Pros: photos are accurate, listing is centrally located - walking distance to the beach and wetland trails. Easy drive or uber/lyft to terrific restaurants, breweries, and nightlife in Santa Cruz. Great home for families as all the amenities needed for children are present.
Cons: we received a ton of communication prior to check in, including numerous warnings about noise, smoking, and cleanliness (a $100 fee if the house is left "messy", even though you pay a $200+ cleaning fee when booking). We were told we needed to sign a secondary rental agreement which is strange for Airbnb. When we reached out to the manager, we didn't hear back at all during our three days at the home. Signs are posted in abundance warning you you'll be fined if you break any rules. Bikes in the garage were not well-maintained and need some TLC. Family house although outlets were left exposed - not sure if we missed a note on where those covers were but that seems like an easy fix.
Although it's a great home and centrally located, we felt like it's tailored towards large rowdy groups that disrupt the neighborhood - not well-mannered families who are used to booking through Airbnb.