Skip, Ute, and Chica deserve all of the stars!
They went above and beyond everywhere possible. Their communication was fantastic, and they allowed us to check-in early. When we arrived, the studio was clean and we were welcomed with a personalized note and a local guide of suggested activities. It has a very cute Maui theme, and is quite comfortable. The kitchenette has a mini fridge, which was perfect for storing our drinks and leftovers. The showerhead is large and had good water pressure.
Skip made sure to offer help and anything we might want to make it a 5-star stay. We took him up on his word later that evening, and got a good breakfast recommendation from him. The neighborhood is nice and peaceful, but not too far from the action at the Boardwalk - it's maybe a 15 minute drive.
We had a blast exploring Santa Cruz for the weekend - we spent time playing games and going on rides at the Boardwalk, shopped downtown, and had amazing food - we particularly recommend Pericos for lunch (tacos) and Lillian's for dinner (Italian American).
This place is perfect for a couple or for a solo traveler, I hope you enjoy your stay!