We had a really relaxing time in this very nicely renovated little beach house. It's bright, airy, and well-appointed, a nice mix of modern rehab + original touches. It felt 50/50 like being in someone's home, and being in a hotel, which is just how we like it.

The place looks just as it does in the photos. Comfy bed and linens. Kitchen is well-equipped to cook & grill basic meals (gas grill is out back). The back patio is really pleasant in the afternoon and evening. The place is a 1-bedroom with a very spacious bath and large back office/sitting area good for a 3rd guest, or in our case, the two kids. The washer & dryer in the shed out back came in handy. In the living room & office, a thoughtful selection of magazines/books on Santa Cruz helps you decide what to do during your visit. Yvonne was very responsive to all questions.

Location is great: just a 5-minute walk from Seabright beach, some local restaurants, and a very well-stocked convenience store/deli. 1/2 mile from the boardwalk, and 1.5 miles from downtown restaurants & Trader Joe's. A very quick drive will get you to even more restaurants and great outdoor spots like the tide pools at Natural Bridges State Beach. The surrounding neighborhood is quiet and pleasant. One precaution on parking: there's plenty of street parking unless you arrive/need to park your car during the daytime on a weekend or holiday...then parking can be very hard to find. It totally clears out when folks go home, though. (And given walking proximity to so many things, once you arrive, you might not need your car until you leave!)