bit more peace of mind, it would have been great to be able to lock the door from our side of the house.
Overall, we cozied up pretty quickly and found that whether we were sitting on the patio enjoying mimosas or curling up next to the fire with a book, we felt relaxed and at home. Santa Cruz was awesome to explore and we enjoyed the restaurants and activity recommendations that Jenna & Gavin provided. We'll definitely visit again!